Café Chato functions as a dedicated bistro that centers its culinary identity on diverse plant-based and vegetarian offerings. The menu emphasizes fresh, locally sourced ingredients transformed into inventive dishes that highlight natural flavors through thoughtful preparation. Diners encounter a space characterized by clean aesthetics and a focus on accessible, everyday nourishment that avoids unnecessary complexity. Each plate reflects a commitment to sustainable culinary practices by prioritizing seasonal produce and wholesome grains in every recipe. This establishment maintains a steady output of artisanal coffee alongside its food menu, providing a consistent experience for those seeking meat-free alternatives. The architectural layout promotes a straightforward interaction between patrons and the staff, fostering an efficient environment for rapid meal service without excessive formal embellishments.
Café Chato is widely regarded as a charming and welcoming destination that offers a unique combination of high-quality vegetarian food, specialty drinks, and the chance to interact with friendly, well-cared-for cats. Many visitors appreciate the cozy atmosphere and the meaningful collaboration with animal rescue organizations, which allows for potential adoption opportunities. While the space is praised for its cleanliness, friendly staff, and relaxed vibe, it can become quite busy and noisy during weekends due to its popularity with families. Guests often recommend visiting on weekdays for a quieter experience, as the environment is perfect for reading, chatting, or simply enjoying the company of the resident kittens. Although some feedback suggests that food portions can be small or that cat availability varies, the overall consensus remains highly positive, with many patrons returning frequently for the heartwarming experience.
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..
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.
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!
