My dog has been boarding here for years and she absolutely loves it. The staff are great, and you can't beat their hours (weekdays at 6 AM to 7:30 PM) which is a godsend for those of us that work long days. I've used them for boarding as well and my dog comes back happy and tired. They did have to increase pricing this year which is understandable. It is still a comparable price to other places, especially when you buy days in packages. I do wish they would reopen the café, it was nice being able to stop for a coffee right there when dropping off. read more

Left my dog here over weekend and when I returned due to staffing issues it seemed he was crated for nearly an entire weekend and reeked of piss. The staff was nonexistent at the time and honestly what they did was illegal. read more

I came back from vacation and picked up my little weenier dogs. They where open Sunday which was very convenient and saved me an extra day of boarding. The staff where very friendly and spoke to me in length how great Shea and Kirby where and how well behaved they where. The dogs where in great shape and looked well fed and groomed. They where given a bath and where nice and clean. I would definitely use Dog Daze & Cafe again if going out of town for any length of time. There wording rates where much fairer than many other wording facilities. I do highly recommend Dog Daze as my dogs definitely had a good experience there. read more

Dog Daze & Cafe - Pet Groomers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Yeah so this is another place that I frequent constantly. My office is literally a three minute walk. I come here for coffee, empanadas and sodas. The coffee is out of this world delicious and affordable!!! The empanadas are always fresh and full of flavor. I like to sit on the patio and eat when there are dogs outside playing in the pen. I can look over it and talk to them and watch them running around having fun. Certainly makes for a better work day. read more

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Come in here for the opening of the cafe probably isn't the best in ways of reviews. I feel like opening days are little bit too hectic to get a real understanding of the food the staff and what's going on. But I can give you my honest opinion of that first day and hopefully the next time then I go back and maybe is a little smoother. Number one the food was great. The empanadas were made perfectly and the filling was just really good. The beef was spiced perfectly with I believe little bits of potatoes in it totally delicious with some of the chimichurri sauce. The chicken was kind of like a jerk roasted chicken that tasted great with the avocado sauce. And a ham and cheese just tasted good without anything on it, but we did add the Jalapeno cilantro sauce to it. The food was wonderful. We also got two desserts that I was a little less impressed with. Well they're really good I just expected them to be homemade and not store bought out of like a package. But I should have asked I just assumed that they would be homemade since everything else was. The rice pudding and the coconut flan we're really good but like I said just not homemade. It was slightly disappointing. We also got a cup of coffee and some iced tea that were also good because you really can't mess up either one of those. Well you can but this was a coffee shop so I really trusted them and it was well-placed. The only issue we had was that there was just way too many people and the staff seemed a little bit overwhelmed. Which is totally a first day opening type of thing. The only thing that kind of got me a little confused was that after I ordered the lady left and never took my money and so I was just standing there with my money in my hand waiting and they're like oh you can stand off to the side to wait for your food and I'm like yeah but I didn't pay yet. I'm sure the organization will come with time but I would have hated to see people walk away and not pay for what they got. This Cafe is down the street from my house so I expect to come here a lot. I look forward to them growing through the new Cafe days and really excelling and what they do. I wish them the best and I hope that things go smoother in the days to come. read more

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Came here on opening day and it was packed! C'mon, it's a dog friendly cafe so that's expected! Okay, now down to the details. Space: There are several small tables on the patio. No seating in the ordering and pickup area, pups aren't allowed there either. There was also a tent with tables, but it might be am opening day thing. Food: The menu is a bit eclectic. Empanadas, sweet pastries, milkshake, and coffee. Not so much the Cuban theme as described. We had a spinach, beef, and chicken empanada to share with chimichurri and jalapeño and cilantro dipping sauces. Hubs had an ice tea and I did a mango milkshake. The drinks were fine and milkshake was overpriced--$5.50 for a small. The spinach empanada was okay, a bit undercooked dough wise. The beef and chicken empanadas didn't have enough cooking spray and they were hastily panned off, so the filing was falling out the bottom of them. Bummers. Sauces were tasty, not much heat in the jalapeño cilantro. Service: Friendly, but still working through the kinks. They didn't expect the opening day crowd, so there was a bit of a line. We were also waiting for more empanadas to cook as they weren't expecting the volume. They had spinach and ham and cheese handy, but a group of 5+ of us waited for them to be ready. They didn't know who was waiting for what and didn't go in order of who actually ordered. Bit messy. Atmosphere: It was laid back by in large. There was a band, but probably because of the opening day. There were a couple photographers there, who were a annoying. Not sure if they were part of the cafe or what, but they would take photos of dogs without owners' permissions (and get in owners' way) and there was no sign that they were photographing. This part was off putting. We'll be back as it's a fun space for pupster. Hope they get the kinks worked out. read more

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Brought my doggy in to get groomed the other day. It was GREAT!! they were so patient with her and loved her ever step of the way. She came out with the biggest smile on her face. I will never go anywhere else. Thanks guys!! read more

The Cuban Cafe is sweet and authentic. I've been waiting for this cafe to open for a long time and wasn't disappointed on my first visit. First- the prices are very reasonable, around $3 for a 16oz Cuban coffee. Versus $5 for another cafe 3 blocks away. There are several milk options (dairy, soy, and almond) and no fees (to my knowledge) for swapping milks. The desserts are from Lila's Desserts in Miami. The Cuatro Leches cake is fantastic, but decadent- you'll want to share this one. Next time I'll try the flan. There will be empanadas soon, but as of this post they haven't had their grand opening yet. There is ample seating, with or without shade on the wide porch. There are also plenty of water bowls for fuzzy friends. Speaking of fuzzy friend, there are Dog-friendly treats you can order for about $2. There is ample parking for cars and a healthyride station will be installed two blocks away (Butler and McCandless) by the end of the year. read more

These people were absolutely awesome! We needed to put our pup into some secure and home-like environment for our hectic moving period, and I can't praise this place enough for how they treated our dog. Not only she was placed in a perfectly organized space, walked regularly, and given attention, which every pet with separation anxiety desperately needs, but they would also send regular texts with updates and pix, thus helping the human parents sustain their peace of mind. Amber and Rob were super-caring, friendly, and responsive. We will definitely come back again for boarding, daycare, grooming, or a vet visit. read more

I was so nervous to get my dog groomed. I have had him for about two months and I am still getting acquainted with his behavioral issues (and there seem to be several). He has shown some aggression and gets particularly weird about his coat (he is a husky/American Eskimo--lots of hair). I brought him to Nicola and talked to her about my concerns (mostly nerves about him getting aggressive with her). I was relieved when she told me he reminded me of her dog, and I felt comfortable leaving him with her! I asked her to shave him down. Not sure if I will keep it that short but I wanted a fresh cut for him so we can work on him getting used to a brush. She left a poofy tail and a cute cut around the face. I trust Nicola 100% and I will absolutely be back. The price is great, too! read more

Dog Daze & Cafe - Happy after his shave. - Pet Groomers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My pup had so much fun here! Staff is so willing to run and get an update on your dog! She was warn out and slept for 4 hours as soon as she got home at 9 am bright and early read more

My friend and I went the other weekend. We thought we could bring our dogs inside but we weren't allowed. Seemed a little odd since they are in between dog boarding and veterinarian. Alas when we went inside (we tied our dogs off outside) it was small without anywhere to sit. There was a lot of people but seemed to take forever to get through the line. I asked for a vanilla steamer but ended up with a latte. I didn't have the ambition to go back and say it was wrong. When we got our food - I got a Cuban sandwich which was decent - we sat at one of the few picnic tables outside. It was cold and sprinkling so it wasn't ideal place to sit and enjoy food. It might be a nice place to go with your dog not in the winter! read more

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We've been taking our dog Oskar, a Bichon Frise, to Dog Daze for both daycare and boarding for a few months now. I can't say enough about what a great experience we've had! Oskar is greeted with excitement every time he comes in, and I can tell he genuinely loves being there. What's more, his leash anxiety has significantly improved just being around a nice group of dogs. We started by leaving him for a six hour temperament test (it's free) where they evaluate whether your dog is a good fit for the setting. We came back to find he'd made a friend already and was happily playing. Since then he's done daycare and been boarded for eight nights. We opted in for photo updates as well, and since I was out of the country without good cell service the staff updated me via Instagram so I could follow Oskar's progress via WiFi. Your dog gets a private kennel for boarding and gets a daily break from daycare as well as a space for their own treats, toys, and bed from home. Daycare can be done in half or full day sessions and the prices/dropoff times are very reasonable. I couldn't imagine a better place for Oskar to spend time and be cared for while we're away. read more

Visited Dog Daze & Café with my coffee passport at the end of March. Brendan and I were most excited to go to this place, as we were hoping we would get to see some pups while we were there. I rarely explore this part of Larryville, so it was pretty cool to come here. It's located in the same building as the Big Easy Pet Hospital, so you might want to double check the doors before you walk in (I accidentally walked in the wrong door at first). The café is small but charming. We both went with a regular coffee. They use Grounds & Hounds which is a company I truly love and they even sell their coffee in the shop as well. They had almond milk and didn't charge me to use it, which was really nice. It's so unique that this café also sells Cuban food. Of course we had to try a couple empanadas (cheese and the ham and cheese one). They were tasty! Overall, this is a super cute and unique spot to grab a coffee. Their hours are a little unique so be sure to check that out before you visit. And if you're lucky, you'll get to see some pups playing in the courtyard next door like we did : ) ! read more

Completely disappointed with the poor customer service and lack of communication at Dog Daze grooming. We had an appointment for over 2 months and through a slew of complications and new policy changes, will no longer be utilizing their services. We understand that this has been a trying time for small businesses and we were trying everything to support them. However, when a policy change goes into effect and a prior appointment was made within the guidelines but "Dog Daze doesn't have that part written down" there should be some way things can be worked out. We were willing to be flexible but instead were faced with a disrespectful and unapologetic employee. To say the least, Big Easy dropped the ball... read more

Our puppy Ollie (a wheaten terrier) has been going to Dog Daze for about 5 months now and it was the best decision we have ever made! Ollie goes to daycare twice a week and, as soon as he sees the daycare, pulls us to get there faster. Everyone at the daycare knows him by name and get so excited when he comes. The facility itself is huge and very clean. The staff lets the dogs play in a doggie pool (which Ollie loves), or hang out in different sized play areas. At the end of a daycare day, Ollie comes home tired and happy. The hours at dog daze are extremely convenient (6am-7:30pm). The first day of daycare was free, which was a really nice surprise upon pick-up. Most importantly, dog daze is part of Big Easy Animal Hospital. I know that if anything happens to Ollie while I'm at work that there is an entire staff ready to care for him. Though dog daze doesn't offer security cameras to check on your pup throughout the day, you don't need it! Ollie's excitement to get to day care is confirmation enough that he's having a great time! When we have kept Ollie at Dog Daze for boarding, I will call to check in about once a day and every time the staff gives me a full report of which dogs he's playing with and what "activities" he's done that day. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my dog. read more

What would any good pet owner look for in a great boarding facility? Clean and spacious play areas? Flexible hours? Reasonable prices? Access to a vet if something were to go wrong with your pet in your absence? Dedicated, friendly, pet loving staff? Dog Daze & Cafe has all of these things. First of all, Dog Daze is not only willing to provide a full tour but offers a free day for first timers. I was impressed with the entire facility, which includes different play areas for different sized/energy-level dogs that are secure and fun with toys and things to climb on. There's also an outside area with additional toys and structures, as well as the opportunity for water play on hot days. The kennel area is organized and neat, with various-sized enclosures for the dogs. Second, I love that the weekday hours are extensive but there are also windows on the weekend for pickup times, even on Sundays. This, combined with the extremely reasonable day and overnight rates for daycare and boarding make leaving our puppy behind not so difficult. Third, and most importantly, what makes boarding Penny so easy is they fact that not only is there a full veterinary hospital that shares the facility (The BIG EASY Animal Hospital: http://www.tbeah.com/)--a full-service hospital with modern in-house diagnostics and surgery facilities--but there is an abundance of staff who are so committed to caring for animals that, at this point, I can't even imagine choosing another kennel. Calls are met with courteous greetings and a helpful nature (e.g. I cut our pick up time close and was able to pay over the phone and have our puppy waiting in the lobby). Staff are willing to text photos or video if you request it. I also found no resistance to my sheet of instructions regarding our specific wishes on how Penny should be cared for. And, as if that's not enough, when I picked up our puppy, she was both ecstatic to see me and also full of big love and generous goodbyes for staff. Being comfortable with boarding Penny at Dog Daze is akin to feeling safe when I leave my son at daycare: I can walk out confident and relaxed, knowing that my dog will be taken care of on all levels and with the same amount of love and concern as she would get from her own family. I am very happy with my initial experiences and plan to send Penny there whenever the need arises. I highly recommend Dog Daze! read more

I've only been here for coffee but I would definitely take my dog here- the facility looks so clean and nice. The Cuban inspired coffees were delicious, the only bummer is there is only outdoor seating so if the weather isn't great it's not a spot you can sit and sip at. read more

My typically energetic dog was returned after a weeks stay there underweight and timid. When we picked him up nearly half of his food for the week was unused, despite us having to book Milo for extra nights. I don't know what happened to my dog but he now refuses to eat or leave his kennel... I don't know about the cafe or vet services at Big Easy Dog Daze, but I will never leave my dog with them again. read more

I take my dog, Winston, here for daycare and grooming and both are great. He has so much fun at daycare and comes home exhausted. The staff is super friendly and you can tell they really love the animals. I never worry about Winston when he's at Big Easy - I know he's in good hands. The groomers are usually booked at least a week out but it's worth it. Winston always comes out looking great. read more

My Lily use to go to to the Dog Stop on Washington Blvd. However, after getting bit (puncture wounds) 3x in less than two weeks. We began going to the Big Easy. I trusted them with the care of animal emergency and well checks for all my animals why not day care. I was worried about the day care not having cameras... but the cameras didn't help when Lily was bit at Dog Stop. I find the Big Easy filled with loving caring individuals. They know Lily and her habits. If they think something is wrong, they call and ask me if I would like Lily to see the vet. If Lily is going to have a long day they will give her lunch or dinner. They even try to give Lily play breaks. I don't need a camera at the Big Easy I know she is getting well supervised and loved and she comes home exhausted!! read more

Dog Daze is hands down our favorite daycare/boarding facility in Pittsburgh. The staff are super friendly, accommodating, and most importantly, really care about the pups. Our pit mix, Max, loves going there, so much so that we sometimes have to carry him to the car because he can't stop giving goodbye kisses to the staff -- we're pretty sure that he has a crush on Nicola. The staff have never once been weird about caring for an energetic pit (as has another very popular daycare facility in the area). And having a vet in the building is always reassuring. We love Dog Daze, as does Max! read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. We have a 60 pound dog and a 6 pound dog, and Dog Daze is just amazing with both of them. The staff is friendly and really cares about all of the dogs in their care. Our dogs are so excited every time we pull up to the facility because they know they are going to have a fabulously fun day. The hours are also very convenient for drop off and pick up. Dog Daze has been invaluable to our family! read more

I took my Pekingese, Ewok, to be groomed by Dog Daze and they did an amazing job with his hair! I wanted to maintain Ewok's winter coat, which is extremely thick and fluffy. Dog Daze fully brushed him out and maintained the length and fullness of his fur, where he was trimmed it was absolutely perfect. I couldn't be happier with E's hair and he can't wait for his next hair appointment! read more