When it’s time for coffee with a friend or a dinner date, or even a visit to the lake, you don't have to leave your tail-wagging friends back at home! Lubbock is becoming more and more dog friendly, with a number of locations allowing our furry friends, at least in their outdoor areas. Kudos to those places letting us dog-lovers enjoy great food and a drink while continuing to hang with our social pups.
Check out the list below to find some of the best eateries in town that welcome your fur-baby (though likely just on the patio). Following the list of restaurants is a list of other dog-friendly spots in the 806!
Before venturing out, you may want to call ahead and confirm what each specific location allows, such as only on the patio or if they have special ‘dog’ days.
Don’t forget that hot pavement will burn a dog’s paws. In fact, dog paws can be just as sensitive as human feet and burn easily! So, stay in the shade or walk on the grass in hot weather. You may want to try dog shoes or buy some Paw Wax (yes, it’s a real product!) for your dog’s feet. If you are going somewhere that water won’t be provided, then bring a water bottle and a travel bowl with you to refresh your pup.
If YOUR place of business welcomes the fidos of West Texas, comment below to add your name to the list! It’s exciting to see this list of pet-friendly locales growing. And just a hint—welcoming customers that ‘woof’ is good for business.
9/30/19: Updated to add some locations given to me by readers— thanks y’all! I appreciate the input.
Searching out places for you and your canine friends to enjoy together.
Restaurants
Bahama Buck’s—request a snow ball for your pet
Bier Haus Lubbock-- water bowl and free treats available for leashed dogs on the patio
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers -- check out their free Pup Cup
Funky Door-- on Tuesdays and Sundays only
Jason’s Deli
J’s Creamery-- my dogs love the free puppy cones; as well, J’s Creamery provides a canine water fountain.
Jaidyn and Mac enjoyed their frozen custard from J’s Creamery!
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers-- their mascot is a dog so it only makes sense that this place would be dog friendly
Starbucks—ask for the Puppuccino pup cup
The Garden— this pup-friendly locale provides one complimentary dog treat per customer, thanks to Three Dog Bakery Lubbock
Twisted Root Burger Co.—large outdoor patio
Urban Bricks Pizza
Additional Dog-friendly Places in the 806
Academy Sports
At Home
Barque-- great selection of dog treats and gifts; dogs on leash are welcome
Buffalo Springs Lake
Cabelas
Canyon Run Dog Park--Lubbock city dog park in Mackenzie Park
First Friday Art Trail— lots of dog enjoy this monthly Lubbock gathering
Hobby Lobby
Home Depot
Hub City Unleashed--- Lubbock city dog park in Clapp Park
Lowe’s Home Improvement
Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market—dogs are welcome
PetSmart
Sutherlands
Urban Pet Market & Boutique— opening November 2019
