Catoro Cat Cafe

 

If you enjoy the company of cats but can't have a pet at home, a Cat Cafe is the perfect place to visit. Catoro Cafe in Vancouver has been around for about 6 years and provides a cozy place for the cats. 

The staff work hard to get the rescue cats ready to find their future families. They are knowledgeable about all the kitties, telling us about the cats preferences and personalities. 

You can book your 50min visit to the Cat Cafe on their website up to a month before your planned visit. Anything later and you can contact the cafe for help to book.

When you arrive, you can take shoes off and borrow one of the cafe's slippers. The staff will explain the rules and will show you around and give you a nice introduction.

The cats are usually adopted out after a few weeks, which means the cats you see during your visit will likely be gone if you visit the next month. 

The cafe, unfortunately, doesn't have snacks but they do have Bubble Tea, which you can order when you arrive! They will bring it to you inside the cat area. Just be careful to watch your drink. The cats can be curious!

There are cat toys to play with and some of the cats really enjoyed the attention. A few were sleepy and the staff will let you know which ones prefer to be petted only on their head or left alone entirely. 

Kids 5 and up are allowed in the Cat Cafe but they need to visit with an adult. 

The cafe also has some souvenirs at the front and hosts different events like movie nights!

If you're in need of some cat therapy, looking to adopt a new furry friend or just want to spend some time with the cats, visit Catoro Cat Cafe! We had a good experience and enjoyed our time with the cats!

Don't forget your snacks!

Catoro Cafe

666 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1X6

Check out their website for more info.

Catfe Cat Cafe Vancouver

 

We visited the sweet kitties at Catfe Cat Cafe in Vancouver, Canada and it was a lovely experience!

The Cat cafe, located in the International Village shopping centre, is easily accessible by transit or by car (free parking is available in the parkade).

Book your time to visit the cafe online before you go and arrive 10 minutes early to check-in and check out the shop! There are so many cute items for your pet cats or just cat-related gifts/trinkets for your cat loving friends (or yourself)!

You can order a drink and a snack when you check-in for your visit and they will bring it to you once you are inside. 

All snacks are Vegan and they even offer Vegan softserve! Flavors change from time to time.

Note: You can visit the cafe shop without booking a visit to the Cat area.

Kids 5 and over are allowed at the Cat Cafe so this is a nice activity to do with kids (with no animal allergies) who are interested in cats.

Before the visit, a Catfe staff member gives everyone an rundown on the rules while at the cafe. This was great to have and it was nice they split the group in half, to let half go in first to wash hands and a few minutes after, the second group was allowed to go in.

There were about 20 cats at the Cat Cafe when we visited in July. Most of them were up for adoption! To apply to adopt a cat, you need to talk to the staff and apply online. 

The cafe is very bright and spacious with places for cats to play or lounge. There are also a few tables for people to sit and have their snack. Visitors can also leave their belongings in the baskets on the shelves.

One of the cafe's resident cats, Junior, was so sweet and calm. They told us he usually helps the new cats get comfortable with being in this new environment.

There are toys and brushes available which visitors are allowed to use with the cats!

The Catfe staff were really friendly and very knowledgeable about all the cats! It's easy to see how much they enjoy being there and how experienced they are as well. 

Whether you're just visiting Vancouver and miss your cat, a cat lover who lives in the city but can't have a cat at home, or someone thinking about adopting a cat, visit Catfe Cat Cafe for a nice coffee break with the cats! After postponing our visit during Covid, we were happy to finally visit Catfe. The relaxing break with the kitties was just what we needed :)

Don't forget your snacks!

Catfe Cat Cafe

UNIT #2035 – SECOND FLOOR, INTERNATIONAL VILLAGE MALL, 88 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9

Check out their website to book and find out more info. 

Java Whiskers Cat Cafe Stockholm

 

Located in downtown Stockholm, the Java Whiskers Cat Cafe is a popular place for those who enjoy the company of cats during their coffee break!

It's no secret that being with animals can be a calming and stress relieving activity. Interacting with animals can be healing therapy for those who like them and who aren't allergic to them. Some of the cats at the Cat Cafe enjoyed playing with the humans too. 

Java Whiskers was the first Cat Cafe to open in Sweden! Cats can learn to socialize with humans visitors which can help them prepare for adoption. 

Kids aged 10 and up are allowed in the cafe but no younger children. This is mentioned on their website and is likely for the safety of the cats.

Being a mom of younger kids, I know how excited they get when they see cats and how they want to chase them around whether or not the cat wants their attention!

However, Java Whiskers now offers a course for kids 6+ to learn how to spend time with the cats. After completing this course, kids are allowed to come into the Cat cafe with a parent 🐈 They just need to bring their Java Whiskers button! The staff were really friendly and my child enjoyed the course! Thank you, Java Whiskers!

There are drop-in spots to visit the Cat cafe but they recommend booking your time to ensure a spot. 

It is possible to add extras to your booking like a little snack package or even a birthday package to celebrate you or a friend! 🎂 

It's always great to support local cafes especially one that helps Cats find their new families. 

The cutest latteart! Delicious too!

On our visit we opted to choose the snacks to have once we arrived at the cafe. Along with different coffee drinks, there were various pastries to try too - there are some nut free options in case of allergies, just check with the staff.

Once you order, you line-up to go in. The staff serves your order in the 'Cat area' so try to choose a place to sit with a table for your snacks.

The cafe has a smaller space than we expected but it makes for a cozy visit. There are still a few different tables so all the human visitors can space themselves out.

The cats have large windows to look out or nap beside which also brings a lot of light into their space. There are plenty of cat toys and some nice high shelves to climb if they prefer to have time away from everyone.

The Cat Cafe staff were friendly and gave a little information session before inviting you in to wash hands and remove your shoes. A few times, staff would come in to play with cats or talk to visitors about the cats. They also fed some of the cats treats.

Not all of the cats wanted to socialize during our visit, so don't expect the cats to come running to you! Remember that these cats may still be getting used to humans. 

Nice to have high spaces for the cats to be on their own! 

There is also a Cat Cafe in Gothenburg, Sweden called Purrfect Cat Cafe. Check out my past blog about visiting the Gothenburg Cat Cafe.

If you ignore the cats, they might get curious and approach you on their own. 

If you are visiting Stockholm and missing your own pets back home or just really like cats but can't have pets, the Java Whiskers Cat Cafe is the perfect place. We had a lovely visit!

And if you are interested in adopting a cat, you can come meet the cats and see if you think any of the kitties could be a good match. Java Whiskers has several cats waiting for adoption. 

Don't forget your snacks!

Java Whiskers

Surbrunnsgatan 48, 113 48 Stockholm, Sweden

Book your visit on their website