Many dog parents will take any opportunity to bring their pets along for an adventure, including out to brunch. While not all restaurants are dog-friendly, many have outdoor patios that welcome furry friends.
To check whether or not you can take your dog with you to brunch in Atlanta, call the restaurant ahead of time. If you have a service dog, you can take it with you anywhere, even if a restaurant has a no-pet policy. Taking your dog with you to brunch or to run errands is a great bonding opportunity and a form of enrichment.
You can call Critter Sitters at (404) 793-6178 to schedule dog walking or dog sitting service with us in Atlanta.
Where Can I Take My Pet Dog to Brunch in Atlanta?
There are lots of dog-friendly brunch restaurants in Atlanta that welcome canines with open arms. We’ve curated a list of some of the most popular ones so that you don’t have to look far when searching for your new favorite brunch spot to take the entire family.
The following are some of Atlanta’s best brunch restaurants where you can take your dog and dine on canine-friendly outdoor patios:
- Egg Harbor Cafe
- Another Broken Egg Cafe
- Babs Midtown
- My Coffee Shop
- The Flying Biscuit
Your favorite brunch spot may already allow dogs outside on patios and other outdoor dining areas, so you can always ask to see if you can bring your pup.
Where Can I Take My Service Dog to Brunch in Atlanta?
Service dogs are classified differently from pets. While there are only certain restaurants that would allow your family dog to enter, your options are virtually limitless if you have a service dog that needs to be with you for medical reasons.
Because of the Americans with Disabilities Act, you can take your service dog to any restaurant in Atlanta for brunch. An emotional support animal is not the same thing as a service dog, and may not be allowed in certain restaurants, just like pets.
You can also dine with your service dog inside, not just outside on dog-friendly patios. Even if the restaurant has a no-pet policy, that does not apply to your service dog in Atlanta.
What Are the Benefits of Taking Your Dog to Brunch?
Any time you spend with your dog is well spent, as these bonding moments enrich and excite your furry friend.
Socialization
Taking your dog out into the world gives it the opportunity to socialize more than it would just staying at home. While that might be with other dogs, socialization with other people is just as important and a great perk of bringing your dog with you to brunch or elsewhere, where it is sure to get lots of love and attention.
Bonding
Taking your dog along with you throughout your day in Atlanta is an amazing bonding opportunity. Dogs love spending time with their owners, and shared experiences are a great way to continue building trust and deepening the connection between pet and parent.
Enrichment
Going out into the world also offers your dog awesome enrichment and mental stimulation. New sights, smells, and sounds, all making life much more vibrant and exciting for the canine in your family.
Training
Taking your dog to a restaurant is also a great chance to reinforce its training. Staying calm, still, and patient are important skills for any well-trained dog, and it helps to brush up on those skills every now and then and put them to the test.
FAQs About Taking Your Dog Out with You in Atlanta
What if You Can’t Take Your Dog to Brunch?
If you can’t take your dog to brunch and it conflicts with its normal walking schedule, you can rely on our dog walkers to step in and keep your dog’s normal routine intact, regardless of where your social schedule takes you.
How Can You Find More Dog-Friendly Places in Atlanta?
You can find dog-friendly brunch restaurants and other places using the BringFido app or asking other dog parents you know for recommendations.
How Can You Spot a Dog-Friendly Restaurant?
If a brunch restaurant has large outdoor seating areas, it may allow you to bring your dog along. You can also look for water bowls outside the restaurant, check whether other patrons have brought their dogs, or look for any signage indicating whether pets are welcome.
What Are Some Tips for Taking Your Dog to Brunch?
It’s a good idea to call ahead and confirm that you can bring your dog to brunch with you before getting all the way to the restaurant and possibly being turned away. Always keep your dog leashed when dining outside at a restaurant, and be mindful of the weather and temperature, as Georgia’s heat makes it too hot for dogs to sit outside for long.
Where Else Can You Take Your Dog in Atlanta?
On top of taking your dog to brunch from time to time, you can also bring your dog with you while running errands around the area, as many local stores and establishments in Atlanta are also dog-friendly.
Do Any Restaurants in Atlanta Serve Dogs?
Most dog-friendly restaurants offer water bowls, especially when it’s warm outside. Some restaurants even have dog-specific menus, like Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar, or, at the very least, offer special treats to the dogs that dine there.
Can You Bring Your Service Dog Anywhere in Atlanta?
Service dogs are allowed in all public areas, provided they pose no threat and are under control. That includes all restaurants, retail shops, cafes, grocery stores, buses, trains, and other public places.
Rely on Critter Sitters for Help with Your Dog in Atlanta
Call (404) 793-6178 to use our dog walking and pet sitting services in Atlanta today.
