Dog-Friendly Cafés & Coffee Shops on the Upper East Side
3 dog-friendly cafés on the Upper East Side, between Central Park and the East River. At 3 of them our sources say your dog can sit with you outside.
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Bluestone Lane (Church of the Heavenly Rest)
1085 5th Ave
Café inside a historic church, with outdoor tables on Fifth Avenue right across from Central Park.
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Oslo Coffee Roasters
422 E 75th St
Dogs can sit with you on the outdoor benches.
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Sant Ambroeus Coffee Bar at Sotheby's
1334 York Ave
Ten outdoor tables where you can sit with your dog.
A coffee walk on the Upper East Side
On the Central Park side, dogs must be leashed from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Off-leash time is 6 to 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., in designated areas only (Central Park Conservancy).
Near the East River, Carl Schurz Park has two dog runs, one large and one for small dogs, and there is a dog run at Andrew Haswell Green park near the Queensboro Bridge (NYC Parks dog run data).
Staying for lunch? See the dog-friendly restaurants on the Upper East Side.
Frequently asked questions
Which cafés on the Upper East Side are dog-friendly?
On our list: Bluestone Lane (Church of the Heavenly Rest), Oslo Coffee Roasters, and Sant Ambroeus Coffee Bar at Sotheby's.
Is there a dog run near the Upper East Side cafés?
Yes. Carl Schurz Park has a large and a small dog run, close to Oslo Coffee Roasters and Sant Ambroeus at Sotheby's.