DOGS ALLOWED: Local Eateries Welcome Canines

by Matt Dye

For dog lovers there is nothing worse than leaving your pooch home alone to go grab a bite to eat after leaving them alone during the workday.

Consult this quick guide, and you can easily find a restaurant to accommodate both your pup and your appetite.

Looking for a place to go with your dog early in the morning? Coffee:30 on College Street boasts some of the best brewed cups of joe as well as outdoor seating in which to enjoy it. With covered tables to keep the sun out of your eyes and a spot of shade for your dog, the accommodations give you time and comfort to try one of their amazing breakfast items as well.

If you’re looking for that post-work libation to enjoy with your pup, there are few places that can compete with MacFarlane’s Celtic Pub weekly happy hour, with half-priced drinks to wet your whistle. In addition, MacFarlane’s is located across the street from the Bark du Lac Dog Park. The proximity provides the perfect opportunity to walk your dog downtown, get them some exercise at the park, and enjoy a post-tennis ball session on the MacFarlane’s porch.

For an evening meal, head over to Rikenjaks Brewing Company. Their large outdoor seating area allows your canine to enjoy a good time while you and your friends you play along with Wednesday night trivia or enjoy live music. Just make sure man’s best friend doesn’t start howling along with the tunes.

Crying Eagle Brewing Company is another great place to enjoy some fantastic, locally brewed beer and handcrafted food while chilling with your pup on their back porch. And Crying Eagle’s outdoor area is extensive. You can easily circle the area and allow your canine to take in a variety of new smells.

A great weekend eatery (and an aromatic treat) for your pooch is Paul’s Rib Shack. With an expansive outdoor seating area, you can easily find a place to enjoy some excellent barbeque while spending time with friends, both on two legs and four. Just make sure that your dog can handle the smell of smoked meats. If you’re lucky, Paul’s might have a few cuts to toss your dog’s way.

Perhaps an unexpected, but never underrated, place to take your dog would be Nawal’s Kebab House on Prien Lake Road. Enjoy some of the best Mediterranean food in town on their front porch, and they’ll shower your dog with as many pats as you allow.

For every dog-friendly restaurant, the requests are that your dog be well-behaved and on a leash. And don’t forget to clean up after your pooch!