The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better way to ring in the season of sun than with your four-legged best friend (just as long as that four-legged friend is a dog) on one or more of these dog-friendly restaurant and bar patios in the Detroit area? Our tails are wagging already! But don't forget to leash up and clean up, because nothing's worse than a bad dog... owner.
20 dog-friendly patios in metro Detroit to bring your pup to this summer
By Metro Times editorial staff on Thu, Jun 3, 2021 at 3:31 pm
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The Congregation
9321 Rosa Parks Blvd., Detroit; 313-307-5518; thecongregationdetroit.comA former Boston-Edison church was transformed into a new cafe and bar concept called the Congregation last year, and they allow dogs! Hallelujah! The space operates as a cafe in the mornings, serving Great Lakes coffee from the espresso bar and selling pastries sourced from Good Cakes and Bakes, Terri’s Cakes, and Eat Good Cookies, and in the evenings, it serves from a small menu with items such as flatbreads, soups, and salads. Along with food, it also serves cocktails, wine, and a selection of beer.
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Jolly Pumpkin
441 W. Canfield St., Detroit; 313-262-6114; jollypumpkin.comPizza, beer, and doggos? That's the vibe at Jolly Pumpkin's Midtown location, where you can get some Barack Obama-approved slices and spend some quality time with your pup.
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Jolly Pumpkin
441 W. Canfield St., Detroit; 313-262-6114; jollypumpkin.comPizza, beer, and doggos? That's the vibe at Jolly Pumpkin's Midtown location, where you can get some Barack Obama-approved slices and spend some quality time with your pup.
Photo via Jolly Pumpkin Cafe Detroit/Facebook
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MotorCity Wine
1949 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-483-7283; motorcitywine.comPerhaps a favorite patio for those who patio, MotorCity Wine offers wine, small plates, jazz, techno, and a dog-friendly space, so you don't have to choose between rosé and Rosey, your beloved fur baby.
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Como's
22812 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-677-4439; comosrestaurant.comComo’s has been a staple of Ferndale for decades. Like most classics, there comes a time to freshen shit up — from the aesthetic down to the menu. In 2018, it underwent a major makeover under new ownership, and now it's the beautiful little dog-friendly pizza party patio princess it was always meant to be.
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Como's
22812 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-677-4439; comosrestaurant.comComo’s has been a staple of Ferndale for decades. Like most classics, there comes a time to freshen shit up — from the aesthetic down to the menu. In 2018, it underwent a major makeover under new ownership, and now it's the beautiful little dog-friendly pizza party patio princess it was always meant to be.
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Old Miami
3930 Cass Ave., Detroit; 313-831-3830; oldmiami.business.siteThere’s nothing quite like the patio of Detroit’s iconic Old Miami. The 40-plus-year-old veteran's bar along Cass Corridor might offer one of the biggest patio/backyard spaces of any of the entries on this list — and probably has the most affordable drinks, too. It has an outdoor bar, stage area, ample seating, and a big beautiful dog-friendly lawn to do whatever you damn well please. Well, almost anything: Don't forget to clean up after your pooch!
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Detroit Fleat
1400 Porter St., Detroit; 313-338-8008; detroitfleat.comEver wonder where all the good food trucks are? Well, thanks to Detroit Fleat (which is actually in Ferndale), all you have to do is show up hungry. Oh, and bring your dog, too, because they're also welcome to join in the fun. In addition to centralizing metro Detroit's most popular food trucks, Detroit Fleat offers a festive outdoor dining space where humans and canines can come together over gyros, hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, and crepes — just maybe not at once.
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Mudgies
1300 Porter St., Detroit; 313-961-2000; mudgiesdeli.comThis popular Corktown sandwich shop has an eclectic interior as well as a large and festive outdoor patio where pooches can get their pooch on.
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The Royce
76 W. Adams Ave., Detroit; 313-481-2160; theroycedetroit.comQuit your wine-ing! This downtown wine bar has a modest dog-friendly outdoor patio out front so you can partake in some prime people watching with your favorite pooch.
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The Royce
76 W. Adams Ave., Detroit; 313-481-2160; theroycedetroit.comQuit your wine-ing! This downtown wine bar has a modest dog-friendly outdoor patio out front so you can partake in some prime people watching with your favorite pooch.
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The Skip
The Belt, Detroit; theskipdetroit.comIf you're looking for a prime opportunity to snag a Instagrammable snap with you and your fur child, look no further than The Skip. This trendy cocktail spot located in The Belt is dog-friendly.
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The Skip
The Belt, Detroit; theskipdetroit.comIf you're looking for a prime opportunity to snag a Instagrammable snap with you and your fur child, look no further than The Skip. This trendy cocktail spot located in The Belt is dog-friendly.
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UFO Factory
2110 Trumbull St., Detroit; ufofactory.comWe come in peace, bro. Over at Corktown's UFO Factory, dogs can hang on the patio or the recently constructed cloud deck, where you can also turn your back to the tasteless and hideous new construction that has attempted — and failed — to invade UFO Factory. Not today, bitches.
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Atwater in the Park
11175 Lakepointe St., Grosse Pointe Park; 313-344-5104; atwaterbeer.comMore like Atwater in the Bark, right? We're not sorry about that, but you might be sorry if you don't pack up the pooch and head to this popular and scenic dog-friendly beer garden, which offers German pub fare in addition to a sprawling beer menu.
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Batch Brewing
1400 Porter St., Detroit; 313-338-8008; batchbrewingcompany.comIf cold brews (beer slushies, anyone?) and elevated bar food is what you're after — oh, and a place where you can hang with your doggo — then Detroit's Batch Brewing is the spot. They've got a patio, as well as a dining tent, both of which welcome dogs.
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Detroit Shipping Co.
4474 Peterboro St., Detroit; 313-462-4973; detroitshippingcompany.comIf you’re like us and are an indecisive eater that cannot choose between tacos, fried chicken, or a Pad Thai sushi roll, there's Detroit Shipping Company. Located in Midtown, Detroit Shipping Co. is a multi-tiered shipping container food hall and beer garden with an outdoor courtyard fit for a king, queen, and their royal pup.
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Detroit Shipping Co.
4474 Peterboro St., Detroit; 313-462-4973; detroitshippingcompany.comIf you’re like us and are an indecisive eater that cannot choose between tacos, fried chicken, or a Pad Thai sushi roll, there's Detroit Shipping Company. Located in Midtown, Detroit Shipping Co. is a multi-tiered shipping container food hall and beer garden with an outdoor courtyard fit for a king, queen, and their royal pup.
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Eastern Market Brewing Co.
2515 Riopelle St., Detroit; 248-556-5512; easternmarket.beerWho doesn't like to crack a cold one with the boys/girls/persons? Well, at Eastern Market Brewing Co. (which is actually in Eastern Market unlike all those shops in the burbs that capitalize on Detroit to hock their goods), you can grab a brew and soak in the sights, sounds of the market with your four-legged friends.
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