Best pet supply store in Chicago! The owners carry only high-quality food and treats, and they really care about helping you find what's best for your animal. My beagle had some tummy issues, and they helped me find a food and supplement that fixed the problem! Their customer service is second to none. We stopped buying our dog food online so we could support this local business. And they even have a frequent food purchaser discount! read more

Bark N' Bites is a wonderful pet supply store. I would recommend to anyone who has a furry family member. The staff is amazing and the carry the most healthy food brands for my pet. read more

It's great to have this gem of a pet store in the area. Great selection of healthy grain-free foods. And the customer service is very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. read more

This place is the best for all your dog and cat needs. The dog leads me here every walk and he gets many treats, even if we don't buy anything. A neighborhood gem! read more

If you don't mind a little pretentiousness with your shopping for a treat for your pet, then this is the place for you. Not that a little pretentiousness ever hurt anyone. This place is great because the owner does have a large selection of treats that even the pickiest of eaters will be interested in and a good selection of fairly high end foods for both dog and cat you wouldn't be able to purchase at a nearby grocery store. Along with her regular leashes, harnesses, winter gear, she has Chicago flag themed pet gear and toys, too, if you're into that kind of thing. The prices are reasonable and she does have clearance sales every now and again where you can get things for REALLY good deals. What I like is if you are interested in possibly purchasing an item like a sweater, or a special harness, or dog boots, the owner will go out of her way to help you and your dog to put them on. She'll sit on the floor, ask the dog's name, be patient and help fit and slip paws through arm holes like an old pro. If you're trying on a harness, she'll even walk your dog with you to see how she walks with the harness. What I do not like is the very visible change in attitude when things just don't work out and that big ticket item just will not be going home with you. Like if the store has an item (ex. front-pull harness) your pet barely fits in (medium is too small and the large is too big). I simply cannot afford to take home a $40 piece of dog clothes when my pup will grow a little bit more and the item doesn't just work for my situation (big puppy was very freaked out by special leash used with special harness). I especially cannot mentally afford to have someone tell me the item I say will not work for us does actually work but "is not magic tool" and then go on to tell me I should have my puppy enrolled in a class to teach him how to walk on a leash (he is and we talked about it), AND then ask what kind of food I am feed my dogs, (maybe because most newly adopted pups who likely never wore leashes can link pulling to brand of food - "Nutro Max" "oh, we don't carry that. But you should really be feeding him XYZ Food anyway"). So after being there for an hour and a half, after removing the harness from my dog and deciding not to purchase it, it appears my dog's crazy antics and attempts to retrieve treats from the tops of shelves are a lot less adorable. I still end up walking out of the store with $25 worth of treats because the major guilt of not buying the big item - that she and the other employee there (who is now re-organizing the already perfectly organized leashes on the wall, not looking at me in the eye like we had a bad sexual encounter) spent so long trying to sell me on - sets in quickly. The owner is very friendly at check out, always adds a few food samples in with my purchases, and has even gone out of the way to write up some suggestion of where I could go to get my dog enrolled for a obedience class where he can be talk how to properly walk on a leash. I vow I will never go there again but it's among the few places I can go inside with the dogs within walking distance in the neighborhood. read more

Absolutely love this place. Ms. Laura and her son Frankie were very helpful. I picked up some frozen Stella and Chewy's and trying to find some heathy options for treats and to help his fixation with chewing on everything and anything for my little Charlie (yorkie mix). I wanted some non raw hide options and ms laura had a wonderful variety and took the time to help me pick out some options. Everything was reasonably priced. I'll definitely will be coming back soon. Mr. Charlie is so happy with his goodie bag. Thanks to Frankie and Laura. Reasonable prices Personalized service. Healthy food options (kibble, frozen, and freeze dried) Home made treats Toys and chews Everything you'll need to keep you dog healthy and happy read more

The BEST shop for pet food and supplies in the city hands down! I have a poodle that has always had a delicate stomach. Laura recommended a new food for her and she hasn't had any trouble since. I have been shopping there since they opened and Won't go anywhere else. They recently opened Bark n Bubbles grooming on 37th and Wallace. Another home run!! read more

This is a small local businesses that really loves animals. They have gone above and beyond every time I have been there in their customer service, products you might request, and general advice and know how from people very experienced in caring for pets. I'll never go anywhere else for my pet's toys, treats, food, clothing, or anything else. Bark n Bites is my pet supply store! read more

I'd give this place more than 5 stars if I could. Great variety of products including very difficult to find brands. Super helpful and well informed as far as nutrition. I absolutely LOVE this place and can't say enough good things about it! read more

Small, local pet supply store with welcoming & thoughtful staff! My two dogs (Pomeranian and rat terrier) are very picky, spoiled dogs and have particular taste...so finding food they like with small enough kibble can be difficult. Bark and Bites carries their favorite brand and has so many healthy treats to choose from. The staff is so friendly and was willing to do whatever it took to make my pups happy. They had great deals on toys and gave me a sample of food too! Pls support over a chain, this place is absolutely fantastic! read more

Bark n Bites is a life saver! My cat has had an issue with licking himself raw for as long as I can remember. I've spent thousands of dollars on allergy tests that have come back negative, other foods, failed herbal treatments and veterinarians telling me to just leave him be. I wanted to check out Bark n Bites since it had opened and when I finally did, I told the cashier my cat's issue and she recommended a canned food that has helped my cat tremendously. His coat is shiny and his wounds are starting to heal. This is a great place to buy your pets what they need. Thanks a lot! read more

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Even if you're coming from a distance, this cute little gem is well worth the trip. If you're looking for something truly unique and special that has that WOW-factor, you'll find it here. Staff is very helpful and genuinely cares about your furry-kid(s). Easy to find and plenty of parking available on the street. read more

What an absolutely wonderful place. Our dog, Groogs, adores coming here. The owners are incredible people and so helpful. They also will often give us a million samples and throw in an extra little something for our baby. They have a wonderful selection of natural treats and toys available: bully sticks, pig ears, salmon skin, cookies, dog food, and squeaky toys -- just to name a few. Of course it's more expensive than Target, but you're supporting local business and the quality is infinitely superior. We will take our boy here as much as possible. read more

This is a great one stop shop for health conscious pet owners. They have a great selection of grain free cat food. There's even raw food if your cat is into that kind of stuff. Laura is super supportive of people who try to make good choices for their fur babies. She even goes so far as to give customers whole cans of food to try with tips on what has worked for other similarly crazy cat ladies. She always has fresh dog cookies and a large assortment of dog food, treats and toys too. Laura and her husband are very friendly. On my last visit he watched my bike so I could get some cat food! Your pet will appreciate that you shop here if they are watching their figure, don't like eating animal byproducts and like to dress fashionably in the latest White Sox fan gear. read more

This is the best pet shop in the world! My dog loves walking to our local pet shop and visiting the owner Laura. She is a sweetheart and does everything to make the customer happy. You also will forge a friendship with her, because unlike most businesses, Barks N' Bites is a small business built on strong customer relations. They also have the best selection of organic holistic food and treats for your cat/dog. If you're looking for sports gear for your dog/cat they have the largest selection I have ever seen at a pet store. They also offer fresh baked organic dog treats... there is no reason to go to any other pet shop. Your pet will thank you!!! read more

Bark N' Bites is amaaaaaaazing! Laura is so nice and always has helpful advice towards making a healthier and happier life for your pup and you. We took Phoebe in there for her birthday (she had been there before) and she was spoiled, but in a great way. It is so nice to have a little shop in the neighborhood that is reasonable in price for treats, food, and toys and no pushy staff like I've experienced at PetSmart. Will always go here when I need something and another plus is you run into other dog lovers and their dogs and then the dogs can meet and play. :) read more

My two Morkies love this place !!!! Laura is such a sweetheart and always answers any questions I might have about my pets nutrition

I love this Store! It is the only place I buy food for my dog! All Natural and always helpful in what is best for my Baby with snack tips as well as free samples! read more

What a great neighborhood boutique pet store and Laura is just the friendliest, nicest woman! The old saying of if they don't have it, you don't need it couldn't be more true here. It's a small space but it's full of all the good stuff you need for your pet. read more

So helpful! I just left and had to write a review on how wonderful this place is. Went in there to get Mushers Secret for my pups paws and walked out full of knowledge. THANK YOU! read more

Love this place! Laura was super helpful while we were trying to select a dog food for our newly adopted doggy. I would recommend this place if you prefer quality dog food over the less heathy big name stuff. read more

Omgosh do I love this place! I recently moved to the neighborhood, with a puppy, and stumbled upon this store and I'm so glad I did! Laura, is so helpful and sweet. I needed to get my puppy's nails trimmed and didn't know where to go. Not only did she suggest a place right around the corner but she called to make sure they were open and let them know I was on the way. They have great products for dogs and cats. Laura is very knowledgable on all the products she has in the store and which would fit best for your pet. I strongly suggest checking out this place if you're in the neighborhood! Archie, my pup, loves his treats from here! read more

The owner is helpful and really knows her stuff!!! I am happy to see that there is a pet store right around the corner that carries the food that my dog eats. Zoey and I will be making frequent stops into the store. read more

I stopped by the store today (very happy to see they were open on Sunday) and had a great conversation with the owner. She is clearly passionate about animals and making sure they are getting the best products. I'm so happy that we now have a quality pet boutique in the neighborhood! Maxwell and i will be stopping by regularly. read more

I am so happy to live within walking distance of such a good pet shop! The owner is incredibly helpful and on several occasions has given me guidance on making my own homemade raw cat food even though it had nothing to do with buying anything from her store. But I also buy raw frozen food here (they have a big, stocked freezer) and canned and dry food (they have lots of good brands you don't see anywhere else). A lot of commercial pet food is abysmal in general, but the selection here is curated so you can't really go wrong with anything on the shelves, and they carry food at (almost) every price point. And with every purchase I get a few samples of new products. The selection for dogs looks just as big! read more

Love this place. Recently adopted a dog and Laura has been helping me on a weekly basis to solve his separation anxiety. She has treated me like a long term friend since the first time I walked in. Since I work right down the street I can't imagine going anywhere else for my Rufus needs! So happy to have stumbled in! read more

I Have A MINI SCHNAUZER Ginger. She loves the food and snacks from here. All natural products. So glad they are in our neighborhood. Keep up the great service and products. read more

Get a great variety of wet/dry food for cat. Like to shop there as the people there are always helpful can answer me all the questions. Also, very generous at giving our free samples for you to try out. read more

The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable here. They've given us food samples in the past that we purchase to feed to our cat and dog now. If we bring up our cat's allergy/ear infection problems, they try to be helpful in suggesting different products other than prescribed meds that we didn't think to use. We've brought our more-on-the-timid-side lab mix in before and she was treated like royalty. My boyfriend and I are so happy with this neighborhood pet store in Bridgeport. read more

I shopped here for the first time today (just left a few minutes ago) and I was so excited by the customer service and store that I had to write a review ASAP! The owner was so kind and letting me know all of the services the store offered, a sample, and she had just a friendly personality! She knew the other customers names and pets. What a wonderful person and store! Can't wait to shop there more. read more

LOVE this place! My pups liked going to meet some new friends and get some treats. It was great getting some information from Laura about different brands of food to try for my somewhat overweight pup. We'll be back! read more

Always great selection and tips from the staff. Comparable prices to other small stores and even to the big ones when you look at the "gourmet" canned foods I buy. read more

One of many quality small businesses in Bridgeport. Their selection of food is excellent for the size of the store, as well as extremely friendly staff. They also carry other standard fare- toys, clothes, leashes and collars and treats and basically anything your pet could possibly want or need. Keep it local! read more

I am so glad that I found this place for my puppy, those lady are extremely nice, feel like that they know a lot of professional knowledge about the dog. read more

Great little shop! I have come in a few times with my friend who lives in the area and have always had wonderful service! Last time I was in I had a great talk about cat litter and trying to pick the right one for my little guy. With their input I was able to find a good one. Thanks guys!! :) read more

What a southside GEM! I first dropped by couple months ago and always stop by to get all of my dog and cats needs here. One of the lovely employees got me started on Primal for my kitten and Fromm for our dog (super picky eater) and it's been working so well. Haven't had eating problems at all since then. I support this shop due to its environmentally conscious products and high quality food. oh and did I mention they support other local businesses/artisans?! I am happy to come across such a shop with amazing owners and employees who are always smiling and eager to answer all your questions or even say HELLO! Check it out if you are ever in the area cause they have such an array of awesome goodies and toys that even I get excited for my furry babies! read more

I came because of the reviews. I will be back. I was very impressed with the knowledge, kindness, and willingness to help with all of my questions. I highly recommend this store for all of your doggy needs! read more

So nice to see a local dog store in the neighborhood! Laura is the best and so helpful with all of my many questions. She is very knowledgeable about all things dog and is is a great resource to a new "mom" with two puppies. Dogs are welcome to visit too and mine love it when they get a chance to stop by to say hello! read more

I like Bark N' Bites! I'm glad to drive a little out of my way to come here, they do offer delivery but I enjoy looking at their new inventory. My little Shortcake gets to enjoy new snacks when she comes in. Laura is friendly and not over zealous about products. Overall my pup and I had a good experience here. read more

Just went to Bark N' Bites, all I can say is amazing, loved the whole store. Plus Laura was the best, helped me out personally to find good thing treats for my golden retriever bday. Treatedme like family but that's her love for dogs n wants nothing but the best for them even give me some food simple. All I know is I'll but back in the near future. Thank u again Laura read more