Dog-Friendly Spaces & Places in Columbia City
Dog-Friendly Dining
Marination
Leashed dogs are welcome at several tables on the heated patio at Marination, a Hawaiian-Korean street food spot housed in a converted auto repair garage outfitted with picnic tables and colorful decor. Flavorul dishes their iconc Spam Musubi, savory Kalbi Beef Tacos, and hearty Kimchi Fried Rice topped with a sunny-side‑up egg and furikake seasoning.
Visit at: 3714 S Hudson St, Seattle, WA 98118
Urban Beer Garden
Columbia City Urban Beer Garden is a relaxed, community-focused offshoot of Fremont Brewing. Dogs are welcome throughout its spacious covered and open-air seating area. Leashed pups can lounge beside you at picnic tables while you sip from the 20 rotating taps, and the spot often offers free treats and complimentary pretzels for both humans and pets.
Visit at: 3714 S Hudson St, Seattle, WA 98118
Taproot Cafe & Bar
If you're looking for a more casual spot with a focus on fresh, local ingredients, Taproot Cafe & Bar welcomes well-behaved, leashed dogs in their outdoor seating area, which includes a covered patio space. Focused on Pacific Northwest flavors, their sandwiches, salads, and small plates are made from scratch using high-quality ingredients.
Visit at: 3714 S Hudson St, Seattle, WA 98118
Kuma Kitchen
Kuma Kitchen welcomes leashed dogs in its outdoor seating area. Specializing in Pan‑Asian-inspired American fusion cuisine, their most talked-about item is the Banh Mi Smash Burger, blending deep‑fried pickled veggies, spicy mayo, and a smashed beef patty. Other standout dishes include full-of-flavor Garlic Noodles, and Bò Kho Tacos made from slow-braised Vietnamese beef stew.
Visit at:6003 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
Columbia City Bakery
Part of the community since 2005, Columbia City Bakery offers a several outdoor patio tables where leashed pets may join you as you savor a coffee or pastry. Enjoy treats like their kumquat danish, ham & gruyère croissant, freshly baked baguettes, and more.
Visit at: 4865 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Dog Parks & Green Spaces
Seattle parks allow leashed dogs almost everywhere except playgrounds and athletic fields, so nearly any green space in Columbia City is fair game for a walk—as long as your pup stays leashed.
Genesee Park Off-Leash Area & Loop Trail
Genesee Park Off‑Leash Area is a fully fenced, 2.7‑acre dog park located with double-gated entrances, a doggie drinking fountain, and a “Small & Shy Dog Area”. The play area is surfaced in compacted gravel, designed to help prevent mud even during winter month. On-leash dogs are also welcome on the Genessee Loop, a scenic, 0.7-mile gravel loop trail that winds through open green spaces.
Visit at: 4513 S Genesee St, Seattle, WA 98118
Columbia Park
Columbia Park is a small but inviting patch of green tucked beside the historic Columbia Branch Library, with a winding paved path that loops under towering maples and across open grass. It’s a favorite for dog owners who want a quiet, easy stroll just steps from Rainier Avenue’s shops and cafes, plus there’s plenty of shade for lazy afternoons.
Visit at: 3600 S Edmunds St, Seattle, WA 98118
Pet Stores & Clinics
All The Best Pet Care
All The Best Pet Care specializes in conscientiously sourced pet foods, including raw diets, lab-tested CBD oils and treats, and their own frozen raw meaty bones (nature’s toothbrush). The knowledgeable staff is there to help customers transition pups to raw diets or pick the right chews and collars. They also host monthly anesthesia-free dental-cleaning events, where technicians from Canine Dental Service provide gentle, hand-scaling teeth cleanings (with a wellness exam included) right in-store.
Visit at:4805 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Columbia City Veterinary Hospital
Columbia City Veterinary Hospital is a full-service clinic offering everything from preventive wellness exams and advanced diagnostics to surgeries, dental care, telemedicine appointments, and an online pharmacy. Their “Fear Free” certified team uses gentle, positive-handling techniques to reduce stress and help pets feel comfortable during visits.
Visit at:3810 S Ferdinand St #101, Seattle, WA 98118
Wags Welcome
Spacious, light-filled, pet-friendly apartments at Arlo allow cats and dogs, up to 2 pets per unit. The building's rooftop dog park also provides our four-legged residents with a safe place to play and exercise without leaving the building. It's outfitted with year-round green turf, privacy fencing, safety railings, a waste station, nearby pet wash, and scenic views of Columbia City’s leafy urban surroundings. Contact us for more information about our pet policies, move-in specials, and more.
