You've probably heard of these places being hailed as "pet friendly" before. But, how friendly is pet friendly? Caramel and her Dad set out to rate their experience at these 30 cafes and restaurants in Bangalore - and here's what they found out:
#1 | Pet People Cafe, HSR: 5 /5
1. Pet People Cafe, HSR - 5/5. Very pet-friendly staff, good decor, a pet menu, dogs running around, and a good date place (can get chaotic on weekends). Human menu is veg and pricy, but good (loved their cheesecake). Parking is generally available. They close ~10 pm though.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#2 | Green Theory, Convent Road: 5/5
3. Green Theory, Convent rd (near MG rd) - 5/5. Very pet-friendly staff, open-air, a good date place (busy on weekends). Human menu is veg and good (love everything on the menu). Road parking generally available. They close ~11 pm. Indiranagar cafe is also nice, but not open air.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#3 | Blue Tokai Cafe, Koramangala: 4/5
4. @BlueTokaiCoffee, Koramangala - 4/5. Staff okay with dogs, open-air, a good cafe to work from (busy in the day). Decent coffee and cafe food. Road parking available in nearby streets. They close ~11 pm. Other BT cafes which are not open-air are not pet-friendly.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#4 | Claytopia, Koramangala: 3/5
5. Claytopia, Koramangala - 3/5. Staff okay with dogs, open-air, can also paint clay decor, which can be a unique date. Avg food, avoid drinks. Road parking available in nearby streets. They close ~11 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#5 | Reservoire, Koramangala: 3/5
6. Reservoire, Koramangala - 3/5. Staff okay with dogs, open-air terrace (with retractable roof for rains!). Avg food, but a big cocktail and alcohol menu. Ideal for drinks, not food. Valet parking. They close ~12.30 am.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#6 | Hole in the Wall, Koramangala: 3.5/5
7. Hole in the wall, Koramangala - 3.5/5. Staff okay with dogs, open-air. Above avg food, a big menu. Avoid going on weekends when it is super crowded. Road parking available in nearby streets. They close ~9 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#7 | Terrabites, Koramangala: 3/5
8. Terrabites, Koramangala - 3/5. Staff okay with dogs, very small pet-friendly area (2 tables), which is also a smoking area. Above avg food and coffee. Road parking available in nearby streets. They close ~10 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#8 | Maverick and Farmer Coffee, Ulsoor: 4.5/5
9. @farmer_maverick, Ulsoor - 4.5/5. Staff nice with dogs, big terrace for pets to run, decent food and kombuchas. Owner happy to entertain dogs. Good date place. Cafe faces a football turf. Only valet parking, self-parking is hard as not many options around. They close ~10 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#9 | Urban Solace, Ulsoor: 3.5/5
10. Urban Solace, Ulsoor - 3.5/5. Staff okay with dogs, veg food is okay, I've heard non-veg is better. They serve wine too. Road parking available in nearby streets. They close ~10 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#10 | Cafe Kaara, Ulsoor: 3/5
11. Cafe Kaara, Ulsoor - 3/5. Staff okay with dogs, open area is pet friendly, avg coffee and cafe food. Normally quiet, not too many people. Parking available. Closes ~9 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#11 | Courtyard, Shantinagar: 3/5
12. Courtyard, Shantinagar - 3/5. Staff okay with dogs, open air, avg food (used to be good before). Normally not too busy and not too many people, unless there's an event. The floor is artificial grass, so your pet may pee here. Parking available. Closes ~10 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#12 | Happy Belly Bakes, Primrose Road: 4/5
13. Happy Belly Bakes, Primrose rd (near MG rd) - 4/5. Staff friendly with dogs, the small open air area is pet friendly, nice coffee, cafe food, dessert. Good date place. Generally not busy, but the staff can help with an extra table if full. Parking available. Closes ~11.30 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#13 | Sunny's, Lavelle Road: 4.5/5
14. Sunny's, Lavelle rd - 4.5/5. Staff friendly with dogs, great food and cheesecake. Fine dining, and a good date place. Valet parking. Closes ~10 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#14 | Milano Pizzeria, Indiranagar: 4/5
15. Milano pizzeria, Indiranagar - 4/5. Staff okay with dogs, pet friendly area is small, and open to the road. Great food and dessert. Parking available in nearby streets. Closes ~11.30 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#15 | Paris Panini, Indiranagar: 4/5
16. Paris Panini, Indiranagar - 4/5. Staff nice with dogs. Good food, and you can also order from Pizza Bakery here. Can get busy on weekends. Parking not available. Closes ~11 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#16 | Burger Signeur, Indiranagar: 4/5
17. Burger Signeur, Indiranagar - 4/5. Staff okay with dogs. Expensive but good burgers (great bread), the cheesy fries are the best! Good for a date. Parking not available. Closes ~11 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#17 | Yogisthaan, Indiranagar: 4.5/5
18. Yogisthaan, Indiranagar - 4.5/5. Staff friendly with dogs. Veg menu, and great vibe to have a relaxed meal. Good place to work out of, but a bit loud for calls. Good for a simple date. Have to remove shoes before entering. Parking available in nearby streets. Closes ~10 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#18 | Smoor, Indira Nagar: 3.5/5
19. Smoor, Indiranagar - 3.5/5. Staff okay with dogs. Average food, but good hot chocolate. Heard good things about their dessert too, but too expensive to be worth it (for that price, I'd buy Godiva over smoor chocolates). Good for a date. No parking. Closes ~11 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#19 | Bohemians, Indira Nagar: 4.5/5
20. Bohemians, Indiranagar - 4.5/5. Staff nice with dogs. Pricy, but good food, and good alcohol/drinks menu. Try their blueberry kombucha, risotto and dark chocolate cake. Great place for a date. Valet parking. Closes ~11.30 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#20 | Sante Spa, Indira Nagar: 4/5
21. Sante Spa, Indiranagar - 4/5. Staff nice with dogs. Pricy and veg, but good food, and good vegan options. Try their beetroot/spinach hummus and aglio olio. Good place for a date. Road parking available outside. Closes ~11 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#21 | Third Wave Coffee, 12th Main Indira Nagar: 3/5
22. Third Wave, 12th main Indiranagar - 3/5. Good place to get a coffee and work out of. Outside area is pet friendly and loud, but avg coffee & avg cafe food. Parking available in nearby streets. Other pet friendly third wave cafes are Koramangala, HSR 1st block. Closes ~11 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#22 | Lono, Indira Nagar: 3/5
23. Lono, Indiranagar - 3/5. Good open air place with a bar. Average food, but good ambiance. Lots of dogs visit on weekends, weekdays are quiet. Parking available in nearby streets. Closes ~11 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#23 | Toit, Indiranagar: 3.5/5
24. Toit, Indiranagar - 3.5/5. Great food and alcohol, pricy, but the pet friendly area is small, and is for smoking too. No pets allowed on weekends. Should try to go only in the day on weekdays to avoid crowds. Valet parking. Closes ~11 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#24 | Burgerman, Indira Nagar: 3.5/5
25. Burgerman, Indiranagar - 3.5/5. Nice burgers (grilled, not fried), and staff is open to dogs. New place, so expect changes in experience. Parking available in nearby streets. Closes ~11 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#25 | Chai Point, CMH Road: 3/5
26. Chai Point, CMH Road - 3/5. Basic chai and snacks. Pets allowed only on the kerbside tables. Go only if you have a friend who can go in and order while you wait with your pet outside. Parking available in nearby streets. Closes ~10 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#26 | Little Black Choux, Indira Nagar: 3.5/5
27. Little Black Choux, Indiranagar - 3.5/5. Avg coffee, better food. Only one table outside which is pet friendly, but the cafe is mostly quiet, even on weekends. Go if you'd like a peaceful coffee. Try the pesto brioche. Parking available in nearby streets. Closes ~10 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#27 | Infinitea, Indira Nagar: 3.5/5
28. Infinitea, Indiranagar - 3.5/5. Overpriced and avg food, but good collection of teas from diff places. Go if you like a hot tea. The outside area is pet friendly, but not the most comfortable. Parking available in nearby streets. Closes ~10 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#28 | Brik Oven, Indira Nagar: 4/5
29. Brik Oven, Indiranagar - 4/5. Great food, they also serve wine. Try the 4 cheese pizza. The outside area is pet friendly, but only 2 tables, so avoid on a weekend (the can be finicky about pets at times, so call beforehand). Parking available in nearby streets. Closes ~10 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
#29 | Eddy's, Indira Nagar: 3/5
30. Eddy's, Indiranagar - 3/5. Small place, and normally quiet. Above avg food, small menu. Outside area is pet friendly, but the owner feeds Indies who stay in the vicinity, so go only if your pet is fine with that. Parking available in nearby streets. Closes ~10 pm.
— Ankit 🦙 (@ankitandmel) July 8, 2022
So there you have it! 29 cafes to try out with your dog in Bangalore.
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