8 Dog-Friendly Cafés in Warwick that You can Visit
A listicle for happy tails and happy tummies
Who doesn’t like spending time with their furry friends? Gone are the days when we were limited to going for a walk or camping with our dogs. These days, we can go for a coffee or tea with them too! Imagine spending a lovely day out visiting a pet-friendly café and spending some quality time with your best friend. If you live in Warwick or are simply visiting, look no further because this article has curated eight cafes which are dog-friendly to visit in the historic town.
Bread & Co
Address: 60 Smith St, Warwick CV34 4HU
Price: ££
Situated on the oldest shopping street in Warwick, Bread & Co has its doors wide open for you and your dog. The warm and friendly staff at Bread & Co are helpful and provide the best service to every visitor. There are indoor and outdoor seating available to choose a cosy spot for some hot drinks with fresh local artisan bread. Their meals are made with locally sourced products that can cater to vegetarians, vegans and include gluten-free options too. They serve classics such as Welsh Rarebits and Croque Monsieur, their coffee is sourced from Monsoon Estates (Coffee Roasters based in Stratford-Upon-Avon) and loose-leaf tea from Golden Monkey (tea and coffee merchants based in Warwick). A daily selection of sweet treats and cakes are available which are always fresh. All the baked items are made in their in-house Church Farm bakery.
Jack’s Shack
Address: 3C Jury St, Warwick CV34 4EH
Price: £
Jack’s Shack is a fun coffee shop on Jury Street in Warwick run by couple Jack Linstead and Michelle Mathews. They expanded their coffee shop in January 2023 and now have more indoor and outdoor seating available. The shack in their shop is pretty and brings the beachy vibe to the heart of England. They are a warm and welcoming host who love to have doggy visitors around to brighten their shop. With meals and drinks including vegan and gluten free options on the menu they have something for everyone. Their Instagram is lively and fun essentially giving a glimpse to what it is like to visit the coffee shop. With regular video and picture updates on their social media, you can always stay up to date with everything new happening at Jack’s Shack.
Happy Puccia
Address: 61 Smith St, Warwick CV34 4HU
Price: ££
Happy Puccia call themselves the “Little Italian corner in Warwick!” and pride themselves for introducing the locals and visitors to the very special delicacies from Southern Italy including the “puccia” sandwich. Situated at the end of Smith Street the little shop creates a pretty junction for Priory Road, Smith Street, St. John’s Street and is opposite St. Nicholas Church Street placing it on one of the busiest corners in Warwick. It is a family run business, and they are delighted to meet four legged visitors along with their humans. Try their exquisite Italian Hot Chocolates, home-made puccia sandwiches (very hard to come by unless you travel to Southern Italy) and mouth-watering desserts that cater to vegetarians, vegans and offer gluten-free alternatives.
The Craftsman Café & Bar
Address: 7 Smith St, Warwick CV34 4JA
Price: ££
For those who prefer a craft beer but want to enjoy a cosy café feel, The Craftsman is the place for you. Run by a family of craft beer enthusiasts along with a trusted team of employees, the megabar has recently opened at the entrance of Smith Street, right next to the historic Eastgate of Warwick. They are eager to welcome families along with their well-behaved pets, whether they are cats or dogs. You can try curated beer from local brewers or choose from a well-known brand – and there’s more! The carefully crafted menu is to provide dishes that elevate the flavours of the beer you choose to drink. Of course, there is coffee for those who prefer the warmer drink. They are keen to host educational workshops led by industry experts on the brewing process at the venue and have events where craft beer enthusiasts could meet.
Two Brother's Cafe and Bruncherie
Address: 26B Market Pl, Warwick CV34 4SJ
Price: ££
The Two Brother’s Café and Bruncherie is centrally located in the charming Marketplace at Warwick surrounded by eateries, local shops, pubs, the library and the Market Hall Museum. A brother-in-law duo Daniel and Tom have come together to share their love of coffee, cakes and pastries. They are passionate about serving high quality handmade food to their customers in a warm and welcoming café with produce sourced locally wherever possible. There’s indoor and outdoor seating option and pets are lovingly welcomed to stick around! Daniel has worked his way up in the restaurant business for a decade earning his position as a consultant chef for hotels and sports clubs until he bought the café. Tom is passionate about baking and has experience in working at fine dining and high-end cafés. Safe to say that this duo can deliver what they promise and that is high quality handmade food.
Honey Blue
Address: 16, 18 High St, Warwick CV34 4AP
Price: ££
Honey Blue is another new addition to the cafés in Warwick and is situated on the High Street. This café loves dogs and have a sweet display on the windows to announce that they are dog friendly. It is also mentioned on their Instagram bio. Enjoy a laid-back experience in a spacious café with both indoor and outdoor seating. They have been popular in Stratford-Upon-Avon for their soft-serve ice-cream and speciality coffee and boast some delectable pastries and cakes. They have been loved by the locals at Stratford so much that they came all the way to Warwick to celebrate the opening of the new venue! Now that is a loyal customer base, and it just goes to show the warmth and effort put into providing quality service.
The Coffee Junction
Address: 1 St Johns, Warwick CV34 4NE
Price: £
The Coffee Junction is an independent family-run café which serves hot and cold drinks alongside their breakfast, brunch and lunch menu. The café is on St Johns Street in Warwick which is very close to the railway station and is surrounded by local shops, take-aways and as the name suggests stands at a junction of roads leading to Smith Street, Coventry Road and Emscote Road. Until recently, the café was called Le Bel Ami and has been rebranded, however their good quality food and the warm and friendly staff remain. The café is snug and comfortable, and their seating layout allows for customers to feel like they have their own space. They serve meals that are suitable for vegetarians and are happy to adjust the meals for vegans too. Try their mashed avocado on sourdough toast (usually served with poached eggs) for a delightful experience.
Coffee #1 Warwick
Address: 22-24 High St, Warwick CV34 4AP
Price: ££
Coffee #1 is a chain café and is located on the High Street, leading into Swan Street in Warwick. It is a cosy café who let the dog’s in as a pledge to be as inclusive as they can be. They have a designated area for well-behaved pooches and are happy to serve treats to the visiting pets too! Coffee #1 has many plant-based products and gluten-free options on their menu alongside hot and cold drinks. The café in Warwick has large folding windows which are kept open on warmer days for a cosy coffee time.
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Aarushi Shetty
MA Creative Writing/ BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing
Published in Popshot Magazine, The Quiet Reader and CovWords Magazine
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