If you’re anything like me, then your dog is constantly with you. So much so that if you have to choose between a dog-friendly restaurant vs a 5-star restaurant, guess where you’re going….that’s right the dog-friendly restaurant.
I may be a little bias, but I believe that my pups deserve to experience these places as much as anyone else, plus it makes for good training. With that being said, I have put together a list of dog-friendly places in nearby towns. If I missed your favorite dog-friendly spot, please share with us in a comment so I can update the list.
Dog-Friendly Places
In Jacksonville, Swansboro, Cedar Point, Emerald Isle, New Bern North Carolina
Jacksonville, NC
Coffee Shops:
Brewed Downtown (patio)
Northstar Café -Coffee Wine Bar Catering (patio)
Muddy’s (patio)
Starbuck’s (patio)
Port City Java (patio)
Restaurants:
Moe’s Southwestern Grill (patio)
Mission BBQ (patio)
Panera Bread (patio)
CookOut (patio)
Chuy’s (patio)
Pancho Villa (patio)
Dairy Queen (patio)
Red Robin (patio)
Chic-fil-a (patio)
Old Chicago (patio)
Stores:
Petsmart
Tractor Supply
Woofgang Bakery
Lowe’s
Hobby Lobby
Ross
Pet Warehouse
Pumpkin Center
Ulta
Best Buy
Swansboro, NC
Coffee Shops:
Bake, Bottle, and Brew
Boro Café and Bakery (patio)
Restaurants:
Santorini’s Mediterranean Grille (patio)
Dairy Queen (patio)
Ice House Water Restaurant (patio)
Jersey Mike’s (patio)
Olea Mediterranean Kitchen (patio)
Swannsborough Yacht Club (patio)
Cedar Point / Cape Carteret / Emerald Isle
Coffee Shops:
The Java Post (patio)
K9s and Coffee
Stir It Up Coffee Shop (patio)
4 J’s Bakery Inc (patio)
Bars:
Harrika’s Brew Haus (patio)
Christina’s A Wine Boutique (patio)
Growlers
Restaurants:
Quizno’s (patio)
Fuzzy Peach Frozen Yogurt Bar (patio)
Flip Flop Donut Shop (patio)
Places:
Salty Air Open Market
Pet Sense
New Bern
New Bern is a dog-friendly town that allows your pup to accompany you in most places. Stores will typically have a water dish out in front as an indication that they are pet-friendly. The stores that are not pet-friendly will usually state it in a sign on the door. As for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops if they have a patio there’s a good chance your pet can join. Please remember to be mindful of others and if in doubt ask an employee if your dog is allowed.