Café Chat L'Heureux is a welcoming, spacious cat cafe where resident cats roam freely and add a warm, relaxing vibe to a cozy space. Reviews praise friendly staff, solid coffee and desserts, vegetarian friendly options, and cats that are well cared for and often sociable, making it a hit with cat lovers and families. The experience is described as calming and enjoyable, though weekends can be crowded and noisy with longer waits for drinks or seating, and on some visits the cats' interaction time felt limited. Some diners mention slow service or variable cleanliness and price, often explained as supporting the cats, while others find the prices reasonable for the experience. A few emphasize supervising children around the cats to keep them comfortable. Overall, Café Chat L'Heureux is a charming spot to hang out with cats and enjoy drinks or light bites, with experiences that vary by day and crowd.
Enjoyed coffee with some kitties! While it was a fun experience, they have seemed to have a small staff so wait times were long for your order - but they were doing the best they could! Was a nice relaxed environment.
Long wait in a waiting room with only three places to sit. It was about 1 p.m. midweek Mid August & crowded. I thought it was way too noisy for the cats to be comfortable.
6 or 7 cats total per the pictures on the wall, most hiding or on perches out of reach. Kids chased them nonstop & they were constantly either going under furniture or up on a perch to get away. It stressed ME out just to watch. It actually made me not want to pet the cats because I could see how stressed they were. The owner says she doesn't know how to stop it, but I never saw anyone even try say anything to the families about controlling their children. They would rather the cats be molested then to possibly offend a paying customer. The owner replies that she's very concerned about her cats, but I saw no indication of that. You can think it, but if you don't actually put anything into action, you are condoning the activities.
One 12/13 yr old pursued them for the entire 45 minutes I was dining. Whether the cats were on high platforms or running under the furniture, he was always behind them trying to pet them as they tried desperately to get away. It didn't seem to matter what the cats wanted, that boy was relentless. (This would be a good time to teach that boy that No means No. Just because you want something doesn't mean your wants outweigh the needs of the other.)
As I was cashing out, the boy was there again forcing himself on two cats that had moved to the cashier area with the hopes that there would be some protection. There wasn't. I turned to the cashier & said (when the boy wasn't looking)'That boy has been chasing those cats since I got here.' I was insincerely told'Thank you for letting us know'. I knew nothing would be done. They don't appear to care about the cats' welfare enough to ask the parents to supervise their child.
The owner replies that I don't know what I'm talking about. So she doesn't want me to believe my own eyes or my own ears?! It's replies like that, that I always take pictures.
If you really like cats, don't financially reward this Cafe with your business until they find a way that both the people & the cats can be happy.
As for the food, my grilled cheese with veggies was good. $16. Latte $5. Taxes & tip $29.
Don't go if you really like cats because it feels like they have forgotten why they opened the cafe. Unless their intention was just to use them as props to attract business.
Sep 23, 2025
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Got no cat would not recommend unless you have patience it will take like 30 minutes to get a cat & all the cats were sleeping.the drinks were very bitte
The food was delicious-although their menu is quite small. The cats are clearly very happy & well taken care of. Upon sitting down at a table you are given a'cat menu' so you can get to know the cats. Super sweet!
Gorgeous location & even nicer inside! It was a treat meeting all the cats :) I got the grilled cheese & the cheese kinda fell apart/was grainy. I recommend the pistachio latte as it has a mellow & sweet flavor.
Nous sommes allés visiter ce café pour voir des chats & prendre un petit café entre amis. Lorsque nous nous sommes assis, la table était sale & nous avons attendu environ 15 minutes avant que qqn se présente a notre table & la nettoie. La personne qui a nettoyé la table nous a dit un allo & est repartie sans même nous demander si on souhaitait commander qqch. après un autre 10 minutes d'attente, nous avons quitté. De plus il y avait seulement environ 3 chats. J'aime beaucoup le concept de ce café & le bien apporté aux chats mais notre expérience a été décevante.
Un bel endroit pour boire un café entouré de chats. Si vous le pouvez je vous recommande très fortement d'éviter les weekends car le café est bondé & bruyant dans ces moments là! Une bonne expérience de manière générale, seul bémol la nourriture servie est assez banale & le fondant au chocolat n'était vraiment pas bon!
Cozy spot with a warm vibe & adorable cats roaming around. The coffee is solid, & the snacks are tasty. Perfect place to relax & unwind, though it can get a bit noisy when busy. Definitely worth a visit for cat lovers!
Aug 10, 2025
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The place is a delight. Contact with the cats really adds, especially for kids. They have a list of all the cats there & my 9yo made sure he could find them all. Food is generous, tasty & made with care. Unfortunately my cappuccino was under strength with too much milk so given the standard of places in the area, this loses a mark.
Première visite a un Cat Café & j'ai bien aimée
Mais quelques trucs à savoir avant d'y aller :
Ce n'est pas bondé de chat je crois qui en a 7 en tout & la place est spacieuse sa se peut que tu flatte les chats un 5min dans la visite alors si ton but est uniquement de flatter des chats... pas sûre que se soit la place
Pour les reviews d'odeur désagréable & de chaleur... faux sa sens pas la litière & c'étais climatisé
Pour les reviews de chat'battu' sa aussi c'est faux les chats sont heureux y fesait des gros dodo à l'entrée & aura les fenêtres
J'ai pris un latté froid a la pistache avec un gateau fromage & c'étais bon oui c'est pricey mais sa inclus les frais pour prendre soin des chats alors pourquoi pas ?
J'allais là pour encourager la place & relaxer alors c'étais parfait
