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| - I give 5 stars for the concept and the execution of this fine canine establishment. I came by a day after opening to inquire about the business and to "feel out" the cafe before bringing my pooch. What I found was a very passionate manager who gave us a tour of the facilities.
Hot Dog Cafe is a one-stop shop for all your canine (and human) needs. It features an indoor dog park, a kennel, grooming (there is an option for a cat bath, too), and of course, there is the cafe part. It is beautifully decorated and there's free wifi to boot! Each seating area indoors has a place for your furry friend to lounge, and the outdoor terrace has some nice seats for those who like basking in the sun and those (who like me) prefer the shade. Oh, and there is even an artificial-grass-lined bathroom for your canine companion! Very innovative.
The Cafe itself offers soups, sandwiches, desserts, hot dogs (of course), and even has a variety of alcoholic beverages. There are some television screens so we're hoping that we can catch the game here with our pup. I ordered a mochachino, which was pretty delicious. My fiance ordered a hot dog platter, which was excellent. We had a choice of sausage and it came with a side of special mayo and fries. The bread and sausage quality were great. Even the cutlery and pepper-grinder were "fancy"... the owners went all out on this place, and it shows!
Finally, the really important part: my dog had a great time! My pup is very friendly but a bit shy around assertive/aggressive dogs, but the staff and other patrons helped him feel at home. If you eat in the cafe, your dog will be treated to a stylish bowl of water and maybe even a little treat. The waitress came by and gave my little guy a little biscuit, which I'm sure he really loved!
All in all, a great place. I'll be taking my pup for his first grooming experience here so I'll post an update about that soon. I love this place so much that I'll be going back today!
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