At Einstein Bros. Bagels in Redding, you can grab a fresh-baked bagel and coffee while your dog settles in at the outdoor seating area. The place bakes bagels every four hours, so you’re getting them at their best—that matters more than you’d think when you’re choosing between a dozen bagel shops.

Their Classic lineup includes the standards: Sesame, Onion, Everything. If you want to branch out, the Signature flavors like French Toast and Asiago add something different to your usual breakfast routine. The Gourmet options go harder—Cheesy Hashbrown, Jalapeño Cheddar, and Six-Cheese are the kind of bagels that make you realize why people have strong opinions about where they get breakfast.

For lunch, they’ve got the expected sandwiches: Tasty Turkey, Ham and Swiss, Nova Lox. Nothing revolutionary, but solid choices if you’re planning to spend some time with your dog in the area and want to sit down for a proper meal instead of grabbing something to go.

If you’re thinking about bringing a group or hosting a small gathering, they offer catering for All-Day Breakfast and Lunch Classics. It’s the kind of thing that works well if you’re coordinating something in Redding and want to keep it simple.

The outdoor seating is the real draw here if you’re traveling with your dog—you can actually sit together while you eat instead of one of you being stuck inside or left behind. It’s a straightforward setup, nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. Since they’re a chain, policies might vary, so it’s worth calling ahead to confirm what they’re comfortable with regarding dogs at the outdoor tables. That way you show up knowing exactly what to expect rather than figuring it out on the spot.