Cleocatra Café - Cat Cafe

183 reviews

859 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0N8, Canada

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Cleocatra Café - Cat Cafe is a Coffee shop located at 859 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0N8, Canada. It has received 183 reviews with an average rating of 4.6 stars.

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Hours

Monday10AM-10PM
Tuesday10AM-10PM
Wednesday10AM-10PM
Thursday10AM-10PM
Friday9AM-10PM
Saturday9AM-10PM
Sunday10AM-10PM

F.A.Q

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  • The address of Cleocatra Café - Cat Cafe: 859 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0N8, Canada

  • Cleocatra Café - Cat Cafe has 4.6 stars from 183 reviews

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  • "First time at this Cafe and I left very happy"

    "Was kind of skeptical of the place at first"

    "loved the cat cafe"

    "The Cafe is very quaint"

    "Honestly the best cat cafe I’ve been to! The shop has such a cool vintage vibe to it and jots so warm and inviting inside! The staff is there to welcome you and make sure your interactions are as gentle and fun for the kitties as it is for you! There are so many cats and kittens there that when they start feeling overwhelmed or tired, there’s a cat who is ready for your attention! The kitties all seem to be in afraid of kids and people and one hour with the cats passes by so quickly! There is free wifi but who can look at their phones with so many cute cats around! A must visit for anyone in Winnipeg or visiting Winnipeg!!
    Service
    Dine in
    Meal type
    Breakfast
    Price per person
    $1–10
    Food: 5
    Service: 5
    Atmosphere: 5"

Reviews

  • Wendie Karlowsky

First time at this Cafe and I left very happy. I had a cafe latte and it was one of the best I've had. The kitties are all over the room some sleeping, some playing. They give you a treat to give them when you first go in. Note you have to take off shoes so should have socks on. They have a wide selection of toys and an hour in the room goes by quick if you visit with each one. If other people are in the room it's easy to talk with them. You are able to leave this place feeling good, these cats are healthy, get lots of interaction, live in a cozy space are well fed and I didn't smell any litter. I saw some food and water put out under a table for any cat needing nibbles. This is so much better than them being alone in a cage while waiting for adoption! And it's not cheap but nor is cat food and litter. So, any amount you feel is excessive, know it goes to the cats! It's doubtful owners are making a ton of profits because it's obvious they love the cats. I'll be back with my husband. Hanging out here for an hour would make a cute date night. And if you're a cat lover, it should be on your list to visit. A true pick me up!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Mark

Was kind of skeptical of the place at first. I’m a frugal guy, I don’t like spending much on a cup of coffee, and I still don’t. BUT if you want a great experience with friends and BANGING coffee you have to try Cleocatra out. Their booking system is so simple and easy to use, the cats could do it! The way they utilize every inch of that little space is amazing. Some may complain and wish they could drink their coffee with the cats around, but I really do like that the cats are in one separate room. It’s great for anyone who just wants to get some coffee and not interact with any cats (sick people tho). Critics might think this spot is only popular due to it having cats, and that if it was a cafe alone it wouldn’t be able to stand. To this I say no. The Vietnamese coffee I got was wonderful. The staff really do put their best effort with each item served. Good coffee. Good vibe. Great cats. What else do you need? 5/5
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free street parking
Parking
Lowkey kinda hard to find close parking if it’s busy

  • Bulletdozer

loved the cat cafe. really good drinks and lovely service. the staff were really nice and so were the cats. coffee was pretty nice, so was the smoothie. lots of toys for them to play with. i'm not much of a cat guy, but i know those guys have the time of their lives here. they're very trusting of people and sleep on people sometimes. keep in mind you will have to book a time for going in the cat room, but it's nice and easy. parking's a bit of a pain, but there's a burger king and gas station nearby. not that much of a pain if you can handle walking like 1 minute.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
you have to park near the burger king, but it's pretty close by. not much of an issue.
Kid-friendliness
i'd say its pretty friendly. i'm 14 and i went in, and it was pretty good. kids who can handle animals will love this place.

  • Stacy Saville

The Cafe is very quaint. We arrived in time for our appointment (which I highly recommend if you want to visit with the kitties). We received treats to give the kitties as well as a puzzle for us to complete. We were able to spend an hour in the cat room. The kitties were very comfortable with people in the room. Some were sleepy, some were playful, while others were happy to find a lap to enjoy. After our time in the room was over, we enjoyed a beverage and treat while taking in the atmosphere of the Cafe itself. The drinks were very good and the treats were tasty. If you are looking for a place to relax with some purrs and maybe find a furever friend, this is definitely the place to do so. I will be back to support this worthwhile kitty haven ❤️ !
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

  • Jennifer Vo

Honestly the best cat cafe I’ve been to! The shop has such a cool vintage vibe to it and jots so warm and inviting inside! The staff is there to welcome you and make sure your interactions are as gentle and fun for the kitties as it is for you! There are so many cats and kittens there that when they start feeling overwhelmed or tired, there’s a cat who is ready for your attention! The kitties all seem to be in afraid of kids and people and one hour with the cats passes by so quickly! There is free wifi but who can look at their phones with so many cute cats around! A must visit for anyone in Winnipeg or visiting Winnipeg!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Helen Wang

This place is incredibly cute! We had a lovely time with the kitties and later building the wood figurine they gave us (as part of admittance to the cat room). They had so many unique and fun drinks and they were all so good! However, it was sad to see the workers receive some awful treatment from people trying to get into the cat room without booking in advance, which unfortunately happened quite a lot in the couple of hours we were there. You can’t do this, nor has it ever been the practice of any other cat café. You always need to book in advance and it’s not the workers’ fault if there’s no space for you on a specific day.
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$10–20

  • reanna korade

The food and drinks are delicious! Even if you’re not a cat person, you’ll enjoy the atmosphere, accommodating staff and delicious treats. The cat room is above adorable and will cheer up any bad mood or funky vibes that are crushing your spirit. Fair warning though that the cafe is HOT! Like, hot yoga class hot. Don’t let this deter you, simply wear lighter clothes, you’ll look fabulous and have a yummy treat as a reward!
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Kid-friendliness
There are so many treats for kids! My 4 year old loves the cat cookies and strawberry smoothie!

  • Krista Dornn

I came here with my child who was very excited to spend some time playing with cats. No where did it say I needed to book a reservation in order to see the cats. The only way we could see the cats is if we waited 4-5 hours. I had to leave with my very disappointed child. There is no supervision inside the room and there are children bothering sleeping cats and picking up cats that clearly don’t want to be picked up. There is no where for a cat to escape and sleep by themselves and not be bothered. Kids are throwing toys at cats and trying to place hats on the cats heads. Very disappointing.
Food: 3
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 3

  • Jesus

Cleocatra cat cafe is such an amazing and cool place! I loved so much playing with the cats. They give you cat food and have many toys inside for you to play and spoil them. You can also adopt them, which is really great! Maybe it was luck, but all the cats were really friendly. The place also has a really cool decoration that you can actually buy! And the drinks and desserts are delicious! I recommend the matcha smoothie and the tiramisu and strawberry dessert! I also think that this would be a great place for a date.
Service
Dine in
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes

  • L

I had high expectations for this place, and I can definitely say they were exceded. The service was friendly, helpful, and genuine. Drinks were delicious. They use locally ground coffee beans. The cat room is understandably separated from the Cafe, so make sure you have time before or after your scheduled hour to enjoy a beverage and a baked good. Cats were happy, healthy, and social. They seemed well taken care of. I think it's a great opportunity for the cats to socialize and get adopted in a setting outside of an animal shelter. I applaud cleocatra for their endeavors.

  • Nathalie Laliberte

Come for the cats, stay for the drinks. Booked a cat visit spot in advance, which is highly recommended if you want to enjoy time in the cat room. Wonderful hour spent just playing and watching the kitties, most of which are available for adoption. Really enjoyed their summer violet drink (sorry, I can't recall the name). My friend had the strawberry banana smoothie and could not stop raving about it. Can't wait to go back!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Murnick Media Productions

Having seen a social media post about Cleocatra Cafe my daughter asked that when we came to Winnipeg we must go to the cafe. It was an experience that my child will never forget. The opportunity to spend some quiet time with their friendly cats in the cat room was the best moment for my munchkin. The macha smoothie and other drinks we ordered were delicious. The unique atmosphere of the cafe with the decor adds to the charm of the place.
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Marina Havard (Marishinka)

Edit: the cats for an hour the the best activity. Full of kids and a good time. The americano was just okay and they hardly had pastries. Love the decoration. Love the vibe. Had 15 cats. For it’s I paid 2 kids for $15 and spent an hour. Great. This place you have to precook the cat room and no food or beverages allowed inside with cats. It’s pricey but an experience. Wish the drinks and deserts and food offering’s were cat themed too.
Food: 1
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Judy Undiks

If you are looking for adorable and unique, this is the place. Warm and inviting staff. Enjoy your coffee or tea with a cat-decorated cookie while relaxing in the peaceful setting of the cat room. Cats will throw loving looks your way - asking for some loving. The felines are all up for adoption. Caution: the cats are super-cute and cuddly. It is a struggle not to fall in love and provide a loving home with these kitties.
Atmosphere: 5

  • Emily Fae

Absolutely loved my visit here. The folks behind the counter were amazing and the drinks were great and fresh! It's cozy and I love the vibe and atmosphere. The cats were sweet and playful, and I loved spending time playing with them. This is a great spot for a casual date or a fun afternoon with friends!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • T

There was a glitch on the website and somehow we booked 4 slots … 100$!!!!!! And when we tried to get refunded for it they would not let us. :( so disappointing as this was my birthday and felt like we wasted so much money just to see cats:( Will not be back sadly. Staff was not kind about the fact that we wasted so much money.
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$70–80
Food: 2
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 3

  • Caroline Toews

Most people go to a café for the drinks. I go for the cats. I'm a huge animal lover, and I'm not allowed to have pets where I live. The music is relaxing and at a very comfortable volume, and it creates a very calm atmosphere in the cat room. And the cats! So many sweet kitties who need great homes. This is definitely a place I'll come back to repeatedly when I need my cat time.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Sylphuu

Im Serena! I come to this Café many times as i could because i love the desserts, the drinks, atmosphere, everything!! It makes me feel happy to be there getting to have the cats sleep on me. I love to take beautiful pictures of them! (Feel free to reply!) But this place makes me feel at home!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Rod Salm

What a sweet place. Lovely decor. Very interesting aesthetic. Perfectly brewed coffee. Go check it out. And cats in the back that you can adopt if so inclined or just pet and scvialize with them. Get your kitten fix here. Delightful staff. Relaxing and interesting place. We will come back!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Jee-In0309

It’s one of those places where you walk in and you forget you’re in Winnipeg. Staff were very kind I love that the cats are up for adoption rather than having designated cats just for the café. I’d love to see this café in a bigger space as well in the future, but for now I enjoyed having the little nook moment at Portage.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20

  • riel

went there an hour and a half before close and got to spent a bunch of time with the cats. it was awesome. i was expecting it to smell like kitty litter a little bit but you couldn’t smell a thing. the decor was great too. definitely coming back
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes

  • Nicole Y

Quaint, vintage-looking cafe with a calming atmosphere. If you love cats and coffee, this is the place for you! I was in awe of the decor and many of it is repurposed for the cats. Doesn’t feel like you’re in Winnipeg - this is such a gem. I will be back for sure!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • A C

Everything is cat-themed! Cozy vibes and the coffee is delicious too. The tables are a little bit too small for groups of 3 and above. I got the tiramisu cake and it is sooo good! Will be back for sure and maybe book time with the cats.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes

  • Jacky Will

We dropped in to grab a drink and visit some cats. However, we discovered you have to book a time slot to visit the cats and unfortunately did not get to go into the room (it was very packed with people). They have good Vietnamese coffee and a nice area to sit down. We will be coming back to book a time with the cats and kittens.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Cat Nguyen Tran

The drinks are nice and affordable. The atmosphere is pretty nostalgic so if you're a fan of photo shooting, you should wear something looks a bit vintage. You have to book a reservation to see the cats. But they are very cute so it's worth it :D
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

  • Olha Komashko

Amazing atmosphere - warm and cozy charm of antiques We enjoyed yummy smoothies and coffee with warm buns as delicious as bun can only get, watching playful cute kittens behind the glass doors. It’s one of our favourite cafes now
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Leanne Smith

Yes they have cats you can pay to cuddle with but you can also just hang out in the creative Cafe. The decor is unique with your great grandma's sewing machine as table tops. The coffee is fresh and strong. The vibe is relaxing even though the chairs may not be.
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$10–20
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Robert Snow

If I could give six stars for the atmosphere, I would. KITTENS!!! Really fun place to go for a date. Everything was wonderful. We'll be back for sure.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking options
Free street parking, Paid street parking

  • H Angellis

The store is well displayed and organized. The staffs are friendly and i indeed received amazing services from them. They recommended me with this fantastic drink - strawberry mojito (the pink one if ur interested). Highly recommend and surely will come back to this wonderful place!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Tayyab K

Lovely little cat cafe, food is good. You need to book a reservation for the cat room, which is very well decorated and filled with cute little furballs.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Kid-friendliness
Cats!

  • KD Raz

Admittedly, when I went I didn’t have the best time. The drink I got wasn’t very good and I found it surprising that no staff was in supervising the visitors with the cats. That said, I do want to go back and give it another chance. The cafe has a lot of heart and I want to experience it differently More

  • Nora Moore

Went here for my bday, loved it! The craft was very fun, I miss the cat I named pumpkin, definitely recommend. Limited food options but very yummy!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes

  • shawn Mcphee

Such a uniquely beautiful locally owned and operated cafe. I would encourage everyone to go by there and try their wonderfully crafted drinks. And don't forget to book into the cat room before you go so you can get all the kitty snuggles
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Ric Miller

First time visiting and wasn't disappointed. Loved the atmosphere and decor! The cafe latte and matcha latte we had were amazing, possibly the best ive had! Will definitely go again!
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Christine West

Eclectic and fun cafe! Separate section to have tea and coffee from hanging out with the cats. Really kind staff. Fun kitties! Love the aesthetic and vibe, absolutely will come back. The tea was really nice too!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20

  • Michael Silicz

The world needs more cat cafes. The social good provided here is off the charts, the decor is awesome, and the coffee's good too. Oh yeah... And the CATS!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • willow barton

What an adorable place! I loved the vibes of had and the art work was so different and gorgeous. The strawberry yogurt smoothie was the best one I've had yet! The cat space was amazing, So many adorable kittens. It was basically therapy. Highly recommend, I will be back. More

  • Jamie

You get to meet cats and feed them a snack in a cute little cafe… WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT!? The cats are well cared for and relaxed. A purrfect opportunity to meet your next best friend!
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Nadia

Gorgeous, instagrammable coffee place. And you can pet cats! Me and my friends went for pumpkin painting. My only critique would be the lack of available seating. Definitely a better place to go alone or as a pair, any bigger groups and it gets uncomfortable. More

  • Pamela Delisle

Worth the visit! The second you walk in you enjoy a beautiful curated space with warmth and pleasant coffee aroma. The staff are friendly and the cat room is clean and cozy. It was easy to book time with the cats online making our visit even more relaxed.

  • Samantha Wiwcharuk

Such a beautiful little cafe, drinks are absolutely delicious and the cats are so adorable Wonderful service and good vibes will be back next time I'm in Winnipeg!!!
Service
Dine in
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Ashley Panagapko

This was my first time here. Basically you pay money to spend time with cats in a room. There was no supervision of visitors with cats. Kids were mauling the cats which were clearly uncomfortable and didn’t want to be held. It seems like

  • Avi Beardy

Love love love love it here <3 I could come here every day if I could the decor is very lovely the hole place has a very soft warm welcoming feeling to it the cats are very friendly playful and adorable and the drinks are to die for More

  • Oleander Duclaux

An absolute must visit when in winnipeg. The staff are super friendly and the price is incredibly reasonable. I love that all the cats are rescues and available for adoption. The drinks are absolutely to die for too. I recommend their

  • Luxi Chen

If you just for coffee, it is normal. If you want to have fun with cats, that is good.
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

  • Lisa Herd

This cafe transports you far away from Winnipeg. The decor is very cool,the drinks are great, and the cats are playful. Super clean. It's very reasonably priced, too. More

  • Bean W

Went for some kitten therapy and it was very mentally healing. Great atmosphere, really cool decor and amazing coffee! Experienced the drink and dessert was lovely! More

  • rien

Love the cute cozy cafe with kitties you can mingle and/or give a purrever home :) Also enjoyed the craft kit, deserts, and drinks :)
Recommended dishes

  • Mac Borges

Calming and cozy atmosphere. The cats are ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE . Staff are incredibly kind and patient with customers.

  • Skyler Bricklin

So cute and cozy, the cats were adorable and so sweet and playful! Very therapeutic
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