When going out with your furbaby, one of the things you try to look for or think of visiting is a place that welcomes your doggo. Every fur parent would know how hard it is to put up with deciding to leave your dog at home when you go out to eat. That’s why there’s nothing better than going to an establishment where you don’t have to worry whether your dog will have to stay outside, be left in the car, or alone at home. But the good news is that there are already quite a good number of restaurants and cafes around Metro Manila that are pet-friendly. Yup, you read that right! Your fur baby gets to tag along with you when you go to these places!
So if you’re on the lookout for restaurants and cafes that are dog-friendly, you have definitely come to the right place because we have listed them down here:
1. Granville Coffee
Coffee and beer may be an odd pair to find in one place since they don’t have much in common, but for coffee and beer lovers, you’ll be happy to know that Granville Coffee, a cafe located in San Juan offers both. They offer a good selection of food, from big salads, sandwiches, burgers, pastas down to desserts such as cakes and brownies. Aside from the coffee and beer, they also serve sodas, teas, handcrafted cocktails, and more.
On top of that, it’s dog-friendly and they allow them both in their indoor and alfresco areas! So you can enjoy a light and warm Instagrammable ambiance along with a nice cup of coffee and some of their delectable desserts with your fur baby.
Location: 189 A. Mabini, San Juan
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
2. The Wallflower Cafe
The Wallflower Cafe is a great place to visit if you’re looking for a pet-friendly spot in the South side. Located in Muntinlupa City, this cafe lets you dine with your best pooch pal with so much ease. Dogs aren’t the only fur friends that are allowed here because cats are also welcome, so it’s absolutely a good place for your pet to meet with other dogs and cats, and have a fun playdate with them.
Location: 2233 Corte de Las Palmas Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
3. Caravan Black
Caravan Black is a cafe located in BGC or Bonifacio Global City that lets you have a serene and relaxing time with your pets while you enjoy sipping on their signature drinks and giving your taste buds satisfying flavors from their selection of dishes to try.
The fine interiors of Caravan Black also makes it Instagrammable as it has high ceilings and is well-lit. For their menu, they have rice meals, breakfast meals, burgers, sandwiches, pastries, and bottled specialty drinks that you can choose from.
Location: GF Seven Neo Bldg, 4th Ave, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
4. Commune
Poblacion, Makati has been making a good impression nowadays when it comes to must-try places to eat good food in the metro. What’s even better is that you have this cafe situated in the area that doesn’t only welcome your dog, but also cats! Commune is an entirely pet-friendly place where you can feel at ease and simply enjoy a nice day with your pet. It’s also a cafe that aims to encourage people to bond or ‘commune’ over tasty Filipino food and create worthwhile memories and conversations.
Commune serves Instagrammable cute 3D lattes that you should definitely try to order when you visit there. They also offer pasta, sandwiches, cakes, and other pastries that’s perfect for a chill dine-in.
Location: 36 Polaris, Poblacion, Makati
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
5. Rustic Mornings by Isabelo
For a refreshing and cozy ambiance to dine out with your dog, Rustic Mornings by Isabelo would just be a nice place for that. Rustic Mornings is a cafe that’s located in Marikina City, so for those who live in the area, you’ll be glad to know that this cafe welcomes fur babies and at the same time, serves appetizing meals you’d definitely want to try. Their menu includes breakfast platters, pastries, smoothies, pizzas, pastas, frappes, iced/hot coffees, and more.
To add to the experience, you can also walk your dog around the outdoor area of the cafe so they can explore and enjoy sniffing new scents. Take it as a quality time with them after a hectic week!
Location: 11 Isabelo Mendoza St. San Roque, Marikina City
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
6. The Wholesome Table (Multiple Branches)
(Al fresco space at Greenbelt 2 branch)
If you’re into organic, cleaner yet utterly very satisfying and delicious dishes, you may want to try The Wholesome Table. Everything on their menu screams organic because all of their produce comes from organic sources, so you won’t find anything with high fructose or refined sugars or trans fats. Instead, they use healthier alternatives. People who are opting for healthier foods and those who are allergic or sensitive to certain ingredients can come here as well. You can check out their branches in Greenbelt, BGC, and Salcedo, Makati.
To top it off, The Wholesome Table allows you to bring your four-legged friends. But of course, these pooches also have to be well-behaved.
Location:
BGC Branch: Central Square, 30th St Bonifacio High Street, Corner 7th Ave, Taguig
Greenbelt 2 Branch: Ground Floor Greenbelt 2 Esperanza St, Cor Greenbelt Dr, Ayala Center, Makati
Salcedo Village, Makati Branch: Salcedo Village, The Infinity Tower H.V. Dela Costa, Corner L.P. Leviste Street, Street, Makati
Opening hours:
BGC Branch: Monday to Thursday, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday to Sunday, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Greenbelt 2 Branch: Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Salcedo Village, Makati Branch: Monday to Thursday and Sunday, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday and Saturday, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
7. Kandle Cafe
To QC fur parents out there and even those that live outside the area — you’ve got to try out Kandle Cafe! It’s also one of the cafes in Quezon City that are worth discovering. Kandle Cafe is a cozy and relaxing place that would be perfect for some chill afternoon with your family, friends, or just your fur baby.
Their alfresco area is filled with fine greeneries that will certainly freshen your sight as you dine. Kandle Cafe allows pets in their alfresco area, which is nice since you’ll be able to appreciate not only your fur baby’s company, but also the fine landscape and ambiance of the place.
Location: 113 Mother Ignacia Avenue, Quezon City
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
8. Scout’s Honor (Multiple Branches)
Looking for something to satisfy your cookie cravings? Head down to Scout’s Honor! It’s a girl scout-inspired craft your own cookie concept with milk but on a modern take. They offer ooey gooey, moist, and chunky cookies and other tasty treats and dishes such as cakes, pastas, burgers, all day breakfast, milkshakes, coffees, craft milk, and more.
One of the highlights of dining in Scout’s Honor is that it’s pet-friendly AND they don’t only bake cookies for ‘hoomans,’ but they also make some Doggie Cookies that your fur baby can enjoy while waiting for you to finish eating. This way, you can treat them to a healthy snack that’s perfectly safe and healthy for them.
Location:
UP Town Center Branch: UP Town Center, 216, 1108 Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City
Vertis North Branch: Unit# R1 – L1 – 025 – 026, North Ave, Diliman, Quezon City
Uptown Mall Branch: 36th St, Taguig
Santolan Town Plaza Branch: 276 Col. Bonny Serrano Ave, San Juan
Opening hours:
UP Town Center Branch: Monday to Sunday, 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Vertis North Branch: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Uptown Mall Branch: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Santolan Town Plaza Branch: Monday to Sunday, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
9. Cafe GUILT
We’re all guilty of wanting to indulge in good food. Cafe GUILT is a restaurant that gives you just the right balance because you have the option to choose between guilt-loaded food such as carbs and all the meaty, juicy stuff or the guilt-free dishes that’s essentially meant to be healthier options. Mind you, may it be guilt-loaded or guilt-free, they are all delicious. Cafe GUILT is a great place to have a good cup of coffee by day and enjoy refreshing cocktails by night.
Oh and you won’t have to feel guilty about leaving your doggo alone at home because Cafe GUILT is a pet-friendly place, so you can have them tag along with you!
Location: 35 Sct. Castor St, Diliman, Quezon City
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
10. Elephant Grounds Manila
Elephant Grounds Manila is a cafe concept from Hongkong that was brought here in the Philippines. Hence its popular catchphrase “coffee n’ chill,” you really can’t help but just do that when you visit this place. It has a friendly and cozy ambiance that’s perfect for some nice brunch or a much needed coffee date with your best friend. They also now have branches in Podium and BGC that you can try to visit.
To make this place even better, it’s pet-friendly! But you already knew that, didn’t you?
Location: Lower Ground, One Bonifacio High Street, Taguig
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
11. Odd Cafe
Odd Cafe is not your typical kind of cafe — and its interior design and theme says it all. The place exhibits a cozy and cool ambiance while also taking on a bright and playful tone that you can absolutely enjoy. It’s a hip space that’s certainly IG-worthy! For vegan peeps, you’ll be delighted to know that Odd Cafe is totally vegan!
You don’t have to go far just to take your fur baby for a nice lunch out because these dog-friendly cafes are accessible within the metro. So what are you waiting for? This may be your sign to go out and treat your fur baby to some quality time with you!
