Neighbors, a Members-Only Dog Park and Cafe, to Open on South Congress | Eater Austin

"Set to open at 5609 South Congress on Thursday, April 15, Neighbors is a new members-only dog park and cafe in South Austin featuring a spacious property with outdoor covered seating and dining and a fully staffed off-leash dog park. The cafe will serve coffee, baked goods, cheese and veggie boards from Casero, and tea and pastries from the Steeping Room, while also sourcing baked goods from women- and minority-owned businesses; the venue has also announced a partnership with Peruvian food truck Killa Wasi. Co-owned by Kati Luedecke (who also owns Killa Wasi) and Lamar Bowman (owner of Klock-n Fitness and a private dog trainer), Neighbors plans to offer dog training classes, doggie daycare, dog yoga, and other neighborhood activities, and already has a second location in the works for East Austin. Memberships range from $8 day passes to $250 for an annual membership, with discounted memberships available through the Neighbors Kickstarter campaign." - Erin Russell