Auckland is an extremely dog friendly city; among all the everyday café and pub options you’ll be hard pressed to find an establishment that doesn’t have a dog bowl outside or homemade dog biscuits for sale on the counter.

Aucklanders love their 4-legged friends so it’s only natural for businesses to monetise on that lov b providing pet friendly atmospheres to drag in the punters.

This list of the best dog friendly cafes in Auckland includes my personal favourites from around Auckland, from pubs to cafes and restaurants.

North Shore Dog Friendly Cafes

Corelli’s Cafe, Devonport

Corellis in Devonport is a puppy lover heaven, you’ll have a hard time sitting outside without hearing the scuffle of a dog or a waitress cooing over a puppy.

Devonport is a relaxed suburb on Auckland’s North Shore that peaks out into the Auckland Harbour and is surrounded by dormant volcanoes and old WWII gun placements. Enjoy a walk up either Mount Victoria or North Head hills, take in the amazing scenery and 360-degree views of Auckland and finish your morning with breakfast at Corellis Café.

We have been bringing our beloved dog here since he was a puppy 4 years ago, which ever since his first visit he has been given the warmest welcome by the staff at Corellis café.

This dog friendly Devonport Café keeps a stocked jar of large dog biscuits for sale on the main counter, that’s if you’re dog wasn’t already handed a free treat by the waitress who keeps a small stock in her apron pocket.

Corellis serves an array of delish hot meals from breakfast to late lunch and is now open for dinner. The assortment of cabinet pastries, cakes and sandwiches make an easy decision for anyone wanting food on the go.

Daily Bread

Daily Bread café in Belmont has been our most recent find in Dog friendly cafes in Auckland, we found it on a cold, wet and blustery morning when the last place we wanted to be was outside in the weather.

Daily Bread cafe has a large open dining area with polished concrete floors and high and low seating. With an assortment of sweet and savoury cabinet food there is surely enough there to please even the pickiest of eaters.

This dog friendly café may not have a large sprawling lawn, but it’s welcoming to our 4-legged friends and that’s all that matters.

You will find other Daily Bread cafes dotted around Auckland and the Kings Plant Barn stores.

Patch Café

If you’re looking for somewhere with a fantastic range of delicious sweet and savoury cabinet options then Patch should be your new regular weekend treat. Patch Cafe is a gorgeous little oasis tucked away in the bustling commercial suburb of Wairau Valley.

Grab your dog and a seat outside and bask in the sun while you devour an eggs benedict or treat yourself to one of their gorgeous cakes.

Takapuna Beach Café

This prominent beach front cafe in Takapuna is the perfect location to rest your feet after a 1.2km walk along Takapuna beach. Takapuna Beach Café sits pride of place on the beach front allowing for spectacular views for sunrise.

On a weekend morning you won’t find any other café on the shore that is as overrun with dogs as Takapuna Beach Café is; from schnauzers to Golden Retrievers and even Newfoundland’s, even if you don’t have a dog and you’re craving the sweet embrace of a 4-legged mammal, get yourself down to Takapuna where you’ll be inundated with long tongues and dirty paws.

With dog bowls dotted around the front deck and dog hitches by the takeaway cafe, the dog friendly Takapuna beach cafe welcome all furry friends from all shapes and sizes. The outdoor deck has plenty of seating for an outdoor meal, or grab yourself a takeaway coffee and a delicious sweet or savoury to devour while enjoying a walk along the beach.

When at the café you’ll see Takapuna beach seemingly overrun with dogs, beach rules allow dogs to be off-leash on Takapuna and Milford beach before 10am during winter months, allowing Takapuna to be an incredibly welcoming suburb for anyone with a furry best friend.

The Northcote Tavern

Northcote Tavern will be your dog’s favourite pub on Auckland’s North Shore, the large lawn offers plenty of breathing space for your 4-legged friend and a perfect hunting ground for drops chips and burger buns. Decked out with multiple outdoor tables and enough space to kick a ball around, you’ll be wondering why you hadn’t found the Northcote Tavern any sooner.

If the weather isn’t too flash, there are some covered outdoor areas on either side of this dog friendly pub, either pick a veranda to sit under or one of the pubs sturdy umbrellas in the fenced area.

Northcote Tavern sits between Queen Street and Princes Street in Northcote Point, which are both relatively quiet streets which link up to a quick and easy walking path that loops under the harbour bridge. So, if you’re finding your dog needs some added stimulation before you settle down with a pint and a burger, then you can take the 10–15-minute detour around to Stokes Point Reserve and give your dog some much needed tree sniffing time.

The food at Northcote Tavern ranges from your typical fish and chips and burgers, to their curry of the day and amazing dessert options. The beauty of Northcote tavern is that there is two bars inside one pub; the Callans sports bar is fitted with TV screens for sports games, betting facilities and plenty of poker machines, where as the Highland bar is the preferred family friend option for those coming for a meal and really couldn’t give a toss about any sports matches that might be playing.

Beer Spot

With multiple locations across Auckland, The Beer Spot is the pub to experiment with different beer flavours and where your pup can make their own friends. The Northcote Beer Spot is our local and somewhere we know our dog is well looked after.

Every week there is a different food truck to serve diners an array of different foods, cultures and spices. From White Lady Burgers to Turkish Pide and Vietnamese salads and rolls, The Beer Spot is the perfect dog friendly pub for humans and pets.

Dotted around Auckland, The Beer Spot has pubs in West Auckland, North Auckland and South, A great place for families or that after work beverage.

West Auckland Dog Friendly Cafes

Stripe Cafe

Stripe Café in Titirangi is one of the best dog friendly cafes in West Auckland, their enclosed courtyard allows for plenty of shelter and outdoor space for your furry friend to sniff around in. From the menu you can order your dog a ‘puppiccino’ alongside your own coffee; your dog will get to devour a bowl of freshly brewed milk froth. Pair this with a homemade dog biscuit and you have the perfect coffee date for you and your best friend.

Humbug Cafe

Humbug café is a popular pet friendly café on a quiet road in Glen Eden, popular for its cooked breakfasts and delicious cabinet food you’ll be sure to find this café bustling with humans and dogs every weekend.

This dog friendly café in Glen Eden is the perfect option if you’re heading out west for a day hike, fill yourself up with a hearty breakfast and bask in the morning sun before you explore the Waitakere ranges.