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.
Dissapointing experience, only one cat was out when we arrived, & she was sleeping. The other were all being consulted for adoption, which is great, but it is a cat cafe & the whole point is for people to visit for cats. Got a matcha latte, which was very weak & bitter. Overall a lackluster experience.
The place is really nice! There are 5 gorgeous cats that are super well cared for, the staff in general are very considerate of them & the clients. They are very attentive. The bathroom is also very clean, & the atmosphere is good to work & chat. The food is regular, nothing impressive. Although, there is a guy who work here, he's a little rude, he doesn't care to step by accident on the cats & not careful. But overall, the experience was very pleasant, my friend & I were here 3 hours.
Apr 20, 2026
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Great place to go relax with the cutest cats. Latte & sandwiches were pretty good too! Washroom could use a good cleaning, but other than that I will be back!
Super great vibe! Had a delicious sandwich (goat cheese, squash & Walnut, would 100% reccomend) & a nice pumpkin spice latte that had latte art, friendly cats, creates a really cute atmosphere between the clients, it was nice to laugh at the cats being silly with strangers. Friendly staff, quick service & nice decor!
The young girl at cash is the only person to speak to if you have questions. She was very helpful & explained what to pay attention to (no picking cats up or feeding them). I got a matcha latte - nothing special or groundbreaking but I'm happy the funds go towards housing the cats & taking care of them. The cats are so playful & energetic! They respond well to cat toys especially. It was invigorating to just sit & cat watch, lol.
Jun 12, 2025
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There were only 4 cats around. Two were napping, one was hiding under a couch & the one remaining kitty was not interested in the 20 other people in the cafe who were trying to get its attention.
If you are looking for some one on one kitty time, this is not the place.
LE cat café par excellence à Montréal! Les chats y sont heureux & bien traités par le Refuge Animex, qui gère également leur adoption. Attention à vos muffins & croissants, il y a parfois de petits voleurs à pattes qui s'y intéressent!
Cute café, that's sure to get you your fill of cat love & offer you a nice atmosphere to work or spend times with friends ! It's usually not too noisy, but if you go on "Adoption Day", it may not be the most relaxing space to be in. The cats are from a rescue & are up for adoptions. I've had the latte & the matcha latte which were both amazing ! The coffee beans seem to be a medium roast, so it does offer a more round & full-bodied flavour that isn't too acidic or fruity in notes. Only downside, in my opinion, is that I've received the wrong order in the past & when I went to inquire about it, I was turned back & told that was what I ordered. As someone with food intolerances & dietary restrictions, it makes it a bit more anxiety inducing & concerning.
Jan 7, 2025
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Personnel attentionné & serviable, viennoiseries délicieuses! Nous avons trouvé l'endroit très accueillant (notamment pour notre garçon de deux qui apprivoisait les chats!). Nous y retournerons définitivement!
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.
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.
May 15, 2024
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So... honestly, for a café, it's pretty average. Some items were reasonably priced, & others were not. If I had to name an item I was truly satisfied with, it was the soup of the day. The soup was done perfectly, with no flaws to me at the very least. I loved it, even though I am often very picky on soup & the flavors from it. I had the berries smoothie, & it was really good. It was honestly very good for the price as well. I did not have the pastries, but my friends who were with me mentioned that it was good. However, the sandwiches & paninj were overpriced & questionable. At the very least... the sandwiches were really small despite their price... (10,45$) There really is not much to say considering that it is a cafe, not a restaurant, nor a bakery. As such, here's the main thing to pay attention to. Surely, if people go to a cat cafe, it's mainly for the cats, not the food. Well, if you're fine with drinks here, then it's definitely worth the visits. The cats were very adorable & playful. The cafe is fairly peaceful, so it is a great place to study & relax around cats. They provide cat toys as well so that customers can play with the cats. Although it is outside of downtown Montreal & that the food is pretty average, I have to agree that it is worth visiting at least once. I think it's also important to mention that they have adorable merchandise at decent prices. I got a pair of cats that can connect with one another, & that was 7$. Another thing: there is another cat café in downtown Montreal. However, I didn't like how it was really crowded, making it hard to relax with cats. So really, this place was great for giving the sense of relaxation & peace.
You can relax with a delicious latte, sandwhich, soup & many more items, sorrounded by cat trees & the cutest little kitties, all of which are adoptable We visited on a Saturday so it was full of cat loving families but we can tell that on a weekday this would be good place for students or people who like to work at cafés, as it is very comfortable & has many electrical plugs everywhere. We passed by quickly on a whim but we definitely need to go back (when there are less people & the cats are awake) Our cat ear headband wearing, album cover art knowledgeable server was also very friendly & swift.
*Expérience vécue un dimanche après-midi* C'est un peu à contrecoeur que j'écris cet avis. Mais vraiment une mauvaise première expérience dans ce café à chat. Le lieu est vraiment bondé, des tables & des chaises partout... Pas vraiment reposant que ce soit pour les animaux comme pour les clients. Les deux serveuses sont donc un peu dépassées & le temps d'attente peut être un peu long que ce soit pour commander ou pour être servi. Ensuite l'établissement n'y est pour rien, mais malgré un avertissement sur les murs à l'entrée... Surveillez vos enfants s'il vous-plaît. Le nombre d'enfants que nous avons vu presque maltraiter les chats était assez aberrant. Entre câlins forcés, tirage de patte, de queue etc... Ces pauvres bêtes à l'adoption méritent mieux.
