Petternia House
펫터니아하우스
About
Pet-friendly cafe near Sungshin Women's University fostering rescue dogs awaiting adoption, complete with doggie treats and safety gates.
Set within an eye-catching orange-brick building between Sungshin Women’s University and Bomun stations, Peternia House blends cafe culture with active animal welfare. It serves as both an off-leash haven for vaccinated small dogs and a temporary foster stage for rescue dogs from local shelters awaiting adoption. Double safety gates at the entryway provide reassurance, allowing visiting pets to slip off their leashes and mingle freely around the cozy interior, which offers sofa seating, small tables, and an outdoor terrace. Informational profiles of rescue animals line the walls, and the staff are on hand to field questions about fostering, volunteering, or adopting. The energy inside is gentle and community-driven, drawing neighborhood pet owners alongside university students eager to spend time around four-legged companions. The human-facing menu focuses on comforting cafe standards with playful, canine-themed touches. The signature *Kkosunnae* latte arrives topped with a dusting shaped like a dog paw, while the *Baduki* Nutella toast delivers a rich spread reminiscent of wafer snacks, and the *Nolgowasshyu* cream puff is piped into a dog's face. For four-legged patrons, the cafe prepares dedicated canine treats, most notably a dog set featuring a *pup-puppuccino*, a turtle-shaped cookie, and a soft *meong-deleiner* (dog madeleine). A portion of sales directly funds shelter rescues, and guests who submit receipt reviews trigger donations of pet kibble. With Seongbuk Stream situated just steps away, the cafe functions as a natural rest stop for afternoon dog walks, offering iced americanos, polaroid keepsakes taken by the staff, and an open floor where quiet rescues and socialized companion dogs cross paths.
Local tips
- Dogs can roam off-leash inside thanks to double safety gates.
- Order the doggie set with puppuccino and cookies for visiting pets.
- Staff can provide info on fostering or adopting the visiting shelter dogs.
- Parking is limited in front; nearby Seongbuk District Office parking is recommended.
Details
- Sungshin Women's Univ. Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–22:00
- Monday
- 11:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–22:00
- Friday
- 11:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–22:00