Cinders Wood Fired Pizza has been firing up wood-oven pizzas in Redding since 2012, when Aaron and Cyndel Rushton started with a mobile operation that quickly built a following across Northern California. The success led them to open a permanent location in Redding, and they’ve kept the same commitment to quality that made people seek them out in the first place.

What makes this place dog-friendly is straightforward—they’ve got an outdoor patio where your dog can hang out while you eat. It’s not a fancy setup, just honest space where dogs are actually welcome, which matters when you’re traveling through the Shasta Cascade area and want a decent meal without having to choose between eating and your dog’s company.

The wood-fired pizzas are the main draw. You get the real thing here—proper technique with a live fire, not some countertop oven trying to approximate the effect. The menu extends beyond just pizza; they offer salads and other items, so you’ve got options if you’re not in the mood for pizza that particular day. The whole operation has the feel of people who actually care about what they’re doing rather than just going through motions.

Redding sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, and if you’re exploring that region with your dog—heading to Lassen, working your way through the wine country, or just passing through—this is exactly the kind of spot that makes travel with a dog feel less like a hassle and more like something worth planning around. The casual outdoor setup means you’re not stressed about your dog behaving perfectly indoors, and the pizza is legitimately good enough that you won’t feel like you’re compromising on food quality just to accommodate your dog.