About a week ago I got a call from my step-mom who was ecstatic to tell me about a new juice bar for dogs that opened up near her house. In the Raw, a locally owned hot spot for dog owners considers itself to be part dog bar, part juice bar, and part coffee bar. Sounds interesting right? I stopped by their Gilbert location on Higley and Elliot to see what all the fuss was about. Naturally I brought my pooch Tucker so he could enjoy the atmosphere as dogs are also allowed in the cafe. The menu lived up to it’s claims, somewhat of a Jamba Juice/Starbucks/PetsMart. They have a large selection of smoothies, you can choose from one of their concoctions or create one of your own. There is a dog bakery where furry friends can get healthy, natural treats. They also host doggie birthday parties where the offerings include doggie hors d’oeuvres, dipped biscuits, yappy yogurt and pup-cakes. MMMM!
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1 Kahley Emerson // Feb 19, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Hey, that’s right by my mom’s house! It sure sounds like a fun thing for her and her little yorkie, Sammy to do. Now if only he’d behave…
I’m a little surprised at the fact that a place like this convinced someone to fund it, but hey, who am I to question domestic suburbia and its love for the furrier family members?
2 Michelle Holbert // Feb 21, 2008 at 2:35 pm
This is the coolest thing I have ever seen. What a brilliant idea! There are so many obsessive pet owners out there that this should cater right to their needs. I have a best friend and every year they celebrate their dog’s birthday with doggie ice cream and candles and we even have to sing happy birthday to her. It is insane.
What a great business venture. I hope it does well. I think they should open one in Scottsdale…in a very upscale shopping center. I think it would do quite well.
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