Cat and Dogs
Dog friendly series starts at The Red Cat
By Jan Walsh
We had never taken the dogs with us to dine until we were forced to go on a dog friendly vacay last year while our hardwood floors were being refinished. Delighted by their behavior we no longer hesitate to take them to local restaurant patios.
In our recent Best Birmingham Patios 2025, we included a dog friendly mention on all the patios that welcome man’s (and woman’s) best friend. Today we are off to The Red Cat at Pepper Place, with Wyckie and Rudy, for our first dog friendly review. And throughout 2025 we will take the pups to all these dog friendly restaurants to find their favorite patios. Stay tuned…
The Red Cat recently upgraded their sidewalk seating, which is now fit for… King Charles Cavaliers. We park across the street, take a seat at the table, and the boys on leases, sit under the table. I take our order of spring specials to the counter and return with a number. Red Cat servers bring piping hot Himalayan Lattes. This deliciousness warms and comforts on this crisp spring morning. A man comes walking up the street and stops to meet Wyckie and Rudy. He recognizes his favorite breed. And just like that this man has two new best friends. After seeing people including me go in and out of The Red Cat, the boys are curious about the place and really want to go inside. So, I lie and tell them, not allowed, there is a cat inside.
For lunch Kev has the Caprese Wrap. And I have the Spring Salad. The Red Cat’s wraps are always a must. With a sister eatery, Birmingham Breadworks, the soft, fresh flour tortilla makes the best wrap Kev has ever had. It is filled with juicy tomato, moist mozzarella, crisp spinach, a pretty pesto, and the house’s beautiful balsamic. You may add a protein for additional fee. But we overlooked this when ordering. My salad is generous in portion. Spring greens are mixed with sweet strawberries, shave cucumber, pungent and creamy feta, and crunchy candied pecans. It is dressed with the same balsamic as the wrap, which as always is the best I have ever tasted. Every bite is bursting with freshness and texture. Both specials are highly recommended 
as is the latte. Hurry to the patio before spring ends!
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