Café Chat l’Heureux

Thoroughly enjoyed my visit. Came on a Saturday afternoon so the place was almost packed but everyone was very respectful of the kitties (kitties everywhere!). Had a tasty mocha. Nice service. Recommended.

The purrrfect place to grab a delicious lunch and soak up some kitty love! Delicious food, fabulous cats! Just steps away from vibrant st-​Laurent street.

This is a must and a hidden gem if you’re ever in Montréal! 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!

I liked the ambiance and concept, we were there at lunch (rush hour) and it’s sad that the place is so small because everybody was sitting very close to eachother. Also it took 1h before having our meal, I think they forgot ours because all the other tables that arrived after us were being served before. And sadly all the cats were sleeping so it wasn’t that fun. The food was very good tho, really liked the soup of the day, it was spinach brocoli I think. The tea is very expensive (almost 4 $ for a tea bag.)

This is a great place and I have utmost respect for the idea and for the execution. The cats seem to be so happy.
There is one downside, but I see this as only an issue in winter (which it is in Montréal for what, half the year or something?!): the foyer in which you need to remove your boots. We seemed to be there on the coldest day of the year and the foyer wasn’t nearly heated enough. There was also snow outside. The rugs that you had to walk on in order to get in the café — after removing your boots — were wet. Since the foyer wasn’t heated well, our socks were wet and our boots very cold. To make the problem worse, the café wasn’t very warm and floors were not heated. Our feet never really warmed up. When we left and walked to our car about 4 blocks away our feet were in serious pain. It was –10 degrees F. I can’t imagine the people who had to walk further than us.
I understand the need to remove shoes entirely. I can’t imagine how dirty the place would be for the cats if we didn’t. However, the foyer should be in better shape with at least a space heater, and I think the café should be warmer.
Again — this is probably no issue in summer!

J’adore ce café, j’y vais souvent!
L’ambiance est très cozy, il y a des divans et fauteuils un peu partout, et assez de place pour accueillir beaucoup de monde, même si c’est souvent plein ou presque
Il y a beaucoup de chats et on sent qu’ils sont bien traités
Le propriétaire est très sympa, j’ai eu l’occasion de jaser avec lui plusieurs fois et on peut vraiment se rendre compte qu’il adore les animaux et ferait tout pour ses chats
Un bel exemple d’amour homme-​animal!
Contrairement à d’autres cafés du genre, on né peut pas y adopter les chats car le but est d’éduquer les gens avec les chats présents, qui deviennent familiers aux gens et à l’endroit, et entre eux
Les cafés, boissons et plats sont très bons; les desserts aussi
C’est un excellent choix de café si vous né savez pas où aller, vous y passerez des heures sans vous rendre compte, tellement on s’y sent bien! :)

I love this place, If I could, I would go everyday. Wonderful concept, greatly executed. There were about 10 resident cats living there when we visited, one sweeter than the other, and they all seem happy and healthy. The people who run the place seem to truly care about cat, there is a very nice vibe between staff and cats that we witnessed on both visits. The cats are not always in the mood to play with guests, and sometimes will be hiding in one of their many chill-​out-​spots, because that’s what cats are like, they often like to chill and relax. But if you bring some patience you will get a lot out of your visit — the cats are extremely cute and friendly. Watch out for Mousse, a clumsy, grey kittie who loves to hang out in the giant cup on the counter… He’s one of my favorites! And I almost forgot to mention: Service, food and drinks are good as well! Yummy salads, sandwiches and soups. Not too pricey given the experience it comes with.

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.

We vacationed in Montréal in September and had heard that there were several cat cafes. I LOVE cats but we had so much planned I didn’t know when we would have time to fit a cat café into our schedule. We happened upon this one when walking from dinner back to our Airbnb in the plateau neighborhood and I’m so glad we did!
The café was very clean and did not smell «catty» at all. We ordered some coffee drinks since we had already eaten — my chai was delicious and adorable, with little cinnamon dust cat paws in the foam!
The cats were so friendly and sweet — one of the workers had taught a few of them tricks and was putting on a show of sorts. We had so much fun and it was a great way to end our night!

A merging of some of my favourite things: vegetarian food, warm beverages and cat friends!
I totally fell in love with some of the cats here, but especially enjoyed hanging out with an affectionate grey tabby named Milady. The prices of food/​beverages, I suspect, are a little higher than is customary to account for the fact that they have employees to pay and resident kitties to care for. That’s more than OK by me because I only see the cats enjoying the space and people enjoying the cats’ company.
Why not write your visit off as therapy? It is so soothing to sit next to these cats and enjoy some conversation (with humans too, if that’s your thing) as well. :3

Friend who lived in Montréal took me here over the summer. It was a cute little place located near Mont Royal Park, but it was kinda overpriced. The cats were cute, and did their own thing. One was even chilling in the bathroom sink and refused to let me wash my hands, so I liked that aspect of the café. It can be a hit or a miss, and depends on the cats as well. Some days, they’re playful and some days they just want to be lazy and be left alone. It kind of smells a bit inside, so be wary of that.

I couldn’t imagine anything better for my first cat café experience. Here is a list of all of the positives that changed my mind about cat cafes.
1) Super clean. Even as a cat owner I was expecting it to smell like cats or have cat hair stuck to the chairs.
2) Very respectful of cats. There are some important rules before you enter the café that ensure the cats are well cared for and respected. I am relieved that they cultivate such a positive environment.
3) SO MANY CATS. When we visited, there were 11 cats in total. A few «residents» who definitely chilled out a lot and then a few kittens who were available for adoption. The kittens provided endless entertainment while the grown cats were perfectly chill.
4) Tasty food and drinks. I very much enjoyed my latte and grilled cheese. The prices were higher than other cafes in the immediate area, but considering the well-​being of so many cats, a price I’m happy to pay.
I would definitely go back and am already recommending to friends.

This place got me really excited at first but it was very lacking in experience overrall.
— The food is very pricey for what it is.
— The cats were mostly nowhere to be seen. Either perched high up or hiding in the rooms can’t access. Which I understand on their behalf. But the whole point is to see the cats.
— I went on a slower day and witnessed the cats climbing on the tables, which they’re allowed to do (sort of unsanitary, don’t you think?) and I also had cat hair in my drink.
— The décor is really lacking in style and the place looks awfully messy and dingy. Picture your old grandmother’s house.
It’s definitely overrated. I won’t be returning, but I appreciate what they do for the cats.

La bouffe n’est pas très bonne. Le décor est horrible. Les chats sont cachés. C’est relativement cher. Heureusement le service est excellent. Je m’attendais à plus.

Kitty café! 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 café 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 café 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…

As a cat owner and someone who just loves cats, this place was a blast. Getting to enjoy a nice vanilla latte while playing with adorable cats and kittens was a great start to our evening. The owner must have trained the cats because he showed us how can can make them spin around and give him high fives. It was very cute. Aside for getting to play with cats, they have coffees, teas even salads and sandwiches on the menu. If you love cats, this café is perfect.

Before I visited Montréal I was excited to check out a cat café because I love cats and thought it would be a cool concept. This café was high on my list of stuff to do in Montréal. Unfortunately I was disappointed. The concept is cute but the cats were very unfriendly. Everybody would try to get their attention by waving toys as they walked by but the cats were uninterested. Even when people would pet them they did not acknowledge anyone expect the employees who worked there. The service was nothing to write home about. We ordered a slice of vegan coconut lime dessert and it took forever for it to come. So we had to rush through eating it before our parking meter expired. It would’ve been a lot better of an experience had the cats been friendly. The café is cute looking and if you go get the coconut lime vegan pie.

I’m cat crazy, friends had told me of cat café in other countries so I needed to check this place out. I have to say I was rather disappointed of how little cats they had. These cats were like what cats are known for, very unfriendly. They are missing few Ragdolls, they would have really perked up this place. This breed of cat are known to be very sociable. The food was nice, the service slow but we got a seating right away. Since I was vacationing and missing my cats very much, I would have love for one of these kitties to jump on my lap. I know mine would have on any strangers lap.

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!!! :)

Les plats sont EXCELLENTS (salades, smoothies, grilled-​cheese… woah!), le service est agréable et il y a des CHATS. Plein de chats. C’est un peu le paradis.
Par contre, ça manqué un peu de discipline! Les règlements du Café sont clairs et certains clients né les respectent pas… réveiller un chat qui dort pour faire un Vine et trouver ça drôle, c’est moyen. Je suggère l’installation d’un bûcher derrière le bâtiment pour les gens irrespectueux du cat-​lifestyle (ou alors davantage d’interventions de la part des serveurs, même si c’est quelque chose de désagréable à faire). Parce que dormir, c’est bien, et les chats méritent le respect de leur sommeil!
Aussi, j’y suis allée 5 – 6 fois et chaque fois, il y avait l’album d’Ingrid St-​Pierre qui jouait. Ingrid St-​Pierre, c’est bien, mais «La mousssse du café au laiiiit» chaque fois, c’est moins bien. On veut du AC/​DC (ou pas, en fait on veut surtout un peu de variété musicale) !
À bientôt, les chats!

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.

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!

Cool experience that I really wish we had in Toronto! I came here on a Saturday afternoon for lunch with my family. The place was packed full and there were two other groups ahead of us waiting to be seated, so we had to wait about 15 or so minutes. My first impression of the place is that it is quite small and also pretty cramped. Tables are placed pretty close together and there is not that much room to walk around, unfortunately. I wish there was more space for us to actually play with the cats.
All of the food we ordered was delicious. I had the Cat Lady, which is a gourmet sandwich with fig jam, honey, goat cheese, cheddar, and caramelized onions. It sounds so simple, but it was so tasty, and the perfect blend of sweet and salty flavours. It also came with a very refreshing and fresh tasting salad on the side. We also ordered La Jardinière, which was basically fresh seasonal vegetables on a piece of crispy fried dough, and Tartine du Jardin, which was another sandwich loaded with lots of ricotta, vegetables, grilled nuts, and peaches. Although I didn’t try either of the other items we ordered, the general consensus among my family was that the food was very fresh, very delicious, and very filling. Everything on their menu is vegetarian, and they also have some vegan and gluten free options too!
They own 7 cats, and on the day I went I managed to see 6 of them. The cat part is kind of hit or miss, because it’s kind of luck of the draw depending on when you go. There were three cats awake when we first arrived, so we got a chance to play with them a little while we were waiting for our seats. However, later on they all fell asleep, so they weren’t as lively and didn’t walk around as much as I expected. It was a little disappointing for me, but what can you do. It is still a cool concept though and I enjoyed my experience.
The café is very bright and clean on the inside, so it’s really nice to be in there. I read some reviews about odours, but I didn’t smell anything unpleasant at all. Everything on their menu is pretty pricey — lunch for three ended up being about $ 60! Two of us ordered hot drinks (hot chocolate and chai latte), and while they were both good, they were $ 4+ dollars each. That being said, if you are a cat lover like I am, this is definitely something neat to check out! If you are lucky you might encounter the cats when they are actually awake.

La place est vraiment sympa: on se sent chez nous, dans un salon entouré de chats. Tout est fait pour eux ici, les divans, les jouets, les étagères. Les chats se promènent librement d’une table à une autre, accompagnés par les «ooooh» de toutes les filles réunies ici. On a craqué pour Luna, le bébé chat au poil tout ébouriffé, et pour Sheldon, qui a une ressemblance marquée avec mon chat.
A coté de ça, le menu est au top: la tartine Cat Lady et le brownie… un régal !! Du vrai pain bien grillé, du fromage fondant, des petits oignons mijotés… mmm !! Même la salade d’accompagnement est bonne et fraiche. J’en redemande !
Seul petit bémol: le thé. C’est du thé en sachet, alors que 2 rues plus loin il y a un magasin de thé en vrac… dommage

Le café Chat l’heureux est l’endroit idéal pour les amateurs de chats. En plus de profiter de la compagnie de chats joueurs et affectueux, les plats proposés sont intéressants et diversifiés. J’ai essayé le Cat Lady, grilled-​cheese au fromage de chèvre et à la figue et c’était délicieux !!! J’ai aussi essayé la Jardinière qui était très bonne. L’ambiance est agréable et la décoration est très bien choisi (sofas vintage, vieille théière etc.). Un must à Montréal pour tout ceux qui adorent les chats.