Boris & Horton

"A dog-friendly cafe in the East Village that closed following a controversial fundraiser." - Emma Orlow

"Despite raising over $250,000 in crowdfunding to keep dog cafe Boris & Horton open, the team closed its Brooklyn location shortly after — a move that received some criticism. Now, its lone location in the East Village is also shutting down. On Instagram, the co-owners Logan Mikhly and Coppy Holzman are seeking a buyer. “Unless new ownership is found,” they wrote, “we will be closing our doors this month.” After the crowdfunding at the announcement of the Brooklyn closing, some donors questioned where the money went; the owners said it paid salaries, upgrades to an HVAC system, and refrigeration." - Melissa McCart

"Boris & Horton, a pair of cafes where New Yorkers can eat with their dogs, is shutting down on February 26. “While we’re busy a lot of the time, there’s a lot of times where we’re just too slow,” owner Logan Mikhly told Time Out. “Our average ticket doesn’t meet our needs.” As a dog-friendly business, the shops are also subject to additional regulations, such as only using disposable plates. Boris & Horton opened in the East Village in 2018, claiming to be the first dog-friendly cafe approved by the New York Department of Health. It expanded with a second cafe in Williamsburg last year." - Luke Fortney

"Charlotte Minto-Sparks appreciated about bringing her mini dachshund Rigatoni to New York City canine cafe Boris & Horton." - ByAli Francis

"The two spots follow the first so-called “dog cafe” Boris and Horton, which opened in the East Village this year as well." - Serena Dai