Complete guide to dog ownership in Pilsen, Chicago. Harrison Park, 18th Street corridor walks, dog-friendly cafes like Spoke & Bird, veterinarians, and mural route tips for walking your dog.
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Learn more →1248 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Woman-owned bakery and cafe with housemade baked goods, pastries, and coffee. Popular neighborhood breakfast spot with a large shaded patio.
Dogs of any size welcome on the large shaded patio. Dog menu includes treats and puppuccinos. Indoor is people-only.
2011 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60608
Small-batch craft brewery with American/Filipino fusion cuisine. All beers brewed on-site and only available here. Phone: 312-600-9865.
Dogs welcome on sidewalk cafe seating (weather permitting). No dogs inside. Roll-up garage door creates semi-outdoor space.
1213 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Memphis-style dry rub BBQ with live bluegrass and country music Thu-Sun. Championship Pulled Pork winners. Family-run since opening.
Dogs welcome at outdoor tables in the Event Garden patio. Live music venue - can get loud. Confirm current patio policy by calling.
1758 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Authentic Mexican cuisine by Chef Alfonso Sotelo (ex-Frontera Grill). BYOB spot with tacos, huaraches, moles. Each dish garnished with a radish honoring the restaurant name.
Dogs welcome at sidewalk seating. BYOB so bring your own beverages. One block from National Museum of Mexican Art. Call ahead for busy weekends.
1439 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Latinx-owned coffeehouse and gallery since 1994. Historic Pilsen institution with eclectic decor, house specialties, and rotating art exhibits.
Dogs welcome at outdoor sidewalk seating. Limited indoor seating. Arrive early - small space but quick turnover.
2149 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
Beloved cash-only dive bar since 2003 in pre-Prohibition era building. Famous tater tots, Sunday brunch chilaquiles, and reportedly the oldest urinals in Chicago.
Call ahead to confirm current patio dog policy. Retro rec-room atmosphere with photo booth. Pop-ups and live music events.
Lower West Side sees less lake effect than lakefront neighborhoods but still gets Chicago winters. Snow must be cleared by 10PM (day snow) or 10AM (overnight snow) - $50-500 fines. Salt damage to paws on busy 18th Street corridor. Harrison Park area can be windy. Brick rowhouses retain heat well but sidewalks freeze quickly.
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1106 W 18th St, Suite 1, Chicago, IL 60608
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