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4.3
Google Rating
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9:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Open Daily
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₹200–₹1,000
Per Person
Tucked inside the Inner Market of Sector 7-C in Chandigarh, The Hedgehog Café is one of those rare spots in the city where your dog is as welcome as you are. Set inside a warm, wood-panelled, book-lined space, it draws a loyal crowd of regulars who come for the pastas, cappuccino tarts, and relaxed pace , and the fact that it doesn't bat an eye at a leashed pet sitting beside you makes it a standby worth knowing about. This is a dog-friendly café in Chandigarh that has earned its 4.3-star rating across nearly 1,900 Google reviews and over 2,100 Zomato ratings.
✓ Verified by the Pet Friendly Places team
The Hedgehog Café has been confirmed as pet-friendly by the Pet Friendly Places team. Pets are welcome at this café in Chandigarh. Specific details around pet charges, in-room or seating policies, and any breed or size restrictions have not yet been confirmed , we recommend calling ahead on 0172 473 0478 before visiting with a large dog or multiple pets.
The Setting
The Hedgehog Café sits in the SCF 12 slot of the Inner Market in Sector 7, one of Chandigarh's older, more walkable neighbourhood markets. The interior is described consistently across reviews as book-lined and wood-panelled , the kind of café that feels lived-in rather than designed for Instagram. Breakfast items, burgers, pizzas, and pasta make up the bulk of the menu, with standout dishes including chicken pasta, pesto pasta, tomato basil soup, and the signature cappuccino tart. The price point is accessible , most diners report spending between ₹200 and ₹1,000 per person , making it an easy choice for a regular evening out with your dog rather than just a special-occasion visit.
The café is open seven days a week, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM, which means you can plan a leisurely late-morning visit when foot traffic is low, or a dinner run later in the evening. Table service is available, lunch and dinner are confirmed service periods, and the menu skews vegetarian-friendly while still offering non-vegetarian options.
Bringing Your Pet
The Hedgehog Café is confirmed as a pet-friendly café in Chandigarh, welcoming both dogs and cats. Given that it is a sit-down table-service restaurant rather than a takeaway counter, pets accompanying you to a table is the expected format. What we have not confirmed: whether seating is indoor, outdoor, or both; whether there is a dedicated outdoor seating area where pets are more comfortably accommodated; whether there are in-house pet amenities like water bowls; and whether any breed or size restrictions apply. The café's inner-market location means you are likely looking at a compact space, so calling ahead if you are bringing a large or reactive dog is a sensible first step.
Pet charges are currently unknown , there may be none, or a nominal fee may apply. Confirm directly with the café at 0172 473 0478 or via their Instagram handle before your visit.
What to Know Before You Visit
The Inner Market in Sector 7-C is a street-level market in central Chandigarh, easily accessible by car. Parking availability in the inner market varies by time of day , weekday mornings tend to be easier than weekend evenings. The café is well-known enough that reservations can be made through EazyDiner, District.in, and Zomato, though whether advance booking is necessary for pet-owners who need specific seating is worth confirming. If you are travelling to Chandigarh with your dog for a longer trip, the café makes for a solid mid-morning or post-walk pitstop , Sector 7 itself is one of the more pedestrian-friendly sectors in the city, with wide roads and reasonable pavement space for an on-leash walk before or after your meal.
Address: SCF 12, Inner Market, Sector 7-C, Chandigarh 160019 | Phone: 0172 473 0478 | Hours: 9:30 AM – 10:30 PM, all days
