Over the summer, our family enjoyed a little rest and relaxation on the Oregon Coast – and our eight-pound Pomeranian, Jaiya, came along with us. The miles of public coastline are made for dogs, but one of the best parts of our trip was being able to have his companionship on all our adventures from the beach to the restaurants. Since nobody, especially a dog, likes to be left behind, we’ve rounded up some dog-friendly restaurant suggestions to keep the pack together. The obvious and easiest places to dine with a dog include food truck pods and family-friendly craft breweries with outside patios or sidewalk seating. Most of these establishments welcome well-behaved, leashed pooches to their outdoor premises, and many provide water bowls (we always recommend confirming directly with each business for dog policies). But some restaurants go out of their way to include dogs. 

In the heart of Historic Old Town Florence, on Bay Street, the International C-Food Market features a spacious outdoor deck overlooking the Siuslaw River (open as weather permits). Leashed dogs are invited to join you in the shade of the table umbrellas for a bite to eat. International C-Food Market cooks up hamburger patties made without seasonings, especially for your dog! The deck has a festive yet relaxing atmosphere, sometimes with live music, and always with delicious seafood. 

In Eugene, Salt + Straw at Oakway Center knows that dogs enjoy ice cream too! Order a “pup cup” for your furry companion, a dog-friendly ice cream full of apples and carrots with sweet potato ribbons. Some owners even order an extra side of whipped cream (we don’t spoil our dogs, do we?).  

Palace Coffee Bakery on Pearl Street in Eugene welcomes your well-behaved dog right into the coffee shop. And while you select a treat for yourself from their array of bakery goodies, your dog is also given a little treat. Pictures of pets and their owners line the area around the ordering counter, confirming that dogs are considered part of the family here. With front sidewalk dining, a grassy back patio area and inside tables for rainy day dining, this is an all-weather, dog-friendly hang out.  

Up in the Cascade Mountains, the McKenzie General Store & Obsidian Grill goes all out for pets. Dogs are invited inside as well as on the patio, and there are plenty of poop bags, water bowls and organic gluten-free dog treats handed out. Polaroid snaps of furry friends are on display, and the store stocks pet supplies including organic pet food, sustainable collapsible dog bowls (ideal for your McKenzie River Trail hike) and pet-themed outdoor gear. And it’s a pretty cool scene for people, too: check out their live music line-up, organic food and friendly, fun vibes.  

Over near Oakridge, stay at the pet-friendly Westfir Lodge and Mountain Market ($20 additional per dog per night) happily situated at the trailhead for both the Alpine and North Fork trails leading to 400 miles of dog-friendly hiking. Dogs munch on treats and lap up water on the beautiful Westfir Lodge patio facing the historic Office Covered Bridge.  

For more pet-travel tips, check out: https://www.eugenecascadescoast.org/plan/pet-friendly-travel/