Taking your dog out for an adventure shouldn't stop at the park. If you and your pup are looking for a place to grab a bite or relax with a drink, Rockford has several dog-friendly spots that welcome four-legged guests.

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The warmer months bring the joy of sipping and snacking outside. Rockford's outdoor dining and relaxing spaces have grown so much over the last few years. What's even more exciting is that many of these spots are dog-friendly.

You and your pup have so many spots around Rockford to play and zoom, here's a list of places to relax and unwind afterward.

6 Fun Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Bars in Rockford

The Olympic Tavern

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Olympic Tavern via Facebook
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A Rockford staple, The Olympic offers a spacious dog-friendly patio.


 

Prairie Street Brewing Co.

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Scenic riverside views at Prairie Street, and dog-friendly outdoor seating.


 

Ernie's Midtown Pub

This neighborhood pub welcomes dogs on their patio making Ernie's a great spot for a drink and some comfort food.


 

Lucha Cantina

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If you're craving tacos and margaritas, you can't beat Lucha Cantina's dog-friendly patio. Bonus: their fresh ingredients and bold flavors make it a win for humans, too.


 

Rockford Roasting Company

Need a caffeine fix? RRC's outdoor riverside seating is dog-friendly and I'll bet they can make a cup of something delicious for both you and your pup.


 

Dogo Sit Stay Play

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One of Rockford's newest dog-friendly businesses, DOGGO Sit Stay Play offers a unique combination of a pet-friendly café and an indoor/outdoor play area.

MORE: 5 Best Outdoor Places to Take Your Dog in Rockford This Spring

LOOK: Here Are 30 Foods That Are Poisonous to Dogs

To prepare yourself for a potential incident, always keep your vet's phone number handy, along with an after-hours clinic you can call in an emergency. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center also has a hotline you can call at (888) 426-4435 for advice.

Even with all of these resources, however, the best cure for food poisoning is preventing it in the first place. To give you an idea of what human foods can be dangerous, Stacker has put together a slideshow of 30 common foods to avoid. Take a look to see if there are any that surprise you.

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