Arziana Mohmad Azaman
26 Jul 2023 03:00pm
DI MANA-MANA pun kita berada, tidak kira di kawasan pekan apalagi di bandar-bandar besar, kedai dobi memang banyak.
Bagi premis yang jenis layan diri, biasanya kemudahan seperti meja, kerusi atau perkhidmatan Wifi disediakan.
Namun, bagi dobi biasa, tiada apa pun yang istimewa. Sekadar menghantar pakaian dan berlalu pergi sahaja, sebelum datang kembali mengambil bungkusan.
Pernah melalui pengalaman sebegitu, usahawan muda, Amar Zamri, 29, mengambil inisiatif mengasaskan Kopi & Dobi di Seksyen 8, Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Amar ketika dihubungi berkata, baru tujuh bulan beroperasi, reaksi yang diterima daripada orang ramai sangat menggalakkan, malah ada yang meluahkan rasa gembira dengan keselesaan yang diberikan.
Kepada SinarPlus, Amar berkata, hasrat untuk membuka kedai dobi (bukan layan diri) sudah lama terpendam, cuma masih tercari-cari kelainan yang boleh menarik perhatian pelanggan.
Akui dirinya seorang yang sangat menggemari minuman berasaskan kopi, anak kedua daripada tiga beradik itu mengambil inisiatif sendiri untuk belajar bersama rakan barista lain selama dua bulan.
"Lama juga saya mempraktikkan skil membuat kopi ini di rumah. Rupa-rupanya rahsia untuk menghasilkan kopi yang sedap memerlukan fokus dan teknik yang betul," katanya yang mengimport bijian (kopi) dari Brazil.
Daripada pelbagai jenis kopi, Spanish Latte dan Caramel Macchiato antara yang menjadi rebutan para pelanggan.
Kata Amar, tidak lengkap jika bersantai di ruang kafe hanya bertemankan minuman semata-mata.
"Ia akan lebih menarik jika pelanggan mencuba variasi pencuci mulut yang kami buat sendiri.
"Selain karipap, terdapat mufin dan pelbagai jenis pastri. Selepas menghantar atau mengambil cucian, boleh lepak dulu di premis kami ini," katanya.
Mengulas lanjut, Amar berkata, Kopi & Dobi juga menyediakan khidmat membersih untuk kelengkapan rumah seperti langsir, alas meja, sarung tilam, permaidani atau tilam nipis.
Jika tidak kesempatan untuk menghantar ke premis, pelanggan boleh menggunakan khidmat penghantaran yang disediakan tanpa mengira jarak lokasi.
"Alhamdulillah, saya lihat pendekatan bisnes ini ada potensi besar untuk diperluaskan.
"Jika tiada aral, saya merancang untuk menambah cawangan di lokasi lain pula," katanya.
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SESUATU yang agak baharu apabila kafe diwujudkan di kedai dobi biasa. Lazimnya, premis layan diri sahaja yang berbuat demikian.
Kota Damansara, Selangor – 15 February, 2025 – If you've been around Kota Damansara for a while, you're probably already familiar with this one place: Kopi & Dobi, located at 52, Jalan Pekaka 8/3. This shop is a bit different because it combines great laundry services with a really nice spot to chill and have coffee!
For years, Kopi & Dobi has been the go-to choice for locals in Kota Damansara looking for excellent laundry and dry cleaning without missing out on their daily coffee fix. This clever combination – a full-service laundromat paired with a cozy coffee bar – has been a big hit, proven by its impressive 4.9-star rating! Lots of customers are really happy with their service.
Just ask any long-time resident here, if you're looking for a clean, fast laundromat where you can also grab a delicious coffee while you wait, they'll definitely tell you to go to Kopi & Dobi. Their staff are also known for being polite and helpful, making customers feel comfortable.
It's not just about washing regular clothes here; they have all sorts of services. Want to wash and fold, need to dry clean your important clothes and get them ironed? They can do it all! If you're super busy, they even have an express service, turning your dirty clothes clean in no time. And if you have clothes with stubborn stains, they know how to get rid of them.
What's even better is that while you wait for your laundry, you can order their special coffee. The place is cozy too, really nice for relaxing for a bit. And it's not just for individuals – if you have a business and need to order a lot of laundry or dry cleaning, they can handle that. They can even cater coffee for events!
Basically, Kopi & Dobi has become a kind of 'trademark' in Kota Damansara. Many people trust their services because they're high-quality and the prices are reasonable. The people who work there are also very friendly and helpful. That's why so many people in Kota Damansara trust Kopi & Dobi with their clothes and love going there for coffee.
So, if you need to wash your clothes and want a nice coffee in a friendly place, many folks in Kota Damansara will tell you: go to Kopi & Dobi! It's a local favourite for a good reason.