Restaurants Secret Menus for Your Travel Fido

If you take your dog everywhere you go (you do, don’t you?), you’re probably all too aware that meals and snacks can be a big problem. Few U.S. restaurants allow dogs inside unless they’re service animals.

Just because the Health Department has restrictions on dogs doesn’t mean restaurants do! In fact, many eateries have “secret menus” specially crafted for your canine companion. While a steady diet of restaurant food isn’t ideal for Fido, an occasional treat won’t hurt—and it might just save you from those big, pleading eyes while you enjoy your meal. Next time you visit one of these pet-friendly spots, don’t hesitate to ask what special treat they can whip up for your furry friend!

Starbucks

While the barista is whipping up your Frappuccino, ask about a Puppuccino for your canine companion. Don’t worry; there’s no caffeine involved – just a cup of whipped cream that will make it possible for you to enjoy your own beverage with a minimum of guilt.

Dairy Queen

This American favorite knows that it’s more fun to eat ice cream when your dog has some, too. Their answer is the “pup cup,” a mini helping of soft-serve vanilla complete with a dog biscuit on top.

As the name suggests, Lazy Dog restaurants have a soft spot for canine customers and their human companions, and most locations welcome them to their outdoor patios. If your fur baby wants his own meal instead of just nibbling off of yours, order him a puppy rice plate, which also comes with a generous serving of cut-up beef.

Johnny Rocket offers a dog specialized menu. — Jonny Rocket offers dog menus. Items include doggie hamburgers, lickety split ice cream, and even pupcakes (nomz)

Johnny Rockets

At Johnny Rockets locations with outdoor patios, visitors can treat their canine companions to a cut-up beef patty and a refreshing cup of water. Taking pet-friendly dining to the next level, the Victoria Gardens location in California has partnered with a doggy bakery to offer a special 20-item menu featuring delicious treats like Lickity Split Ice Cream and Pupcakes for furry guests.

Shake Shack

If you stop by Shake Shack for a burger and shake, don’t forget to order something for your dog, too. The canine-specific menu makes it easy! Choose from items like the Poochini (dog biscuits, peanut butter sauce, and vanilla custard) or the Bag o’Bones (a bag of five dog biscuits).

Traveling with your dog doesn’t have to mean gobbling a cheeseburger while you’re driving down the freeway. Pets are mostly prohibited from the restaurant, some are allows when you have them in the carrier or a small cage. When you plan your trip around restaurants where he will be as welcome as any other guest, the only other things he’ll need are a pet carrier or a pet cage. For a more complete listing of dog-friendly restaurants, check out BringFido.com.