Dog Friendly Patios on Chicago’s North Shore

Obviously, everything is better when you can bring your best friend along. Patio pups rejoice! Restaurants across Chicago’s North Shore put out the welcome mat for outdoor dining and happy hours with your dogs. Bring along your furry friend to enjoy a refreshing drink or dine at local breweries, family favorites and posh spots. And expand your horizons on your own Exploring North Shore Restaurants. (Mind the rules for leashes, etc., as dogs are allowed only for outside dining at most locations.)

 

Macushla Brewing Co., Glenview

Hit Up Breweries with Your Furry Buddy
Who wants to kick back with a couple of cold beers and your best dog buddy? Who doesn’t?! With a dozen+ beers on tap, spacious taproom and expansive dog-friendly patio and beer garden Sketchbook Brewing Company (Skokie) brims with community spirit. Saint Errant Brewing (Evanston) may be new to town, but this small-batch nanobrewery is making waves and dogs are welcome. Macushla Brewing Co. (Glenview) invites leashed dogs into their taproom and on the patio to enjoy time with friends, neighbors and regulars in Glenview’s living room. Fatpour Tapworks (Lincolnwood) makes this ultimate sports bar/polished casual dining spot a fun spot for outdoor dining with Spot.
 

Bar Siena, Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie

Enjoy Dog-Friendly Fun Dining
It’s all in a name with Lazy Dog (Northbrook) where actual lazy dogs are invited to the patio for a bone-fide Dog Menu along with flavorful American classics for two-legged diners. Fred’s Garage (Winnetka) adds global flare to their dishes in a charmingly renovated gas station with a great patio for pups. Check out their Monthly Paws on the Patio celebration and fundraiser. A handy chill place near the Northwestern University campus, Stacked & Folded (Evanston) serves up comfort fare such as burgers, tacos and salads, plus a perfect patio for happy hour with your best furry pal. Or take Max out on the lively patio at kid-friendly Italian restaurant Bar Siena (Skokie) in Westfield Old Orchard.
 

Pomeroy, Winnetka

For the Posh Pooch
After you’ve made the rounds for beers, burgers and pizza, your more discerning canine companion might like a prettier plate. French bistro Pomeroy (Winnetka) shines with its pet-friendly sidewalk café where classic cuisine comingles with the neighborhood vibe. Enjoy more patio happy hours in Westfield Old Orchard where CUPITOL the Restaurant (Skokie) expands their European-inspired dining all day for brunch, dinner and drinks. Convito Cafe & Market’s (Wilmette) coveted patio with a view of Lake Michigan — pooch friendly, too, of course — is the perfect spot for French and Italian fare and curated wine list.
 

Dawg Park Grill, Glenview

Faster Food Finds with Fido
Bring out your hot dog for a hot dog. Dawg Park (Glenview) is dog-friendly inside and outside for real serving up creative versions of hot dogs (and burgers) in The Glen Town Center. You’ll both love the backyard feel on The Fat Shallot’s (Evanston) cozy patio with its colorful mural. Baked breakfast goodies are only part of the story at EvaDean’s Bakery & Café (Wilmette) with brunch, lunch and cocktails, as well as outdoor café tables where you can hang out with your favorite hound. Superdawg Drive-In (Wheeling) adds a dose of nostalgia with its dog-friendly Picnic Patio, while pups are also welcome to ride shotgun for the classic drive-in experience.