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Dining Out with Furry Friends: Ann Arbor’s Dog-Friendly Patios!

Dining Out with Furry Friends: Ann Arbor’s Dog-Friendly Patios!

by | Oct 16, 2023

Bring your pup to dine with you in beautiful downtown Ann Arbor! Numerous dog-friendly restaurants and outdoor patios have been popping up, allowing canine companions to join their owners for some fantastic food and fun. Grizzly Peak Brewing Co. offers a special doggy menu that includes a pup patty, skinny dog, bacon bites, and even a pup sundae dessert! Blank Slate Creamery is also nearby to offer pup-sicles!

Dog owners in Ann Arbor can rejoice – their pets no longer have to miss out on the fun! With the weather warming up and restaurants taking advantage of some downtown street closures, outdoor patios are popping up throughout Ann Arbor that allow dogs to dine with their owners. From Grizzly Peak Brewing Co., where a petite Goldendoodle named Lucy gives it “two paws up,” to four other dog-friendly restaurants and tasting rooms, Ann Arbor is full of places that cater to furry friends.

Doggy Menu

Grizzly Peak Brewing Company offers its customers an unparalleled dining experience, with a menu full of delicious pizzas, burgers, hot sandwiches, and craft beer on tap. But that’s not all – the establishment also boasts a special doggy menu, complete with pup patty (a cheeseburger on a house bun), skinny dog (salmon or chicken served on rice), bacon bites (dog-sized bacon snacks), and pup sundae (vanilla ice cream with peanut butter sauce and a treat). So if you’re looking for a meal for both you and your four-legged companion, Grizzly Peak Brewing Company has it covered!

Open from noon to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and noon to 2 a.m., Friday and Saturday, find Grizzly Peak Brewing Company at 120 W. Washington St., online, on social media, or by phone at 734-741-7325. Don’t forget to treat your pup with some pup-sicles from Blank Slate Creamery, located at 300 W. Liberty St. in Ann Arbor!

Delicious and Unique Flavors

Blank Slate Creamery, located at 300 W. Liberty St., is a beloved ice cream shop in the area that offers customers delicious and unique flavors such as browned butter cookie dough, chocolate fudge brownie, lemon bar, and vanilla caramel blondie, along with gluten-free options like Bananas Foster, blueberry pancake and garden mint chip. Even better, pet owners visiting the store can treat their furry friends to their own special “popsicles”, making Blank Slate Creamery a truly rewarding experience for everyone.

The store is open daily from 2 to 11 p.m., with extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays. For more information, visit their website, follow them on social media, or call 734-922-5383.

Bring Your Furry Friend Along

Experience the unique atmosphere of YORK Food & Drink in Ann Arbor, where you can bring your furry friend along to enjoy a night out on the town. This European-style café offers an impressive selection of sandwiches, salads, avocado toast, cheeseboards, and coffee drinks that will satisfy any craving. To top it off, YORK has a wide variety of wines, cocktails, and draft beers that you can explore in their inviting atmosphere. Open Tuesday – Thursday 8 am – 9 pm and Friday – Saturday 8 am – 10 pm, YORK Food & Drink is the perfect spot for a fun night out with friends.

Find them online, on social media, or by phone at 734-662-0798.

Enjoy Delicious Beverages at Ann Arbor Distilling Co.

Discover the distinctive and delicious beverages at Ann Arbor Distilling Co., located at 220 Felch St. Proudly crafting its spirits from ingredients sourced in Michigan, the distillery offers a wide range of vodkas, gins, bourbons, and other alcoholic beverages. Depending on the time of day, visitors can often enjoy food trucks while lounging outside with their pups. Open 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 2 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, the distillery can be accessed online, on social media, or by phone at 734-882-2169.

Dine Al Fresco with Your Furry Friends

Located in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor, The Pretzel Bell is a traditional American restaurant that proudly offers delicious menu items such as burgers, Detroit-style pizzas, and pretzels. With its spacious outdoor patio, customers can bring their furry friends to dine al fresco during the warmer months. Open Sunday through Saturday from 1 – 11 PM, you can find out more information about The Pretzel Bell online, on social media, or by phone at 734-994-2773.

Taking your four-legged companion out for a meal in Ann Arbor is now a reality, thanks to the variety of dog-friendly restaurants, tasting rooms, and breweries the city has to offer. From Grizzly Peak Brewing Company’s special doggy menu to Blank Slate Creamery pup sicles, your canine friend can join you when you dine out in Ann Arbor for a delicious evening. So grab Fido, stop by one of these paw-forward establishments, and share an unforgettable dining experience – two paws up!

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