Reviewers describe Café Chato as a charming cat cafe with a calm, cozy atmosphere where the resident cats are well cared for, playful, and easy to bond with, and where climbing structures and plenty of space make it feel welcoming for both lounging and cat watching. The drinks and menu lean vegetarian and vegan options, with many happy about tasty coffee, sandwiches and pastries and reasonable prices, while the cat focus remains the main draw. The adoption aspect is highlighted in several reviews, giving visits a meaningful purpose beyond cafe culture. The vibe is relaxing on weekdays, ideal for studying or unwinding, but weekends can get noisy and crowded with kids, which some find distracting or less ideal for the cats. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and knowledgeable, contributing to a warm welcome, though a few mentions point to occasional cleanliness or noise issues. Overall, Café Chato is seen as a top pick for cat lovers seeking a humane, enjoyable space with good food and a strong sense of care for the animals, with a reminder to check the crowd level if seeking quiet time.
The cats are so sweet &🐱😻 plentiful 🐈🐈?⬛. In this orange kitten I experienced the entire world. Be careful not to step on them, they crawl close to your feet when you crouch.
Everyone seems super respectful of the cats & looks like they know how to approach / interact with them appropriately, which is a relief since there were no instructions or rules told to us. Would be good to communicate some rules just in case, as I wouldn't want to do something wrong by accident (like picking one up?). Again though all the patrons & cats were A1 10/10
Jan 8, 2026
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Adorable cat café in Verdun. It's also a shelter for cats it's a foster home until they find their forever home. You adopt a cat/kitten on their website, submit an application & they will call you for an interview & then keep you posted whether or not you can adopt. Amazing staff very friendly.
Cute little cafe with delicious sandwiches & coffee. A breakfast sandwich & an iced coffee came out to less than 10$. There are a ton of cats roaming around the cafe, starting to believe they are the actual owners of this place. Staff is super friendly as well. Highly recommend just passing by to grab a quick coffee & pet a few cats/kittens
Good food! Good coffee! The cats are very lovely. I've gone several times now- & the only reason I *wouldn't* return again is the children. Every time I've gone, or any time my friends have gone- there's no expectation for parents controlling their children. Kids are allowed to manhandle the kittens, which is extremely unpleasant to watch. Parents are never expected to control their children's behavior- & I've had young kids crawl under my table & practically upskirt me- or have had children try to play on my table while I have food & drink. I would return if ANYTHING was done about this.
Jun 27, 2025
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Over all this was amazing! The kittens were kind & playful, & the adult cats were calm & sweet! There wasn't as big of a selection of food as I expected, & most of the cats were in the back, but, that's totally understandable! I loved the books & layout of the café! Would definitely recommend!
Came on a Friday morning to do some work, & was pleasantly surprised how calm it was! Atmosphere was so lovely, lots of cats running around & a bunch of kittens cuddling with folks on the couches! So so cute :) My coworker & I enjoyed some coffees (which were fantastic) & a croissant - all very affordable! Overall very pleased with my visit, will for sure be returning, thank you!
What an amazing experience! It was simply amazing 😍 The cats are very friendly & playful. The adult cats are calmer & love patting, the kittens love playing (& some also love patting). You can't get enough of them. The coffee & the matcha latte were excellent. Point out that it was the 1st time that I drink matcha latte(& without even sugar) & it tatsed really good. The ladies at the cashier were very friendly. The ambiance is really beautiful, it's the perfect place to relax, enjoy a cup of coffee & enjoy the presence of cats.
Good potential. Decent food & coffee. I wish they had more older cats who were actually friendly & cuddly. I also wish they had someone supervising the main area as well. There always seems to be loud children chasing the poor kittens everywhere.
An absolute dream! I could not have wished for a better experience. The cats were the sweetest & cutest kittens ever. The food was actually really good (had a panino & cappuccino). Gorgeous atmosphere, I spent 3 hrs there but I definitely could've been there all day
Jun 12, 2024
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Super cute location, wonderful place for a yummy coffee or snack around mischievous kittens. Lots of fun cat-related art & merch available. Delicious pastries. Kid-friendly.
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.
This is a nice café. Kittens make it super cozy & fun. Although cats are the main attraction, this awesome spot has very good & stable wifi (so lots of work can be completed!) & coffee tastes really good!
