Dog-Friendly Tempe

Tempe mixes a college-town patio scene on Mill Avenue with breweries and seven free city dog parks. We list 22 dog-friendly restaurants and bars and 7 dog parks in Tempe, each with a source that says dogs are welcome.

22 restaurants & bars7 dog parksUpdated October 2026

Dog-friendly restaurants and bars in Tempe

22 restaurants & bars · Open the Tempe restaurants & bars page

Dog parks in Tempe

7 dog parks · Open the Tempe dog parks page

Mill Avenue and downtown Tempe

Many of the patios on our list are on or near Mill Avenue and University Drive, a short walk from Tempe Town Lake. Breweries and taprooms further out, on Broadway Road and Southern Avenue, welcome dogs too.

Tempe's dog parks

The City of Tempe runs free dog parks, among them Papago Park. Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated, one handler may bring up to three dogs, and children under 12 need an adult (City of Tempe).

Dog-friendly Tempe: frequently asked questions

Is Tempe dog-friendly?

Yes. Our list has 29 places in Tempe where dogs are welcome: 22 restaurants & bars and 7 dog parks. Each one has a source that says dogs are allowed.

Which restaurants in Tempe allow dogs?

Aloha Frozen Yogurt, Morning Squeeze Tempe, Casey Moore's Oyster House, Catalyst Crafted Ales, Cornish Pasty Company Tempe and more welcome dogs, according to our sources. The list has 22 in all. Arizona has no statewide dog-dining law, and in Maricopa County a restaurant needs county approval for a dog-friendly patio, so most dogs sit outside.

Where can my dog run off leash in Tempe?

Tempe has 7 dog parks on our list: Clark Park Dog Park, Creamery Park Dog Park, Jaycee Park Dog Park, Kiwanis Park Dog Park, Mitchell Park Dog Park, Papago Park Dog Park and more. Of these, 7 are fenced.

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