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.
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..
Feb 8, 2024
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Such a cool & relaxing place to take a break. Went with my wife & 5yr old son & we had a great time seeing, peeing & playing with the cats who came around frequently for play or pets before releasing to the taters or shelves for some personal space.
Love the concept but the place is overrun by kids running around chasing after cats & ignoring their boundaries while their parents ignore their behaviour to chat & be on their phones. I was barely there for 20 minutes before one of the workers had to collect the cats to bring them in the back room away from the kids. They had amazing customer services though so kudos to the employees. J'adore le concept, mais l'endroit est envahi par des enfants qui courent après les chats & ignorent leurs limites & leurs parents ignorent leur comportement pour discuter & être au téléphone. J'étais à peine arrivée depuis 20 minutes qu'un employé a dû ramasser les chats pour les amener dans l'arrière boutique loin des enfants. Le service à la clientèle était toutefois excellent donc bravo aux employés.
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.
Jan 27, 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.
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!
We went there on a Sunday morning, shortly after the opening time. It was a pleasant experience. We ordered hot chocolate & croissant. The hot chocolate was pretty good, though the croissant wasn't fresh. The cats are playful & adorable. They seem well taken care of. It's a fun learning activity for kids but be sure to look after them, so they don't nag or chase after the cats. We stayed there until 11am when it started to get very busy.
Dec 17, 2023
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Service is wonderful. The pastries were not wow. I took a "carré au date" & it was awful. It is made with cinnamon.. ? My wife took an espresso cookie & it was also made with cinnamon.. awful.. Other than that, cute atmosphere with playful cats
L'ambiance est conviviale, par contre les enfants courent partout, crient & ne semblent pas savoir comment se comporter avec les chats. Malheureusement, pas un endroit tranquille pour relaxer, travailler ou étudier. Très dommage, car j'aurais voulu revenir. C'est plus une garderie qu'un café
It's a fantastic spot, but it's starting to be way too crowded with kids running after the cats. I am not angry about the coffee employees but more about the parents who don't tell their kids to be gentle & respectful of others.
