Dog Friendly Lakeshore East Favorites

Welcome to Paws For Walks Chicago - Your Premier Dog Walking and Pet Care Provider

At Paws For Walks Chicago, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional pet care services to our clients. Our team of professional dog walkers and pet sitters are dedicated to ensuring the happiness, health, and well-being of your furry family members. We offer a range of services including daily dog walking, pet sitting, feeding and watering, administering medication, and much more. Our team is fully licensed, bonded, and insured, giving you peace of mind that your pets are in good hands.

Based in Lakeshore East, we love our neighborhood and how dog-friendly it is! Here are some of our favorites, we highly recommend them!

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Are you looking for a reliable, trustworthy dog walking and pet care provider? Look no further than Paws For Walks Chicago! Contact us today to schedule a free consultation. We will discuss your pet care needs and tailor our services to meet your specific requirements. Let us provide the love and care your pets deserve!

Woman-Owned + Operated Local Small Businesses

Umami From Scratch

Umami From Scratch brings food from across the “Spice Routes”. Welcome to the one stop shop for a micro-bakery, boutique catering and original recipes. All things Divs create are inspired by her mom’s mantra of “no fixed rules in kitchen”, her husband’s love for all vegetables, her love for NYC and her favorite chef Yotam Ottolenghi.

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2 Balls & A Bone

Two Balls and A Bone offers premium frozen treats for dogs, designed to keep them engaged while their owners enjoy your patio. Only found at Chicago dog-friendly patios attracting all dog-loving customers.

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Parkside Roasters

Parkside Roasters strives to bring memories to your mornings, whether they are mornings shared with friends, family, or just enjoying a cup alone. We believe in simple, smooth, and bold flavors. We are looking to connect more to local Chicago companies and people!

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Simply Sweet Caroline's

Simply Sweet Caroline's is enchanted by the artistry of sugar, the warmth of the oven, and the joy of creating edible works of art. Woman-owned and operated.

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Gordon Salon

Our mission is to nurture individuality, ignite creativity, and elevate self-expression through the transformative power of hair.

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Dog-Friendly Venues

The Drunken Bean Coffee & Wine Bar

The Drunken Bean is a friendly neighborhood coffee and wine bar where the locals can get their morning coffee and breakfast and in the evening it transforms into a bar which can host local events / performing artists.

Sells Two Balls & A Bone which are wonderful all natural dog treats, owned and operated by a local Lakeshore East resident.

Visit The Drunken Bean Coffee & Wine Bar

Gordo's Tiny Taco Bar

Discover Great Mexican Food in Chicago, IL. From delicious catering options to private events, we've got you covered. Don't miss out on our mouthwatering specials. Visit us today and experience the best of Mexico!

Sells Two Balls & A Bone which are wonderful all natural dog treats, owned and operated by a local Lakeshore East resident.

Visit Gordo's Tiny Taco Bar

Avli on the Park

Avli on The Park is a neighborhood gem tucked away downtown Chicago in Lakeshore East.

The remarkable closeness to The Loop, shopping, and entertainment, along with easy access to popular Maggie Daley Park, makes Avli in Lakeshore East a perfect destination for a celebratory night out, group brunch, or an easy family neighborhood lunch or dinner.

Visit Avli on the Park

Dog Walking Locations

Lakeshore East Dog Park

Great communal park located along the southern edge of the park. It included a drinking fountain for your dog.

Visit the Lakeshore East Dog Park

Chicago Riverwalk

The 1.25-mile long path has been constructed in phases over time and includes four distinct districts. The Chicago River is a treasured natural amenity in the urban canyon of world famous architecture and the Chicago RiverwaIk allows a close proximity to the waterway.

Visit the Chicago Riverwalk

Lakefront Trails

Chicago’s Lakefront Trails welcome residents and visitors from around the City. The trails provide important access to the lake for recreational purposes and have increasingly become an active transportation route for many Chicagoans. It has an 18-mile bike trail and 18.5-mile pedestrian trail along the lakefront.

Visit the Lakefront Trails