Are Pup Cups Free?

Here’s something every dog owner in Tempe needs to know: Kimo, the English Bulldog mascot of All Dogs, has a Google Maps mental database of every establishment within a 10-mile radius that dispenses whipped cream into tiny cups. The moment her car pulls into certain parking lots, her entire backside starts wiggling. She knows. She *always* knows.

So when someone asks “are pup cups free?” it’s hard not to laugh. Not only are they free, but they’re also the closest thing to a secret handshake in the dog parent community. It’s like asking if smiles are free. Technically yes, but also, you’re missing the point.

The Pup Cup Phenomenon

For the uninitiated (do you even dog?), a pup cup is typically a small cup of whipped cream that certain coffee shops and drive-throughs offer for four-legged companions. It’s not on the menu. There’s no price listed. It just… exists in this beautiful space of unspoken generosity.

And yes, before anyone asks—they’re almost always free. The keyword being *almost*, because every once in a blue moon there’s a rogue establishment that charges, and honestly? We don’t talk about those places.

Your Tempe Pup Cup Treasure Map

Let’s break down the Tempe area spots where Kimo has left drool marks on windows:

Starbucks (Pretty Much Any Location)
The OG of pup cups. Just roll through the drive-through and ask for a “puppuccino.” The baristas know the drill. Kimo’s personal favorite is the location on Rural Road—the barista there once gave her *two* because, and we quote, “she’s just so squishy.” Not wrong.

Dairy Queen
Their pup cups come in an actual mini ice cream cup, which makes dogs feel fancy. The DQ on Southern Avenue never disappoints. Pro tip: the contrast between human self-control with a Blizzard and a dog’s complete lack thereof is really humbling.

Culver’s
Not only do they have pup cups, but the staff genuinely seems excited to give them out. Kimo once got hers with a dog biscuit on top. She’s pretty sure Culver’s is what heaven looks like.

Dutch Bros
These folks are enthusiastic about everything, including dogs. Their “Pup Cup” is whipped cream in their signature Dutch Bros cup style, and the energy the staff brings could power a small city. Dogs absolutely vibe with it.

Local Coffee Shops
Many of Tempe’s indie coffee spots offer pup cups too—you just have to ask! Places like Cartel Coffee Lab and Tempe Coffee have been known to whip up something special for well-behaved pups (and let’s be honest, for the badly-behaved ones too, because who can resist those eyes?).

Coming Soon: More Reasons to Spoil Your Pup

Speaking of treating dogs like royalty, All Dogs, an indoor dog park, is coming soon to Tempe. Picture this: a climate-controlled space where pups can run, play, and socialize without their owners melting into puddles in the Arizona heat. Kimo is personally counting down the days until she can waddle around and make friends in air-conditioned comfort.

Because here’s the thing—pup cups are great for a quick pick-me-up, but what dogs really need is a place to burn off the zoomies before they redecorate couches with their teeth. All Dogs is going to be that place.

The Bottom Line

Are pup cups free? Yes. Should dog owners take advantage of this beautiful aspect of modern dog ownership? Absolutely. Will dogs judge every route based on pup cup proximity? Without question.

Kimo will see you out there, probably in a drive-through line, probably with whipped cream on her face looking like Santa.