Hot Dog & Cie

Reviews

• Krystle S.

  star star star star star 27 May 2026

  We visited this restaurant based on reviews from fellow dog parents.  After a few days of traveling with our dog in Montreal this was such a delight to have a place where our dog is welcome.  They have a dog menu in addition to a doggy seat at the table.  They also have a play area where your dog can play while you eat.  Mine was content sitting with us this we didn't get to use to play area.  They also offer grooming and have a doggy restroom as well.  There are large screens for you to see the playroom activities as you eat.  There is also a person in the playroom to play with and monitor behavior the whole time.  
  
  The food here was better than expected and prices are fair.  They keep this place exceptionally clean considering how many dogs enter and leave this establishment daily.   I highly recommend this restaurant to any and all dog families if you're tired of sitting outdoors just to have a meal with your dog.

• Mary H.

  star star star star star 23 May 2026

  Went there for breakfast with bf and my dog. Nice that the dog can actually sit at the table with you but we didn't do that since our dog would just bark at other dogs and try to jump on the table to get food.
  
  Our dog went to the dog park they have indoor ($5/dog). I find it too bad you have to pay for the usage of the park since you already pay for you meal at the restaurant.
  
  Breakfast was actually very good.
  
  Good option for food if you want to bring your pet.

• Abeer A.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 23 May 2026

  I was very disappointed last time I went. Management and staff were very rude. Food was tasteless. I used to go when it first opened and it was my favourite place to go with my dogs. Now after the new management I'm not stepping foot in that place again.

• Kiki T.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 23 May 2026

  Never been treated like this in my life ! My dog only barked briefly because other dogs were barking. Some person from the staff Julie with black hair and tattoo on her arm happened to be at our table pouring coffee. She was really rude telling us to shut him up if not..they will put him in the park!! Seriously?!? That's how we get treated by bringing our little furry to enjoy a wonderful day at Hot dog?! Hot dog, you need to teach your staff manners. Other dogs were barking and she picked on us? It's not the rules the problem. Our dog doesn't bark much except when other dogs bark first. I don't expect any good response from owners since clearly you don't take criticism well judging from your responses to others.

• Amy B.

  star star star star star_border 18 May 2026

  We wish we had more time to enjoy this dog café. It's a bit of a drive from downtown Montréal, but with a dog in tow for the weekend, it seemed like a good place to hang out together as a family. We were not disappointed.
  
  Coming in, the host gave us a run-down of how it worked after we confirmed we had never been there before. Basically, your pup can stay with you while you dine (as in a regular restaurant, complete with alcohol and everything). Your pup gets a blanket, a bowl of water, and you can tie them up fairly close to you. If you choose not to have your pup at the table, you can send them off to the indoor dog park where they can run around for a reasonable rate of 5$/hr; prorated if you end up staying less or more (you can also watch your dog play from a television in the dining area). Or you can have them groomed on-site. It's definitely a good one-stop shop for dog and master.
  
  Personally, I wasn't that impressed with the dog park - if only because there were way too many dogs (at least when we went). They did try to separate the big dogs and small dogs, but in my opinion, that still wasn't enough space. Also, because there's only glass separating dog and master, what ended up happening was that the dogs congregated by the windows looking for their owners and barking at them to get them out. There were more than a few stressed dogs in there, that's for sure.
  
  As for our pup (a small dog), she quite enjoyed sitting with us at the table. I can see how large dogs may not have as much space (even on the floors), but I think it's doable. There is also patio-seating on nice warmer days. Servers also give out treats to dogs (on top of food you might or might not share with them), so as far as I'm concerned, your pups should have nothing to complain about...
  
  Their food was pretty decent, although we did find the wait a bit long. We had already eaten brunch before our visit, so I ordered dessert - the crème brûlée, while my partner had the poutine (with meat). Our friends, who came to check out the place with us, ordered drinks. The food was delicious (albeit the dessert was a little runny); more so than we expected from this restaurant, that's for sure. Service was also very friendly, even though slow.
  
  Our experience with dog cafés generally puts emphasis on the "dog" part of the visit, and oftentimes neglects all other aspects. It's good to know that Hot Dog Café strives to meet both the "pet-friendly" part as well as the "restaurant" part of their business.
  
  We'll definitely try to come back if we're in town. As for Ottawans reading this review - can I say - Great Franchise Idea! (Cause we totally need one!)