Yes. Reviewers report bringing dogs and note the cafe creates a calm, chill atmosphere where pets settle well.

What coffee beans do they use?

They source from Copenhagen and Kis Coffee, specialty roasters they take seriously.

Is it good for working on a laptop all day?

Not ideal. The space is small, seating is cramped and not comfortable for long stays, and the cafe often fills with laptop workers. Reviewers suggest 30 minutes max if you need a work zone.

douhao

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 62 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(62) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

Pet-Friendly Cafes

Service: Pet-Friendly Cafes
Reviews: 62

What recent reviews say

Douhao draws people for its specialty coffee (sourced from Copenhagen and Kis Coffee) and deliberate, cozy aesthetic that makes it a pause-worthy spot. The industrial, plant-filled interior and pet-friendly policy appeal to owners who want their dogs nearby. Staff are consistently warm. The downside: drinks run sweet unless you ask otherwise, seating is cramped and not designed for long stays, and delivery via the beepit service can be slow with poor communication from the cafe side. Laptop workers sometimes overbook the small space.

Praised for

specialty coffee sourcing
cozy aesthetic and design
pet-friendly welcome
friendly and warm staff
good flat white and espresso drinks

Watch-outs

overly sweet drinks by default
uncomfortable seating
slow delivery times
laptop campers crowding the cafe
unresponsive to phone orders

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Best for: pet owners wanting to bring dogs, specialty coffee drinkers visiting briefly

Think twice if: you plan a long stay on a laptop; seating is tight, uncomfortable, and often busy

Strengths

specialty coffee beans from Copenhagen and Kis Coffee
pet-friendly policy with calm seating areas for dogs
intentional industrial design with cozy lighting
meaningful cafe name concept (comma as pause metaphor)

Worth knowing

sources coffee beans from Copenhagen and Kis Coffee
flat white noted as fragrant and not acidic
matcha drinks mentioned as worth trying
cafe name douhao means comma in Chinese, reflecting their pause philosophy
pet-spotting mentioned by reviewers as an activity
delivers via beepit service only (1 hour 10 minute delivery reported for 5-minute distance)

What reviews say by service

Pet-Friendly Cafes: consistently praised for welcoming dogs and offering a calm space where pets settle well
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes: specialty sourcing respected; individual drinks vary-flat white praised as fragrant, but espresso-based drinks default to very sweet

How it compares

Rated 4.4 against a 4.45 average across the 116 pet-friendly cafes businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 23% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method

Star rating 60

Review volume 78

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 61

Profile completeness 75

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Can I bring my dog?: Yes. Reviewers report bringing dogs and note the cafe creates a calm, chill atmosphere where pets settle well.
What coffee beans do they use?: They source from Copenhagen and Kis Coffee, specialty roasters they take seriously.
Is it good for working on a laptop all day?: Not ideal. The space is small, seating is cramped and not comfortable for long stays, and the cafe often fills with laptop workers. Reviewers suggest 30 minutes max if you need a work zone.

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