22 Dog-Approved Patios in Rochester, MN

There's nothing quite like sitting outside on a patio at a restaurant or brewery and enjoying our beautiful but short Minnesota summer.

Good food, good drinks, and good company on top of that is what really makes for a great evening. And for you, that good company might include your dog!

Plenty of people love bringing their dog out and about with them, especially to sit on one of our many patios in Rochester, MN. Of course, you want to make sure your dog is ready for something like that.

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Can I Bring My Dog to a Restaurant Patio?

If your dog is well-behaved and chill, they're 100% welcome at plenty of the patios in the area.

On the other hand, if you're dog is still learning some manners, if they're a bit skiddish around people and/or other dogs, or they can get a bit noisy, it probably isn't the best idea to bring them to a restaurant. Doing that can stress out the dog, you, and other people around you. It can make for a really bad situation.

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So, if you're questioning if your dog is ready for something like a restaurant patio, maybe start small at first to test the waters. You don't want to get there and end up having to leave early or something because your dog was being too much!

With all of that being said, if your dog is one that is ready to join you on a patio this summer, I've got a ton of spots around Rochester at are dog-approved.

(Shout out to everyone on our Facebook page that helped out with this list!)