5 Dog-Friendly Coffee Shops in Minneapolis: Where You and Your Pup Are Always Welcome

If you’re anything like my wife (and my co-pilot Marshmallow), you don’t want to leave the dog at home when you go for a coffee or a bite. Luckily, the Minneapolis has plenty of coffee shops where your pup is more than tolerated, they’re the VIP. Here are five of the best dog-friendly coffee shops in Minneapolis where you and your four-legged sidekick will always feel welcome.

Dogwood Coffee Co.

Dogwood Coffee Co.’s “dog-friendly” name actually lives up to it. They have great coffee, a relaxed setting, and a space where your dog doesn’t feel like an afterthought. Whether you’re grabbing a latte to go or hanging out on the patio, Dogwood is one of the most popular dog-friendly coffee shops in Minneapolis.

Locations:

• Northeast, Minneapolis

• East Lake Cafe, Minneapolis

• University Ave W, St. Paul

FRGMNT Coffee

FRGMNT Coffee St. Anthony main location fully embraces the pet-friendly coffee shop title. One of their many locations is housed in the Riverplace Building on historic St. Anthony Main, this spot is perfect for coffee dates with your dog, the building is explicitly dog-friendly, and the atmosphere is as warm as the espresso.

Locations:

• North Loop, Minneapolis

• Eden Prairie

• St. Anthony

• Mill District

• Skyway, Minneapolis

Curioso Coffee Bar

Curioso Coffee Bar is a local favorite for dog owners who love great coffee and community vibes. Dogs are welcome inside and out, pup cups are on deck, and the staff are always ready to greet your furry co-pilot. It’s the kind of spot where both you and your dog feel like regulars by the second visit.

Locations:

• Uptown

• Northeast

Five Watt Coffee

Five Watt Coffee is the go-to for locals who take their coffee seriously — and their dogs even more so. With in-house roasting, inventive drinks, and outdoor seating perfect for pups, it’s one of the top dog-friendly coffee shops in the Twin Cities. The atmosphere is easygoing, and your four-legged friend will fit right in.

Locations:

• Kingfield

• Lyndale

• E Hennepin

Yellowbird Coffee Bar

Yellowbird Coffee Bar is a cozy, community-driven café that genuinely loves dogs. Their Northeast Minneapolis location features a seating area inside an art gallery, where dogs are fully welcome, plus, they keep dog treats on hand. It’s equal parts art space, coffee stop, and pup hangout.

Locations:

• North East

• St. Paul

Next time you’re out for coffee, skip the guilt trip and bring your dog along. The Minneapolis is full of cafés that love dogs as much as you do and odds are, Marshmallow and I will see you at one of them.