Do you love food and dogs? We certainly do! It is one of the best combos ever! We know that choosing an apartment home is important – and it is safe to say that for most, the location and whether or not they are pet friendly might just take the cake on the specifics of what you are looking for. While it can be hard to find dog-friendly restaurants in Grand Rapids, being able to enjoy the city with your best friend can be so rewarding. Let us help out and give you some of the fur-tastic places here in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that you and your dog will love!
1. The Mitten Brewing Company: The Mitten Brewing company here in Grand Rapids is located on Leonard Street and is ready for you and your pup! They have an exquisite menu for wood fire Pizza and have dog bowls ready for your furry friend to escape the heat during the humid summer months! Their outdoor seating is optimal for you and your pet to enjoy some time together and to people watch too!
2. Uccello’s Ristorante: Uccello’s is a family-owned restaurant that is known for its “upscale” bar food that has something on the menu for everyone. From Italian to American, some Mexican, salads, and sandwiches, Uccello’s is where it is at to enjoy! Their Grand Rapids location, located on Lake Michigan Drive, offers optimal outdoor seating for you and your friends, family, and your pup!
3. Brewery Vivant: Located on Cherry Street, just east of downtown Grand Rapids, Brewery Vivant is located in an old church with still the original organ and stained-glass windows intact! You’ll find the high ceilings and arches inside enchanting as you enjoy their amazing menu! The large outdoor patio facing Cherry St is optimal for you and your pet to enjoy one of Brewery Vivant’s specialty brews and killer food! You and fido will be sure to kick back, relax, and enjoy!
4. Outside Coffee Company: We had to highlight the Outside Coffee Company one more time, as it is one of the coolest staples and venues to come to the Grand Rapids Area! This coffee shop is run out of a renovated camper and is the optimal space for you and your doggo to enjoy any kind of weather, rain or shine! There are many nooks to sit in, including tables, chairs, hammocks, and more! Your pet can hydrate for the rest of your walk by drinking water from one of our complimentary dog bowls located around the coffee shop.
5. Sweetwater’s Coffee and Tea: Located on Bond St. in Grand Rapids, Sweetwater’s Coffee and Tea has something sweet for everyone, including your dog! You’ll love their house-made coffees and delicious cold brew, and enjoy the time with your dog on their outdoor patio with umbrellas during those hot summer days.
6. Harmony Brewing Company: Located on Lake Drive in Grand Rapids, Harmony Brewing Company is famous for its tasty food and beer, including beer cheese, salads, sausage sammies, and wood-fired pizza! They are also known for cute pups who are welcome to bask in the sun while you enjoy a cold brew with friends! Please note that dogs are only allowed at the umbrella patio tables and must have all four paws on the ground!
-Written By Kaleigh Teunessen
