Key Takeaways
- Not all pup cups are created equal—and some dogs definitely have opinions.
- From fancy whipped cream to surprise biscuits, fast food chains are getting creative with dog treats.
- A lesser-known option may end up being a dog’s favorite, even over more popular chains.
For a rescue pup from Texas, my dog has big Wisconsin energy. Dairy is the magic “high-value” training treat, from tiny pieces of cheese on a walk to the occasional pup cup on road trips that end up at the vet.
And while Starbucks is definitely the most well-known drive-thru for a cup of whipped cream, several fast food chains are upping their coffee game to compete with the Seattle siren—and yes, that includes the coffee culture of pup cups.
As a Seattleite, I’ve ordered many Puppuccinos for my dog, Toby. But this spring, I let him try a few alternatives from popular coffee chains and fast food drive-thrus as an official Allrecipes taste test. I assumed they’d all be the same, but Toby had very different reactions—turns out, the whipped cream ingredients vary wildly by chain…