Café guide
Pet friendly cafes in Kansai
Pet Friendly Cafes in Kansai area, Kyoto, Osaka or Kobe. OK
Last updated 20 Dec 2023

What is better than having a delicious cup of coffee at a lovely cafe? Well, having a cup of coffee with your best friend right next to you.
In these charming cafes, it’s not just about welcoming your furry friend; they go the extra mile. Sometimes you’ll find more than just leash hooks – some provide comfy spots outside or inside for you and your companion to share and some even offer a delightful selection of pet treats for sale.
Below, we’ve prepared a list of Kansai’s pet-friendly cafes, each accompanied by the amenities and services they provide, from leash hooks and indoor seating options to the availability of pet treats.

R · J CAFE (Earl Jay Cafe)
Osaka · Temmabashi Station
R J Earl Jay cafe is located along Minamitenma park with a cozy retro interior that serves coffee and icecream in edible cups.
- Sells pet treats No



Standard Cafe & Gallery

Standard Cafe & Gallery
Osaka · Honmachi Station
Standard Cafe & Gallery is a stylish cafe run by Standard Renovation company that sits right next to the lovely Utsubo Park.
- Modern
- Urban
- Bring pets inside No
- Sells pet treats No


Carabina Bread Stand

Carabina Bread Stand
Osaka · Bentencho Station
Carabina Bread Stand is a cozy little bakery cafe located between Bentenchou en Kujo stations that sells delicious bread and their own jam.
- Casual
- Outdoors
- Bring pets inside No
- Sells pet treats No

Cafe SIK

Cafe SIK
Osaka · Higobashi Station
Cafe SIK serving Chinese cuisine has a stylish red brick exterior and warm and cozy interior that mixes Eastern and Western elements.
- Asian
- Cozy
- Bring pets inside No
- Sells pet treats No

Farmers Kitchen

Farmer’s Kitchen
Osaka · Saito-Nishi Station
Farmer’s Kitchen is a very nice and comfortable café with a botanical theme situated between a plant and flower shop. Ideal for a family trip
- Botanical
- Casual
- Bring pets inside No
- Sells pet treats No



Kuraru Cafe

Kuraru Cafe
Osaka · Mito Station
Kuraru cafe is a lovely kominka cafe located in East Osaka that servers delicious lunch plates.
- Japanese
- Retro
- Bring pets inside Yes
- Sells pet treats No




Etra

ETRA
Kyoto · Jingu Marutamachi Station
ETRA is an elegantly French-style brunch café, run by a friendly young lady that serves delicious food and beverages in a relaxing atmosphere.
- Art Deco
- European
- Bring pets inside No
- Sells pet treats Yes

Otte

Otte
Kyoto · Rakusaiguchi Station
"Otte" is a cozy rustic Italian style cafe located in the countryside of Rakusaiguchi City, Kyoto that serves delicious sweets and coffee.
- Farmhouse
- Japanese
- Bring pets inside No
- Sells pet treats No


Blue Bottle Coffee Kyoto

Blue Bottle Coffee Kyoto
Kyoto · Keage Station
Famous brand Blue Bottle Coffee's Kyoto branch is a beautiful renovated retro style cafe located near Nanzenji temple.
- Japanese
- Retro
- Bring pets inside No
- Sells pet treats No

In The Green

In the green
Kyoto · Kitayama Station
‘In the green’ is a casual café/restaurant, located right next to Karasuma line’s Kitayama station and sits partially inside Kyoto Botanical Garden.
- Casual
- Sells pet treats No


Chill's Kyoto

Cafe & Bar Chill’s Kyoto
Kyoto · Misonoguchicho bus stop
Chill is a stylish hotdog café with a lovely view over the Kamo river and is a great choice for having lunch while visiting Kamigamo shrine.
- Modern
- Bring pets inside No
- Sells pet treats Yes


Knut Cafe

knut cafe
Kobe & Hyōgo · Koshienguchi Station
Knut Cafe is a cozy cafe located in Koshienguchi, Hyogo that sells delicious plate lunches and sweets.
- Rustic
- Bring pets inside Yes
- Sells pet treats Yes


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