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DOGGONE GOOD PATIOS
from KCC_Pet Guide_062421
by Shaw Media
Doggone Good Patios Local places turn a friendly face to pets
There is nothing like dining outside on a warm summer day with your best friend beside you. Many local dining establishments open their patios up to canines so they can join their humans in a meal out. Check out these pet friendly outdoor spaces!
■ Crosstown Pub and Restaurant 1890 Mill St. in Batavia https://xtownpub.com/ (630) 406-0669
This dog friendly neighborhood pub is known for its “build-your-own wings” entrée with your choice of unique rubs and sauces including pizza, peanut butter and jelly, bacon cheddar and white cheddar. Pair your wings with a specialty cocktail, beer or hard apple cider.
■ Filling Station Pub & Grill 300 W. Main St. in St. Charles http://www.filling-station.com (630) 584-4414
The antique filling station décor adds to the ambiance of this bar in downtown St. Charles. Settle in for beverages and burgers with your dog by your side on the shaded patio. Be sure to save room for dessert and indulge in their funnel cake fries!
■ Eddie Gaedel Pub and Grill 117 N. Main St. in Elburn https://www.eddiegaedelpubandgrill.com/ (630) 365-9938
Named after Eddie Gaedel, the shortest MLB player who played for the St. Louis Browns in 1951, this pub in downtown Elburn is known for its epic burgers and build-your-own bloody mary concoctions. The patio offers the perfect respite for dogs and their owners to relax after a nice walk around town.
■ Graham’s Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream 302 S. Third St. in Geneva https://www.grahamschocolate.com/ (630) 232-6655
It is not uncommon on a warm summer day to see dogs sprawled around the white Adirondack chairs in front of Graham’s while their humans sit back and enjoy a double dipped ice cream cone. Aside from their delicious ice cream, this sweet shop in downtown Geneva also serves up truffles, salted caramels, and other sweet comforts.
Dogs can enjoy the comfort of the patio area while their owner partakes in a craft beer or specialty cocktail. The menu selections range from sandwiches and burgers to pasta and tacos.
■ The Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden 12 N. River St. in Batavia http://www.theriversedgebatavia.com/ (630) 406-9200
Grab a seat along the five-tiered outdoor beer garden and soak up the view of the Fox River with your furry friend while listening to live music and enjoying a selection from over 100 craft brews.
FREE! Open daily • 9am to dusk
(weather & conditions permitting)
Dogs and their owners can choose from THREE places in town to run, play and socialize with others. Dogs must be supervised at all times, be current on all vaccinations, and have current rabies tags worn and visible. Maximum two dogs per person allowed. Dog owners visiting the park are asked to clean up after their pets, fill in any holes dug and not bring food into the park. Dogs must be on a leash while in the parking lot.
For more info: stcparks.org/dog-parks
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Courier & Geneva Aves •3/4 acre dog park •5-foot chain link fence • separate area specifically for smaller dogs • doggy water fountain • double-gated security entrance
Access via the parking lot off Commerce Drive •3/4 acre dog park •5-foot chain link fence • interactive play features with mulch surface •access to the site’s pond • separate area specifically for smaller dogs
Campton Hills & Peck Rds •21⁄2-acre fenced dog park •doggy water fountain • double-gated security entrance • dog-friendly equipment and activity stations • separate area specifically
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