Minneapolis is an insanely dog-friendly city! With over 180 pet-friendly restaurants, breweries, and patios, MSP is a foodie and pet parent paradise! We've got our updated list of our absolute favorites!
It seems like anywhere you go in Minneapolis, you can find dog-friendly restaurants. This city is booming with dog lovers and dog-friendly activities (like some amazing dog parks)! And now that the weather is starting to warm up, it's time to get out there and try out all of the pet-friendly patios near you. While there are tons of options to choose from, we've done our homework. And these are 18 of the most popular and all-around best dog-friendly restaurants, breweries, and patios in Minneapolis, MN. We've got some bonus spots that our readers have recommended as well!
No time for a doggy outing? No problem! Click here to find some amazing local dog walkers, cat sitters, and pet sitters in Minneapolis. They'll keep your pets active and feeling loved while you're at work or on the go. But if you have the chance, you should definitely check out these pet-friendly restaurants listed below. Many great dog-friendly restaurants have had to permanently close since the COVID-19 Pandemic, so let's show our support for those who are still hanging on!
The Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants, Breweries, and Patios in Minneapolis:
- Aster Cafe
- Barbette
- The Block
- Brasa
- Bread and Pickle
- Colossal Cafe
- Duke's on 7
- The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar
- Lucy's Burgers
- Mason Jar Kitchen & Bar
- Pizzeria Lola
- Pub 42
- Sea Salt Eatery
- Smack Shack
- Stanley's Northeast Bar Room
- Unleashed Hounds and Hops
- Urban Eatery
- Wicked Wort Brewing Company
Aster Cafe — Marcy-Holmes
Aster Cafe was called the "best place to go on a first date" by City Pages. They have live music, cocktails, wine, a creative food menu — including brunches — and a dog-friendly garden patio! Staff will even provide ice water for your thirsty pup. And to top that off, they have a beautiful view of the Mississippi River and the city skyline. If you want a romantic date with a dog lover, this is the place for you.
Barbette — Calhoun Isles
This adorable French bistro was named "Best French Restaurant, populist vote" by Mpls. St. Paul Magazine. They have delicious French cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All fresh, and mostly organic ingredients with gluten-free and vegetarian options. Plus plenty of wines and cocktails to choose from, including mimosas for the morning drinkers. And, of course, pet-friendly seating on the sidewalk patio.
The Block — Saint Louis Park
The Block is so dog-friendly that they even have their own dog-friendly pawtio! They have a few rules you'll need to follow but if you do, you are sure to have an amazing time. You can even get your pup a three-course meal. Are you kidding? What an awesome spot!
Brasa — Marcy-Holmes
Brasa prides itself on being a premium rotisserie with organic, local, natural ingredients. Their cuisine is American Creole cooking. The meat has all been naturally raised, and they offer gluten-free and vegan options as well. This Minneapolis restaurant has a dog-friendly patio, and they are open every day for lunch and dinner.
Bread and Pickle — Linden Hills
Bread and Pickle serves picnic-style foods from locally-farmed and sustainable ingredients. This restaurant offers a pet-friendly patio, craft beers and wines, live music, and events. On top of that, they are located right on Lake Harriet. So if you want to bring your furry best friend out for a relaxing lunch on the water, check out Bread and Pickle.
Colossal Cafe — Saint Anthony Park & Macalester-Groveland
With two of their four original locations still open since the COVID-19 Pandemic, Colossal Cafe is going strong in both the Saint Anthony Park & Macalester-Groveland neighborhoods. They offer breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee, and "take & bake" menu options. Known for their delicious scones and relaxing atmosphere, both locations of Colossal Cafe provide a dog-friendly patio seating area. Stop by, grab a coffee and some brunch, and enjoy some fresh air with your sweet pup by your side.
Duke's on 7 — Minnetonka
Duke's on 7 is another classic Minnesota spot with a dog-friendly pawtio! The patio is even heated and covered for the winter months. Your best bud can order something off the dog menu while you enjoy an order of wings or a French Dip sandwich.
The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar — Howe
This pet-friendly brewery has craft beer, specialty cocktails, and a dog-friendly "pawtio." They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and offer an American-food menu for humans. But The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar loves dogs so much that they created a special menu just for pups with sweet and savory treats and entree items. They even have a discounted "Yappy Hour" plus other unique discounts just for your dog. Make sure to follow them on social media for more details.
Lucy's Burgers — Blaine & White Bear
Lucy's Burgers has two awesome locations. One in Blaine and one in White Bear Township. They have a great patio, great burgers, and a pet menu! Your pup will love a Bird Dog or a Bow-Wow Burger.
Mason Jar Kitchen & Bar — Eagan
Mason Jar Kitchen & Bar is just south of the river in Eagan. They've got an awesome happy hour, and delicious entrees for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Not to mention, a great dog-friendly patio!
Pizzeria Lola — Armatage
Pizzeria Lola is definitely a favorite among many Minneapolitans! This artisan pizzeria is owned by a Korean immigrant who is passionate about food and dogs — she even named this restaurant after her very own pup. This dog-friendly restaurant welcomes all four-legged furbabies onto their outdoor patio, where they will provide your pup with plenty of freshwater. Not only do they serve cooked pizzas, but you can also purchase frozen pizzas to keep at home, or even take-and-bake pizzas to finish baking in your own kitchen.
Pub42 — New Hope
Pub42 is all about community. And a huge part of their community is pets! The food is made from scratch and you are sure to run into a friend (or make one) on their patio. This place is sure to become one of your favorites.
Sea Salt Eatery — Hiawatha
This dog-friendly Minneapolis restaurant and brewery specializes in delicious seafood. Sea Salt Eatery is located right in the middle of Minnehaha Regional Park and provides their guests with a large outdoor, pet-friendly patio. While you and your pup are there enjoying the outdoor beauty, don't forget to try out some of their excellent coffee and ice cream!
Smack Shack — North Loop
This seafood restaurant describes itself as "casual and coastal." Starting out as a popular food truck in 2010, Smack Shack wound up starring on the show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" in 2012. And then, officially opening their brick-and-mortar restaurant in 2013, they've been growing ever since. With a fabulous open-air patio, Smack Shack is a dog-friendly restaurant. And their customers rave about their Lobster Mac N Cheese and Original Lobster Roll. This is one place you can't skip out on.
Stanley's Northeast Bar Room — Holland
Stanley's is a dog-friendly brewery in Minneapolis with American pub food and craft beers for lunch and dinner. Plus an all-day limited breakfast menu and weekend brunch menu. But most importantly… they have a dog menu! In addition to their dog-friendly "pawtio," every dog gets complimentary water, a Peanut Butter Woofer, and free use of a yoga mat to lay on and relax. Is this place dog-friendly, or what?! When you stop by, make sure to take a look at all of their sweet treats and entree items on the dog menu for your special pup!
Unleashed Hounds and Hops — 200 East Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Unleashed Hounds and Hops is an indoor/outdoor dog park with a restaurant and bar. The indoor play area is 7000 SQ FT and the outdoor area is about 6000 SQ FT. They serve beer (most of it local or in a state that "touches" Minnesota), wine and a menu of scratch made food. During the winter on Saturdays and Sundays they have an awesome brunch with bottomless mimosas. Opened in January of 2020 and still here today, they must be doing something right!
Urban Eatery — Calhoun Isles
Urban Eatery is an award-winning uptown restaurant with beautiful views of Lake Calhoun. They offer fresh and locally sourced menu items, craft beer and cocktails, and a weekend brunch menu. Their patio is dog-friendly, so grab your canine friends and human friends, and try out the delicious meals at Urban Eatery.
Wicked Wort Brewing Company — Robbinsdale
Last but certainly not least on our list is Wicked Wort Brewing Company. This spot in Robbinsdale has great food (nothing beats a good pretzel!) and fantastic beer. Pups are welcome on the patio and Wicked Wort will even bring them a water bowl. A great spot to spend a Saturday in the summer!
Additional Recommendations from Minneapolis Pet Parents:
Minneapolis pet parents submitted the following recommendations in response to our original list. With your help, we'll keep updating this list of dog-friendly restaurants and breweries in Minneapolis the best we can!
- Unmapped Brewery - 14625 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN
- Darby's Pub & Grill - 315 N 5th Ave, Minneapolis, MN
- Bent Brewstillery - 1744 Terrace Dr, Roseville, MN
- Lakeville Brewing - 8790 Upper 208th St W, Lakeville, MN
- Angry Inch Brewing - 20841 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville, MN
- Wild Mind Ales - 6031 Pillsbury Ave, Minneapolis, MN
- Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater - 810 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408
- The Freehouse - 701 N Washington Ave suite 101, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Dog-Friendly Minneapolis
Minneapolis sure is a dog-friendly city! With all of these great options, plus many more not listed here, there's always a place for you and your furbaby to eat and hang out together. Let's show our support for all of the dog-friendly businesses by sending them our business. Time to get out there and start eating!
