Wed. May 16, 2012
By Rick Karlin
It's a beautiful day, you're walking your dog and, suddenly, you're feeling puckish. Where can you go to grab a bite, or relax with a nice cold drink with your pet? Luckily, many outdoor cafes allow your pet to join you.
Of course, if you bring your pet with you, you must be responsible for its behavior. Pooch couldn't be in the way of the servers, annoy other customers or make too much noise. The same rules parents should observe when they take their kids to a restaurant.
The following restaurants are pet friendly, but keep in mind it's always better to check for restrictions on areas, pet size, hours, etc.
Andies, 5253 N. Clark, (773) 784-8616 and 1467 W. Montrose (773) 348-0654
Bad Dog (pictured), 4535 N. Lincoln, (773) 334-4040
Big Star Café, 1439 W. Jarvis, (773) 764-0341
Cafe Society, 1801 S. Indiana, (312) 842-4210
Crew, 4804 N. Broadway, (773) 784-2739
The Dock at Montrose Beach, 200 W. Montrose Harbor Dr., (773) 704-8435
Dunlays On The Square, 3137 W. Logan, (773) 227-2400
Frasca , 3358 N. Paulina, (773) 248-5222
Hamburger Mary's, 5400 N. Clark, (773) 784-6969
Huey's Hot Dogs, 1507 W. Balmoral, (773) 293-4800
Kopi Café, 5317 N. Clark, (773) 989-5674
Las Mananitas, 3523 N. Halsted, (773) 528-2109
Letizia's Natural Bakery, 2144 W. Division, (773) 342-1011
Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant, 1858 W. Wabansia (773) 342-7778
Maeve, 1325 W. Wrightwood Ave (773) 388-3333
M/X , 2233 S. King Dr. (312) 567-1234
Nookies, 3334 N. Halsted, (773) 248-9888 and 1100 W. Bryn Mawr, (773) 516-4188
Premise , 5420 N. Clark (773) 334-9463
Rockwell's, 4632 N. Rockwell, (773) 509-1871
Roscoe's, 3356 N. Halsted (773) 281-3355
Scoozi, 410 W. Huron, (312) 943-5900
Smoke Daddy, 1804 W. Division, (773) 772-6656
A Taste Of Heaven, 5401 N. Clark, (773) 989-0151
Taverna 750, 750 W. Cornelia, (773) 904-7466
T's Bar & Restaurant , 5025 N. Clark, (773) 784-6000
Tweet/Big Chick's, 5020 N Sheridan, (773) 728-5576
Wishbone, 1001 W. Washington, (312) 850-2663 and 3300 N. Lincoln (773) 549-2663
If you are looking for a place to sit down with your pup while you knock back a few, there are a number of places that let you hang out inside. Bars that don't serve food can be a little more lenient about bringing pets indoors.
Bar on Buena, 910 W. Buena, (773) 525-8665
The Corner, 2224 N. Leavitt, (773) 697-9934
The Glenwood, 6962 N. Glenwood, (773) 764-7363
Jacqueline's, 3420 N. Broadway, (773) 404-5149
Sofo Tap, 4923 N. Clark, (773) 784-7636
Uptown Lounge, 1136 W. Lawrence, (773) 878-1136
If you're looking for a social event to enjoy with your four-legged friend before or after dining, check out some of these events.
US Bones Tailgating Party
May 23, 4040 S. Normal,
A pre-party before the White Sox-Minnesota Twins "Dog Day" event at U.S. Cellular Field's "Doggie Day". Check it our at bringfido.com.
Animal Welfare League's 2nd Annual Family Petnic
Sunday, June 3, Elizabeth Conkey Woods in Palos Heights.
Contact (708) 636-8586 x268 for more information.
Dash For The Dogs 5k Run/Walk
Saturday, June 9, Citizens Park, Barrington
For more information, go to signmeup.com/site/reg/register.aspx?fid=WG2VQJ7
Windy City Pet Expo
Saturday, July 21, Odeum Expo Center
For specifics, check out WindyCityExpo.com
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