Grapefruit, Lemon, Ginger Coffee
NZ$ 12
The house coffee punch — citrus, ginger and espresso. Guests also mention a grapefruit + thyme milk punch.
D.O.S.E On High
5 High Street, Auckland CBD · Specialty espresso bar
We'll get you
DOSEd up.
An intimate 30-square-metre espresso bar on High Street — Japanese cocktail-bar craft, rotating single origins, and seasonal infusions made in-house. Dopamine. Oxytocin. Serotonin. Endorphin.
4.8★192 Google reviews
6KInstagram followers
2026Lewisham Cafe finalist
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High Street, Auckland✦Coffee Cocktails✦Single Origins✦Pandan Latte✦Mini Canelé✦Biscoff Oat Brew✦High Street, Auckland✦Coffee Cocktails✦Single Origins✦Pandan Latte✦Mini Canelé✦Biscoff Oat Brew✦
4.8★Google · 192 reviews
Our Story
Four feel-good hormones, one small bar on High Street
D.O.S.E stands for dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphin — the four feel-good hormones. The room at 5 High Street is a dark, 30-square-metre espresso bar inspired by Japanese cocktail bars, owned by Reinaldo Tanudjaja and Connie Chung.
Reinaldo came from Auckland’s bar scene after training as a barista; Connie grew up in Tahiti around her parents’ restaurant, then worked in finance before returning to hospitality. Together they treat coffee like craft cocktails — house syrups, seasonal produce, cocktail tools, and a rotating single-origin board.
The all-black interior is tiny: a long charcoal counter, wall-mounted tables, La Marzocco espresso, and a resident corgi named Bobo who often appears on Saturdays. Guests come for filter and espresso, then stay for the signatures — Biscoff oat brew, dates-spiced honey nitro, grapefruit coffee punches, pandan and matcha lattes, and a mini canelé with the cup.
““The absolute most exquisite beverages you will taste in a cafe. Roasts in small batches, always changing signature menu, barista prepares your drinking experience carefully using cocktail equipment.””
— Chantelle Jahara Pinto, Google
Coffee cocktailsBar tools, house syrups, seasonal produce
Single originsRotating beans, pulled with precision
All-black room30 m² Japanese-bar aesthetic
Bobo on SaturdaysResident corgi · dogs welcome
The Menu
From the bar
Classics on the black board — black, white, mocha, chocolate, matcha, cold brew — plus a rotating signature list. Prices in NZ$ from guest reports; the board changes with the season.
Dish photos are stock images from the internet, chosen to match each drink’s name and description. They are not from the restaurant.
The bar
How guests take their D.O.S.E
A tiny High Street room that treats coffee like a cocktail. Limited seats, serious pours, takeaway when the counter is full.
Coffee cocktails
Seasonal board · house syrups
- Bar equipment and cocktail technique on espresso
- Infusions from New Zealand seasonal produce
- Biscoff oat brew, nitro, punches and foam drinks
- Ask what they are pouring today
The signature list rotates. Instagram and the black wall board are the live menu.
30 square metres of black
Counter, wall tables, takeaway
- All-black Japanese cocktail-bar aesthetic
- La Marzocco espresso and cocktail glassware
- Almost no indoor seats at peak — Albert Park is close
- Dogs allowed · Bobo the corgi on many Saturdays
People typically spend 15 minutes to 1.5 hours. Queue on busy mornings.
Weekday espresso, Saturday slow
Mon–Sat · closed Sunday
- Monday & Friday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Tuesday–Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- No public phone — updates on Instagram
Hours from the @d.o.s.eonhigh bio, August 2026. Holiday hours are posted in Stories.
Gallery
Moments at d.o.s.e
Professional stills from @d.o.s.eonhigh — the room, the tray, and the cups.
Guests
What people say
4.8★ from 192 Google reviews · 6K on Instagram · 2026 Lewisham Foundation cafe finalist.
★★★★★
“The absolute most exquisite beverages you will taste in a cafe. Roasts in small batches, always changing signature menu, barista prepares your drinking experience carefully using cocktail equipment. The hosts are warm, inviting and curious.”
— Chantelle Jahara Pinto, Google★★★★★
“There are lots of great coffee shops in this part of town but this is my favourite. Perfect coffee, friendly owners and a really relaxing, carefully designed setting to sit for a while.”
— Emma Smith, Google★★★★★
“By far my favourite specialty coffee shop. If you're looking for more than just a standard milk coffee or espresso, this is the spot. I recommend the seasonal cold brew. I frequently pop in for filter coffee and will plan my day around this visit.”
— Katherine Sivoravong, Google★★★★★
“I ordered their signature grapefruit + thyme coffee milk punch for 12 NZD. They added a small bite of canelé. Perfect, refreshing. Afterwards the iced pandan latte — balanced and not too sweet.”
— Sodium, Google★★★★★
“The all-black aesthetic is so unique and sophisticated — every corner feels like a work of art. From the dark walls to the black coffee cups, the attention to detail is incredible.”
— Isabelle Qin, Google★★★★★
“D.O.S.E is a place I keep going back to. If you are into cold brew and want something with extra flavour, this is the place. They change the cold brew menu with the season.”
— Ezra Hodge, GoogleFind us
Visit High Street
A small black espresso bar between the tall buildings of Auckland CBD. If the room is full, take the cup up to Albert Park.
Address
5 High Street Auckland CBD Auckland 1010 New Zealand
Hours
| Monday & Friday | 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Tuesday – Thursday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours from the Instagram bio (August 2026). Google lists the shop closed Sunday and opening 7:30 AM on weekdays. Holiday hours are posted in Instagram highlights.