50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Elmwood Park

“They have some amazing people working. The games are fun and the LAVANDER lemonade . wow.. Will be back time n time again 🎰“

“Once I placed my order, I called to request a few special modifications. I was pleasantly surprised when my food arrived—it was hot, fresh, and absolutely flavorful! Everything was prepared exactly the way I requested, and I truly appreciate the employees for paying attention to every detail. I spent about $80 on wings, and they were definitely worth every penny. Thank you for the amazing service and delicious food!“

“I had an outstanding experience at the Goose Island Tap Room. The atmosphere was welcoming, the beer selection was excellent, and the overall vibe made for a great time. What truly set this visit apart was the exceptional customer service provided by Brian Freeman.
Brian went above and beyond to ensure our experience was memorable. He was knowledgeable, attentive, friendly, and genuinely passionate about providing top-tier service. He took the time to answer questions, make recommendations, and make us feel valued as guests.
It's rare to find someone who combines professionalism with such a personable approach, and Brian absolutely delivered. Because of his outstanding hospitality, I'll definitely be returning and recommending Goose Island Tap Room to friends and family.
Thank you, Brian, and the entire Goose Island Tap Room team for a fantastic experience!“

“my best friend and I just had the BEST experience at the whale! Our waitress taylor was incredible and the manager (so sorry but we never got his name because he was just being so nice to us) was incredible as well. We will definitely return with friends and recommend anyone to try it out! classy, but not snobby, cool decor, warm kind and accommodating staff, and great food and cocktails are just the cherry on top! try the carrot cake after your meal :) Thank you again to taylor and the manager again <3“

“The cutest hidden gem. Food was absolutely incredible. Hands down best brunch spot around.“

“We’re huge fans of The Bear, which steered us here on our Chicago trip - so glad we found this place! We loved the mushroom adobo and longnanisa breakfast sandwich! The mango tarts were amazing, as were our lattes. We left with an apple hand pie to eat the following morning, which was still had perfectly crispy pastry. Definitely worth the hour wait to get in.“

“The food sounded fancy and tasted SO good! Our server, Andrew, came up with the most delicious drinks! Superb service! We’ll be back!!“

“Went to celebrate my mom's birthday, and let me tell you, we all had an incredible time. Everything was superb, the atmosphere of the place was amazing, food was delicious and drinks were roocking.
The best part was our waiter, Carlos G. He made our experience truly wonderful, he was very attentive and super friendly. I would definitely go back.“

“Second time dining at Fiya! An exceptional experience again. Delicious food and fun cocktails. Our server was warm, bright, very knowledgeable, and welcoming. We got a bunch of apps, halloumi, falafel, and hummus. And for mains we got the chicken schnitzel, burger, and lamb kofta. All insanely delicious!! (Another can’t miss is the bejeweled rice. The mint corpse reviver was a perfect addition to the meal to refresh the palette.“

“I am late writing my review but I had to write it !! I visited provare chicago On july 8th !! From start to finish this restaurant gets 5 starts . The decor was nice and set a perfect atmosphere for a great night . We were greeted immediately upon arrival and seated within 5 minutes of being there . Once seated the wait staff began their introduction's on drinks and popular menu item's. After my party ordered drinks and appetizers a gentleman came over (not sure if he was the manager) and introduce himself and made sure we were having a great experience. Appetizers were amazing!! We couldn't wait for dinner!! Our entrées we just as good if not better ! Everything was cooked and seasoned to perfection! When we didn't think the night could get even better the entire wait staff and the gentleman that came over before stopped and recognized my friend for her birthday and brought over a birthday surprise!! I live 307 miles and this place was definitely worth the drive !!!“

“Enjoyed my first Hot Toddy here!!“

“I'm from Iowa, took a little weekend trip to Chicago. A friend told us we HAD to try Lula's. SO thankful we did. I will be traveling back to Chicago just to take my mom here. Outstanding service from every single employee, incredible food, and just overall 10/10. Absolutely recommend.“

“I tried the pizzas last night. We had 4 different kinds and they were honestly soooo delicious! Can’t wait for you to open! This is GREAT pizza!!!“

“Excellent service very clean very delicious food well recommended 100%“

“good food and good service“

“Personalized attention. Some delicious cakes. An exquisite coffee“

“what a great restaurant. the food was delicious and the staff was very friendly. it was a great way to end our day in Chicago“

“Food was OK, but just OK.
It is not as they presented on the social media. That’s where we saw this place.
Prices are very good.
I think it is overrated.
I will mention the prices again though - very good.“

“Everything is delicious! Everyone is courteous and it's very clean and comfortable. Bring the whole family if your craving flavors. Come here often. Chicken is delicious. Chocolate cake out of this world!!!!“

“I have gone to Andros Taverna for many years now where I am never disappointed and always impressed with the service, the quality of food and ingredients, the atmosphere and the passion in general. Chef Doug Psaltis is a true expert and artist performing at the highest levels. The gyros are the best, best gyros in Chicago by far, the seafood world class, the homemade bread and pita are incredible. The foods and meats are cooked over wood fire, wood fire grilled. We had our daughters baptism catered from here which was excellent assortment of Greek food - this is a Greek restaurant you will go to for many years to come.“

“This place is the coolest bar I have been to in a long time, hip and fun but not pretentious. They paid attention to every detail when building and designing. The white marbel bar has clean lines and looks fresh. All of the hardware finishes look sharp and clean. The patio is large and inviting with a fire place and plenty of tables to sit at. The drink menu is creative and refreshing and the staff is kind and welcoming. I cannot say enough good things about this gem of a bar. I am excited to hang out this fall on the patio by the fireplace with good drink in My hand.“

“Great food/drinks Great service Great prices We will be back.“

“I’m so glad Dave’s Hot Chicken brought back the Hot mozz bread! It was a real highlight, and it’s great to see them being creative again. I also love that Dave’s isn’t stingy with their special sauce, setting them apart from so many others. I really hope they keep innovating with fun items like corndogs,keep up the great work!“

“Nice place, wonderful burger and good bar selection. Totally disagree with the credit card surcharge, though - no restaurant with $20 burgers should charge guests the comission!“

“Amazing place and the staff are awesome“

“Really good and fresh sushi at great prices. Love this place.“

“I’ve been going to Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits for years — back when my cousin worked there — and it’s still one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood. The ginger cookies are reason enough to visit on their own.

Everything feels thoughtful without feeling overdone. Great food, great people, and the kind of place that becomes part of your routine before you realize it. Logan Square wouldn’t feel quite the same without it.“

“loved everything about it!“

“Moonwalker is our favorite neighborhood cafe! They have the best sandwiches both for breakfast and lunch and such delicious lattes, the banana bread latte is to die for. All only made better by their incredible staff!“

“The food is made fresh and so delicious.“

“We always look forward to takeout (during COVID) and look forward to seeing you in person. Pizza is always fantastic!!! Always!“

“The brussels sprouts and cauliflower appetizers were so delicious and came in big portions. Most of the dishes here are large enough to share with another person! We came for Mother's Day with a reservation, and it was pretty busy. They also have outdoor seating available. The service was nice and attentive, checking on us frequently throughout the meal. It's a great place to try something new, and I thought it was such a sweet touch that they gave my aunt a free tulip for Mother’s Day.“

“A great new spot for brunch! My husband and I went and it was busy but we were able to sit right away. I'm gluten free and I LOVE that everything is labeled with an easy to read GF symbol so it helps me identify what I can and can't eat. The gluten free buttermilk pancakes were excellent. My husband had the corn beef skillet and he said his bloody mary was great as well! We'll definitely be back! Felisa was super friendly and made sure to answer my questions about gluten precautions.“

“A must see if you go to Chicago. Burgers are the best in the city. Great vibes.“

“1st time here. Ordered the beef and chicken beef and it was great. Them fries I ate them all they didn't even get soggy. The bread on these beefs don't break down easily got a nice crunch and soft inside. That cheese pull was goodie too. Great sandwich.“

“Great spot for live music.“

“Always loved their Greek pastries, they are the best, started going to them 60 yrs ago with my mom and dad. We were always going to Hellas for our parties baptisms and weddings. All our holiday needs were easily available for us. Unfortunately, we moved out to Poplar Grove, Illinois near Belvedere and have missed them greatly. Always love them and it brings a tears to my eyes, that they are still around. God bless them. My parents knew the owners personally.“

“I ordered the gluten free deep dish stuffed pizza and let me tell you, BEST GLUTEN FREE PIZZA I HAVE EVER HAD. CRIED TEARS OF JOY BECAUSE IT WAS THAT GOOD. 10/10, CANNOT RECOMMEND ENOUGH.“

“Fantastic restaurant in the neighborhood serves excellent food and donuts and takes care of the neighborhood and the world. So grateful for their presence in Rogers Park. Also the peach spicy Sammy is to die for.“

“A must try spot! Great food, coffee and atmosphere! Definitely recommend!“

“Met for a brainstorming session…their coffee is a catalyst for sure! Great selection of healthy options with just enough sinful options to keep it balanced!“

“This spot has some truly unique and incredibly tasty pastries 😍🥐 The team working there gives off such positive energy-it’s obvious they genuinely enjoy what they do, which makes the whole experience even better ✨ I absolutely loved the chai spice cinnamon roll, it was rich, warm, and perfectly balanced 🍂 and the brown butter salted caramel blondie was next-level indulgent 🤤 The pizza focaccia, though, was just okay-not bad, but nothing that really stood out. One thing to keep in mind: it gets *very* busy! When I visited, there was already a long line about 10 minutes before opening, even on a cold, snowy Saturday morning ❄️⏰ so plan ahead if you don’t want to wait too long!“

“Great place & location, excellent coffee, indoor & outdoor seating, small menu but all good. Only ding on my review is that the music inside was overcranked on volume and metal-heavy. Wasn't the mellow coffee vibe you'd normally expect... UPDATE... OK we stuck around a bit longer and the volume came down and the playlist changed. So apparently it can vary somewhat. Definitely worth stopping here.“

“Wonderful food and service.“

“Good food and lovely atmosphere“

“This was my first time ordering and it was amazing! my partners favorite cake is tres leches and he said this was hands down the best one he's ever had! also the people in the shop were so kind and taught me about their cake soaking process which was fun. I will absolutely be coming back and recommending this place“

“We had a delicious breakfast and the service was Excellent. Looking forward to coming back for lunch and mock tails.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you’re looking for a little slice of New Orleans, Junebug Cafe is the place to be! From the moment you walk in, the aroma of rich, smooth coffee fills the air, and the first bite of their Louisiana hand pies or fluffy, powdered-sugar-dusted beignets will transport you straight to the French Quarter. The flavors are authentic, the atmosphere is warm, and every sip and bite feels like a celebration. Don’t miss out on this hidden gem—your taste buds will thank you! ☕✨ Start your morning with a little taste of New Orleans right here at Junebug Cafe! #JunebugCafe #TasteOfNOLA #BeignetsAndCoffee #CafeVibes“

“best service! And delicious chocolate pie!“

“My sister lived in Italy for a while, and we took her to Black Dog Gelato. After tasting three of the creative gelatos, she said that Black Dog has gelato as good as the best in Italy.

I haven't been to Italy very much, but there is little doubt that Black Dog may have the best gelato in Chicago. I can't say for sure because I haven't been to all the gelato stores in the Windy City, but they'd have to be five stars to compete.

When I first visited Black Dog, I tasted the pistachio gelato with pistachio bits on top and in the gelato itself. I like to test a gelatoria by tasting the pistacho, and Black Dog had me right off the bat. Since then, I've never been disappointed by their rotating roster of flavors.

The store even has a dairy-free Wednesday, and the gelato that day often tastes as good as the regular gelato.

The staff of primarily young women are welcoming and patient as you decide. They have characters that you don't find in customer service anymore: they seem to really like helping people! And they fulfill any tasting request.

Black Dog is located on a corner on Damen Avenue in Ukranian Village. It's an unassuming store that has a neighborhood feel about it.

The gelato shop appears not to have caught the eyes of the gentrification crowd. That's to the benefit of those who love it because we don't have to wait in long lines. That's their loss.

Black Dog may be a bit of a trip from the Northside, but it's tough to beat.“