It's summer, and we all want to eat on the patio...but why would we want to do eat our lunch alone?

Luckily for us, there are plenty of restaurant options that allow your dog to dine with you in Western New York.

Dogs are a part of your family, and you might want to take them everywhere you go. If you have a service dog, you actually need to bring your dog with you, and that should not stop you from dining out for food every once in a while.

A dog is a “man’s best friend,” right? That means there should be no reason why you can’t take your dog out to lunch. 

There are 25 restaurants surrounding the Buffalo area that allow you to bring your dog along for dining out on the patio, and you can see pictures of the top 25 dog-friendly restaurants, as voted by Western New York, below.

25 Restaurants That Offer Dog-Friendly Patio Dining

It may be August, but the heat is still on in Western New York, and if you are trying to soak up the remaining summer sun with your furry friend, here are 25 restaurants that offer dog-friendly patio dining.

Gallery Credit: Kadie Daye

Barkology always has pups on their patio, it seems, so if your dog is looking to make a furry friend, that may be the best place!

Alden Bakery & Café made the list as well, and they were also recently named as one of the best places to get a breakfast sandwich in Western New York, according to Step Out Buffalo, so it's kind of the complete package.

There are plenty of honorable mentions, though, when it comes to excellent breakfast sandwiches in Western New York. You can see some of the best locally owned diners below.

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Did your go-to diner make the 15? What would you add to the list? Email kadie@wyrk.com.

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Gallery Credit: Brett Alan

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