Canine Cafe

All-natural treats freshly baked on premises! Limited ingredients; no sugar or salt. Natural dog foods (raw, “homemade” mixes, canned, grain-free kibble) and supplements. Eco-friendly and made in USA toys, collars and leashes. Outdoor dog gear. Do-It-Yourself Dog Wash. Natural grooming supplies. Fun dog events. Yappy Hour first Saturday of each month, featuring treats from Barbara’s own doggie treat cookbook!

Company founder, Barbara, started baking for dogs in 1995, when her dog, TJ, developed allergies to commercial treats. She opened a charming pet treat bakery in Pineville, NC, in 1997, where she helped educate customers about the need for a natural diet for their pets. They embraced her and saw the great results of this improved, all-natural lifestyle in their dogs. Meanwhile, sometime around 2004, Meredith was living in Dilworth with no local, natural pet supply shops anywhere near the Uptown area. She partnered with Barbara and they moved the bakery from Pineville to South End, just outside of Uptown, and opened the area’s first local pet boutique. Six years later, we needed more space and better parking, and have moved to our third and best location just off South Boulevard (still in the Uptown/South End area of course!). Today, the pet industry is thriving (perhaps exploding) in Charlotte, and many of our fans and longtime, loyal customers give Barbara credit for jump-starting it.

Meredith T.
Business Owner
Meredith has been in the Charlotte area since 1994. A proud member of P.O.E.M. – the Professional Organization of English Majors (an inside joke among fellow nerdy/writer-types) – it seemed appropriate that she leave behind corporate America and open a doggie boutique. Chocolate Lab, Holly; Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Andi “with an i”; and mutt, Bella; certainly have approved of the venture and have learned to appreciate the lavish (i.e., treat-filled) life to which they have become accustomed. Plus, Meredith has a big concern for animal welfare, and a penchant for anything local (especially foods!), and loves sharing fresh treats, healthy dog foods and other great products with Charlotte’s dog owners.