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title: "Empire Cafe — dog-friendly restaurant in Houston"
description: "Empire Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant in Houston, Texas. It has outdoor seating. Hours: Su-Th 07:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:30-23:00. Dog policies change, so call ahead to confirm before visiting."
url: https://www.pawsitivid.com/pet-friendly/us/houston/empire-cafe
last_updated: 2026-06-06
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# Empire Cafe

Empire Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant in Houston, Texas. It has outdoor seating. Hours: Su-Th 07:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:30-23:00. Dog policies change, so call ahead to confirm before visiting.

## Details

- Type: Restaurant · Dogs welcome
- Seating: Outdoor seating available
- Hours: Su-Th 07:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:30-23:00
- Address: 1732 Westheimer Road
- Phone: +1-713-528-5282
- Website: https://empirecafe.com

Location: 29.7430, -95.4035. Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=29.7429845,-95.4035318), [Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?daddr=29.7429845,-95.4035318), [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=29.7429845&mlon=-95.4035318#map=17/29.7429845/-95.4035318).

## Common questions

**Is Empire Cafe dog-friendly?**

Yes. Empire Cafe is tagged as dogs welcome in OpenStreetMap. Policies change, so call ahead to confirm.

**Does Empire Cafe have outdoor seating?**

Yes, Empire Cafe has outdoor seating, which is usually the most dog-friendly option.

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Venue details from [© OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), available under the ODbL. Sources: [American Kennel Club: dog-friendly travel advice](https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/), [ASPCA: travel safety tips](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/travel-safety-tips), [American Veterinary Medical Association: traveling with your pet FAQ](https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/traveling-your-pet-faq).