Did you know that Governor's Island is dog friendly in the winter? From Decem­ber 1 through April 30, 2024 (check the website once the 2025 dates are posted), every day of the week after 10am, dogs are allowed to enjoy the island! As long as you get on the ferry before 12:00pm, dogs can take a free ride to the ferry. Dogs must remain on the lower deck of the ferry. They can return on any ferry back, but must arrive before 12pm.

Two Hands is an Australian Cafe with a few locations around NYC. They also have some locations in other cities too. Their Tribeca location had a nice outdoor seating setup that was dog friendly. They serve a delicious brunch with some truly amazing food that is worth a little splurge.

North End dog run is a nice modern dog run located in Battery Park City, Manhattan. It is nestled in between two main roads which is a nice use of space that would have otherwise gone unused. It has two sections, for small and all dogs, but only a water station in the all dogs area. The all dogs section is nice and spacious and most people tend to stay in there. The surface is a concrete pavement, so no issues with paws getting hurt on gravel. It also has plenty of natural shade so no need to worry about it getting too hot.

Sunday to Sunday is a cool brunch spot that has two areas of dog friendly seating. Right against their building is open all the time and their sidewalk seating area is fully enclosed, and heated but only open during the day. If you are coming for brunch or lunch, it is definitely a three season spot but otherwise, maybe skip this spot if it's cold out.

Maria Hernandez dog run is an excellent dog run in Bushwick's Maria Hernandez Park. It has two sections, for small dogs and all dogs. They have water fountains for humans and dogs on both sides as well as pergolas for shade with plenty of benches on both sides.

Lone Wolf is a cool divey bar in Bushwick Brooklyn. Dogs are allowed inside as well as on their back patio. They do not serve food but they do allow carry in food. Inside they have a pool table, as well as multiple TVs to watch whatever sports you are enjoying.

Vineapple Cafe is a cute little spot located on Pineapple Street in Brooklyn Heights. It has a nice dog friendly back patio with umbrellas as well as front sidewalk seating that is covered. We went on a rainy day and the front sidewalk seating area was the most comfortable in the rain as it is fully covered.

Hillside Dog Park is the largest dog park in Brooklyn! Located in Brooklyn Heights, this dog run is 1.4 acres of massive natural woods. It is a great space to run around and also has a separate section for small dogs or dogs who just want a little privacy.

An awesome dog friendly spot that is a Japanese-Mexican fusion. They serve both Japanese food and Mexican food as well as drinks like beer, wine, sake, and hard ciders. They have an indoor/outdoor setup that allows dogs whether you want to sit inside or out.

For an awesome dog friendly cafe, look no further than House Party Cafe! This local spot serves great coffee, tea, as well as beer and wine. They have great breakfast options and Mexican food for lunch and dinner.

Enjoy this pizza spot that has a dog friendly outdoor seating out front. They also have a back patio but we haven't sat there so not 100% sure if it's dog friendly. Their pizzas are so good with so many unique flavors to choose from. The sidewalk seating is fully covered but does have open sides so is only good if the weather is nice.

Located in the North-West corner of Herbert Von King Park in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, this dog run is a great feature for the community. It is one of the only dog-runs in the area. It has been recently remodeled but is still working on solving some of its issues like its frequent flooding problem.

Check out Heavy Woods, a bar in Bushwick, Brooklyn with a huge back patio. Inside, they serve delicious New Orleans style food. There is also a full bar. Enjoy hanging out on the patio with your dog all summer long!

Try this adorable little ice cream shop in Bushwick, Brooklyn that not only sells delicious human ice cream but also dog ice cream! Benji loved their dog ice cream and its definitely the perfect summer treat!

An awesome roller disco themed bar in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn that has Mexican food in the back and allows dogs on their front patio seating and indoors! Love this place for the overall vibes and dog friendliness.