Pet Friendly Places in Illinois

Dogs welcome at outdoor seating

Patio seating area allows dogs.

Great bar and you can dine on the patio and your dog can join you.

Pet friendly seating on the patio during the summer only.

Schoolyard Tavern has one of the most dog-friendly patios in the area.

This Italian sidewalk cafe offers Bone Appetite happy hours on the weekends, with complimentary dog treats and part of the proceeds going to a local dog rescue organization.

Pets welcome on the patio in the summer.

Jerry's has sidewalk seating so your dog can join you while you eat.

Penny's Noodle Shop is pet friendly at the outdoor tables.

Eat outside on the patio and bring your dog with.

Great pet friendly patio. Enjoy the food and your pet.

Maeve in Chicago is a popular hotspot. They are dog-friendly before 8 pm.

Dogs allowed on the patio.

This beach also offers a designated area for small dogs

Dogs are welcome in this popular neighborhood bar that regularly hosts fundraisers for local rescue groups.

This restaurant offers up a beautiful pet-friendly patio right along the riverfront. Treats are complimentary or your pooch can order something off the canine menu!

Dunlays offers water bowls and free treats on their pet-friendly patio. We particularly love their Brussels sprouts and bacon pizza--sounds crazy but it's delicious!

Dog friendly park

Dog Park

A small sunken off leash dog park in the West Loop that features artificial grass and a very cool over-sized continually filling fountain/water bowl. Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

A small off leash area at the southern end of Lakeshore East Park, with a doggy water fountain. Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

You're almost always guaranteed to find a seat for you and your pup on the pet-friendly patio at Howells & Hood, located outside the Tribune Building in the heart of downtown Chicago.Servers are happy to supply a water bowl on request. This bar bills itself as having the biggest and best craft beer list in Chicago, offering 119 different craft beers. There’s also a super menu, with selections like Firecracker Shrimp, Sweet Chili Chicken, and Smoked BBQ Ribs. Open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight.

Your dog is welcome at their huge patio. You can enjoy brunch daily until 3 p.m., or get there early for a Parson's Hot, their famous spicy fried chicken--seriously, they run out!