Your dog came along on the RiverWalk, so why not bring them to brunch too? These Metro Detroit restaurants, cafes and breweries welcome dogs on their patios, and some go further with water bowls, pup menus and heated patios. Every spot is also pinned on our Dog Fun Map (look for the terracotta pins).
Before you go: Patio dog policies change with the seasons. Many patios close or shrink in cold weather, and managers can change the rules. Call ahead or check the venue’s site before you bring your pup, and keep your dog leashed, on the ground, and out of walkways.
Good to know in Michigan: Pet dogs are generally allowed only on approved outdoor patios at Michigan restaurants, not in indoor dining rooms (service animals are always welcome). A few taprooms do allow dogs inside, and we note those below.
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Detroit
See our full guide to dog-friendly restaurants in Detroit.
The Congregation
Dog policy: Dogs welcome on the outdoor patio.
A former church turned café and 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)
Batch Brewing Company
Dog policy: Dogs welcome on the patio / biergarten; order inside.
Corktown’s neighborhood brewpub has a covered biergarten with turf underfoot that dogs love. You order inside and bring it out, so it helps to come with a buddy 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-and-lunch spot with a small sidewalk patio where dogs are allowed. With only a few outdoor tables, go early on weekends. Outdoor seating depends on the weather.
Address: 1266 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
Website · Policy source: Hour Detroit (Jul 2025)
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 pups can join you. The cover makes it one of the more weather-proof dog-friendly options in the city.
Address: 1230 Library St, Detroit, MI 48226
Venue details · Policy source: BringFido
Detroit Shipping Company
Dog policy: Dogs welcome at outdoor seating.
A Midtown food hall built from shipping containers, with several kitchens and a bar around an outdoor courtyard. 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.
Address: 474 Peterboro St, Detroit, MI 48201
Website · Policy source: BringFido
Ferndale
Ferndale Project
Dog policy: Well-behaved dogs welcome on the big outdoor patio.
A Livernois hangout for beer, coffee and food, with a huge open patio that’s great for groups. Well-behaved dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables. It’s a solid stop after a walk on a sunny afternoon.
Address: 567 Livernois St, Ferndale, MI 48220
Website · Policy source: Hour Detroit; Ferndale Project
Port
Dog policy: Outdoor bar where dogs are welcome (seasonal).
An outdoor bar in downtown Ferndale where dogs aren’t just allowed, they’re encouraged. You order food from your table by QR code. Since the whole bar is outdoors, it’s a warm-weather spot, so check the hours before you go.
Address: 116 E Troy St, Ferndale, MI 48220
Website · Policy source: Hour Detroit (Jul 2025)
Royal Oak
Tom’s Oyster Bar
Dog policy: Leashed dogs welcome on the Main Street sidewalk patio.
A longtime Royal Oak seafood spot with a sidewalk patio on Main Street that’s reliably dog-friendly, and staff often bring out a water bowl. The patio faces busy Main Street, so it suits social dogs better than shy ones. Weekend patio tables fill fast.
Address: 318 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Website · Policy source: Import Detroit (Aug 2026)
HopCat Royal Oak
Dog policy: Leashed dogs welcome on the big wraparound patio.
One of the biggest dog-friendly patios in downtown Royal Oak, a roughly 98-seat wraparound with a huge beer list and a full food menu. There’s room for bigger dogs to stretch out. Weekend nights are busiest.
Address: 430 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Website · Policy source: Import Detroit (Aug 2026)
Northville
Northville Winery & Brewing Co.
Dog policy: Friendly, leashed dogs permitted outdoors.
A winery and brewery where most of the seating is outdoors at picnic tables, with food trucks. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome outside. Hours change in late fall, so check before you go.
Address: 630 Baseline Rd, Northville, MI 48167
Website · Policy source: Northville Winery (FAQ)
Ann Arbor
Grizzly Peak Brewing Co.
Dog policy: Dogs welcome at outdoor tables; dog menu.
A downtown Ann Arbor brewpub that goes all-in for dogs, with water dishes and a dog menu (a ‘pup patty’, a ‘skinny dog’, bacon bites and a pup sundae). Dogs join you at the outdoor tables. Outdoor seating is seasonal.
Address: 120 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Website · Policy source: BringFido; MLive
HOMES Brewery
Dog policy: Leashed, attended dogs welcome in the beer gardens.
A west-side Ann Arbor brewpub with outdoor beer gardens where well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome as long as you stay with them. Follow @dogsofhomes for regulars’ pup photos. Dogs stay outside in the beer garden.
Address: 2321 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Website · Policy source: HOMES Brewery (FAQ)
Zingerman’s Roadhouse
Dog policy: Dogs welcome on the outdoor lawn and patio; not inside or in the enclosed patio.
The Roadhouse has picnic tables on an outdoor lawn and even a pet waste station, so it’s made for an outing with your dog. Dogs can stay on the lawn and outdoor patio, but not inside or on the enclosed patio. Lawn seating is seasonal.
Address: 2501 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Website · Policy source: Zingerman’s Roadhouse
Milford
Charlie’s Still On Main
Dog policy: Dog-friendly patio with a menu cooked for dogs.
A Milford bar that goes the extra mile with a menu cooked just for dogs (filet, chicken, shrimp, plus carrots or eggs) on its dog-friendly patio. It’s worth the drive from Detroit; call ahead about patio hours.
Address: 525 N Main St, Milford, MI 48381
Website · Policy source: Hour Detroit (Jul 2025)
More for city pups: Find parks, beaches and trails near these spots on the Dog Fun Map, see all Michigan dog-fun guides, or browse All Guides.
Disclosure: City Pups is reader-supported, but this guide has no affiliate or sponsored links, and no restaurant paid to be included. We picked spots based on each venue’s own site and current dog-travel listings, checked in October 2026, and wrote the reviews ourselves.