Detroit’s patio scene is a lot more fun with your dog at your feet. We pulled the seven Detroit restaurants, brewpubs and cafés on our Dog Fun Map that welcome dogs outdoors, from Corktown burger patios to a Midtown food hall built from shipping containers. Each listing includes the dog policy, the address and where we confirmed it.
Before you go: Patio dog policies change with the seasons, and many Detroit patios close or shrink once it gets cold. Call ahead or check the restaurant’s site before you bring your pup.
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Corktown
Batch Brewing Company
Dog policy: Dogs welcome on the patio and biergarten; you order inside.
Corktown’s neighborhood brewpub has a covered biergarten with turf underfoot. Since you order at the counter inside and carry it out, it helps to bring a friend who can hold the leash. Patio availability shifts with the weather, so check before a winter visit.
Address: 1400 Porter St, Detroit, MI 48216
Website · Policy source: BringFido
Brooklyn Street Local
Dog policy: Dogs allowed on the small sidewalk patio.
A Corktown breakfast, brunch and lunch spot on Michigan Avenue. The sidewalk patio only has a few tables, so go early on weekends. Outdoor seating depends on the weather.
Address: 1266 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
Website · Policy source: Hour Detroit (Jul 2025)
Mercury Burger & Bar
Dog policy: Dogs welcome on the shaded patio.
A Michigan Avenue burger bar known for loaded tots, a fried bologna sandwich and boozy shakes. The shaded patio is the spot to grab with your pup on a sunny day.
Address: 2163 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
Website · Policy source: BringFido
Downtown & Greektown
Mootz Pizzeria + Bar
Dog policy: Dogs welcome on the heated, covered patio.
New York-style pizza downtown, with a heated, covered patio where well-behaved dogs can join you. The cover makes it one of the more weather-proof dog-friendly picks in the city. The patio is first come, first served, even if you’ve booked a table inside.
Address: 1230 Library St, Detroit, MI 48226
Website · Policy source: BringFido · Mootz FAQ
Niki’s Pizza
Dog policy: Dogs welcome at the many outdoor tables.
A Greektown pizza place known for square pizza and Greek dishes, with plenty of outdoor tables. It’s an easy stop before or after a downtown walk.
Address: 735 Beaubien St, Detroit, MI 48226
Website · Policy source: BringFido
Midtown
Detroit Shipping Company
Dog policy: Dogs welcome at the outdoor seating.
A Midtown food hall built from shipping containers, with six restaurants, two full bars and a beer garden. Dogs can hang out with you in the outdoor seating, which makes it a good pick when your group can’t agree on dinner. Outdoor seating is best in the warmer months, and the hall is closed on Mondays.
Address: 474 Peterboro St, Detroit, MI 48201
Website · Policy source: BringFido
Boston-Edison & North End
The Congregation
Dog policy: Dogs welcome on the outdoor patio.
A former church turned café and cocktail bar, with a roomy patio that looks out over Gordon Park. It’s coffee by day and cocktails at night, with your pup relaxing at your feet. Patio season depends on the weather, so call ahead in colder months.
Address: 9321 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit, MI 48206
Website · Policy source: Hour Detroit (Jul 2025)
Tips for eating out with your dog in Detroit
- Know the Michigan patio rule. Michigan’s food code keeps pet dogs out of restaurants unless the local health department has approved the patio. Where dogs are allowed, they have to stay leashed and on the ground, not on chairs or tables (MDARD). Service animals are always welcome.
- Plan for the weather. From late fall through early spring, your best bets are covered spots like Mootz’s heated patio and Batch’s covered biergarten. Even those depend on the day, so call first.
- Bring water. Not every patio puts out a dog bowl. A collapsible dog bowl clips to your bag and takes up almost no room.
- Use a secure harness. Busy sidewalks and patio crowds are easier with a snug, secure fit. Our city harness guide has picks that work well for tight spaces.
- Tire them out first. A calm dog makes for a better meal. Downtown, Grand Circus Dog Park is a short walk from Mootz and Niki’s, and our Capitol Park & Corktown guide covers spots near the Corktown patios.
More dog-friendly spots near Detroit
Heading to the suburbs? Our Metro Detroit restaurant roundup adds dog-friendly patios in Ferndale, Royal Oak, Northville, Ann Arbor and Milford. Staying over? See dog-friendly hotels in Metro Detroit. You’ll find parks, trails, daycares and more on the Dog Fun Map and in our Dog Fun in Michigan guide.
FAQ
Are dogs allowed inside restaurants in Detroit?
Generally, no. Michigan’s food code keeps pet dogs out of indoor dining areas, and restaurants need local health department approval to allow dogs on outdoor patios. Service animals are allowed inside.
Which Detroit restaurants have covered patios for dogs?
Mootz Pizzeria + Bar downtown has a heated, covered patio, and Batch Brewing Company in Corktown has a covered biergarten. Call ahead in winter, since patio availability still depends on the weather.
Where can I eat with my dog in Corktown?
Batch Brewing Company, Brooklyn Street Local and Mercury Burger & Bar all welcome dogs outdoors, and all three are in Corktown on or near Michigan Avenue.
Can my dog sit on a chair at a Detroit patio?
No. Under Michigan’s rules for dogs on patios, dogs need to stay leashed and on the ground, not on chairs or tables.
Disclosure: City Pups is reader-supported, but this guide has no affiliate or sponsored links, and no restaurant paid to be included. Dog policies come from each venue’s own site and current dog-travel listings, and we checked that every spot was open in October 2026. Policies can change, so always confirm before you go.