Best Pet Friendly Restaurants in Brooklyn Heights & Downtown Brooklyn (11201)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Juliana's
Coal-oven pies from Patsy Grimaldi at his original bridge-side address.
Notable Picks
#1
Juliana's
8.9
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Trendy Table Hotspots
Juliana's, founded by coal-oven legend Patsy Grimaldi in 2012, serves thin, blistered New York-style pies baked in an 800°F coal oven under the Brooklyn Bridge. Lines form for classics like the Margherita and white pie, which locals and visitors treat as a benchmark for Dumbo pizza.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, White pie with mozzarella and garlic, Pepperoni and sausage Special No. 1
What makes it special: Coal-oven pies from Patsy Grimaldi at his original bridge-side address.
Vibes:
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Group Dining Gatherings
Happy Hour Hotspots
Trendy Table Hotspots
Sound + Fury is a large downtown Brooklyn brewpub with a dog-friendly stance and a serious kitchen turning out wood-fired pizzas and bar plates. Its size, events, and flexible seating make it a go-to for groups who want to drink well, eat well, and keep dogs in the mix.
Must-Try Dishes:
House fries with dipping sauces, Loaded fries with toppings, Burger with fries
What makes it special: Brewery fries and loaded platters built to pair with house beers.
#3
Beepublic
8.1
Beepublic is a plant-forward cafe and bar with big windows, lots of plants, and a stated pet-friendly policy that includes indoor dogs. It’s where DUMBO regulars go for espresso, avocado toast, and cocktails without giving up space for strollers or leashes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Avocado Toast, English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich, Veggie Empanadas
What makes it special: Bright, design-conscious cafe-bar that openly welcomes dogs inside.
8.0
Dawn's Til Dusk is a DUMBO cafe that covers the day from espresso to wine, with dogs welcome both inside and at the sidewalk tables. It’s the casual option for grabbing a breakfast sandwich or pastry before wandering the cobblestone streets and riverfront parks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Sandwich #1, DTD Turkey Club, Roasted Sweet Potato Sandwich
What makes it special: Design-forward café with serious breakfast sandwiches and house-baked treats.
Vibes:
Pet Friendly Paradise
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Group Dining Gatherings
Happy Hour Hotspots
Evil Twin’s DUMBO taproom is a spacious brewery bar with a dog-friendly policy and rotating taps of some of the city’s most playful beers. Guests bring in food from nearby spots while their dogs nap under communal tables and beer flights keep the focus squarely on the tap list.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoothie-Style Sour Ale Flight, Quality Control Pilsner, Seasonal IPA
What makes it special: A cult-favorite brewery taproom where inventive beers and dogs share space.
Worthy Picks
#6
Vineapple
7.8
Vineapple is a Brooklyn Heights cafe-wine bar that layers Italian-leaning small plates and brunch dishes onto an all-day coffee and cocktail program. It’s as much a neighborhood living room as a restaurant, with a backyard garden and enough menu range to work for breakfast meetings, casual dates, and group hangs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast burrito, Shakshuka with sourdough, Polenta fries with dipping sauce
What makes it special: Italian-inspired cafe plates, cocktails, and coffee served in a cozy brownstone space with a leafy backyard.