Zinc Cafe & Market sits right in Corona Del Mar‘s village area, and it’s been around for over 30 years doing the same thing well — making food from quality ingredients and locally sourced products without overthinking it. The place has a warm feel, the kind where you actually want to linger over your meal instead of rushing through.

The outdoor seating is the main draw for anyone with a dog. You can sit outside with your dog and work through their menu, which covers the bases nicely. There are solid vegetarian and vegan options alongside the heartier sandwiches and salads. They do good pastries too. The food tastes like someone cared about what went into it, which matters when you’re spending the time to sit down somewhere.

If you’re coming to Corona Del Mar to walk around the village or hit the nearby beaches, this works as a natural stop. The outdoor seating gets sun, so depending on the time of year and time of day, you might want to grab a spot in the shade. The staff is straightforward and helpful, not the type to make a fuss about you having your dog there but also not indifferent about it.

The whole Corona Del Mar area is walkable, and Zinc is positioned right where you’d naturally end up. You could easily spend time exploring the village streets, hit one of the nearby coves if you’re up for it, and then come back here for lunch or an afternoon break. The market part of the business is useful if you need to grab something quick, though it’s really the cafe where you’d want to spend time with your dog.

Call ahead if you want to confirm they’re open and what seasonal items they might have going, especially if you’re planning a trip around specific days.