Dog Cafe Near Me in Bayside: Annie's Social and Its Dog Room

Searching 'dog cafe near me' from northeast Queens usually means a long ride to Manhattan or Astoria, unless you know about Annie's Social. This independently owned coffee shop sits at 34-01 Francis Lewis Boulevard, at the corner of 34th Avenue, right on the line where Flushing turns into Bayside. It pairs specialty coffee and matcha with an off-leash dog area, premium dog treats and a one-dog-at-a-time grooming service, and it is named after the owner's goldendoodle.

The building is set up so that dogs and the food counter never share the same room. Owner Tom Hom spent months looking for a space with a separate area and a separate entrance for dogs, plus a section for people who simply want a latte without paws on their shoes. Dog owners order at a pickup window on the outside, then head through the side door into the dog room.

The drink list leans toward dessert-style lattes and fruit-layered matcha. The Einspänner Latte is sweetened and topped with the house-made cream and a dusting of cocoa, a nod to the Viennese original. The Cinnamon Bun Latte gets that same cream top with cinnamon sugar, and the Cookie Butter Latte finishes with a cookie crumble. The French Toast Latte rounds out the sweet side of the board for anyone who wants breakfast in a cup.

Matcha drinkers have even more to choose from. Strawberry Matcha layers premium matcha over strawberry purée, Raspberry Whipped Matcha adds a house-made raspberry whipped cream, and the Coconut Cloud Matcha mixes matcha with organic coconut water for something lighter. There is a Coconut Cloud Americano built the same way with espresso, a Mango Sunshine Green Tea and a Strawberry Hibiscus Lemonade. Craft beer and wine are also on hand for later in the afternoon.

Dogs get their own menu items. The café stocks premium dog treats, and reviewers on the coffee app Joe describe a 'pupper cup' and a bacon-flavored doggy ice cream that most dogs finish in seconds. Brands like Stella & Chewy's appear in those same reviews. The posted menu does not list prices for the treats or the drinks, so the easiest move is to order at the window and ask what the dog side has that day.

Grooming is the one service with a published price list. Appointments run Monday through Thursday, for dogs up to 30 pounds, and the groomer works with one dog at a time and brings more than 20 years of experience. A full groom for a small dog under 20 pounds costs $85 to $105, a mini groom for a small dog starts at $65, and a nail trim is $20. Bookings go through info@anniessocial.com.

Before the first visit, there is a little paperwork. The café links to an online portal where owners upload vaccination records, and it makes sense to do that at home rather than juggling a phone and a leash at the window. Reviewers note that the dog room is not huge; it comfortably fits a handful of mixed-size dogs at once. If your dog is shy, arriving early in the morning gives it time to settle before more dogs come in.

Hours are generous for a neighborhood café. It opens at 7am Monday through Friday and at 8am on weekends, closes at 7pm Monday through Thursday and on weekends, and stays open until 8pm on Friday. Weekday mornings before the school run are calmest, while Saturday mornings bring the most dogs. Friday evening is the time to stop in for a beer with the dog after work, when the light along Francis Lewis Boulevard turns golden.

The story behind the café is personal. Tom Hom spent two decades in the corporate world and wanted a job where he could bring his dog to work every day. He brought Annie, a medium-sized goldendoodle, home at the height of the pandemic, and opened Annie's Social in February 2023. Hom, who has lived in the area for most of his life, told the local paper he wanted to bring something different to the Bayside community.

Community events are the café's real glue. In 2023 Hom began Saturday morning meetups from 9 to 11am, each themed around a single breed, after watching owners of the same breed keep missing each other by minutes. Golden retriever and Yorkie owners were among the first groups. This year the café hosted a Dog Mom's Day meetup with mini photo sessions in May, and its Instagram, @anniessocialnyc, is where new events get announced first.

Regulars describe the place more as a living room than a coffee shop. One told the local paper that she studies at the café while Fig, a former stray she adopted, gets to know the other dogs, and that she prefers it to the dog park because the smaller space keeps owners paying attention. Another visitor said coming here is like therapy. That tone carries through to private events and table reservations, which you can arrange by email.

Bayside makes an easy afternoon to follow the coffee. Bell Boulevard, a short drive east, is the neighborhood's main dining and bar strip, lined with restaurants, bakeries and bars that make a good second stop once the dog is tired. Further east, Crocheron Park offers open lawns and a pond, while the Little Bay waterfront near the Throgs Neck Bridge has a paved path along the water, which suits long, slow dog walks on cool October afternoons.

Practical details help the visit go smoothly. Bring a leash for the walk to and from the bus stop, keep waste bags handy, and plan to order at the window if your dog is with you. People without dogs are welcome too; the human-only side is quieter and works for a coffee and a pastry from the case.

Annie's Social is the right pick for Queens dog owners who want an indoor place to socialize a puppy, for small-breed owners who can pair a trim with a latte, and for anyone in Flushing, Bayside, Auburndale or Whitestone who does not want to cross the borough for a dog café. It is less suited to very large dogs that need room to run, and to anyone hoping to work on a laptop in total silence.