Pets Now Welcome at Asheville Restaurants

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by Explore Asheville
on Thursday, September 16, 2010

Asheville is for pet lovers! Thanks to a rule change at the state level pet lovers can now bring their cats or dogs when dining at restaurants with outdoor seating.

The new rule states that restaurant owners can now choose to allow pets into their outdoor areas as long as the animal is physically restrained and does not come into contact with food or food service items. The new rule went into effect on September 1 and downtown restaurants are already embracing this new customer base. Mellow Mushroom, located on Broadway Street in downtown Asheville, was one of the first to get on board by opening up a portion of their large outdoor seating areas to pets and their hungry owners.

Allowing Pets is Old News for Some Asheville Restaurants

Sunny Point Cafe and West End Bakery, both located on Haywood Road in West Asheville, have been allowing pets into their outdoor seating areas for several years. These restaurants report that they have had very few issues with pets, and the new rule gives them official sanction to allow pets. Other restaurants are sure to follow!

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