Dog owners tend to face a common canine conundrum — where can you go + bring your dog with? Not all establishments were created with paws in the plan. That’s why we sniffed out a list of dog-friendly spots in and around Kansas City.

Places to eat + drink 🐶

Rochester’s Roasting and Brewing | 2129 Washington St., Kansas City, MO | Coffee, beer, and bites | This Crossroads gem welcomes dogs inside as their owners order.

Bar K | 501 Berkley Pkwy., Kansas City, MO | Brunch, lunch, and dinner with a full bar and beer garden | Tasty food and 2-acre dog park to give your pup plenty of playtime.

Chicken N Pickle | 1761 Burlington St., North Kansas City, MO | Lunch and dinner | Pick(le) up a bucket of bags for cornhole, or grab a covered table with your pup.

Mixed Mutt Creamery | 2001 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO | Ice cream | Cold nose getting colder. Spoil your pet and yourself with both animal and human-friendly ice cream.

Casual Animal Brewing | 1725 McGee St., Kansas City, MO | Beer and snacks | Tapping into your wild side. Dogs are welcome indoors at this Crossroads brewery.

Callsign Brewing | 1447 Gentry St., North Kansas City, MO | Beer and wine | A recent trip with the KCtoday doggo revealed Milk Bone treats, bowls for water, and dog beds for napping.

Other businesses 🐕

Half Price Books | 1002 Westport Rd., Kansas City, MO | Second-hand books, movies, and music | Peruse stacks of stories with your leashed, well-behaved sweetheart.

CITYDOGs KC | 2001 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO | Dog services | A new downtown dog park with grooming, boarding, and training services.

Bass Pro Shops + Cabelas | Locations vary | Outdoor retail | Take your hunting partner or adventure buddy along to grab your gear.

Scheels | 6503 W. 135th St. Ste. 88, Overland Park, KS | Sporting goods | Shop for your favorite sports brands and get active with Fido at your side.

Westlake Ace Hardware | 7821 West 151st St., Overland Park, KS | All Ace Hardware stores appear to be dog-friendly, with a history of pet preference at this OP location.

Dog Parks 🐾

Shawnee Mission Off Leash Dog Park | 7900 Renner Rd., Shawnee, KS | 44 acres of paved path, wooded trail, grassland, and beach area.

Waggin’ Trail Dog Park | 432 N.E. 32nd Ave., North Kansas City, MO | A bone-shaped park in the neighborhood of some of the aforementioned establishments.

Waggin’ Tails Dog Park | 2901 VA Park Dr., Leavenworth, KS | Bark twice if you’re paying attention — similar in name and offering, this Kansas park sports play equipment and biodegradable waste bags.

Happy Trails Park | 1251 S.E. Ranson Rd., Lee's Summit, MO | The first dog park in the city at the base of the water tower.