DOGUE is a specialty coffee studio in Altstetten, founded by Semra and Emil Dosev, that brings together coffee, teas, a dog-friendly room and coffee courses. The coffees come from different origins, processes and roasters. Limited Panama lots, rare geishas from celebrated producers, are served on filter only. A rotating set of Colombian experimental lots runs from Pink Bourbon and geisha to Pacamara and Ombligon, and there are Guatemalan and Kenyan lots, a natural from Ethiopia and a Brazilian house espresso. The tea list starts with a ceremonial single origin matcha from Kagoshima.
DOGUE works with Hundelicious on cupcakes and biscuits for dogs, the shop dog is called Sunny, and the bakery menu runs from croissants and banana bread to a vegan apple cake and a pulled pork pie. Laptops, children and dogs are all welcome, with free wifi and free babycinos, and payment is by card only.
The Coffee Academy teaches four courses in English: Espressology, Latte Art, a Specialty Coffee Tasting Experience and a Private Barista Course, for home baristas and aspiring professionals. DOGUE also runs private and corporate tastings and workshops and supplies coffee to cafés, restaurants, bakeries, hotels and offices.
Photograph: DOGUE Specialty Coffee Studio & Academy