Everything You Need To Know About Mexico City’s First Cat Café

At La Gatería the décor is minimal – think bare wood, tactile cat climbing walls and scratching posts – because, let’s face it, everyone knows the cats are the main attraction. And attraction they are; whether pleasing the crowd by padding their way across the suspended rope bridge, playing it coy and snuggling up next to you or tiring themselves out playing with the numerous toys that are dotted around the café itself, there’s never a dull moment. In fact, all the cats at La Gatería are up for adoption, meaning you might end up going home with more than some great photos.

If you were concerned about the safety of the cats, you really needn’t be. Upon arrival, every visitor must first pass through the adjoining cat boutique, before washing their hands with antibacterial gel and being let in by a staff member who ensures that none of the cats has the chance to make a bid for freedom. What’s more, when you sit down at the table, you’re given a list of guidelines to follow while you’re there; don’t pull the cat’s tail or try to pick them up without supervision from a member of staff are among some of the rules every La Gatería visitor must follow.

You can also grab a light snack while you’re there too, in the form of a sandwich, salad or slice of enticing cheesecake, washed down with a coffee or juice. Although waiting times to enter when this café first opened were as long as two hours, the furore has calmed down and you’ll now be able to grab yourself a table no problem. In short, it’s a great place to spend an afternoon surrounded by some four-legged, furry friends and good company.

La Gatería Cat Café, Tabasco 337, Col. Roma, Cuauhtémoc, Ciudad de México, México, +52 55 5533 7818