Happy Cat Cafe

Came to visit on a weekend for some refreshing lemonade drinks. The drinks were cooling but tasted okay. The place is quite spacious, with a few interesting decor. I like how we have information about the cats to learn more about them. However, the space did feel a little unmaintained and dusty in some corners. *cat toys are available *it was very noisy. The staff let the children run around, scream, and chase the cats away. It was also very distracting to have such loud customers 🙄 the kids almost spilled my drink a few times too *the washroom stank 😒 of unmaintained cat litter. You have to hold your breath when you open the door to the washroom until you are out of it. Overall, not a perfect experience when I visited. You'll need lots of patience when visiting the place. I wouldn't recommend the place for people who seek to play with cats while relaxing with a drink or small snack. It is quite disappointing as the space has lots of missed potential.

Cozy spot with a warm vibe and adorable cats roaming around. The coffee is solid, and the snacks are tasty. Perfect place to relax and unwind, though it can get a bit noisy when busy. Definitely worth a visit for cat lovers!

great cat café! i liked getting to see the cats wander around. plus, the food was delicious! the yogurt i got was super yummy without being too sweet, and the homemade jam was super good! definitely recommend to cat lovers and people who want a nice meal. they speak both french and english for anyone wondering!

The food at this café was good. If you're not a cat person, you would question the smell. The cats are adorable, very friendly. I would replace a lot of their toys and beds just to give the place a little update and give the cats some new things to play with. I wish they had more cats though.

My sister and I visited over the weekend. We loved that the cats were all very friendly! Lots of space for them to roam, cute decorations, nice drinks and food items. Loved that the whole cafe had a bunch of scratching posts and climbing areas for the cats. Great customer service too! We had such a wonderful time!

Nice place for a meet-up and chill. There are around 6 cats (I'm sure there are more). It is essential to know cats are cats (at least knowing their behaviour is good as to why they are not mostly around for petting). I enjoyed being there with a good friend and making jokes for cats. Also, there is a famous German Painter (cat) at this place, if you know what I mean 😂. (I added one photo of the cat)

We're talking about cats here. Cats are independent creatures, and don't like loud noises. They often don't want to be touched, so no, this isn't the best place for a small child to run around trying to pet the cats. There were cats sleeping, one that was very active and interacting with us, and the rest were somewhere in the middle. One slept on the lap of a customer for at least 30 minutes. The atmosphere is nice and relaxing. The food was good, and since it includes the cost of maintaining the cats it is reasonable.

I am obsessed with cats, and this is the best place. The eight resident cats are incredibly cute and sweet. They Raul around and are very playful, especially Charlie. He was attracted to my book. The food is also good, healthy and very affordable. I will go back when I am in Montreal again

Obsessed with this cat cafe and the cats who reside here. My group and I had the pleasure of spending time with Gustave, a sweet baby who demanded pets and laid on our table. What I love about this cafe (aside from everything) is that there's no entrance fee. Instead, you order from the menu. I got a coffee, other people in my group got food - it was so fun. The kitties are sweet and you need to follow the rules: don't wake them up and respect their boundaries! Such a cute experience and I would highly recommend.

The cats? Fluffy. The food? Could be better. Will I still come back to sit with the cats? Of course.

Such a great experience. The cats are free to wander about the cafe and are residents there. They are not for adoption and live there. I had the Cat Lady sandwich and the specialty pain. Both were distinctly Canadian Montreal. One cat jumped on our table, touched his paw to our dessert, and proceeded to lick its paw. If you're OK with this, you'll love it here. Homey and cat-first atmosphere.

We had a friendly, helpful staff member who explained the history of the café to us which was nice. Our group just ordered drinks, so I can't speak towards the food. The Sheldon (banana chocolate) smoothie was good. This is a very casual place that's good for small groups and solo people. The cats were mostly asleep or far enough away where you couldn't touch them. They treat the animals very well. I thought there'd be more cat-action, but it's really a café that cats exist in rather than get much interaction with. There was a very sweet fluffy one at the cash register that liked pats. I've never been to a cat café, so can't compare it to others, but the overwhelming smell when you walk in (especially in the bathroom) was really unpleasant. I got used to it after a while, but some of my friends didn't. Paying at the end was a bit slow and confusing, but not enough to stop me from going another time.

This was a must see stop in Montreal! Located in a homey, fun neighborhood, the Cafe Chat L'Heureux brings you delicious food and feline fun. We got the grilled cheese sandwiches, which were some of the best we've had ever, and got to hang out with kitties! The cats are calm, friendly, and very fluffy! One even joined us at our table for a while!

Kind of a silly place but it was cute. They definitely do have cats on the premises, and it is designed very well for them. Didn't really get much cat-attention but that's no surprise. We just had a couple of drinks, rested our feet, and looked at cats ignoring us.

Food was great the cats and the waiters were great! I LOVED THE CATS. It was a nice calm cafe environment perfect for studying while getting some kitty love!!

Food was pretty good. I ordered a 7up drink that was suppose to come with a shot of strawberry syrup. Did not taste any of it. The hot chocolate was rejected by my 6 year old. He said it was bitter tasting. Also ordered the cat lady. It was decent. However there were alot of cats out and about which was the purpose of the visit. I think they may have been napping. It was around 2:30

Very excited to have their second location just blocks away from me! I will be spending my afternoons here, especially as the winter approaches. My landlord doesn't allow pets and I am huge cat person. I will say that in the first few days of the new location opening I witnessed too many people and children not respecting the posted rules. Running, shouting, waking up various cats and not giving them their space. I know it just opened and the staff may be new, but I think it is a very important part of the experience for them to enforce these rules. -Parents please make sure your kids are respecting the boundaries of the animals. Remember, this is their home and we are guests. -Staff please don't hesitate to remind patrons of the rules. I know sometimes it can feel scary to intervene, but the more you do it the easier it will feel to approach people.

This is a cute little cat café! The staff was friendly and welcoming. This is the first one I've seen where they cook and serve food instead of just offering snacks and canned/bottled drinks. We tried a couple of their grilled cheese sandwiches and they were great! I definitely recommend this place if you love cats and find yourself in Montréal

Unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience. Before entering the building, the smell of cat urine was so strong and even moreso inside where people were eating and drinking. I have two cats myself, so I'm no stranger to the usual pet smells, but it was so overwhelming on a 30+ degree day since they also didn't appear to have turned on the AC. My sister felt sick from the combination of heat and smells, so we ended up leaving without trying the food. The cats we did see were super cute though! :)

My son and I have found a new cafe to add to our FAVORITES! Atmosphere is so calming. The owner, Anne-Marie Leishman, is such a joy to chat with. Her cats and kittens are ADORABLE. The food was DELICIOUS. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. DEFINITELY recommend

So much better than the movie "Cats"

I was a little unsure about going into this location given the presence of all the animals, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was both very quaint and very clean. There were probably 10 or so cats anywhere in the store and it did not feel too cluttered there's enough space for everybody to get their own table, the workers were very friendly, but they did take a little while to take my table's order. The order also took around 20 minutes to come out. This was not too much of a problem as we enjoyed seeing the cats play while trotting around and enjoying the atmosphere. I ordered a lemonade and the chaud pain perdu, and both were excellent. The lemonade was sweet but not overpowered by sugar. The dessert was spongy, flavorful, and a good filling quantity. I would highly recommend this place for a cute cafe and cat experience.

I've been here twice now, mostly to see the cats and enjoy their drinks. The drinks I've had have always been good. One of the people I was with had a grilled cheese and said that was very good as well. And the cats seem happy and well cared for so if you're interested in cats, this is a place worth visiting.

Very cozy atmosphere. The cats look happy and well cared for. Some are friendly some are polite. As in they politely avoid any pets you might try to give by partially turning the part below your hand to liquid and just gently moving aside. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The space is big enough that it doesn't feel cramped. If you understand how cats are this is the place. Also the food is quite good

I love cats and was so happy to find a cat cafe near my Airbnb. There were about 9 cats when I went shortly after the cafe opened. The food was good and the service was great too. There was plenty of space for the cats to run around and guests to find tables to eat. Highly recommend this place if you like cats.

nothing totally remarkable in my mind but a very fun experience nonetheless. the cats were pretty sleepy when we went, but they are adorable and fun to interact with when they come around. the food was tasty - standard breakfast / brunch fare. my boyfriend and i both had the cat lady (i think?) and liked it. the lattes and teas are also good. food is not the star of the show, of course, but it was solid. the staff are friendly and efficient.

There's no other cafe in all of Montreal that brings me greater joy than Cafe Chat l'Heureux! I bring all of my friends who are visiting from outside of Montreal here because of the ambiance. There are many cats who call this cafe their home, and there is also food for purchase. During the pandemic, they scan your COVID vaccination passport (as of September 2021) and you have to wash your hands immediately afterwards in the washroom. Service is sweet and you can tell that they really love their cats and the work they do. The cats also really love the owner (who can be seen with Mousse on his shoulder all the time!) and they also seem not to mind socializing with their cafe visitors which is great. It seems the cafe itself has also grown in size, as they are now occupying a second room and a cat store right beside it! I've only ever had drinks here and the marshmallows shaped like paws so I can't speak too much about the food. The drinks were very cute and had cat puns (catpuccino for example). They are great pick me ups for an afternoon. During the 2021 federal election, they have campaign posters of their cats that look just like the actual human posters. It's a hoot!

As a fellow cat lover, I was absolutely thrilled to come across this café while exploring. The space is very cute and bright with lots of sunlight. The cats were all friendly! We only stopped in for light refreshments before dinner but the latte my boyfriend ordered and the fresh lemonade I ordered were delicious and refreshing. We were more than happy to know our purchases were going to the upkeep and care of the cats. We will definitely be back next time we visit Montreal!

Can we just take a moment and thank these fine cats for being so friendly? Cafe Chat is a very relaxed and tasty Cat Cafe. The cats are super fluffy. Like, s.u.p.e.r. fluffy. The most note-able is Milady who you'll find sleeping on the checkout counter. Fun fact: unlike most cats, She loves having her belly rubbed. You come in to a mud room and take off your shoe an they have slippers inside if you're one of those people who are weird about feet.. Food was good. Staff was super friendly and helpful. There are a lot of cats here. Come check it out you will fall in love just like I did

This place is perfect for cat lovers. This place is cozy and welcoming. Several cats to play with. Although most of the cats were sleeping and the owner doesn't want to disturb them. The food was okay. I ordered grilled cheese and homemade lemonade. Though, I wouldn't come back here again since I just discovered after I left that I was allergic to cats. I had teary eyes and non-stop sneezing. I don't blame the café though. The cats were so adorable!

We visited this lovely Cat Cafe during our trip to Montreal. I enjoyed watching and playing with these lovely cats, they are very friendly and adorable. I highly recommend this spot if you're a cat lover :)

Best part about my trip to Montreal Love that they are supporting such a great cause! Thank you!

ATMOSPHERE: Although a little bit rundown, the interior is really cute. It has a vintage feel to it all while being surrounded by cat furniture and accessories. FOOD: Honestly, the food was pretty good! I came here for lunch and got a goat cheese sandwich with fig sauce (I forgot what the plate was called) but it was quite tasty. It also came with a light salad. It's a nice little relaxing place to come by if you wanna hang with some cats and have a light meal. PRICE: Although it's a tad bit overpriced, it's still affordable. And besides, you're coming here for cats and they have to be financed somehow so the prices don't really come as a shock to me. SERVICE: The service here was pretty good. They explained to us about the different cats here and their personalities, feels like they were really connected to every feline which was nice.

We had a lovely dessert with Sheldon at our table. Sheldon was friendly and enjoyed luxurious pets and rubs. He finally got up and left when we wouldn't let him eat our banana pudding. Sorry Sheldon that pudding was delicious I wasn't about to share. Sheldon retired to a cat walk where he aggressively licked his butt. The cheesecake was also wonderful. Service was agreeable and the other customers were fun to chat with about Sheldon. The only reason we knocked a star off is that the whole place did smell of litter box.

I expected a feline frenzy in here, but a lot of the cats were comatose. You're not allowed to prod them awake and rightly so - how would you appreciate being roused that way? But without any of the kitty cat interaction this place loses its novelty pretty quickly. The place is furnished quaintly with an assortment of seating including a long couch or dining chairs situated near a bright window and makeshift fireplace. The menu seems slightly overpriced but you're obviously paying for the experience. I got tea which came in a cat-themed teapot. While waiting for the tea to cool, we got a chance to play with one of the cats who decided to awake from his slumber. They had some toys to engage the cats. The fishing rod with catnip was a general crowd pleaser because it shows you how stealth cats can be. Overall, it was a wonderful place to spend an hour as long as you have a few cool cats to party with.

A bunch of friends decided to go there on a Saturday afternoon to grab a coffee/bite and plays some games we brought, while seeing/petting cats. The good: We counted at least 8 cats there. A good healthy menu with vegans plates also available. Clean place. Warm place (which is important as we have to remove our boots/shoes before we come in). Our waitress was friendly. Cats roam around the tables, when not sleeping. We waited for a few minutes before we got a table but really not long. The bad: Bathroom small. Waiting room is also small. Waiting room also smell. Waiting room has boots lying everywhere which makes it very difficult to walk around, and it is cold. Food is pricey. Coffees are small. Some waitresses did not feel as friendly. The cats are just that, and they ignore you, or sleep. If the place is more quiet, then they will be more active. It is a cute little cafe where you can go and live an experience. Food is great but pricey. But they really need to upgrade the waiting room.

I freakin' love cats and have always wanted to visit the cat cafe. I visited this one because I was waiting for a friend nearby and thought I'd go spend some time with the kitties. The first thing I'll say is that there is no AC. But after 5-10mins, you get used to the temperature. Besides, the cats are a good distraction! There were around 10 cats but I think it was nap time when I visited, as most of them were asleep. There was a sweet, fluffy black cat that likes to hang out in the women's bathroom lol and a cute kitten sleeping in a giant mug! The lemonade I ordered to cool off was bland and overpriced. I only spent around 20 mins here so I'll have to go back and give these cats a proper visit :)

I'm a passionate advocate for cats in the dog vs. cat debate and somehow had never been to a Cat Cafe so I was super excited when we happened across this one. It was a lovely experience overall. My boyfriend got a basic coffee and I had a chai latte (which came with the most adorable little cinnamon paw prints!) but it was quite pricey. There were probably 5-7 cats roaming around and they were very friendly. Honestly, I couldn't stop laughing and smiling because the decor was so ridiculous. There were HUGE portraits of the cats on the walls and they had such adorable names (i.e. Mousse or Sheldon). Definitely a worthwhile experience but unless I was seriously deprived of cat company or was showing a friend around the city, I wouldn't go back for the food and drink.

One of my favorite places to be hehhe been here twice since I've been here in Montreal traveling!!!!! I LOVE it here. Just have some tea/coffee, dessert or some food while playing with the kitties!!!!!

SO BLOWN AWAY. FIVE STARS EASILY (and i DONT give five stars often)! I felt like I was in heaven for a couple of hours. Ottawa's new cat café was my first experience at a cat café, but this established café met and exceeded my expectations! I went after dinner, so probably around 7pm and stayed for a couple of hours. Cats: there were almost 10 cats, and most of them were active! There was about half kitties (smaller cats) and half full-size cats. My favourite was Luna, she has a grey coat and green eyes, and her fur is SO SOFT!!! They all don't mind being touched; some will seem annoyed, but usually won't leave. There are little "treat stations" where the cats have to get treats out of cups, which is fun to watch. They fed the cats around 8pm which was so amusing to watch since they all became active, ran out, and settled down to a food bowl. One really cute part was when a male server put a cat on an electric skateboard, and the cat sat on it while he moved the skateboard with the remote back and forth! Then he would give the cat a high five and a treat. It was adorable, plus he put a mini tie collar on the cat. Everyone was taking pictures and aww-ing. Food/drink: I had a black indian tea, and the teapot top had a cat's head which was cute! I had to ask for cream though. My friends got a cheesecake and pudding, and both were actually really well done, although I preferred the pudding. The chai latte has two cat paws shaped out of cocoa powder! I saw others getting savoury food too; the entire place was pretty packed the entire evening I was there, so I guess their food is well received! Service: they are friendly, but somewhat slow as there are so many clients, so you may have to flag one down to order or to pay. However, you can tell they really care for the cats, and the cats' coats are all in great condition. The male server seemed to be the one to teach them tricks, and you could tell he loved cats. Overall: exceeded my expectations, and will be back for sure! I will probably also try the other cat café in Montreal too, and hopefully the Toronto one next time as well!

Loved it! We'd already had lunch so we got a brownie dessert and bread pudding - yum. Fresh lemonade wasn't quite sweet enough but that was fine because there were packets of sugar so we could adjust to our taste. The cats were wonderful and we took a lot of photos. The two kittens mentioned in a previous review are half grown now and very friendly.

Tucked away in Mont Royal, this kitty cafe is spacious and full of cuteness! I especially love the one cat on the skateboard - I believe her name was Milady(?) The staff were very friendly to the patrons and made the visit all the more enjoyable. I would suggest coming in to the cafe earlier during the day as they seemed really tired by the time we showed up (it was about 4 or so).

Well it's a cat cafe, so what's not to love! There were about 6-8 cats around and two kitten. Most of them were lounging and sleeping and it was very adorable. We didn't try any food but had the lychee grapefruit spritzers and they were okay, a little too sweet for our taste.

Came for the cats and was not disappointed! Staff were absent some of the time but it did not affect us as we got our teas quickly and yhe cats kept us busy the rest of the time. No purchase minimum and the cats were quite friendly.

I had a purr-fect time. I give this place 5 Stars due to the experience. The cafe was inhabited by friendly felines that joined me for lunch. The menu is limited. It consisted mainly of grilled cheese sandwiches and salads. I had the Mexi-Chat and a Chai Latte. Everything was tasty.

What a charming and interesting cafe! Worth a visit just on the originality and pleasant experience of dining in a cafe while you're entertained by 8-10 cats roaming around. The place could use a little sprucing up. Service was ok. I was a little nervous since it's only vegetarian foods but the grilled cheese was great.

This place is purrfect! They have lots of cats running around! It is so fun to watch them all play, especially since they have climbing steps all over so the cats really get to be little acrobats (or acrocats, if you will haha). I had the chai latte which was topped with little pawprints! Also, if you're there at the right time, you could see a couple of the cats riding a little skateboard around!

This is a must and a hidden gem if you're ever in Montreal! Cat cafes are far and few between in North America, especially ones you can walk into without a reservation. The cats are very well treated and there's a variety of couches, chairs, tables, furniture, cat toys available for cats and customers alike. Yes, the food is a bit pricey but their homemade hot chocolate ($4.75) and banana pudding ($6) are not to be missed!!

Love this cozy little corner! The sofa seats are the best, and the kittens are so cute

I would go for a coffee but not for the food as it was over priced and I left feeling unsatisfied but, it's a fun concept and I would go back. We did like the puréed veggie soup, not the grilled cheese of the day (guacamole, red onion and tomato) it was oozing cheese but felt like they used margarine to grill it. Just wasn't worth $45 for two vegetarian sandwiches and soup.

Lots of cute and friendly cats roaming around including some kittens (not super tiny, but older kittens maybe a few months old). We went early in the day not too long after they opened (maybe about 11:30) and it wasn't too busy yet. We had cappuccinos which were average. We did not eat anything. Note that you have to take off your shoes, so make sure you are wearing socks. They have some shared slippers or you can bring your own. If you have allergies or a sensitive nose you will notice mild cat smells. Take your allergy pills BEFORE you visit. I have mild allergies and got just a little stuffed up. Not bad at all though as they keep it very clean! The cats appear to be brushed regularly and I did not see any fur accumulation on the furniture. I was very impressed with the cleanliness. Some other reviewers have complained about the pricing, but I found it to be fair especially considering that there is no cover charge. Remember that they have to take care of the cats and that really adds up. They have all the costs of a traditional cafe then add in vet visits, vaccinations, food, litter, treats, toys, beds. This place is great! Definitely worth a visit to spend an hour and grab coffee and smoothies.

Stopped in to see what it was all about. All the cats there were adopted, which for someone that used to work at an animal shelter, is really cool. Food was pricy, drinks were okay. You don't go there for the food. Here's the thing. We went on a Saturday afternoon and it was packed with kids and parents who were trying to find a way to keep their kids busy for an hour. Many of these kids were very young, around five or six years old, and the parents would sit back and act like they didn't see their kids disturbing sleeping cats or chasing them around the place. The staff did make a few comments to multiple guests about watching their children, but the parents didn't do a damn thing. They have to do something about implementing an age limit or somehow making sure the kids behave. Not for the other customers, but for the sake of the cats.

Cat lovers of the world unite. This is an incredible place, cats walking around, kids looking at the cats with big eyes, young people on dates trying to show their nicer sides, older people relaxing with a cat on their lap...Incredible. This is also a Veterinarian-Vegan place and as such I love it even more. The coffee is good and the banana-chocolate pudding is out of this world. It is a little expensive but if you consider the fact you are paying also for the experience ("Cat-therapy") it makes you feel a little better.

Kitty cafe! I took allergy meds just to come here - but who needs sinuses when you're surrounded by fluffy kitty cats? Came here after a heavy breakfast, so I can only comment on the drink I bought here as no food was ordered. Got the chocolate banana smoothie, which wasn't bad. I think it was chocolate syrup blended together with a banana and possibly some ice. Not much to say on that beverage. But oh, the kitties! In the cafe are several bistro tables typically seating tables of 2, but can be pushed together for larger groups. There are a couple of homey sofas and armchairs with cushions and nearby living room tables close by to rest your food or drinks. Worried about the cat hairs or cats getting into your edibles? This place was pleasantly free of cat smells, and the shop keep (cat keep) train cats to stay off of tables and away from the food & drinks. The one and only time that I saw a cat on a table was when a couple of guests were leaving and the empty smoothie glasses were not yet picked up. Even then, it was only a brand-new black & white kitten, 6-8 weeks old and had only been at the cafe for 7 days that dared to (cutely) drink from the straw before being promptly being gently shooed away by staff. Though there's a list of house rules on the entrance door which includes relinquishing liabilities should you be bitten or scratched by a cat, all the cats seemed very docile, so I doubt this is of any real concern. There was a small family on the day I went which included a delighted 2-ish year old, who squealed "Les chats!" every time a new cat passed by and promptly took chase - and even then, some of the cats would stop to allow themselves to be petted or at worst, would keep on walking. Wonder if this is cruel to the cats? As part of the house rules, guests are asked not to touch the cats while they are eating or sleeping. There's also a partitioned area in the back of the room with empty boxes and kitty homes so if the cats feel the need for a bit of alone time, they are free to run to the back. The partition wall has clear Plexiglas at the bottom halves, so you can still watch the cats if you'd like to do so. The walls are lined with empty shelves so they are free to jump, wander, and display their general cat-like behaviour. A glass display case of cat-shaped porcelain goods like teapots can be seen, and a small handful of cat toys and accessories can be purchased at the cash register as a memento of your visit. I picked up a coin purse shaped and printed like a cat as a souvenir. The 12 or so cats available are adopted from an animal shelter, encouraging guests to do the same. Are there any sayings about putting cats in your bag? Hmm, maybe there should be one...

Um, two words: cat cafe. I am a cat lover and the second I walked into this cafe I was overwhelmed with joy. The cats are so soft and wonderful. I went to see the cats mostly however I did have a chai latte which was good. My girlfriend had the mousse smoothie which was pretty good. My main draw to go back would be to visit the cats

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Gustav is my favorite cat there! Friendly social fat cat!!! It's a cat lovers paradise! It's clean and lively! Their bread budding is out of this world delicious!!! Their lemonade, latte are also great! I have no complains only i wish I live here I'd go there everyday!!! : )

This neat cat café is a good place to meet with friends or do a little bit of work. The menu is vegetarian but there are some good finds there too. The onion soup is awesome and I love the lemonade. The most important reason, if you're a cat lover you will love it!