Dog-Friendly Chicago

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Updated: July 31, 2002

We've sniffed out the city's best spots for a full day of doggie nirvana. So grab a leash and lap up the fun.

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Joey's Brickhouse
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1258 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

The tree-shaded patio is the perfect spot for your pup to sup on treats and water.
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Uncommon Ground
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1214 W Grace, Chicago, IL 60613 (map)

This Lakeview coffeehouse warmly welcomes dogs on the patio, where they can lap up water and munch on dog biscuits.
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Pauline's Inc
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1754 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 (map)

This breakfast spot's a popular hangout for pooches who get a bowl of water while their owners dine on the patio.
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Gallery Cafe
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1760 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

Four-legged customers love this Wicker Park hang's "doggy biscotti" so much, they lead their owners right to the patio.
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Brasserie Jo
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59 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

Bring Fifi to this French restaurant, and she'll get water, a free plate of steak tartare, and probably some canine company.
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Hamlin Park Theatre
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3035 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 (map)

Dogs roam free inside the fenced-in area at Hoyne and Wellington. Two handy plastic bag dispensers provide easy cleanup.
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Wicker Park
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Damen & Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

The southeast corner of the park has a fenced-in area allowing pooches to wander off-leash.
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Grace Noethling Park (Wiggly Field)
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2645 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

With a fake mailbox for marking territory and a doggy-sized water fountain, this is the city's only sanctioned off-leash space.
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Pet Stuff
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509 N LaSalle St + 1201 N. Clark at Division St., Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

River North pet-supply store stocks food, litter, toys, accessories, clothes and more; brands include Science Diet, Wellness, Eukanuba and Innova.
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Sit
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2316 W Leland Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 (map)
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Off the Leash Pet Boutique
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4955 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 (map)

Full-service pet shop sells grooming products, human-grade pet food, leashes, collars, toys, brushes and more; dog wash on the premises.
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Sam & Willy's Inc
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3405 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)
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4 Legs
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3809 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613 (map)
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For Dogs Sake
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1757 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 (map)
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Barker & Meowsky
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1003 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

If you believe that pets are people too, then you'll love this animal boutique.
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Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
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20 East Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

Dogs under 20 pounds are welcome free of charge at this cosmopolitan Gold Coast hotel.
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Hotel Monaco Chicago - a Kimpton Hotel
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225 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601 (map)

The free pet-friendly policy at this colorful boutique hotel includes treats, doggie bed, plus walking and sitting services.
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The Palmer House Hilton
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17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603 (map)

This classic Loop hotel welcomes pets 75 pounds or less, free of charge; dogs must use the service elevator.
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Allegro Chicago, A Kimpton Hotel
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171 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 (map)

Pets of all sizes are welcome free of charge. Amenities for furry friends include pet beds, feeding bowls and treats.
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Urban Out Sitters
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161 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661 (map)
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Pooch Hotel
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2228 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

Canine boarding, day care, grooming spa and boutique features climate-controlled indoor environment, synthetic grass, aromatherapy baths and saltwater swimming pool.
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