Anvil & Forge Brewing Company
619 East Washington Street, Springfield, IL 62701
Website7 Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Springfield, IL (2026)
Looking for somewhere to eat or drink with your dog in Springfield? Here are 7 dog-friendly places in Springfield, Illinois: 5 restaurants and 2 bars. 3 places have outdoor seating.
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Cafe Moxo
2661 Chatham Road, Springfield, IL 62704
WebsiteHead West
530 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, IL 62701
WebsiteLa Piazza Cucina Italiana
220 South 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62701
WebsiteMaldaner's Restaurant
222 South 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62701
WebsiteObed & Isaac's
500 South 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62701
WebsiteObed & Isaac's The Cidery
503 South 7th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
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Dog-friendly dining in Springfield: FAQ
Which restaurants in Springfield, IL allow dogs?
VeraTails lists 7 dog-friendly places in Springfield, including Anvil & Forge Brewing Company, Cafe Moxo and Head West. 7 of them welcome dogs beyond the patio.
Can I bring my dog inside a restaurant in Springfield?
It depends on the venue and on local health rules. At places that prepare food, dogs other than service animals are usually limited to outdoor patios, while bars, breweries and cafés more often welcome dogs inside. Of the places listed here, 7 don't limit dogs to the patio — but policies change, so it's worth calling ahead.
Do dog-friendly places in Springfield have outdoor seating?
3 of the listed places are mapped with outdoor seating, which is usually the most comfortable spot for a dog. Others may have it too — it just hasn't been recorded yet.
What kinds of places in Springfield are dog friendly?
In Springfield you'll find 5 restaurants and 2 bars that welcome dogs.
How up to date is this list?
Listings come from OpenStreetMap, the free map anyone can edit, and are refreshed regularly (last updated October 29, 2026). If a place has changed its dog policy, you can correct it on OpenStreetMap and it will update here.
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