Many reviews describe Café Chato as a cozy, welcoming cat cafe where well cared-for cats roam and some are available for adoption; visitors praise the friendly staff, a relaxed atmosphere, and good coffee with vegetarian options. Some feedback notes weekends can be crowded and noisy, making it harder to interact with the cats, and a few comments mention cleanliness issues. The cats are the main draw, described as calm, sociable, and well loved, with several accounts of potential adoptions and a sense of care for their welfare. The cafe also garners praise for its contribution to cat welfare and the friendly ambiance that makes it a go-to spot for studying, socializing, or simply enjoying time with felines. Overall, Café Chato is portrayed as a popular destination for cat lovers that offers a welcoming vibe, decent drinks, and an emphasis on adoption.
What a cute cafe! In addition to joy of the cats, the food & drinks were delicious. It was quite busy, but the staff were quick & kind. There were so many families enjoying themselves & the cats that want to be social get all the love they could imagine! The cats that prefer peace can get away on the wall perches & ceiling beams in addition to their own human-free area in the cafe. Will definitely be returning!
Cutest cafe! Very friendly staff, they never miss! Had a delicious danoise & chai, I even brought my sisters & friends there to play with the cats/ have coffee. My friend had some dietary restrictions & they were very honest & helpful.
Absolutely LOVED my experience at this cute cat cafe! The drinks we ordered were yummy & the staff were super welcoming. The cats are adorable & very playful! This place has won my heart, I will be returning & recommending it to all of my cat lover friends! 😻
My daughter & I loved spending a couple of hours here with the sweet kitties. The cafe has lots of places for the cats to explore if they wish & toys to entertain them. We also enjoyed the food & beverages.
Excellente idée d'adoption pour les chats. Ils sont exposés aux enfants & aux autres chats au lieu d'être en cage. Le café offre un bon menu de breuvages & de petits repas/pâtisserie. Il y a aussi la boutique en thématique des chats avec des artistes locaux & j'apprécie vraiment les marques pages magnétique. Je conseille de venir la semaine que la fin de semaines, les chats sont plus sociaux s'il y a moins de monde.
May 24, 2024
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I love this place! Their matcha latte is excellent & available in a lot of flavours, which I love. I also had the chili & it tastes very homemade & comforting. The cats are adorable & the staff does a great job making sure that they have their space when needed! I like that the cafe has a lot of seating options for different vibes- it makes it very enjoyable to do work there.
I really like this cafe, the food is good & I like that the cats are adoptable & have places to be away from people. But I truly wish parents stopped letting their kids run around like it's a daycare & supervise their children when interacting with the cats! Picking them up when they seem stressed, crawling under other people's tables. I wish the staff had a sign up explaining it's not a daycare & to supervise your children, the poor cats. If you are a parent reading reviews & planning to bring your children here please teach your children boundaries on respecting animals, that includes young children ages 5-6. So many parents don't seem to even look over to what their children are doing or if they do they seem to think it'd alright for their child to grab at kittens. I've seen kids corner some of the cats even, that's horrible! I've seen others say children had sat & stepped on their things & I had the same happen to me too. I've never seen parents let their children run around like this in any other restaurant including other cat cafes. "Child friendly" doesn't mean it's an indoor play park.
One of the best cat cafes all around. Their vegan breakfast burrito is one of the best I've ever had, the Baristas are incredibly friendly & just make you feel like you've been coming here for years even if it's your first time. & of course the cats, if you didn't get your fill of dopamine before you arrive, you'll definitely be full of by the time you leave
Loved the experience! Staff were friendly, the cats were lovely - we got to pet a lovely fellow named Cookie - whoever adopts him will be lucky! The food was delicious, & the smoothies were great. The only thing to be aware of is that it took awhile to place our order; we didn't mind the wait, however this might not be the best place to go to if you're in a rush. I loved that the welfare of the cats was clear in both the rules & the set up of the cafe. It made it a very relaxing & enjoyable experience.
Apr 8, 2024
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ive been there a couple times now & i usually enjoy it quite a lot. However, it seems to be a recurring issue that employees do not reinforce the rules of not picking up cats or chasing after them which is very unfortunate. I keep seeing children handle cats in a way that they do not like. They also run after cats that clearly want to be left alone. I understand not having an age restriction in a public cafe, but when the children are making the ground shake & CRAWLING under other customers' table, maybe let's interfere. Also, a mother & her two children felt entitled to come into our table in order to pet a cat that was sleeping next to us. The kids literally STEPPED on my friend's bag while the other SAT on our coats. Additionally, a customer came to our table KNOCKED DOWN our cup just to come abruptly wake the same cat for some pictures. There is absolutely no respect for personal space from some of the customers which makes for an extremely uncomfortable atmosphere. Employees are super nice & friendly. They bring your food to your table even! I really do feel like they should be more adamant about reinforcing rules & making sure customers don't disturb other customers. Oh also soup is heavily underseasoned 🧍🏼♀️ im still ate it but damn 🧍🏼♀️
How do they do it? This cafe is a well lit space with high ceilings, great coffee & kitty cats partout! Under armchairs, climbing tree trunks, sleeping on stools. Great spot to work. & sincerely, no cat litter box smell. Enjoy the ambiance & meow!
A fantastic café where you can relax & watch adorable cats do their thing; play, roam around & relax. The yogurt & granola was great & the cappuccino is awesome. Staff are very friendly & the cats are curious & come to greet you every once in a while. If you get here early enough, or when it's not too busy, the window sofa is ideal if you want to maximize your CPM (cats per minute). There are several beds along the window where the cats love to bask in the sun. The cats may come up to you if you're polite enough & they're in a social mood. In case you're concerned about cleanliness: the café is very clean. There isn't fur floating around everywhere either. From what I've seen, the cats are treated with respect from staff & customers alike & they have plenty of room to jump & climb but also a lot of spaces to relax or get away. You can even adopt the cats that are here if you're looking for one.
Mar 12, 2024
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There's a lot to love about a cat cafe, especially if you're a cat person who chooses to no longer have cats at home. I love that this is so welcoming, has great drinks & food, & is kid friendly. However, that last point is where it loses a star. The past few times I've visited, there have been kids literally running, screaming, & throwing toys anywhere & everywhere. On one occasion, an employee had to ask a woman several times to calm her child before they finally left (maybe they were asked to leave, I don't know). I understand kids may get overexcited by all the adorable cats, but parents, *please* follow the cafe's rules & encourage your kids to remain calm, which will ultimately make for a better kid-cat experience anyway.
Overrun by kids at all times who annoy the cats. The food is overpriced but okay taste-wise. I've gone three times looking to have a relaxing visit & was met with kids running, & even a baby getting changed in one of the cafe tables. This place has potential, but they should incorporate a booking system or some sort of way to ensure both guests & cats can have moments of peace.
C'est à contre coeur que je laisse une note négative, mais ce café doit s'améliorer pour le bien être des chats. On a vraiment l'impression d'être dans une garderie pour enfants turbulents.. entre les cris, les enfants qui cours partout, la nourriture par terre pour nourrir les chats (alors que c'est stipuler de ne pas le faire), la maltraitance parfois & les parents qui ne disent rien, de même que les serveurs.. En bref les chats sont effrayés, & les clients n'ont pas la possibilité de profiter d'un moment de calme comme devrait le proposer un café, encore plus avec des animaux. & ce cirque commence dès le matin à 10h quelque soit le jour de la semaine après plusieurs essais de mon côté. C'est dommage, car il y a du potentiel & ces petites bêtes méritent un environnement plus serein..
A super cute cat cafe near Verdun station. It's super busy as the day goes on so best to come early to get a seat. There are several adorable kitties wandering around, climbing, playing, or deep into naps. Interactive toys & perches are provided. The cats were friendly & there is a partnership with an adoption agency so many are looking for homes, which is a lovely cause. The entire menu is vegetarian with several coffee options. The service staff were nice & friendly. We tried the cappuccino, cortado, & chili dish. They were okay. We did see several people on laptops, suggesting it is accepted by the establishment, but few power outlets were around. Definitely a mist visit.
This was a nice place & the cats were lovely. It was probably too busy on a Sunday afternoon & many of the cats hid because of the number of people. I would try to go back at a less busy time. The food was good. I'd recommend the raspberry danish. Many of the children seemed to be pursuing the cats through the cafe to other people's tables which unfortunately made them more likely to run away & hide.
