Dog-friendly restaurant · Downtown Berkeley, Central Berkeley
La Note
Provençal bistro in downtown Berkeley serving breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch. Dorothée Mitrani-Bell, who grew up in the South of France and Paris, opened it in 1997, and pancakes, French toast and egg dishes draw weekend lines.
More about La Note
Mitrani-Bell renovated an 1875 building herself for the restaurant, and the rooms are furnished with reclaimed pieces such as old church pews, giving them a rustic, homemade look. A patio sits out back.
Regulars order lemon gingerbread pancakes, crème fraîche pancakes, cinnamon brioche French toast and Les Oeufs Lucas, plus baguette sandwiches at lunch. The owner also runs Café Clem.
Bringing your dog
According to our sources, dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Provençal-style breakfast and brunch restaurant on Shattuck. Its patio is described as dog-friendly.
Rules change and may apply only to part of the place. Call ahead if you are not sure.
Getting there
- Address2377 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
- NeighborhoodDowntown Berkeley, Central Berkeley
- CuisineFrench
Dog parks near La Note
- Ohlone Dog ParkFenced · Small-dog areaabout 0.9 mi
More dog-friendly spots near La Note
- CornerstoneBeer gardenabout 150 ft
- GatherCalifornianabout 0.2 mi
- JupiterBrewpubabout 0.3 mi
- The Butcher's SonVegan deliabout 0.4 mi
- CrepevineCrêpes & café fareabout 0.8 mi
La Note: frequently asked questions
Is La Note dog-friendly?
Yes, according to TrustedHousesitters, BringFido, and Visit Berkeley. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Can I bring my dog inside La Note?
Our sources only mention the outdoor seating area. California law lets restaurants welcome dogs in outdoor dining areas, so at most places in Berkeley dogs stay outside. Ask the staff if you want to sit inside.
What kind of food does La Note serve?
Provençal bistro in downtown Berkeley serving breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch. Dorothée Mitrani-Bell, who grew up in the South of France and Paris, opened it in 1997, and pancakes, French toast and egg dishes draw weekend lines.
Where is La Note?
La Note is at 2377 Shattuck Ave in Downtown Berkeley, Central Berkeley, Berkeley.
Are there other dog-friendly places near La Note?
Yes. The closest one on our list is Cornerstone, about 150 ft away, followed by Gather (about 0.2 mi) and Jupiter (about 0.3 mi).
Is there a dog park near La Note?
Yes. The closest is Ohlone Dog Park, about 0.9 mi away.
Sources
- TrustedHousesitters, Apr 2025
- BringFido, undated, read Oct 2026
- Visit Berkeley, Mar 2026
About the restaurant:
- San Francisco Bay Guardian (48 Hills archive), Jan 2013
- Visit Berkeley: La Note Restaurant, undated, read Oct 2026
- 7x7: Brunch Around the World in Berkeley, Nov 2012
- 7x7: Where to Have Brunch in Berkeley, Jun 2014
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