Complete guide to dog ownership in North Center, Chicago. Horner Park Dog Friendly Area (small & large dog sections), dog-friendly breweries, participating DFA tag vets, and neighborhood tips.
$25-35/walk
Learn more →$50-85/night
Learn more →$30-55/day
Learn more →$20-30/visit
Learn more →$50-100/day
Learn more →All Chicago off-leash parks require a Dog Friendly Area (DFA) permit ($10/year).
DFA Permit Guide →2741 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
4300 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Legendary craft beer bar with 50+ rotating taps and famous LaFrieda beef burgers. House-made pickles and tater tots.
Dogs welcome on sidewalk patio spring-fall. Staff motto: "Dogs always drink free" - water bowls always out. Popular post-Horner stop.
4014 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618
Family-owned microbrewery with 12 rotating taps and sun-drenched patio overlooking the Chicago River. Near Horner Park.
Extremely dog-friendly - dogs welcome inside taproom AND on patio. Sells homemade dog treats and branded dog collars. BYOF (bring your own food) or order delivery.
2100 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
100+ year old neighborhood institution (formerly Schulien's). Magic shows Fri-Sun, full pub menu, and historic atmosphere.
Dogs welcome on summer sidewalk patio. Water bowls provided. Classic Chicago neighborhood tavern feel.
1969 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Not-for-profit cafe with award-winning pies (Food & Wine best apple pies). All proceeds support hunger relief programs.
Dogs welcome at outdoor seating. Perfect for a post-walk pie slice. Water bowls available.
1920 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
Craft beer bottle shop with taproom and small patio. Rotating selection of 8 draft beers and hundreds of bottles.
Dogs welcome on small patio and often inside at the bar. Casual neighborhood spot for beer enthusiasts with dogs.
1821 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
Intimate, approachable coffeehouse serving artisanal espresso beverages, fresh-baked goods (jalapeño cheddar scones, wild berry peach muffins), and breakfast sandwiches with classic vinyl records spinning.
Dogs welcome both indoors and on back patio garden. Charming back patio provides a nice outdoor oasis during warmer months.
Tree-lined residential streets mean less wind exposure than lakefront neighborhoods. Montrose and Irving Park become slushy corridors. The 312 RiverRun boardwalk near Horner Park can ice over - use caution. Side streets generally well-plowed but watch for ice patches under mature trees.
Chicago Winter Walking Guide →1808 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
2752 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
3131 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
2019 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
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