Most cafes in Yangon aren’t so friendly to our furry pals, but there are a few places that will welcome doggie guests with open arms and cuddles.
Myanmar Mix scoured the city for the best cafes where you can take your canine companion for a flat white and sandwich. Just don’t expect them to pay.
easy Cafe
This small café in Yaw Min Gyi is popular for its waffles, which have undoubtedly been sampled by the pooches who accompany customers there. The owners themselves have three pugs who can sometimes be seen managing the place.
Address: 30A Bo Yar Nyunt Street, Dagon Township
Tel: 09 262 546 289
Opens: 8am - 8pm
My House Café
This Sanchaung establishment has become a local favourite since opening one year ago. Located inside a two-storey building with cute decorations, it serves reasonably priced burgers, salads, and desserts. But most importantly, I visited there with my friend and his two Pomeranians recently: verified hound haunt.
Address: 57 Minn Street, Sanchaung Township
Opens: 9am - 10pm
Mary’s Breakfast and Brunch Restaurant
Mary’s serves a killer English breakfast, which your four-legged friend can drool over. The owner, Honey Oo, recently returned from a stint in England and welcomes dogs to the mostly outdoor café, based in a little compound near Inya Lake.
Address: 2 Mahar Baw Dhi Street, Yankin Township
Tel: 09 253 071 389
Cafe Sovico+
This little hideaway is a bit out of town but it serves good Korean food and has a variety of coffee and cakes. Your discerning pup will appreciate the tasteful décor and chilled atmosphere.
Address: BK Center, 5F Maggin Street, Bogone, Insein
Tel: 09 774 301740
Opens: 9am - 9pm
Gloria Jean’s
Of all the Gloria Jean’s in Yangon, only two have an outdoor area and these are the branches which allow pets. The outlets are at Myanmar Plaza and Times Link.
Address: Ground floor, Myanmar Plaza Shopping Mall, Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan
Address: Ground floor, Timeslink Shopping Mall, Dhamazedi Road, Bahan
Opens: 9am - 10pm
SEEDS Restaurant and Lounge
What a spot for a good doggie to enjoy a sunset. Reaching out to Inya Lake, SEEDS is based in a peaceful neighbourhood and offers a Michelin-standard dining experience so your dog will be treated like a VID.
Address: 63A, U Tun Nyein Street, Ward 10, Mayangone Township
Tel: 09 972 784841
Opens: 11:30am - 11pm
Freedom Cafe Sanchaung
Freedom Café loves pets and even launched a “Catpuchino Café” section where you pay 5,000 kyats to play with felines. They allow people to bring their own pets on certain hours. Give them a call or check out their Facebook page to check the next slot.
Address: 81, Pan Hlaing Road, Sanchaung Township
Tel: 09 967 767263
Opens 12pm - 8pm
Yangon Zay
This trendy market has become a hit with expats and features drinks, food, music, fashion and kids' activities all in one place. And dogs—it features dogs, so bring your dog.
Address: The Tea Factory, 2 Kan Yeik Thar Street, Yankin Township
Opens: 10am - 6pm (Only on weekends)