Toronto Dog Friendly Patios

March 18, 2015

Toronto Dog Friendly Patios

Ahhh spring is in the air and patio season is fast approaching in Toronto!! We’re often torn between going to the park with our canine friends and having a picnic (as they very well deserve) or hitting up the patio of one of Toronto’s awesome restaurants, bars or cafes. But, here’s the pickle – it often seems that we have to choose between one or the other and if we choose the patio then it seems like tough luck for Fido, he’s getting stuck inside on this beautiful sunny day. But, don’t worry – that doesn’t have to be the case! Yes, that’s right more and more restaurants, bars and cafes are making their patios dog friendly. I guess we’re following in toe with some of the happier places in Europe where dogs are a staple on most patios. Although, finding one of these gems can be quite difficult, so we’ve collected some intel’ and put together this super extensive list of dog friendly patios in Toronto – enjoy!!

Last Temptation: Cute, quaint and in the heart of Kensington – this rather kitschy patio is small but, still allows room for your pooch!

Victory Café: A café/bar/restaurant nestled in Mirvish village, offering standard pub fare as well as yummy mains this patio is a wonderful place to check out with your pooch.

Mildred’s Temple Kitchen: A Liberty village legacy that does not let its guard down when it comes to awesome. Even with its foodie reputation it still allows for dogs on its patio.

Café Nova: A quaint High Park café that is %100 dog friendly – they even serve dog treats!

Whistlers Grill: An all day breakfast and retro look that’s accompanied by a dog loving patio – what more could you ask for!?

Le Select Bistro: A French bistro with a beautiful Parisian patio that allows your canine friends to join you for a scrumptious steak and frites or a lovely glass of wine.

Caplansky’s: Sure, the smoked meat meals you order from this Brunswick St. deli will make your pooch jealous, but at least he or she can join you while you eat it on the patio during a lovely summer afternoon.

Lion on the Beach: Ahhh the beaches, yes this is of course one of the best places in Toronto to frolic with your furry friend. What’s more is that there’s this dog friendly and super awesome patio to stop for a cold beer!

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Author: Aileen Schultz 

Photo Credit: Zagreb, Croatia via photopin (license)