Microbrasserie 4 Origines
1304 Rue Saint-Patrick
Dogs: Taproom and canal-side terrace
Leashed, calm dogs; water bowls on hand.
Source: Tourisme Montréal, 2026Montreal dog guide · Updated October 2026
Dog-friendly restaurants & terraces in Montreal (2026 guide)
Where to eat and drink with your dog in Montreal: a café made for dogs, canal-side breweries, cafés and terraces, with addresses, what each place allows and Québec’s terrace rules. Researched by the Doggieville MTL team, from our home on Rue Saint-Patrick by the Lachine Canal.
- 18 places
- Québec terrace rules
- Dog parks nearby
- Updated Oct 2026
By the Doggieville MTL team · Updated October 11, 2026
Ruby Café MTLThe café made for dogs, Fri–SunOur pick: made for dogs
Ruby Café MTL
Most places on this list allow dogs. Ruby Café MTL was made for them: your dog gets a seat at the table, a water bowl when you sit down and a menu of its own, homemade in the café’s kitchen. Humans get brunch, specialty lattes and cocktails.
- Dog menu from $4.99: Pawfle, Woof Loaf, pup cakes, meatballs, probiotic froyo and alcohol-free dog beer
- Dog birthday cakes baked to order: $29.99 and $34.99
- Friday to Sunday, 10 am to 3 pm; reservations required at peak times
- 3824 Rue Saint-Patrick, inside Doggieville MTL; free parking
Closest to us
Lachine Canal & the Sud-Ouest
Rue Saint-Patrick and the canal are the dog-friendliest stretch of the city: two breweries, a café made for dogs and an off-leash park within a few kilometres, all a short walk from the canal path.
Pointe-Saint-Charles · Brewery Pointe-Saint-Charles · Brewery Memento! Brasserie Artisanale
2471 Rue Saint-Patrick
Dogs: Patio with umbrella-shaded tables
Near the Lachine Canal, on the same street as Ruby Café.
Source: BringFidoSaint-Henri · Bar and terrace Riverside St-Henri
5020 Rue Saint-Ambroise
Dogs: Dog-friendly covered terrace in the daytime
Seasonal, beside the canal; free parking.
Source: Tourisme MontréalSaint-Henri · Brewery terrace Terrasse St-Ambroise
5080 Rue Saint-Ambroise (canal side)
Dogs: Patio with umbrella-shaded tables
Seasonal, right on the canal path. Call ahead to confirm for this season.
Source: BringFidoSaint-Henri · Wine bar BarBara
4450 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest
Dogs: Sidewalk patio
Source: BringFidoVille-Émard · Café Yo & Co Espresso Bar
5590 Rue Laurendeau
Dogs: Dogs welcome
Source: Tastet, 2026Little Burgundy · Café Lili & Oli
Address: ask the venue
Dogs: Dogs on a leash
Known for its grilled cheese.
Source: Tourisme Montréal, 2026
Around the city
Elsewhere in Montreal
Cafés, bars and terraces in other neighbourhoods that say they welcome dogs.
Plateau-Mont-Royal · Café Bulla Café
4141 Rue Saint-Denis
Dogs: Leashed dogs welcome
Source: Tourisme Montréal, MTL BlogLatin Quarter · Café Café Léo
1215 Rue Berri
Dogs: Dogs on a leash
Try the chocolate chip cookies.
Source: MTL Blog, Tourisme MontréalDowntown · Café La Finca
Rue de Bleury
Dogs: Small back terrace
Source: Tourisme Montréal, 2026Villeray · Café Ferlucci Coffee Shop
432 Rue de Castelnau Est
Dogs: Dogs welcome; small front terrace
Source: TastetOld Montreal · Tavern Wolf & Workman
139 Rue Saint-Paul Ouest
Dogs: Covered outdoor courtyard, spring to fall
Leashed dogs.
Source: BringFidoOld Port · Market, bar and restaurant Marché des Éclusiers
400 Rue de la Commune Ouest
Dogs: Waterfront patio
Seasonal.
Source: BringFidoDowntown · Bar Taverne Midway
1219 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
Dogs: Patio with umbrella tables
On busy nights or with a big dog, ask first.
Source: BringFidoCôte-des-Neiges · Bakery café Duc de Lorraine
5002 Chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges
Dogs: Covered terrace
Water bowl and treats reported.
Source: BringFidoMile End · Caribbean Lloydie’s
66 Rue Saint-Viateur Ouest
Dogs: Outdoor patio
Water bowl on request.
Source: BringFidoPointe-Claire Village · Café Victor Rose
15C Avenue Cartier, Pointe-Claire
Dogs: Dog-friendly café
In the West Island.
Source: MTL Blog, 2025
Policies change with the season and the staff on duty. Call ahead, especially with a large dog or a group, and look for the dog sticker in the window.
The rules
Dogs on restaurant terraces in Québec
Since spring 2025, restaurants, cafés and bars in Québec may welcome dogs in their outdoor service areas. Bill 85 was amended on March 25, 2025 and received assent on April 9, 2025. Each owner decides, and there is no official list of participating terraces. When a terrace does accept dogs, the province’s guidance asks for this:
- A leash no longer than 1.85 m, held by someone who can control the dog
- A harness or head collar for dogs of 20 kg or more
- Dogs stay on the ground at all times
- Dogs keep away from staff, other people’s food and service equipment
- Water bowls are kept separate from the dishes used for people
- Owners clean up any accident right away
- The owner of the terrace decides how many dogs can be there at once
- Service dogs have their own rights of access
Look for the Association Restauration Québec dog sticker in the window, or simply ask the host before you sit down.
Places where dogs can’t go
- Atwater Market and Jean-Talon Market, even the open-air sections
- Most museums and indoor attractions, like the Biodôme and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
- Service animals are the exception everywhere
Planning a market or museum day? Leave your dog at DV Playcare, our daycare, Monday to Friday.
About dog daycareMake a day of it
A dog day out on Rue Saint-Patrick
Everything below is on or near one street in the Sud-Ouest. Best on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, when Ruby Café MTL is open.
- Morning
Walk the Lachine Canal
Leashed dogs are welcome on the canal path. Bring bags and give cyclists room.
- 10 am
Brunch at Ruby Café MTL
A table for you, a plate for your dog. 3824 Rue Saint-Patrick, reservations recommended.
- Midday
Off-leash time
The Saint-Patrick dog park, at the corner of Rue Hadley, is open daily from 6 am to 11 pm.
- Afternoon
A private swim
Book a swim at Yoda’s Splash, the heated indoor dog pool inside Doggieville MTL, then a quick wash at Chloe’s Spaw.
- Late afternoon
A drink on a brewery patio
Memento at 2471 Rue Saint-Patrick or 4 Origines at 1304, both near the canal.
Run free
Dog parks and walks near the Lachine Canal
The canal path is leash-only, so here is where your dog can stretch its legs off-leash nearby. City dog parks need a Montreal dog licence, and the city’s rules apply.
Lachine Canal path
Leashed dogs welcome along the whole canal. Pick up after your dog.
Source: Parks CanadaParc à chiens Saint-Patrick
Corner of Rue Saint-Patrick and Rue Hadley. Off-leash, 6 am to 11 pm.
Source: Ville de MontréalParc à chiens bande Saint-Antoine
Rue Saint-Antoine Ouest, between Vinet and du Dominion. Small and large dog areas, agility, water, shelters. 6 am to 11 pm.
Source: Ville de MontréalParc à chiens Pilote
Rue Duke at Rue Brennan, by Griffintown. Water fountain. 7 am to 11 pm.
Source: Ville de MontréalParc à chiens Gallery
Griffintown, in parc Jean-Jacques-Olier on Rue Bassin.
Source: Ville de MontréalParc Angrignon dog park
Reserved for residents of the Sud-Ouest borough, with a dog licence. 6 am to 11 pm.
Source: Ville de Montréal
FAQ
Eating out with your dog in Montreal: FAQ
Sources
Every place on this page was checked against the sources below in October 2026. Seen something out of date? Tell us at info@doggievillemtl.com.
- Gouvernement du Québec: Accès des chiens aux établissements alimentaires (Sept. 19, 2025)
- Gazette officielle du Québec: Bill 85, assented April 9, 2025
- Narcity Québec: Ton chien est maintenant permis sur (presque) toutes les terrasses (June 3, 2025)
- Tourisme Montréal: The essential A-to-Z guide for dog travel in Montréal (2026)
- Tourisme Montréal: Montréal avec votre chien (2026)
- MTL Blog: 8 dog-friendly cafes in Montreal (Feb. 2025)
- Tastet: Cafés où amener votre chien
- BringFido: Dog-friendly restaurants in Montreal
- Parks Canada: Lachine Canal, civic-minded visitors
- Ville de Montréal: dog parks (Saint-Patrick, bande Saint-Antoine, Pilote, Gallery, Angrignon)
- Ruby Café MTL: dog menu and birthday cakes