From drinks to desserts, this cat cafe might be your new go-to destination in the GTA
By Talia Saley
A picture taken from outside the Lazy Cat Cafe. (Talia Saley/CanCulture)
The Lazy Cat Cafe, located at 880 Ellesmere Rd. Unit 3 in Scarborough, is the new meet-up spot for all cat lovers.
The newly opened cafe is bringing in people who haven’t had access to many cat cafes around the GTA.
One of the couples visiting the cafe said they would often go to the TOT Cat Cafe until it closed down in 2017.
The following year, the Meow Cat Cafe closed down as well due to an accessibility dispute.
The cat playroom area of the cafe. (Talia Saley/CanCulture)
The dine-in area of the cafe. (Talia Saley/CanCulture)
Lazy Cat Cafe’s interior is bright, clean, and minimalistic, with two divided rooms — one as a dine-in area, and the other as a playroom for cats.
The entrance fee for the cafe is 33.89 dollars per person including tax, which covers a drink of your choice with two free refills, and one dessert. The visit limit is an hour, and you must reserve your spot well in advance, as the cafe cannot guarantee slots for walk-in customers.
Menu and desserts in the cafe. (Talia Saley/CanCulture)
At first glance, the cafe has a variety of drinks and dessert options to choose from. My friend and I decided to go with the rose jasmine iced tea with a cream puff, and the iced tiramisu latte with a matcha roll cake. I truly enjoyed the tea as it was refreshing, light, and sweet, with a hint of that rose flavour. It complimented the cream puff that was airy and soft on the inside.
What’s unique about the cafe is that they have adoption initiatives set up for their cats. They regularly post on their Instagram in hopes of providing these cats with loving homes.
All of the cats were super friendly, varying from young to old, and each with their own personalities.
A cat named Nekoya, that one customer was interested in adopting. (Talia Saley/CanCulture)
“This little guy is the most curious one. The moment we entered, he was sniffing everybody and would go from one to the other,” said a customer.
This customer seemed particularly interested in adopting Nekoya.
“I really like being with them and kind of seeing how they feel about me before going and adopting based on looks because their personality is a big deal,” she said.
Although she lives in downtown Toronto, she enthusiastically said she would visit the cafe again.
As for the others, the couple who used to visit the TOT Cat Cafe said they plan to adopt a cat once they move into a home together.
“I like how clean it is, the big space,” they said. “Even with a lot of cats, they maintain the space.”
A series of pictures were taken of the cats from the cafe. (Talia Saley/CanCulture)
Even with my cat allergies kicking in, the visit was totally worth my time, as the cafe seemed well-sustained with plenty of cats to mingle with.
I highly recommend the Lazy Cat Cafe if you’re looking for your next destination in the GTA filled with sweet treats and cuddles. Who knows, maybe you’ll find your new furry friend!