Dog Friendly Patios in Toronto: Our Top Picks

At Tom&Sawyer, not only do we feed our pets like family, but we treat them like family, too! And that means letting them sleep on our bed (shhhh!), treating them to healthy, fresh food, and taking them with us wherever we go.

Now that the warmer weather is here, patios across the city have opened up, which means that summer festivities can begin. And to us, it only makes sense that after you visit the dog park, you hit up your favourite patio for a cold drink and bite to eat, too.

Photo by Tamara Bellis

Since we’re not ones to leave our pups at home, here’s a list of our favourite dog friendly patios in Toronto that you can enjoy with your best four-legged pal.

Our Top 5 Dog Friendly Patios

The Dive Shop
A local hangout with cool surfer vibes, The Dive Shop is the place to be if you have a dog. Not only does it boast great food and drinks, but this sand-filled dog friendly patio also has a dog menu. Yup, you heard that right — your pup can get a Tom&Sawyer meal, a treat, and even puppacino if you really want to spoil them. Check out their dog menu here. Located at 1036 Gerrard St. E.

Left Field Brewery
Craft beer and baseball, yes please! Along with their team, this husband and wife duo brews baseball-inspired full-flavoured beers. Their head of security and customer relations is none other than the four-legged, floppy-eared Wrigley, so it’s no wonder that if your dog is welcome to join you for a pint, provided they’re well-behaved and on-leash (note - there’s no outdoor patio, but there is a great atmosphere!. What’s even better? Some of Tom&Sawyer’s treats are made from the leftover spent grains from Left Field, so when you buy a beer from here, you help make a treat for a dog, too. Located at 36 Wagstaff Drive.

Blood Brothers Brewing
Located in a gorgeous century-old former horse stable, come here if you want to try any of their 19 different beers on tap, or enjoy their comfort food menu prepared by the award-winning restaurant, Beast. Visit their dog friendly patio from 4pm to close on Fridays, and noon to close on Saturdays and Sundays. Located at 165 Geary Ave.

Anejo
If you're craving a meal of elevated Mexican fare, this is one of the best spots in the city. Close to hotspots like the CN Tower, Canada's Walk of Fame, and Grange Park, you can stop for a bite, and walk it off with your pup afterwards! Check out their dog friendly patio for a fun outing with your pup. Located at 600 King St. West.

High Park Brewery
Committed to sustainability, community involvement and inclusion, this west-end brewery is inspired by High Park itself. Come by for the tap room and eats, but “sit and stay” for the dog friendly patio. Located at 839 Runnymede.

And there you have it! If you know of a dog friendly patio in your area that you think we should add to this list, send us a message at info@tomandsaywer.com.