L'Avion Café

A Special Ground Stop

The Layover.

Every so often — about once a quarter — senior management comes down from cruising altitude. Captain Daisy and Snickers, the Chief Pilots, touch down at the café for an afternoon of pup cups, treats, and professionally supervised belly rubs.

About once a quarter

L'Avion Café · 338 E 92nd Street, Upper East Side

Free pup cups · Treats · Belly rubs · Next touchdown announced soon

Flight Operations, Executive Level

The Chief Pilots

You've seen the logo. Meet the management — in person, on the tarmac, accepting tributes in the form of ear scratches, whenever they make their ground stop.

Captain Daisy, a Bernedoodle in pink flight goggles, sitting on the tarmac beneath an airliner

Chief Pilot, Flight Operations

Captain Daisy

Bernedoodle. Runs a tight ship. Certifications include Sit, Stay, and Advanced Stay. Will be conducting a full inspection of the sidewalk.

Captain Snickers, a Goldendoodle in brass aviator goggles and a red scarf, walking the tarmac in front of an airliner

Chief Pilot, Passenger Morale

Captain Snickers

Goldendoodle. Handles passenger relations — every passenger, individually, whether they asked or not. Expect a personal greeting.

Your pre-flight briefing

Bring your furry copilot

Dogs of every make and model are welcome on the tarmac — that's our outdoor seating, per health code. Humans fly free too.

Pup cups on the house

Complimentary whipped-cream service for every furry copilot in attendance. Extra whip available on request. We know your answer.

Get on the manifest

Join Jetsetter Miles and add your copilot's flight papers — we'll let you know the moment the next Layover is on the board. 150 Welcome Miles included.

Check in your copilot — name, breed, whipped-cream preference. It takes a minute, and you'll be first to hear when the Chief Pilots schedule their next ground stop.

Join the manifest — check in your copilot

Signing up creates a free Jetsetter Miles account. Walk-ups always welcome when the dogs land.