Austin is known for being a dog-forward city. Here are our top 5 patio and dog-friendly restaurants:

Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden

Cosmic Coffee is a South Austin staple and a must-visit during the fall season. From their themed lattes, afternoon gift markets, and large outdoor space it's great for both pups and their pawrents!

Their garden has plenty of seats, lighting, heaters, and fire pits to go around. In October, Cosmic's iconic botanical garden turns into a picture-worthy pumpkin patch. If you're lucky, you might just see Zilker Bark there snagging some pet portraits 📸

Better Half Coffee & Cocktails + Hold Out Brewing

Better Half does Fall right with seasonal food and beverage menus, great happy hour specials, and rockin' Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas events all of which are better with Fido by your side.

If you haven't been lately, their new sister brewery, Hold Out Brewing, adds to their stellar outdoor atmosphere where your pup is welcome to lounge and hang out.

Easy Tiger

What's cozier than freshly baked bread, hot bratwurst sausages, and seasonally brewed craft beer? Easy Tiger says not a dang thing!

With three locations in Austin, all with outdoor space, Easy Tiger makes bringing your dog with you a breeze. Plus, their Oktoberfest events are in full swing!

Meanwhile Brewery

This new addition to the Austin brewery family is a huge hit with Team Tomlinson's! Meanwhile Brewery's open outdoor space makes it a dog's dream to roam and play under the large trees and strings lights.

This will be their first full Fall season in ATX but they are already off to a stellar start with movie nights and pet-focused events!

Live Oak Brewing Company

Live Oak Brewery sits on 22 acres which includes a very expansive Biergarten and a 12 hole disc golf course. Your dog will love all the legroom!

Live Oak Brewery has live music and German-themed Oktoberfest events all Fall season long. Does your dog need their space? With so much room it's easy to grab a table away from all the commotion of the brewery.

Grab the dog and pack the water bottles because these hiking spots are worth the venture.

Be advised that the City of Austin does not recommend allowing your dog to swim in bodies of water where algae is present. View the recent algae update - Sept 27, 2021.

Shoal Creek Trail

Directions
Trail Length: Spans 3.7 mi. from Cesar Chavez St. to W. 38th St.
Doggie 💩 Stations: Yes
Leash Policy: On-leash
Swimming: No

Violet Crown Trail

Directions
Trail Length: Spans 13 miles long running from Zilker Park to Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Doggie 💩 Stations: Yes
Leash Policy: On-leash
Swimming: No

Guadalupe River Trail

Directions
Trail Length: Spans 4 miles of river frontage and 13 miles of hike and bike trails.
Doggie 💩 Stations: No
Leash Policy: Off-leash
Swimming: Yes

Panther Canyon Nature Trail

Directions
Trail Length: Spans 1.7 miles in Landa Park with rocky terrain and lots of wildlife
Doggie 💩 Stations: No
Leash Policy: On-leash
Swimming: Yes

Mount Bonnell

Directions
Trail Length: Spans 0.5 mile with an elevation of over 775 ft.
Doggie 💩 Stations: No
Leash Policy: On-Leash
Swimming: No

Nothing says Texas like cook-offs and farm tours!

Here are a few local events you and your pooch are both welcome at this season:

Evergreen Farms Pumpkin Hunt
October 2 - 31st

Evergreen Farms is a family farm that sits just 20 miles outside of Austin, Texas. Get those cameras ready because their pumpkin-filled fields are Instagram-worthy.

Learn more here!

Texas Pumpkin Fest
Open until Nov 7th

From live music, vendors, and pumpkin fields, the Texas Pumpkin Fest is just good ol' family fun every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Get tickets and learn more here!

SFC Farmers Markets
Every Saturday from 9 AM - 1 PM

Come ready for fall ingredients and spooky pastries during the upcoming Farmers Markets. Dogs aren't just allowed but encouraged!

Learn more here!

More upcoming dog-friendly events:

Want your pup to enjoy the fun of getting a Pumpkin Spice Latte? Try these super healthy treats for dogs and they will look forward to it every year!

Pumpkin Pro Frozen Supplements

Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup Pumpkin Pro
- 1/4 cup water
Requires a silicone mold

*all portions can be adjusted to best fit your pet's daily serving.

Instructions
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1) Mix pumpkin pro and water together well
2) Spoon mixture into small mold(s) or ice cube tray - makes 10-12 servings
4) Freeze for 2-3 hours

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Ingredients
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- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup thawed Goat's Milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Whipped cream to taste

*all portions can be adjusted to best fit your pet's daily serving. 

Instructions
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1) Mix pumpkin and goats milk together
2) Add a dash of cinnamon
3) Pour the "latte" into bowls & top it off with a small serving of whipped cream

Banana & Pumpkin Treats

Recipe courtesy of The Produce Moms

Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 banana
- 1 egg
- 2 - 2 1/2 cups flour use your choice of flour
- 1/4 cup oats
- Green beans cut in half (stem)

*all portions can be adjusted to best fit your pet's daily serving.

Instructions
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1) Mix together pumpkin, banana, and egg until smooth
2) Slowly add flour + oats
3) Shape dough into ping-pong-sized balls & flatten slightly
4) Using a fork, press down on each dough round
5) Add green bean into the top of each treat
6) Place on a lined baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 mins.

Click here for full recipe and instructions!