Dog-Friendly Brunch Spots in Northern Virginia

Hamrock's Restaurant

Sunday brunch in an 1842 historic house with a wrap-around veranda. Dogs are welcome outside on the veranda.

Milk & Honey

Southern brunch known for award-winning shrimp and grits, with an outdoor terrace. Dogs are welcome outside on the terrace.

De Clieu Coffee & Sandwich

Highly rated brunch sandwiches and house-made syrups on Main Street. Dogs are welcome outside.

Commonwealth Brewing Company

Serves brunch and coffee from 8am, the earliest start on this list. Good option when you want to eat before the crowds, with a dog-friendly patio to boot.

Blue Iguana

A casual Fairfax sports bar doing Sunday brunch with a full bar and friendly prices. Dogs can join you at five outdoor tables.

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Mountain-lodge gastropub that was basically built for this list, weekend brunch, a heated covered patio, and a dedicated dog menu for the pup. Chicken pot pie, bison meatloaf wrapped in bacon, huckleberry drinks.

Clifton Cafe

Small-town charmer, their own site says 'Our Patio is Pet Friendly!'

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Founding Farmers Reston Station

The beloved DC brunch institution's Reston outpost, official FAQ confirms dogs on the outdoor patio.

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Simona Cafe

Tiny neighborhood coffeehouse in Courthouse that punches way above its weight, house-made focaccia breakfast sandwiches, baklava lattes, and a cozy patio made for slow mornings. Dogs welcome at the outdoor tables, with free dog biscuits.

Tupelo Honey Cafe

Southern brunch spot in Courthouse, sweet potato pancakes, shrimp & grits, fried chicken & waffles, and a proper Bloody Mary and mimosa menu. Eight dog-friendly outdoor tables, so the pup gets a front-row seat (BringFido).

Ruthie's All-Day

One of Arlington's most-reviewed brunch spots, OpenTable-tagged dog-friendly with weekend brunch service.

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CIRCA at Clarendon

A classic NoVA brunch destination with a lively corner patio. Leashed dogs are welcome on the patio.

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The Liberty Tavern

A Clarendon staple with weekend brunch and a lively scene. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio.

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Mason Social

A chef-driven gastropub in Parker-Gray with Sunday DJ brunch and $22 bottomless mimosas. Dogs are welcome on the patio, which also hosts doggie happy hours.

Virtue Feed & Grain

Weekend brunch in a historic feed warehouse on the Old Town waterfront. Dogs are welcome on the seasonal Wales Alley patio, and there is a dog menu.

Vola's Dockside Grill

A seafood spot on the Potomac with weekend brunch and waterfront views. Dogs are welcome on the patio, which has a dedicated dog menu with items like a beef patty and frozen-yogurt bones.

Trademark, An American Brasserie

A polished American brasserie inside the Westin Alexandria with a dog-friendly streetside patio in the Carlyle district. A daily yappy hour brings a complimentary treat for four-legged companions.

Matt & Tony's All Day Kitchen + Bar

All-day brunch lauded by Washingtonian for its dog-friendly patio, a Del Ray staple.

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Evening Star Cafe

A beloved Del Ray cafe doing brunch through dinner. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, including the Front Porch area.

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Cheesetique

Wine, cheese, and weekend brunch in the heart of Del Ray. Dogs are welcome on the patio.

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The Happy Tart

A 100% gluten-free French bakery doing brunch, safe for celiac diners. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating.

Ted's Bulletin

All-day breakfast and weekend brunch in Reston Town Center, famous for the homemade Ted’s Tarts. Dogs are welcome on the patio, where staff bring water bowls.

Cowbell Kitchen

A women-owned farm-to-table bakery-cafe on King Street in Leesburg with a sunny courtyard patio. Dogs are welcome outside, and the cafe runs free pup cups for patio pups.

Blue Ridge Grill – Brambleton

Weekend brunch until 2pm on a shaded patio in Brambleton Town Center, grilled salmon Caesar, the prime rib sandwich, white peach sangria. Dogs are welcome on the patio, with water bowls and treats provided for pups (BringFido).

CJ Finz Raw Bar & Grill

Family-owned surf-and-turf spot in Old Town Manassas with the area's only second-level deck overlooking the Harris Pavilion. Saturday–Sunday brunch 10–2, smoked salmon Benedict, Chesapeake omelette, steamed crab legs. Four dog-friendly outdoor tables (BringFido).

Public House Kitchen & Brewery

Farm-to-table brewpub in Old Town Manassas, fried chicken benny, smoked gouda mac & cheese, and house-brewed craft beer, with a new brunch menu. Leashed dogs are welcome at the front-patio tables; water bowls on request (BringFido).

Northside 29 Restaurant

Greek-American family restaurant on Route 29 doing a proper Sunday brunch, $5 mimosas and Bloody Marys, monster cinnamon rolls, and a much-loved Greek omelet. The patio is dog-friendly (leashed dogs welcome, per the restaurant's own Facebook posts), so the pup can join brunch in the sun.

The Omelette Cafe

Family-owned breakfast-and-brunch spot in Warrenton, fluffy omelets, eggs Benedict, pancakes, and waffles, all fresh with no MSG. Leashed dogs can join you at an outdoor table on the fenced-in patio (BringFido).