Really cute cats in a nice room with some tasty matcha lattes and mochas. What better way to spend an afternoon for catlovers?
Chris C.
Tu valoración: 4 Markham, Canada
If you like cats like I do then you will love this place. You buy your beverage and then sign up to go visit the kitties which are located in a separate room. There is apparently a 20 minute limit when visiting the kitties but they don’t really time you so you could probably stay a bit longer if you wanted. All the cats can be adopted so there are always different kitties to play with if you become a regular here. Before entering the kitty room you have to change into slippers which are provided for you. As for the drinks the we got cappuccino and a mocha which were both really well done. If there were no cats here I would still come here just for the drinks. We also got a butter tart which was okay as a snack. Can’t wait to come back again.
Harry R.
Tu valoración: 4 Toronto, Canada
It was my first time here and I went with a friend! Let me just first start off by saying, I love all animals. I don’t care what it looks like or what it is, I love it all. I didn’t know much about the history and story behind this place other than the fact that it’s one of the only(or only?) pet Café in Toronto. More specifically, it’s a cat café! Sorry, I don’t know what Tot means and I didn’t ask. I’ll ask next time! I went here with a friend and you have to order a drink in order to be placed in line to enter the room with cats. Most of the drinks are hot drinks. However, they do have cold sodas and juices as well. Both my friend and I both ordered the black cat mocha(one with whipped cream and one without. Although I only have a picture of the one without whipped cream because I started drinking mine before I took a picture hehe). They also have cheesecake and cookies and yogurt(?) but we didn’t get any of those. We only got drinks this time. The drinks are also a little bit pricey! Around starbucks-ish prices? But it’s okay because you also get to play with cats. The drink itself is delicious! It was really good(both with and without whipped cream). The cats were super adorable and fun to play with. I just wish they let us stay in there for a bit longer. I also heard that these cats are being saved from the humane society because according to law, the cats need to be placed in cages overnight at the humane society and I think this is the first place that overrides that law so that they don’t need to be placed in cages? I’m not sure if that’s completely correct since I heard the owner talk about this to someone else(the owner and everyone there we saw are super nice and friendly! Sorry… Forgot everyone’s name. I’m not good with names). At Tot, they also put the cats up for adoption to the general public(they get a lot of applications for cat adoption!).
Ro M.
Tu valoración: 5 Toronto, Canada
I don’t know why people are complaining I had an amazing time! Once you purchase something(any price…) they put you on the waiting list to go to the cat room. We had to wait 45 min cause it was a Friday evening; pretty reasonable. The cat room was amazing! The cats were adorable! Most of them were sleeping, but they’re cats they sleep 24⁄7 lol… Considering the fact that we went on a busy day, we still got to chill with cats and drink our teas! Will def go back
Ada L.
Tu valoración: 3 North York, Canada
Visited the cat café on a Saturday morning around 11am when it opened. There was already a short waiting list so my bf and I ordered drinks and put our names down on the list. Ordered a matcha latte and an earl grey tea, nothing special for both but decent. We waited for about 15 mins to go into the cat room. Once in the cat room, we were lucky and spent about 30 mins in the room as there was not as many people that morning. Some cats were sleeping since they were tired from the previous visitors. It was a nice experience to pet the cute cats and play with them :) Unfortunately you cannot compare the café to the cat café in Montréal though. Of course due to the different bylaws of the city, the setup is different. Would likely go back to pet the cats though! Very cute!
Irene T.
Tu valoración: 3 Toronto, Canada
Ah. Seriously ah! It’s legit a cat café! If you spend $ 5 or more per person, you can put your name down and once you’re called, go into a room and play with cats(with a time limit)! The owner provide a home for stray cats and customers can come in, play with them and even adopt them! $ 60 for 6 months and older or $ 100 for 6 months and younger. Frikken fabulous idea for getting strays off the street and potentially into a loving forever home! Anyway, the London fog here is good and will return in the future to do some studying and play with adorable cats! Didn’t really like the layout of the place because there was a lot of wasted space and not enough natural light.
Diana S.
Tu valoración: 5 Houston, TX
When I read«cat café» my brain showed the image of my feline daughters playing(in a Mc Donald’s style playground), while I drank coffee watching them interact with other’s «kids»… When I arrived here I had crossed feelings with the concept as a whole. I was trying to solve the puzzle about the main intention of this place. Do they want to just help certain aged cats on shelters to find a home? I’ve been in a couple of shelters, so I learnt the bitter truth of Toronto: stray cats are plenty, they flood the streets during summer reproducing every few months(with 2 – 5 creatures per litter…), they are cute, but not adequately for everyone. Don’t assume friends or family will take care of them: «Please don’t give away alive presents»(specially during Christmas). Kids could be mean/rough/bullies with kittens: you won’t like a kittens’s defence against your baby… You can dream about dressing-decorating your feline friends, however, each one has it’s own will, personality and tolerance against human desires.~ I was expecting a different mechanic because this joint has a lot of potential. I believe in improvement, so I’m sure they took a decisive step towards responsible petting/parenting. As the crazy cat lady I am, I’ll always support whatever that benefits homeless cats.
Natalya T.
Tu valoración: 5 Mississauga, Canada
Had an amazing day at the cat café earlier this week. If I’m not eating brunch somewhere down lakeshore, I’ll be here playing with cats and enjoying a black cat mocha! So good
Sharon M.
Tu valoración: 4 Markham, Canada
If your fantasy is to roll around the floor with dozens of fluffy kittens smothering you, I’m afraid you’re in for a disappointment. But if you want to interact with 3 – 4 cats that are lounging around and doing their own cat thing, then this is a pretty nifty place. The highly anticipated cat café is actually made up of two separate areas: a small café and a cat enclosure that you can bring your lidded drinks into. We were able to get there soon after they opened and there were already a few people ahead of us. We probably waited 10 minutes to get in. In that time, we bought a tart, some fruit, and a matcha latte. Nothing outstanding, just regular café things. One issue is that there aren’t really any seats(very limited in the café and in the cat space) so most of the time, you’re just standing around. Reading the previous reviews about them being disorganized, I think they’ve made improvements. They have signs up now that clearly explain you need to purchase something to sign up for the wait list. When your name is called from the wait list, an employee explains the general rules(open one door at a time, don’t pick up the cats, take off your shoes, etc.) The people that work there were all very courteous. Usually there were more people than cats but there were still ample opportunities to interact with them. ¾ of the cats were very chill with humans in their space(the last one was a bit shy). The black one with white paws rubbed against everyone’s legs while purring. :D Overall, it’s a neat experience. Hot beverages are always nice in the winter and I’m pretty sure petting cats is a natural de-stressor. What’s great is that they also have an adoption process in place. Come in for a cappuccino, go home with a cat-puccino(sorry). (11÷100)
Elle H.
Tu valoración: 4 Toronto, Canada
Though I have mixed feelings about cat cafes, I appreciate that the cats here are all up for adoption and are likely to find homes faster than at the shelter. My main concern is that the novelty and location of the café attract lots of people who think the cats are there for their entertainment. So to the detractors, guess what? Cats sleep… A lot. They aren’t going to wake up for your amusement. Be mindful when they are resting or if they aren’t in the mood to play! Please don’t grumble about being bored because it’s all for a good cause.
Bo Z.
Tu valoración: 5 Toronto, Canada
Went in December. Cats were great. I mean, they’re cats. I’m an animal person, so I had an awesome time there. My friend ended up baiting the cats into chasing the toys there. I personally just sat there scratching the cats to sleep(I mean the ones that weren’t already sleeping; I highly recommend you do not scratch an already sleeping cat). It can get a bit crowded if there’s too many people and too many sleeping cats though. Fun fact I learned that day, cats are amazing predators and are great at catching those butterflies on a stick toys. Not sure if you’re allowed to, but the group before us brought a laser pointer and it was fun watching the kittens chase the dot. Bring one and ask if you can use it if you have one lying around
Oliver B.
Tu valoración: 5 Toronto, Canada
Friendly service, great drinks, and the whole cat experience is very enjoyable even if two of the cats are sleeping. This is a great new business with a lot of heart, working with the Human Society to get more cats adopted, and I think everyone should support it.
Jacqueline C.
Tu valoración: 3 Markham, Canada
I was very excited to go to the café but unfortunately it was a slight letdown. It’s not really the establishments fault but the experience wasn’t great. There is an entrance fee of a food or drink from the menu. It was mediocre but I wasn’t expecting much and the prices were reasonable considering overhead costs(I paid about $ 3). The interior is pretty decent since they are in a not so clean/run down area of town. I really like how the window let’s in some natural light in the cat room. Honestly the biggest letdown were the cats! They were all sleeping but very cute. We are not allowed to wake them up which is understandable. There were 4 humans in the cat room and 3 cats. People kept leaving and coming in because once the initial excitement wears off there’s nothing else to do except sit… And watch sleeping cats. I wish there were more cats but the area is very small and it would be cramped if there were more than 8 people. All in all, the whole experience, similar to a zoo, depends on how the cats are during the time of day you come. We were unlucky but I didn’t have a horrible time or anything. 3⁄5
Hayley A.
Tu valoración: 5 Toronto, Canada
I feel its helpful to ask questions before making an assumption as to why things are done. I asked questions and here are the answers I recieved… In order to enter the cat room, each person must make a purchase, and all members of your party must be present in order to be signed up together. This is to ensure you enter the room at the same time and to maintain the«first come, first serve» rule. Once you are on the list, the wait can very from immediate entry to an hour or longer wait, the cashier will happily tell you what to expect for a wait. There is also typically a sign posted on the entrance. The busiest times are weekends. Avoid at all costs if you are not a patient type! The café also has a capacity of about 50, so you may be asked to wait outside, you know fire regulations and all that stuff the city REQUIRES you to do. The mornings on weekdays are the quietest time to come by. Once your name is called, you are given a set of rules. You have to remove your footwear(shoes bring in the most outside bacteria!), you are not allowed to use flash photography(no blind kitties!), you are not allowed to pick up the cats(some have stitches from being fixed, or they will scratch you because most cats do not like to be picked up), and you are also asked to leave sleeping cats be. All reasonable rules! The amount of people in the cat room varies depending on how many people are waiting/length of wait time. They also factor in how many cats are in the room as well as the legal capacity of the room. The max is 15, but they mostly commonly do 10. The cats change in the room once they have been adopted. They do sleep often(they are cats afterall) but are very cute and playful. The amount of cats in the room varies, the most they can have is eight. They also only have younger cats, not because THEYWANTTO(shame on others who said this) but because older cats DONOT like this environment. Any cat owner should know that! The amount of time in the room varies as well, depending on the amount of people signed up. At its busiest time, they allow guests to be in the room for 15 minutes, and at the slowest, people can be in the room for upwards of an hour. I found my experience pleasant, the staff friendly and very knowledgeable about the cats and adoption process. I would recommend a visit and I shall be returning!
Maria L.
Tu valoración: 1 Toronto, Canada
I was so excited to check out Toronto’s first cat café and I’m just extremely disappointed. First off, a purchase is mandatory to step inside the cat room which is reasonable. However, the barista/cashier was extremely rude about explaining this to the couple in front of me. My friend needed a bit more time to order so I went ahead and the barista/cashier asked if I had a friend and I explained that she wasn’t ready, then the barista/cashier pretty much demanded my friend order right away so we could be listed together. She had such a negative attitude, had I not already paid I would have walked right out. Second, as per fellow reviewers, the human to cat ratio is stupid. There were 3 kittens when we were let in, and about 8 people. To be fair, I think there were supposed to be 5 but maybe the other 2 got adopted and around 5pm there are a crazy amount of people coming in and waiting. The kittens were trying to sleep and everyone was hovering over them, poking or petting them, and shoving phones in their faces to take videos or pictures. I understand you want to record the moment, but be considerate of the cat and fellow viewers. The last thing I or the cat want to see is a phone obstructing our vision. Also, they are kittens. I know the cats are from the THS and they have many older cats that need homes. The kittens in the shop were only from 2 to 5 months old making me wonder if they are being selective with the cats being displayed. I don’t think I will be coming back here. It’s a great idea that has worked well in other cases, but I don’t think this is up to the standards of an actual cat café.
Carly H.
Tu valoración: 3 Vaughan, Canada
Interesting concept for animal lovers out there who don’t want to go to the conventional coffee shop. There is however a limited selection for coffee and dessert so consider this a quick stop for a bite or drink while spending time with a cuddly fuzzy companion.
Diana D.
Tu valoración: 3 Toronto, Canada
Toronto’s first cat café, TOT the Cat Café, opened in Kensington Market this November. I’ve been to one of Montréal’s cat cafes this past summer and wanted to compare. I was slightly bummed out with my trip here. My first disappointment was the cost of my Masala Chai. It was $ 2.25, which I found was overpriced for a teabag in hot water. The menu itself was pretty standard and at the time I was there(in November), their food menu was limited. I was told that they are planning to bring in more food so that might have changed by now. The café has a separate room for customers to go in and view the cats because of regulations. Everyone that enters the room has to wear a pair of cute cat slippers in order to keep the room clean. It is small and compact with various cat furniture for the cats to climb and sleep on. In order to get into the cat room, you must register yourself onto a waiting list. The length of time you are allowed to stay in the cat room varies on how busy the café is. This can get a bit frustrating when the café gets really busy and there is a huge wait list. They had eight cats during the time I was there and one got adopted that very day! The process of the adoption takes awhile because hopeful owner(s) would have to meet with the shelter for interviews and processing paperwork. The cats were definitely adorable and I think this would be a great place for any cat lover. I was mainly disappointed with my experience because of my order and how the cats weren’t allowed to roam free due to regulations. I saw that people could get annoyed waiting to get in when there was a huge line-up. I hope that the menu have improved since I was last there because I felt that they could have added more to the experience.
Tasha D.
Tu valoración: 1 Toronto, Canada
Nahhhh. Not for me. You can’t pick up the cats, the room is really small and narrow, the lady with the glasses who works here hates her life and makes sure you know that. I would not return here.
Anh T.
Tu valoración: 3 Toronto, Canada
3.5÷5(for the experience). *For the food/drink menu, there were many selections of drink to choose from but most were the typical ones that you would get at any other cafes, and there wasn’t a lot of choices for food. The prices were reasonable as well and note that the drinks that you paid is also the entrance fee to the cat room. *Black Cat Mocha — $ 4 I ordered the Black Cat Mocha and I can’t remember what kind of syrup they used, but I remember it was alright! The drinks also took quite some time to arrive since there was only one barista working. *House rules: –Before entering the room, we were advised to take off our shoes and disinfect our hands with sanitizer. –I just want to put this out there, I don’t understand why people are complaining about the rules. Don’t get me wrong, I would love to pick up the cats and play with them, but these rules are also being enforced in the cafes in Asia as well. At the same time, not all cats like it when strangers pick them up and they might injure you if you do so. *the cat room is secluded from the café itself and customers are allowed to bring drinks/food into the room. There were around 5 cats for 8 people and we were in there for 15 – 20 minutes. Since we came quite late, most cats were tired out from all the activities during the day and they went to sleep instead. At the same time, due to the odd cat to human ratio, even if the cats were awake, I think we would always be fighting for the chance to play with them. I supposed since the café wasn’t like the ones in Asia where you can actually work and stay however long you want, we eventually got bored since there wasn’t anything else to do. So really, if you pay $ 5 to «watch» some sleeping cats for 15 — 20 minutes, that’s not worth it at all. Most of these cats were black cats which are considered as «bad luck» in some cultures and often get abandoned, so I LOVE the owner’s dedications to help these cats go into their forever home. There should have been more cats and it would have been better if the secluded room was bigger as well. I say go visit for the novelty, but don’t expect to walk in there and have thousand of cats surround you, unless they were awake and wanted you to rub their bellies. for a few minutes.
Meena A.
Tu valoración: 2 Toronto, Canada
Girls and I checked out this spot on a weekday, and still, the place was mad packed. We had to wait about 30 minutes to get in the cat room and only got 25 minutes of cat time. Overall, pretty disappointing experience. I felt bad for the cats because they had so many humans crowding around them and must have been super stressed. Admittedly, the cats were incredibly cute(sorry to my own feline best friend, in case she’s reading this). I wish the room was bigger so there could be more cats and humans in there. Service was not exceptional. Food and drinks were overpriced and not awe-inspiring. They don’t take reservations. I will probably just stick to hanging out with my own furry friend and annoying my friends’ animals when I visit.
Monica F.
Tu valoración: 3 Toronto, Canada
I think there were a total of four cats in the cat room the evening my friends and I were there. And three of them were sleeping. Stupid lazy cats… don’t you realize you’re here for OUR entertainment? Haha, just kidding. I have two awesome playful cats at home, so I was a little underwhelmed with my visit at TOT. Don’t get me wrong, the cats(more like kittens… I think I overheard one of the employees say they were all about 5 months old) were adorable, but 10 people chasing around one cat was kind of lame. Sleeping cats are super cute too… but you kind of get bored petting one after like, 2 minutes. I was a little taken aback with the attitude of one of the employees(the one with the big glasses). After she read us the cat room rules, I asked if we were allowed to bring our drinks in the cat room. She was all like, «um, yeah, that’s the whole point.» Wtf? Thanks for making me feel like an idiot. I could have sworn I read somewhere previously that restaurants are not allowed to have beverages or food in the same vicinity as live animals. Another friend said«thank you» as we were leaving, and the same employee just ignored her and walked the other way. My apple cider was okay, but next time I think I’ll just save the $ 4 and play with my own kitties at home. I can poke or blow on them if they’re sleeping and no one can say anything cause they’re my cats :)
Tricia K.
Tu valoración: 3 Kingston, Canada
Super cool premise and I ADORE their dedication to finding homes for these cats. The coffee was just okay. We didn’t mind the 20 minute wait to get in the cat room but 15⁄20 minutes wasn’t quite long enough to meet the cats as you stand around watching other people pet them. I finally got a chance with one cat in particular(that I would have about adopting) but a kid kept interrupting poking the cat with a toy… My friend had the same experience and the café folks nor her mom did anything to stop her from being so rough(and rude). Also, its really awkward trying to take your shoes off, and get them back on after in a tiny hallway with 25 other people. It may just be circumstantial but I think if they want more cats to find a home, smaller groups in the room would be better or better monitoring perhaps. I will go back when it’s not as busy(and get a tea) to spend a few more minutes with the kitties.
Anna D.
Tu valoración: 3 Mississauga, Canada
I came here with 2 of my close friends during 6~7 pm today. The line-up wasn’t too horrid during this time however; the place was still pretty packed. As for the menu, there were many selections of drinks to choose from but not a lot of food was offered. I ordered the Black Cat Mocha, it was alright!(It did take a while to receive the drink since there was currently only 1 barista working). The café also offers free wifi. After receiving the drink, my friends and I were able to sign up to go see the cats. The cats were in a secluded sections near the door. Before entering there were 3 main rules you had to follow: 1. You cannot pick up the cats 2. Don’t disturb the cats that are asleep and 3. No flash photography. Also before you enter, you have to take off your shoes and you have the options to go in with your socks or wear these really cute adorable cat slippers. You are also allowed to bring in your coats, bags, and beverage inside the room too. When my friends and I went inside, the lady working stated that there was 8 cats inside however; some of them were still timid and shy since they were getting use to the new environment. We were in there for approximately 15~20 minutes and all the cats had different personalities, some more playful than others. There were also cute cat paw cushions to sit on. I also find it wonderful how you can adopt the kittens too, all of them are adorable! Overall it was an OK experience. The beverages were so-so, the staff were friendly, and atmosphere was enjoyable. Although I really wished there were more cats within the room. There were 9 people in total and 8 cats BUT subtract 2 of them since they were sleeping. I personally felt that my friends and I(the three of us) didn’t get enough time with the cats, but nonetheless; everything was OK.
Michel G.
Tu valoración: 3 NORTH YORK, Canada
Hello, We went on a Saturday afternoon and there were line ups outside. I think we waited about 45 – 60 before we met the cats. The café is basically divided into 2 rooms. The cat room is up front facing the street and the café area with the drinks and seating area is at the back. You have to go through this corridor to reach the back. So while the wait was kind of long, you get distracted by the cats. It’s quite organized. We did a drop in so I’m not sure if the RSVP thing even exists after the grand opening. There was door keeper to make sure there was not too many people. One lady who was in the cat room area. And the rest of the staff at the back. All the staff was very friendly. Not sure if anyone ever just orders a drink and then not sign up to see the cats. They still don’t charge a cat session fee. Drinks are reasonably priced. I believe the suggested donation to visit cats at the Humane Society is $ 2? I should also point out the décor of the place is pretty good. It’s not cheap plastic furnishings here folks just because everybody knows the cats are the main attraction. The first minor issue I had is when we changed to slippers from outdoor shoes. Remember that corridor you have to pass through? It’s full of people waiting to get into the store. It’s also filled with people changing from slippers to outdoor shoes and vice versa. But you know what? Everybody is polite and nice about this. It’s a narrow area but we got through it with a minimum of fuss. Obviously it would be nice if the area is bigger, but who in Toronto doesn’t wish we had a larger space for the same or cheaper price? ;) Playtime for the humans is still 15 minutes. The ratio is still about 5:10, cats to humans. One cat was asleep the whole time. To be honest, I think the cats are kind of played out. 1 just stared out the window. He/she was joined by 2 other cats. They don’t seem to react too much to the toys. You can pet them. I don’t know if they are declawed or anything. But they do not exhibit any dangerous behaviour towards humans while I was there. 10 humans per 15 minutes. 40 per hour. 400 humans per day. Opened 7 days a week. So 146,000 strangers per year? Well, the cats get breaks, plus there are holidays, so call it 140,000? Hopefully someone will adopt them soon and we see more cats. After all these are shelter cats looking for a nice home. It’s not a coincidence that there are 3 black cats. Some cultures just consider that unlucky. You can’t pick up the cats. But I’ve checked a couple of cat cafés around the world and they have the same rules. Also image 400 giant strangers picking you up everyday for pictures? So overall I would say it’s quite novel and enjoyable for people to try. Thank you
Cherie F.
Tu valoración: 3 Markham, Canada
Toronto’s first cat café! :D So much anticipation for this café — and it’s great because the kitties are from the Toronto Humane Society for everyone to love. I got to play with Tiana the kitty cat the most, so adorable! What to expect: You have to sign in at the back of the store and wait your turn before entering the«cat room» to play with the kitties. Each session is 15 minutes. During the wait time, you can purchase a drink — the drink can also be brought into the cat room(although you’ll be too busy playing with the cats, you’ll neglect your drink). Prior to entering the cat room, you will be asked to switch from your outdoor shoes to cat slippers to maintain cleanliness. * suggestion for owners: for the sign up sheet, I think the process would be better if people are assigned numbers instead of putting down our first names — it gets confusing and hard to hear during the wait for the cat room! :)
Linda L.
Tu valoración: 2 Toronto, Canada
Edit: To all the people who said the café is meant to enjoy coffee with cats and not to take selfies. From my experience there, people quickly discarded their drinks and/or cakes when they were called in, and everybody was holding up their phones and cameras to take pictures once they got into the cat room. Been really excited even since I saw the Facebook event saying there’s a new cat café opening in Toronto. I RSVPed when the event only had about 100 people signed up to attend. I have been to a similar cat themed café in China so I had high expectations. The Wait: I came for the Nov 16th grand opening at around 6pm after work. I was expected to skip the line because I had RSVPed so ahead of time. I was disappointed when a long lineup greeted me when I got to the café and there were no staff around to talk to. The front door was locked so I couldn’t even get into the café to tell them that I had RSVPed. Ended up waiting till 6:45pm to get into the door, but the lineup didn’t end there. My group had to lineup to buy a coffee/drink, put our names down on a list, then wait for the staff to call us to come into the cat room. When I got to the cashier I tried to tell them that I had an RSVP and they didn’t even check to see if I was on the google docs list. I was told that I had to wait like everybody else. Their poor communication and disorganization really pissed me off at the time. Don’t create an RSVP list and create false hope for your customers if you’re not even going to enforce the policy!!! Coffee: The quality of the drinks were poor, not tasty at all, the cups were small, and pretty pricy. I ordered a small latte and the presentation was just sad… I was shocked to find out that the cheesecakes were $ 6.25 per slice. Nobody comes to a cat café specifically for the food so I wasn’t too fed up with the coffee. The Cat Room: Ok so this is the highlight of the trip. My group was called into the cat room at around 7:15pm and we were given around 15−20mins to be in the room. The cat to human ratio was around 5:10, so you would always be fighting for the chance to take photos with the other people there. We weren’t allowed to pick up the cats or disturb a sleeping cat. The most you could do was to gently pat them. Taking photos or selfies with the cats was very difficult since we were not allowed to pick them up. My group ended up leaving the cat room before our allotted time because there wasn’t anything else to see. Overall experience: — poor organization and communication from the staff, waited for a long time like everybody else even though I was on the RSVP list — low quality of coffee, tea, and food, prices were on the higher end — 5:10 cat to human ratio, difficult to take pictures with the cats I wish the cat café is better organized in the future, because this is cool themed café and I like that Toronto can finally have its own cat café. Not sure if I’ll ever be back, TOT just doesn’t have the same magic that I experienced elsewhere.
Ruby Z.
Tu valoración: 3 Toronto, Canada
Since it ISTOT’s grand opening, I will probably update this review when the staff get the hang of things and the hype goes down a bit. For now, you probably shouldn’t rush over to this(admittedly adorable) café for the kitties. I booked reservations for their grand opening(Nov 16) a few days ahead of time. When my boyfriend and I arrived, the lineup stretched across the café and apparently the wait time was close to 1 hour. When I informed the staff about my reservation, they apologized profusely and said that the organizers messed up, so they didn’t receive any reservations. However they allowed us inside after waiting for 10 minutes. So the cat room is separate from the café itself! We brought our drinks inside, sanitized our hands, and took off our shoes. The coffee is really average, but the requirement is to purchase a drink in order to play with the kitties. I actually threw my drink away quite quickly because the kitties dipped their paws in the liquid! At the time there were 5 kitties either sleeping, avoiding contact with humans, or angrily chasing after feathers. We had a time limit of playing inside the room for 30 minutes, but the staff forgot to kick my boyfriend and I out so we actually played close to an hour, which is great! You can adopt the kittens you liked afterwards, but I don’t really know the process. Come by for the novelty of hanging out with cats, but don’t have high hopes for the drinks themselves. Also, you might have to wait for a long time!
Amy N.
Tu valoración: 4 Vaughan, Canada
Fairly! I have been followed all the posts about cat café because my obsession with cats! TOT has good compromise between drinks and cats since Ontario has strict rules about the food hygiene. They have separate room has 5 meows meows inside. You should purchase the drink first(obvious) and then sign up to visit those little cutie in the room. It might take 20mins after you sign up, they have long list but process pretty quickly. Answer for the TOT name, we asked the owner and he says it’s the sound of his cat sound. I think it’s so cute. Everyone will have fair time to visit, pet them but can’t wake them up. I agree with it. All the cats from the recuse team and will be able to adopt anytime. One sad thing about this is most of them are black, i think some people are just so superstition. Will come back for sure!
Jennifer L.
Tu valoración: 4 Seattle, WA
Meow. Came here for the private opening on the weekend and met lots of adorable kitties. We stayed for an hour and played with the few cats that were awake, since most were sleepy from frolicking the night before. There were 5 – 6 cats in total, and you get props to play with them in the cat room. Also got free tea/coffee with desserts during the opening, which was nice :) Only drawback imo is that it’s not exactly a cats café since the café area is separated from the cat room and you don’t get kitties roaming around in the actual café. There’s also a limited number of people allowed in the room with a limited visiting time. Overall, very cute idea and the first of its kind in this city :)