Finally, the weather cleared up, but the dog park was still wet from the rain, so I decided to head to a dog-friendly cafe where dogs are allowed off-leash in Ikeda, Suita City. This cafe is a place where both pet owners and people who want to interact with dogs gather. Normally, in dog cafes, unlike cat cafes, people bring their own dogs rather than coming to interact with the cafe's dogs. However, there were also many families with young children here. This balance is probably the result of the owner's deep love for animals. My dog, Aiko, had a wagyu burger, while we had a cake set. Aiko's appetite was amazing! Amid the intense gazes of the dogs, he finished his meal!! We definitely need to come back here again.

〔Revisited in Sep. 2012〕After seeing a reviewer's picture playing with a cat and feeling envious, I decided to visit this place. Usually, I just enjoy tea and snacks while admiring the dogs, but this time I tried their lunch menu and had the "Hayashi Rice." In simple terms, it was just a "regular Hayashi Rice." Since it's a dog cafe, they don't spend hours making it like a gourmet restaurant, but it was still tasty and worth the price of ¥500. They also had a soft-serve ice cream machine now, where you can make your own soft-serve on a cone. It seems like a nice addition, especially for kids and young women. On that day, the adorable puppy "Jinbei" (born in July 2012), the son of the shop's mascot dogs "Arare & Senbei," was there. It's a lovely place for families who can't have pets at home but still want to interact with animals. 〔First visit in Mar. 2012〕After visiting the popular curry restaurant "Tandoor Panee" in Kita-senju, I stumbled upon this dog cafe with a sign that caught my attention. The location was right next to Tandoor Panee. The place was empty when I arrived, and even though I didn't have a dog with me, I decided to check it out. The cafe had a bright and woody atmosphere with seating for 14, all dog-friendly. As soon as I entered, the shop's mascot dogs, Arare and Senbei, two Toy Poodles, warmly welcomed me. The shop owner, who is a Dachshund, and the dogs made me feel so relaxed and happy. A handsome young man, a regular customer, also brought his adorable Chihuahua, Takeru, adding to the charm of the place. It was hard to leave such a soothing environment. Note: Since this is a dog cafe, I will refrain from giving a rating on the food. But the service from Arare and Senbei gets a 5-star rating. P.S. The shop owner, COCOMO, was delighted when customers mentioned they found the place through reviews on Tabelog. If you visit because of Tabelog, be sure to let them know.

On a holiday, due to a sudden rain, we went to this dog cafe where you can eat and drink indoors with your dog. Since we had already had lunch, we were there just for the cafe experience. When we arrived, we weren't sure where to park, so we went inside to ask, and they said we could park in front of the store. We parked a bit sticking out onto the road, but that's where we left our car. In the center of the store, there was a large cage with two poodles, one of which seemed to be close to giving birth. There was also a calm dachshund who got along well with our dog. We were offered pet chairs, so we sat at a table with our dog. Alternatively, it seems that it's okay to let your dog roam freely inside as long as you take responsibility as the owner. The staff also talked to us and made us feel welcome. It's a dog-friendly cafe where you can relax and enjoy some time with your pet. We ordered a waffle set and yuzu tea. The waffle seemed to be pre-made and heated up, and the yuzu tea was just average. It's a great place to socialize with other dog owners.

We visited a dog cafe that opened in November 2011 with our beloved dog. Both my husband and I ordered Hayashi Rice. It would have been nice if there were more variety in rice dishes... There were other bread options, but we wanted noodles or rice since we had bread for breakfast. The taste was great with a nice tomato flavor, but the portion was a bit small (we are big eaters). We were still hungry, so we added Fondant Chocolat and drinks for dessert! My husband had coffee, and I had yuzu tea. They were sweet and delicious. In the center of the shop, there were two Toy Poodles in a cage, the shop's mascot dogs. After eating, we played freely with them. They were friendly to both people and dogs, truly living up to their mascot status!