(Dog-friendly café)
Are you a dog parent looking for some pup-friendly spots you and your furry friend can enjoy? Here are some nice cafés where you can grab a cup of coffee, a nice dessert and spend some quality time with Fido.
1) Pet Story
(Pet Story)
Address: 296-6 Dureung-ri, Godeok-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Tel.: 070-4117-5959
Hours: 12 -8 p.m. daily
This spacious café boasts a large indoor area and an impressive outdoor natural grass field spanning about 35,500-square-feet. Guests only need to pay an entrance fee for both people and dogs—no need to order food or drinks. Ample parking is available as well. Since the café is designed for dogs, it is a no-kids zone, and leashes are required when entering and exiting the premises. During the summer, dogs can enjoy the pool without any extra charges beyond the entrance fee, and there’s a self-service bath area after swimming. The café also features separate playgrounds for large and small dogs.
2) Play Dog Café
(Play Dog Café)
(Play Dog Café)
Address: 163-17 Dujeong-ri, Paengseong-eup, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Tel.: 031-657-3879
Hours: 2 p.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sun.
Fees: Dog entrance fee 3,000 won (Small & Medium size dogs) 4,000 won (Big Dogs)
This café is the closest to Camp Humphreys, and the staff is fluent in English, with signs also available in English. Upon entering, you can place your order at a kiosk. Dog admission fees are tiered based on size, and each guest is required to order at least one menu item. By entering your phone number, you’ll receive a KakaoTalk message when your food is ready. The café features separate playgrounds for small and medium-sized dogs, with artificial grass to keep them clean. The playground is stocked with various dog toys, including slides, trampolines, and balls. A dog swimming pool is available during the summer, and the parking lot has space for over 10 cars.
3) Café Humphreys
(Café Humphreys)
(Café Humphreys)
(Café Humphreys)
(Café Humphreys)
Address: 143-2 Sindae-ri, Paengseong-eup, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Tel: 0507-1479-1007
Hours: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tues.-Sun., Closed Mondays
Café Humphreys is conveniently located near Camp Humphreys and offers a welcoming and English-friendly environment. More than just a dog café, it is a spacious complex where dogs can roam freely on a natural grass lawn while visitors enjoy cocktails, barbecue, and more. The café is dog-friendly, but it also caters to guests without pets, offering a unique selection of coffee, drinks, brunch, and desserts that you won’t find elsewhere. Orders can be placed through a kiosk for added convenience. The café includes a large, private party room that accommodates small gatherings of up to 50 people, and the barbecue area operates on a reservation-only basis. To complete the experience, Whitey, the friendly resident dog, is always there to greet visitors warmly.
4) Rainbau Pet Café
(Rainbau Pet Café)
(Rainbau Pet Café)
Address: 464-5 hakyeon-ri, Anjung-eup, Pyeongtaek-si
Hours: 2 p.m.- 8 p.m. daily
Tel: 031-681-8777
Fees: Dog entrance fee - 8,000 won
Over 11kg dogs are not allowed
Rainbau is a dedicated facility for dogs, and entry is only allowed if you bring a small dog. Large dogs and those weighing over 11 kg are not permitted. For the safety of all dogs, children under 13 are also not allowed inside. The facility features a spacious area with artificial grass, along with seating and shaded areas where guardians can relax comfortably. During the summer, Rainbau offers a small dog swimming pool and a dry path, perfect for water play. Additional amenities include a dog hotel, personal training programs, and group lessons. The friendly owner ensures every guest feels warmly welcomed.
5) Café Jdog
(Café Jdog)
(Café Jdog)
Address: 126-2 Yonggi-dong, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Tel.: 031-654-0690 or 010.4800.0690
Hours: 1 p.m.- 9 p.m. Mon.-Sun.
This café is set on a natural grass playground. The entrance fee is covered by the cost of a drink, with a requirement to purchase one drink per person. Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian. The café features distinct play areas for large and small dogs, as well as a special area for senior dogs and those with disabilities, ensuring a safe environment for all pets. Jdog also welcomes visitors without dogs and offers additional facilities, including a dog day-care and hotel.
6) Café Live Us
(Café Live Us)
(Café Live Us)
Address: 283-6 Geumam-ri, Seotan-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Tel.: 010-8006-8817
Hours: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wed.-Mon., Closed Tuesdays
Fees: Dog entrance fee 5,000 won
Café Live Us, operated by Rebirth, an animal rescue organization, primarily cares for dogs awaiting adoption. Adults can enter without an admission fee, but each visitor is required to order one menu item. The dog admission fee is 5,000 won, and only dogs weighing up to 20 kg are allowed. Please note that the café is a no-kids zone. The facility includes playground areas with both natural and artificial grass. In addition to being a dog café, it also offers dog hotel services.
