Dog-friendly café · Lake Merritt & Grand Lake, Downtown & Lake Merritt
Xochi the Dog, Café
Bringing your dog
According to our sources, dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Community café in Bella Vista, east of Lake Merritt, with a roomy garden patio for dogs. It serves coffee, pastries, empanadas, beer and wine.
Rules change and may apply only to part of the place. Call ahead if you are not sure.
Getting there
- Address1038 E 21st St, Oakland, CA
- NeighborhoodLake Merritt & Grand Lake, Downtown & Lake Merritt
More dog-friendly spots near Xochi the Dog, Café
- PortalGastropubabout 0.7 mi
- Brotzeit LokalBeer gardenabout 0.9 mi
Xochi the Dog, Café: frequently asked questions
Is Xochi the Dog, Café dog-friendly?
Yes, according to Visit Oakland, DogTrekker, and TrustedHousesitters. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Can I bring my dog inside Xochi the Dog, Café?
Our sources only mention the outdoor seating area. California law lets restaurants welcome dogs in outdoor dining areas, so at most places in Oakland dogs stay outside. Ask the staff if you want to sit inside.
Where is Xochi the Dog, Café?
Xochi the Dog, Café is at 1038 E 21st St around Lake Merritt & Grand Lake, Downtown & Lake Merritt, Oakland.
Are there other dog-friendly places near Xochi the Dog, Café?
Yes. The closest one on our list is Portal, about 0.7 mi away, followed by Brotzeit Lokal (about 0.9 mi).
Sources
- Visit Oakland, undated, read Oct 2026
- DogTrekker, Mar 2026
- TrustedHousesitters, undated, read Oct 2026
- Visit Oakland, Mar 2023