Dog-friendly restaurants and shops in Long Beach by 6 cute local dogs.
By Layla Ali-Ahmad | Beach City Food Tours
Name: Taco
AKA: “T-Beez”
Breed: Husky-Retriever Mix
Age: 3ish years
Rescue: Southern California Samoyed Rescue
Likes: holding hands, kitchen scraps, invading your personal space, belly rubs
Dislikes: squirrels, pooping in public, when his brother gets more attention than him
Favorite Patio: The Merchant [Bixby Knolls]
Always Orders: Iced Horchata Latte, Cinnamon Roll, Blueberry Muffin, Cinnamon Bomb, French Baguette (for later)
Name: Sailor Jerry
AKA: “The Old Man”
Breed: Mini Lab or Chihuahua
Age: 17 years
Rescue: Somewhere on Highway 65 in Central California
Likes: Cassy and Leah (his rescuers), grandma’s meals, large dog beds, sunshine naps and food
Dislikes: men between the ages of 20-50, his cat sister getting attention, humans giving high fives and anyone saying “hey girl heeeeyy” (no joke)
Favorite Patio: Aroma Di Roma [Belmont Shore]
Always Orders: Iced Mocha with a side of foamed milk
Name: Jovi Marie
AKA: “Jojo”
Breed: Terrier Mix
Age: 6ish years
Rescue: Corona Animal Shelter
Likes: getting the zoomies, tennis balls, the dog park
Dislikes: having her feet touched, the mailman, emergency vehicle sirens
Favorite Patio: Ellie’s [Alamitos Beach]
Always Orders: Grilled Bread with Pork Butter, Ellie’s Burger, Handmade Pasta
Name: Vin Scully
AKA: “Vinny Vin”
Breed: Bichon Frisé Mix
Age: 4 ½ years
Rescue: spcaLA
Likes: Obsessively licking his paws, stuffed pizza toy, kids, cuddling, and hopping around like a goat.
Dislikes: Being alone (major sufferer of FOMO), and when other animals sit next to his mom and dad.
Favorite Patio: The Attic [Belmont Heights]
Always Orders: The OG Mac, everything on the Dog Menu…including the 6oz Filet Mignon
Name: Mac
AKA: “Mac-a-Dooooo”
Breed: American Bully
Age: 8ish years
Rescue: Wags and Walks
Likes: Car rides, beefy treats, and laying down right behind you so you trip and your life flashes before your eyes
Dislikes: the vacuum, when people sit in his spot on the couch, getting off the couch to pee
Favorite Patio: The Pie Bar [Downtown]
Always Orders: Pumpkin “Pet Pies,” Key Lime Pie, Cherry Amaretto Pie, Cream Cheese & Chive Hand Pie, S’mores Cutie-Pie Jars
Name: Frankie
AKA: “The Frankster”
Breed: Greyhuahua – Italian Greyhound Mix
Age: 2 years
Rescue: Tied to the door of Pine Avenue Animal Hospital with a piece of tape on her that read “FREE”
Likes: Sleeping between Mom and Dad under the comforter at the foot of the bed, licking ice cream bowls (or any bowls for that matter), running on the beach, ALL humans, dogs and cats
Dislikes:skateboards, fire engine sirens, most dog treats, the guy that picks up and delivers the dry cleaning to our door
Favorite Patio: The Social List [Retro Row]
Always Orders: Green on Green, The Castro with Patatas Bravas, Beer on tap
