Neighbors Dog Park & Cafe

Best dog park ever, my dog loves going there. Great place, well managed and maintained. If you want to work in the meantime your doggie play, you can do it. They have WiFi access and plenty place to sit. Also, they have delicious coffee for sale.

Wonderful place and staff. My dog loves it and going daily was really a lovely way to bond with him. Unfortunately, we were put on a 30 minute play maximum without warning. We were told that it was because he was splashing in the water bowls and barking sometimes, and that the time limit was "indefinite until we go to training". We have done training with a few places, including with Lamar, and continue to train at home, but currently i can't afford more training sessions outside of home. I'm all for rules and timeouts, and they can run their business however they want, but i feel like they should communicate these things and warn people if their dog is exhibiting behavior that is about to land them in trouble. Honestly though, dogs bark at parks and there's almost always a dog splashing the water out of the bowls, but no one else seems to be on a time limit which feels weird to me. My dog is still young, so he can be rambunctious at times, but he isn't aggressive and he doesn't bark often at the park. I know everyone thinks their dog is the best, but truly he is a great dog and people frequently comment on how he plays really well with every dog. But he is a 12 month old australian shepherd and definitely needs more than 30 minutes of playtime, so realistically driving all the way over to Neighbors in the morning for such a short time isn't going to work for him. Due to my own anxiety and lack of communication from anyone about the situation, I canceled my membership and have started going to Barkhouse Social. It's pretty nice and offers things neighbors doesn't, like an enclosed pool area so you can stay separate if you don't want your dog wet, a small restaurant and patio separated from the off leash area but still visible so you can see the yard, it's about 3 times the size of Neighbors, and from what I've seen they do a really good job at watching the dogs and do put dogs in a 5 minute time out if they're getting too wild. Only downsides to this place is that they don't open until 11am during the week, parking there sucks, and they don't have the natural shade from trees that neighbors has. Despite everything, I love Neighbors and hope one day we can come back. Lamar is a wonderful trainer and the staff in the front and in the yard are all so awesome. Seeing everyone in the mornings, knowing everyone by name and them knowing us, was always the best part of our day. So I still highly recommend it to everyone.

I jokingly refer to this as my country club, office, and favorite place, but I’m also not joking. I am at this park almost every day sometimes twice a day. It’s clean, it’s beautiful, the community is unparalleled. The people who work there truly love dogs and so does everyone that attends. The coffee is incredible, but the community is what will always keep us coming back. my American bulldog lab mix has a ton of energy and is very social— but he can be a lot! He is treated like family when we come here and so am I . 10 billion stars

Happened to find Neighbors on Google Maps and popped in here randomly while traveling through on a road trip. My dog happily scouted the place while I talked to the friendly staff to get checked in. I ordered an iced matcha which was quite good, and also purchased some wine to drink later. The park itself is spacious and well organized. There are features for the adventurous dogs, and places to rest for the calm ones. It was noon in July so I was happy to see plenty of shady spots, and even a few portable fans. The workers were happy and attentive, making sure each dog had a full water bowl within reach. My dog is on the smaller side. He’s older and pretty chill. He often has trouble at dog parks because the big dogs will gang up and chase him. But here the dogs were calm and got along great. There were tables to sit, and free WiFi. I brought my computer and caught up on some work while my dog socialized. 10/10 was a great experience. I wish I had something similar back home.

Great coffee shop/dog park. Tons of space, almost all is turf, lots of seating, they even have heaters, nice mix of shade and sun. Some of it was a little weird, maybe unexpected coming from a regular dog park. They ask for collars, not harnesses as the harnesses are easier for dogs to get caught on; not a big deal but caught us off guard. $15 for a day pass, $35/mo for a membership, $13 for any additional dogs. A fun spot that is very welcomed in South Austin.

What a perfect mix of a coffee shop and dog park! The staff is kind and attentive, the cold brew is SUPERB and the vibes are always good. I love taking my lil guy here to hang with all the coffee loving pups! 20/10 would recommend for any pup and their person.

Really nicely maintained and managed dog park that I frequent to help the dogs get the zoomies out. The monthly membership for 2 dogs is a STEAL tbqh. I can't believe this place exists, and is so close to my house! There's plenty of space, seating, shade, and yummy drinks for humans. For canine guests, there are fun obstacles (platforms, seesaw, tunnel) and the pup wranglers always make sure there's clean water for every pup-lete. Pawsitively 5 stars!

Absolutely fantastic experience! The matcha latte was delicious and all of the staff members I interacted with were very friendly. The attendants do a great job of keeping the dog park area very clean. No worries about a poo minefield like you'd find at a regular dog park. The dogs were all well behaved and friendly. There's lot of seating options outside between the lounge chairs and picnic tables (with and without umbrellas). Made an excellent spot to do some work for a few hours while my dog got some supervised play time. Truly, this concept is genius and I will undoubtedly be back!

Amazing dog park! I take my dog to zilker often but I do like going to formal dog parks from time to time. Great staff and an amazing environment. I got an iced green tea and got a day pass for my two dogs. You do need to have a vaccination record and dogs must be neutered/spayed. There's a lot of space for the dogs to play and hang out, and even some water spots / pools for the warmer weather. It's a nice spot to go with fellow dog friends and sit for a coffee or even as a WFH spot. Dogs had a blast and owners were very alert and respectful. Any time a dog would get to be a little too much staff/and or the owners would step in immediately. Felt very safe for my little dog. Plenty of shaded spots. Am definitely considering a membership since we had so much fun!

Okay this is our new go to spot. Normally the bar dog park type places are kinda stinky and super crowded but a friend recently recommended neighbors and we LOVED it! The place is a mix of turf and wood chips and they do a really great job keeping things clean. There's tons of space (3 separated big areas with a little open gate entrance) which makes it interesting for the pups to wander and feel like they can explore while contained. Not to mention - delicious coffee shop inside and loads of space and tons of tables for the pawrents to work or hang out with friends while the pups are running about. Staff was helpful and kind in directing us and giving us the run down, not a huge parking lot so keep that in mind but overall great experience and we're looking at the membership now!

Well owner was asking for proof of vaccine for Morse which I've never been asked in his three years of existence. I wanted a place where I can get some work done while Morse could play with other dogs but it seems like there were a lot of hoops to go through and their customer service was a little snooty and gave off negative vibes. Will never go back to this place again.

Really cute concept for a space. I live not too far but since I don't have a dog, I didn't want to be "that person" who goes to a dog park just to see dogs...but then I did anyway lol. They have a coffee shop inside and then an outdoor portion with covered tables. Lots of people were there getting work done. I was a little disappointed in the drink selection - they only had 3 different flavor syrups for lattes when I went. They had a few snacks but would have loved to see more of a variety of food. Maybe they could partner with a food truck or something. The barista reassured me that it was ok to be there even if I don't own a dog, so I will try coming here another day to get some work done.

DISCRIMINATORY ESTABLISHMENT. I strongly recommend against patronizing this establishment. After many years of being a monthly member, I am saddened to say I will never return. I've posted about this place on socials many times and I've always had a great experience. Recently the attendant Graham has made our time here come to an end. After sitting down on Saturday afternoon a beagle and a small brown Aussie ganged up on my dog and she defended herself with BARKING only. There was no scuffle and no biting. Graham extremely rudely came over to us and said we need to leave. When I asked why, he said because "that was a lot". When I told him I didn't understand he said that's not his issue and to leave. I was surprised and confused, especially because the other dog was the aggressor (and I'd becurious if they are paying monthly fees for two dogs as I am). It's clear logic and common ground are not cornerstones here. I have recommended multiple friends, family and clients here, all of which now have memberships. I am disgusted with this turn of events. I expected better. My dogs are both well trained, and are very social (they go to daycare twice a week). If nothing else I would have expected him to come over and express that he felt that was a lot and if something happens again, then we may have to leave. I've seen this exact sequence play out many times and I respect that. But I had barely just sat down (literally), and I'm disgusted and appalled w his approach. If you want overpriced coffee or beer and are in the mood to be treated poorly, this is your place. This is no way to run a business, especially toward a long term monthly member.

Place is great for dogs. They just updated the park which is nice but the WiFi situation is terrible. Don't expect to get much remote work done unless you're sitting right next to the building and away from the dogs. If the WiFi was extended I'd give Neighbors 5 stars. Otherwise it's a great time for your pups

I've been taking my dog for a few months and it's great. You can see that the owners are always trying to improve the space. Always a good time for Benny when he is there!

I love this place!! It is well maintained and cute, and shaded, and soooo much cleaner than Yard Bar. The owners are super nice and the employees watching the dogs are great with them. Watering stations across the entire property and it has different sections where your dog can hang out. Umbrellas at the work benches, and there is a whole covered patio area that is separate from the dog park but still oversees it. They also serve different drinks and snacks! I drive all the way from north Austin to bring my dog here, but would love to see one north of the river since I would totally get a membership!

I'm conflicted. My pups and I absolutely LOVE this dog park. My palette, not so much. Neighbors has to be the best concept in town. There's a full coffee bar to purchase from, plenty of tables to do work or read a book, and a large space for your pups to roam. Note: limited outlets, have your laptops fully charged. A day pass runs for $8, and they also have doggy daycare where your pups can run in the yard all day without you being there (supervision is provided). I've had a Chai Tea Latte and a Vanilla Latte, and I've been disappointed by both. Both lattes were too diluted and not enough sweetener, literally tasted like flavored water with a splash of milk. Takeaway: Come for your pups to play, stay away from the lattes.

Winter hours. Open until 7:30 or 8:00. Fun obstacle course, friendly animal attendants that being fresh water, and lots of sections to the area. Like the fire pits in the corners! Private parties are available in certain sections. Food includes breakfast tacos, cookies, coffee, Mexican hot chocolate, etc. Wish there was more kid friendly drinks and food and snacks available. Will be back!!

This is one of the cutest dog parks we have been to! There is a shop in front to get coffee and small food items, which is awesome! The staff were cool and seemed to care for our dogs just as much as we do! They have a spacious back patio, with a deck for the owners to sit, eat, and chill. Neighbors definitely made it on our list of places to frequent!

DOG OWNERS BEWARE!! I am writing this review in hopes that sharing about our experience means nobody else has to experience what we went through. We visited Neighbors on September 17th for a dog rescue event. There were quite a few dogs there, but one in particular was very aggressive and kept going after other dogs. I watched who I thought were the owners of the dog go over and break it up on an least 3 occasions over the hour or so we were there, and was shocked that the dog still had not been removed from the park. I made a comment to my friend about how aggressive the dog was and I couldn't believing it was still allowed, and she told me that the guy following the dog around was the OWNER of the dog park, not the dog. Fast forward about 20-30 minutes and as we are leaving the dog park (dogs on leash) we walk to the patio to buy some treats from one of the vendors and as we get to the top of the stairs the same aggressive attacks my dog. I immediately try to break it up but this dog has my dogs whole face in its mouth and would not let go. I begin screaming and trying to protect my dogs face and neck and try to pull the other dog off of him. It took 2 or 3 people to pull this dog off and as soon as they pulled it off it came after him AGAIN. Once they were able to get control of the dog I started looking over my dogs face and neck to check for wounds. I had been bitten pretty badly on my fingers and was in shock, it all happened so fast. All of a sudden the man who my friend mentioned was the owner came over and asked if we were okay and kept urging me to go inside. When we did finally go inside they brought over a first aid kit that had ZERO antibacterial or anything to clean wounds. There was liquid bandage and gauze. That's it. My friend asked (I believe his name was Lamar) why that dog had been allowed to stay when we all witnessed its aggression toward other dogs. He said he told the owner she needed to leave, but obviously the dog was still there. When my friend mentioned she had just gotten a membership there and said she wasn't comfortable coming back if that dog was still allowed he dodged the question and just kept repeating that he told her she needed to leave, but would not say that the dog was not allowed back in the park. Later we saw him walking the owner across the parking lot with her dog and never heard from him or saw him again. I filled out an incident report with my name, phone number, and a description of what happened, and to my surprise I never heard from anyone at Neighbors following the incident. Not even a call to check up on us to make sure everyone was okay. What is even weirder, is that when I went to look at their Instagram the next day to see if there were any stories posted with the dog who attacked us, I discovered they had blocked my Instagram from their page. But WHY?! This whole incident could have been avoided had that dog been removed from the dog park as soon as it showed aggression towards other dogs. Never the less, showing it THREE times. Part of paying to go to a dog park is paying for their employees to monitor these types of situations and do their best to keep your dog safe. Neighbors failed to do that on all fronts and instead of owning it, blocked us on social media and acted as if it never happened. If you read any other negative reviews you'll notice it's a pattern. Multiple people have complained about their employees not paying attention and instead of taking it as constructive criticism, the responses to the reviews are condescending and try to put blame back on the dog owner. This place is more worried about how they are perceived in reviews and online than they are on improving their business and addressing the safety issues they continually have. Learn from our horrific incident and STAY FAR FAR AWAY FROM HERE!

Neighbors dog park is a cafe/dog park with multiple chambers for small dogs and larger dogs. Overall, I thought it was a cute spot but didn't quite live up to my expectations. I came to work remotely from the back yard with my dog, but quickly realized that I'd only be able to stay an hour at most due to the uncomfortable seating and limited power outlets. That said, they did have fast wifi! The park itself is cute and well maintained. I like that they have multiple chambers within the park, and leave one designated for small dogs. They provide some toys, obstacles, and poop bags. There is a "dog wrangler" present. They have a limited menu consisting of a small selection of baked goods, Taco Deli tacos (3 options), tea, cold brew, and espresso drinks. I ordered an Americano because the drip coffee maker was broken.

This place is so Austin - dog park meets backyard coworking space meets coffee shop. It's a simple but innovative idea and Katie and Lamar (I hope I got the co-owners' names right) have executed very thoughtfully. The coffee shop is designed for a quick to-go but if you'd like to linger, welcome to the back patio. Plenty of seating with music, water, large fans and effective mist-dispensers. Have a dog? How about a lovely dog park dedicated to the furry friends. It's designed to let you work while your pup plays. Or why shouldn't both play? Our drinks were nice - flavors on the milder side - but well prepared matcha latte and chai. The best part is that you can choose from oat, soy and almond milk!

My husband and I love this place! Lamar (one of the owners) is super friendly and tries to get to know every dog and person in the park. We stumbled across this place a couple months ago on Google (and honestly was surprised not to find any dog parks in South Austin). The only downfall (at first!) was the one time/monthly fee you have to pay to enter. But it's definitely worth your money. They have wranglers in the park to look after your dog and also pick up after your dog of needed. The staff there is super friendly and knows how to look after/take care of your dogs. I would recommend you taking your dog here if they need to get social! Also, they sometimes have dog training sessions in the park for members, so definitely dog perks here!

Been coming here since August-my pup loves it! Everyone is very kind and attentive. I usually go in the morning/afternoon while I work and the Wifi works great (little tricky with video calls, but you're not technically supposed to do that). My husband and I have even done little date nights there since they serve beer and wine! Highly recommend. :-)

As a previous member of Neighbors, I was extremely excited to go back to visit yesterday and see all the changes and improvements they've made since; however, I left extremely disappointed. When I was a member at Neighbors last year, I loved it- I loved the environment, the people, and most importantly, I loved how their handlers were actively watching the dogs and breaking up any scuffles immediately so I felt safe as someone who has had bad experiences at dog parks in the past with my shy dog. When I came back yesterday, the handlers were inattentive- did not even bother to watch the dogs and were just drinking coffee on the deck and figuring out what music to play. When there were scuffles, the handlers were nowhere to be found. It was such a disappointment to see that despite all the amazing exterior changes and improvements they've made, that Neighbors seems to have forgotten one of their core fundamental values that they began with- to provide an attentive and safe environment for dogs to play.

Amazing and supper attentive staff always tending to the real customers, the doggos. It just happens that they are great at making coffee for the dogs' pets, I mean owners.

Yes! Really glad we found this place because it's fairly close to where we leave in southwest austin. This is a great place to bring your dog on a lazy weekend or on Sunday morning when you just want to have a coffee, pastry and watch your dog play. The coffee shop is cute and clean. The doggie play area has chairs bordering and the dogs have plenty of space to run around and play. There are friendly staff there that pick up poop, play with the dogs, and keep the place orderly. Just an FYI: it's right off of a fairly busy street so just make sure you signal early. Would recommend!

I took my dog Sable to Neighbors to play and when we got there a male dog was being aggressive with her and she kept trying to get away from the male dog. The male dog pinned her down and she got defensive. The other dogs owner never came to get their dog and then we were asked to leave. I called and lodged a complaint with the manager but we will never go back there. It is clear that they do not care that owners are not watching their dogs.

I got the chai tea, iced it was fantastic! My grandson got hot chocolate. He drank it so fast I was surprised. The doggie area is fantastic too- I especially like that there are two areas - small and large pups can play with size appropriate. If you don't bring your dog, you can watch the dogs play! That's like having a vicarious ownership with none of the responsibilities! I also like the idea of membership. This way, there's some accountability on behalf of the pups owners, and it does lend a feeling that people really are neighbors even if they don't live close by. Lamar, one of the owners has trained Our dogs and us quite effectively. He is definitely a dog whisperer.

This response isn't to bash this place. There were plenty of people there having a good time with their dogs. I'm writing this because we were there for 5 mins and left because it just seemed different than what we thought the photos and videos showed. The park area looked really worn down with mud dirt and wood chips. We left because it just didn't seem worth paying 12 dollars per person. I've been to much better places that didn't charge. Also I asked very nicely if we could get our money back. I was told the manager would call me back and haven't received a call. Even if I couldn't get a refund it would have been nice to just receive a call back to let us know.

Had a spontaneous day off from work and was able to get some reading done while my dog got some playtime. The staff was super sweet and made a coffee for me just how I liked it. Such a chill lil place!

This dog park is absolutely amazing! I HIGHLY recommend. Staff is very friendly and it's a great place to come chill or get some work done on the patio while your pup plays. They have the best coffee shop and always keep the pups hydrated too! I am so happy to have found this spot.

Whenever I want to get out of the house and work this place is my favorite spot to go with my dog

Great place! Affordable! The staff remembers us by name and know how to "read" the yard and intervene when needed but are not overbearing. They have fans that they bring around and always make sure there is clean water in the bowls. The wranglers play with the dogs and interact with humans and pets alike! It is a super chill spot and everyone is friendly. 10/10 recommend! I am here at least 4 times a week :)

Perfect place to work, enjoy a good coffee, and let your pup run and play with other dogs. They had a dog 'wrangler' out back to ensure the dogs were behaving well, and it was easy to still keep an eye on your dog due to the open layout of the space. Will definitely be coming back!

Such an amazing spot. SUPER dog friendly and such a lovely way to spend a slow weekend morning with your pup. Incredible coffee and tea options. I absolutely loved to patio and dog watching area! Also a great spot if your a dog person without your own pet. Super friendly people.

After getting MJ groomed we decided to stop by for the first time. My 12 y/o poodle mix and daughter enjoyed it. The attendants were very nice and accommodating for our first time there. MJ ran around and interacted with all the dogs. My daughter enjoyed throwing the ball and having the chance to interact with dogs who enjoy playing fetch. Met the owner and he was nice and very helpful.

Neighbors is the best dog park in town! For a monthly membership you get so much!! Their park is fantastic and filled with lots of fun things to keep the dogs occupied. Staff is there to make sure all dogs are playing safely and fights aren't happening. They keep water bowls filled and clean for the pups. There's never any random dog poop, it's so clean. On extra hot days they have a pool for the dogs to cool off in. They also have snacks and coffee available to buy. You can eat it on the patio while your pup plays in the park. Cannot recommend neighbors enough! Especially if you're lucky enough to go when Lamar is there, he is so talented at dog care and training. All staff are fantastic, truly. Lamar and Katie are a great team. Juno and I will be coming here for a long time (sorry to staff, Juno is a handful).

We love everything about Neighbors: The staff are friendly and attentive to people and dogs, the layout is lovely and peaceful, and the coffee is great.

I enrolled my Cavalier King Charles in training and boarding. He was a rescue and had a very bad marking habit. They were just amazing with him. I always get compliments on how well-behaved he is, including Rover sitters who just love him. The dogs are treated with love and care, and have a blast while learning to be great canine citizens. Highly recommend!

Fun spot to bring your dog and grab a bite and a good cup of coffee! A hidden gem right off of south Congress. Recommend using Google maps to get there, and parking is decent! The staff is always very kind and you're bound to see a cute dog while there.

Took my pups here for the first time and it was fantastic. The staff (inside and outside) are friendly and helpful without being overbearing. Sweet attention for pups, great coffee, it was lovely. I'll be back for a membership

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE NEIGHBORS!!!! staff is super friendly and know us by name now. The staff out in the dog area are super patient with my 5 month pup, and also play with her and have also seen them work on some basic training with her. The play areas are a good size for all the dogs to play and have a good time!

$13 for the day or $30 for the month and then we bought beer and espresso for $17. We drove from new Braunfels to check this place out but we're very disappointed.

Not sure why it's called neighbors, should be called nickel and dime! Expect to pay fees to bring a pet with you while you work, not very Austin. Fortunately it is Austin and there are 100 other free dog friendly coffee shops. Billing it as a dog park is wrong, it's a dog day care where you get to watch your pup play.. Call it what it is!

Great place to take your dog. The membership fee is inexpensive. For the amenities that they provide, supervision, great seating, tubs for the dogs during the hot weather, water fans for the dogs. Plus the humans get drinks lol even alcohol. Of course, there's a charge for that, but it's very reasonable for the city of Austin. We live a quarter mile away and try to stop in two times a week. I know there are a lot of free places out there, but that comes with some sketchy dogs. I haven't seen any issues with dogs at this location. The workers are really great to the animals and people. Excited to keep going back.

Finally! A coffeehouse with a huge fenced in pup zone! I get to have delicious coffee and work with great internet and my pup gets to socialize and burn off energy! Pup wrangler there to make sure pups don't get into trouble. Monthly subscription worth every penny.

We love this place! The staff is great and they prioritize dog safety. Lamar and Katie clearly care for their staff and their customers. They are constantly working on improvements to make sure customers get the most for their membership.

This is such a great idea and place to go for dog owners. A relaxing coffee shop with a dog park to let your pups play. I came here with one of my dogs and had such a pleasant experience. There was a designated worker in the dog area watching and playing with all of the pups, and even picking up dog poop. I tried to pick up my dogs but he insisted on doing it for me. Their coffee is also delicious

Our dog hasn't been social with COVID with us staying home more, so we decided him to take him to Neighbors when we heard about it on NextDoor. We stopped by on a Saturday at around 4:30 pm, and we were pleasantly surprised that there were plenty of other pups around. I loved that the space feels very green with trees surrounding the dog run. There's a similar business in north Austin that feels more like a parking lot - so I'm glad that the ambiance at Neighbors feels more like a backyard. There were may be 5 other large dogs there and the attendants were friendly and helped to pick up dog poop. There was a separate dog section in case small dogs need it. They have coffee and tea drinks, so I'd love to see the menu expand to include more variety.

Just got a membership here and super excited that they now have a beer/wine license. It's a great place to let the pups play before, during or after work. Only demoted a star because it's already 100 degrees and, with that being the standard for the next 5 months, would suggest more doggie pools and some sort of fan/misting system to keep both canine and human cool.

Totally worth the fee, and it's bizarre to me people are complaining. You get something for the fee. They supervise and clean up after the dogs. You don't have to deal with the fights and mess at a regular dog park. It's a great option to take your pup. And love their agility equipment.

My 11 month old puppy loves this place. It is her Disney world. We go and she plays to her hearts content and then we come home, take a bath, and all is well and quiet. Her ass is worn out. Greatest dog park on earth

Great hangout spot to get some work done, grab a coffee, chat with neighbors, all while your pups run around and play together.

Monthly membership is totally worth it for this gem if you like to take your furry friend to a secure dog spot. Built for the dog in mind, it's gives any dog a chance to run, play and be social while feeling safe. And bonus they have drinks etc for us humans if you really need something other than watch your dog have fun. I don't go there for anything else other than for my dog which is perfect.

First time at Neighbors today. I was really happy with how attentive all the dog owners were. All the dogs were playing well together and the rangers were doing a great job. Very chill spot to hang out!

My husband and I are from California, but we were looking for a dog park for our dog to play around in and came across this place. They were thirty min away from closing, but let us use the facility. Paul and Canyon were super hospitable, warm, and kind to us. Luna, our dog, enjoyed her time exploring their huge outdoor play area. Would definitely come back in a heart beat! Highly recommend