Dog may be man (and woman)’s best friend but unfortunately that doesn’t mean that every restaurant in LA is keen to pal around with your pet. It’s important to know which restaurant owners are going to ‘roll over’ and ‘fetch’ and which ones are going to bark at you when you bring your pet along. That’s where this list of dog-friendly restaurants and cafes in Los Angeles comes in handy.
Abbot’s Habit
Info: Venice coffee, pastry and sandwich mainstay with outdoor area; perfect for caffeinated pet field trips
1401 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
310-399-1171
Bird’s Cafe-Bar
Info: Divey, neighborhood food hang with buffalo wings and such and more importantly for you and your dog: some outdoor seating (although, be warned if you have a big dog that it’s a bit cramped)
5929 Franklin Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(cross street: Tamarind)
323-465 0175
Coupa Cafe
Info: Nice, casual eatery for breakfast, lunch and dinner; the patio is large and partially covered, some seating spills out onto the sidewalk; very popular with pet owners
419 North Canon Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(cross street: Little Santa Monica)
310-385-0420
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf ('DGA Bean')
Info: This busy Bean has more outdoor space than indoor space; al fresco seating overlooks Sunset Blvd. and the DGA so it’s perfect for Hollywood hounds
7915 W. Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(across the street from the Directors’ Guild)
323-851-8392
Fred 62
Info: Laid-back kitchy diner in Los Feliz that also has outdoor sidewalk patio seating; East Side hipsters and their hipster dogs
1850 N. Vermont Ave.
Los Feliz, CA 90027
(cross street: Russell)
323-667-0062
Le Figaro Bistrot
Info: Charming and cozy French eatery with some outdoor sidewalk tables so you can fantasize that you're sitting in Paris with your pooch (however, not too many outdoor tables so avoid busy times)
1802 N. Vermont Ave.
Los Feliz, CA 90027
(between Franklin and Hollywood)
323-662-1587
Le Pain Quotidien
Info: French bakery style breakfast/lunch spot with plenty of outdoor patio deck space for you and your dog, raised and away from the sidewalk; rumor has it their Valley location is pet-friendly too
8607 Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood, CA 90049
(cross street: Westbourne)
310-854-3700
Lilly's Coffee Cart
Info: Neighborhood morning/afternoon coffee and croissant stand with only outdoor seating but no covering; very dog-friendly provided you and your pet stay away from the prep area of the cart (for sanitation reasons by law); free dog treats
At the Laurel Canyon Country Store
2108 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(cros street: Kirkwood)
Mel's Drive-In
Info: See-and-be-seen ‘50s themed diner with lots of indoor space; outdoor sidewalk patio is perfect for dogs and they're more than happy to bring your pet a bowl of water
8585 W. Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(between Sunset Plaza and La Cienega)
310-854-7201
Park Bench Cafe
Info: A bit of a trek if you're coming from central LA, but worth a Saturday afternoon excursion, if at least for their special dog’s menu which includes the 'Rover Easy'
17732 Goldenwest St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(cross street: Rio Vista Dr.)
714-842-0775
