Pet-friendly cafes booming across U.S cities this summer

TOI World Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Jul 11, 2025, 01:44 IST

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Across America, pet-friendly cafes are booming this summer, particularly in cities like Los Angeles and Austin, which have seen a significant rise in pet-inclusive businesses. Cafes are enhancing their patios and menus to cater to pet owners. Millennials and Gen Z are driving this trend, seeking social spaces where their pets are welcome.

Across major U.S. cities, pet-friendly cafes are experiencing a summer surge as more Americans opt for outings that include their furry companions. From Seattle to Miami, cafes are revamping patios, adding pup menus, and hosting dog brunch events. Cities like Los Angeles and Austin have seen a 30% rise in businesses branding themselves as pet-inclusive in 2025. Pet parents, especially millennials and Gen Z, say they prefer social spaces where their animals are welcomed. Industry analysts credit this trend to the growing humanization of pets and a demand for community-based hangouts. Experts believe this boom will continue into the fall.