Netherlands Cafés With Dogs: Why “Dogs Welcome” Still Needs a Quick Check

The Netherlands can feel wonderfully relaxed with dogs.

You walk through Amsterdam, Utrecht or Haarlem, see dogs on terraces, dogs under tables, dogs politely ignoring bicycles, and think: perfect, we can go anywhere.

Then your dog confidently heads toward a café with an open kitchen.

And the rule says: not so fast, furry critic.