The best coffee shop around. They make the best BLTC sandwich we have ever had. Everything is fresh including homemade soup. We are always ordering for the office and everyone loves the food. THANK YOU COFFEE CATS!!!! read more

I heard good things about this cafe from a friend, so I took my sister and father here to try it out and have a nice visit. My father didn't know there was designated parking (only a few stalls in the big parking lot), and he parked in a non designated spot. After being in the business for about 10 minutes, The owner rudely called out in front of the whole cafe "WHO'S VEHICLE IS THAT? YOU NEED TO LEAVE OR PARK IN A DESIGNATED SPOT!" All of the designated spots were taken, the other parking lot stalls were full, and the street parking was full. We had no option but to leave right after sitting down with our coffees. My dad was extremely embarrassed. Nice job Coffee Cats! read more

The best spot for coffee and fresh home baked items. Amazing friendly service! The vibe is relaxed, welcoming and friendly. Will definitely be back. read more

Coffee Cats Cafe is a friendly cat-inspired neighbourhood coffee shop. The beverage menu is complete, from espresso to latte and London Fog, which are all super good and served hot. Sandwiches and soup are served. I had a Brie and cucumber with lettuce croissant sandwich, which was light and delicious and very fresh. The music is soft jazz and it's very relaxing. There is also a book shelf with a variety of books and magazines you can read while here, or you can bring your own literature!! I truly recommend this cafe to relax and drink good coffee or tea!! read more

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Visiting in Calgary and stopped here to grab a latte for me and a chai for my wife. Grabbed 2 scones that were fresh out of the oven. Everything is fantastic. Owner was friendly and helpful. This is what a cafe is supposed to be like! read more

I always hear stories about independent coffee shops shutting down when a big chain moves in nearby. I'm happy to see there is no such thing happening to Coffee Cats Cafe being that there's a Second Cup with a drive through window right next door. I was in the area looking for a late lunch and decided to give this spot a go after reading Mike M's note that they have homemade sandwiches. It so happened that there was a turkey wrap left in the cooler with my name on it :). The wrap wasn't overly fancy but it certainly beat anything I'd ever find at a big chain for freshness and size, and for about the same price. I ordered a large coffee with my wrap as well. The woman behind the counter grabbed two mugs, a tall skinny one and a big fat short one. She held up the tall skinny one and said "this one is a medium, are you sure you want a large?" Nope, I most certainly did not. The medium was big enough! I'm also happy to report that the CCC (I love acronyms) does in fact have wifi. Just ask for the code at the counter. read more

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A chill and welcoming family coffee shop that's good for all ages of people, make Coffee Cats my now go-to coffee shop in the west 17th area. You wouldn't describe it as cool or trendy, but if you're into those cool and trendy coffee shops, you'll definitely prefer its small business feel (because it is a small business) of Coffee Cats over the Good Earth next door. Throughout the course of the morning while I have been sitting here working, I have seen several groups of seniors come here to socialize, mothers with young children meeting up for a cuppa while the kids try their hardest not to be bored and rambunctious and almost succeeding. Good job, kids! It's not an old, comfortable building, but they do a nice job of turning this plaza strip mall property into a place that feels authentic. Artificial plants, exposed brick wallpaper, and painted book shelves do their best to make it feel kind of like Grandma's kitchen. You can get breakfast options like omelettes and I got myself a breakfast egg bagel sandwich that was pretty tasty. The bagels are a pretty nice standout from you could expect. read more

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Coffee Cats Café has a silly name, but you'll feel good drinking a warm drink here. There is nothing particularly original about Coffee Cats Café but it is one of my favourite new discoveries along 17th Ave. Its one of those locally owned coffee shops that you just feel better after spending your money there. The owner is a nice woman who runs the shop essentially all on her own. There is also lots of homemade sandwiches, snacks and treats to enjoy and the atmosphere is great. You know you are hanging out in a cool place when pretty much everyone that comes in is a regular. On my first visit here, a little kid actually went behind the counter to give the barrista a hug! It was a great moment to see. They don't have WIFI, but what they do have is a great selection of books that you can read while you are sipping your perfect tasting London Fog (medium: $4.45). If you are looking for a place to put your laptop down and enjoy a great conversation or a quiet read, Coffee Cats Café might be the place for you! read more

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This is easily one of the nicest coffee shops I have ever been to. It is comfortable, clean, unpretentious, and it has wonderful coffee and food. It never seems to be busy in the mid-morning and does not have a drive-through so it is just a pleasant place to spend half an hour with a book, a paper, or your email. If I didn't happen to live four blocks from it I would still be happy to cross the city to go there. read more

Coffee Cats Cafe - Lots of good parking in the small strip mall lot and along a side street. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I am a huge fan of breakfast sandwiches and the breakfast bagel was amazing here!! The staff were very lovely as well and a nice chill relaxed environment. Check it out forsure! read more

I wanted to like Coffee Cats - I really did. And for a while, it was good. Delicious food, good coffee, cute atmosphere, super-local and friendly feeling. But then... I had a couple of breakfast meetings here. The woman who was there in the morning (I think the owner, but not sure) was, frankly, rude. One time she yelled at me for snacking on a homemade cookie that was in my purse; another time, she got quite upset that we were (quietly, when the cafe was nearly empty) watching a short YouTube video (too loud, apparently). In short, the glares and unwelcoming attitude got to be too much. Seriously though, for a coffee shop, good food. read more

One of the worst coffee experiences to date. My latte was expensive and bad tasting. Perhaps this used to be a good place for coffee but it seems the owner / management isn't into this business anymore. If you're passionate about coffee, and appreciate specialty coffee, go somewhere else. read more

This is my "go to" coffee shop. Great food, coffee and service. I'm so happy to have an independent café in my neighbourhood.

Coffee Cats is another local cafe that has a cute neighbourhood atmosphere. While the service wasnt overly friendly, the lady behind the counter was very efficient and let us know the gigantic cookie, along with most of the other baked goods were made in house. The "chocolate chip" cookie I bought was harder (which I happen to love) and crumbly...matter of fact, it didnt look like a cookie at all..and tasted healthier than a cookie would. It was curious, but I still really enjoyed it, and the huge medium americano I ordered. The medium was the size of a large in most places, so my tip is stay by the bathroom if you order the large of any drink. read more

I was looking for something centrally located to have a long, overdue visit with a friend who I was excited to see! I found this quaint little place and what was so great and convenient about the location was the fact that I now know where Hot Yoga on 17th is, literally right next door. I love hot yoga, and regularly go to the studio in Crowfoot. As for the food, it was delicious, I had the daily soup with a toasty BLT. I loved the atmosphere, the ambiance, and for sure the free wifi. The lady was pleasant, and very friendly. Coffee here was perfect too... Definately worth a visit again in the future! read more

I will not be going back. I go to Coffee Cats to support small local businesses, even though it's a bit pricey, but I recently went with a colleague and although we ordered a drink, my colleague was told he had to make a minimum purchase or leave. Even though we explained that we were together and I had already ordered, he was told that he has to make a purchase because he was using up space (!!) and parked in the car park. For a small local business, I would have expected a lot more. Clearly the lady serving didn't care about customer service or customer experience. In future I'll go right across the street to Second Cup where the service is excellent and they even give me FREE biscuits and water for my dogs. read more

It is the sort of ambiance an artist dreams of, the music is contemporary and atmosphere is the warmest and most peaceful I have ever been privy to in a cafe, they host open mics every Monday and other events at random intervals, the food is so fresh and absolutely priceless (yet very fairly priced) and the drinks are awesome, even when they're out of things, its easy to appreciate that it's do to the home style atmosphere and not someone not doing they're job, it is also worth noting that they are licensed. the service is very kind and caring, and always makes you feel welcome. it is the type of place depicted on European boardwalks. I will always return time and again. and contrary to older reviews they certainly have Wi-Fi...you just have to ask for the password. read more

It's curious how one can get a "feeling" about a place just by walking in the door. This was a real good feeling and the longer I lingered the better it got. Maybe it was the warm colours, the comfortable tables and chairs, the excellent coffee or the warmth of the owner. For sure it was the free coffee purchased by some earlier anonymous customer and the giant blueberry scone sweetened only with fruit. Coffee Cats also has free wi-fi now so it will be a regular stop for this cat lovin' java hound. read more

I enjoyed a great Americano by suggestion of the sweet barista. They had a well stocked deli case with what looked like delicious home made sandwiches, fruit bowls, baking. Will definitely return. B read more

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A privately owned cafe owned by a nice lady who bakes her own cakes and makes yummy sandwiches. They have a small library of books at the back to read, which gives this place a homey feeling and look. I like! read more

Great coffees and teas. Food is quite good and tastes homemade. The lady at the counter who is also the owner prides herself in the food she makes. I would support this establishment again. Food is a bit on the pricey side though for what you are getting. read more

Excellent homemade good! Service was fast and friendly, the place is certainly clean. I had been there last summer, and enjoyed the outdoor patio so thought I would try a visit winter. Really glad I went, noticed that they also serve wine in the evenings, and everything is made from scratch Well done, these types of small places with hard-working local owners are becoming fewer and fewer but I sure appreciate coffee cats! read more

To be honest, I don't think that I will be returning to the Coffee Cats Cafe for a few reasons. First, I am a huge supporter of local businesses and when it comes to coffee shops and restaurants especially, I actively seek them out. It made me excited to find a local owned coffee shop walking distance from my house. That being said, from the moment that my roommate and I walked inside, we did not feel welcome. We were there to study so we had our books with us, and we managed to find a seat where we could plug in our computers. I ordered a small regular coffee and a cookie for a whopping price of $5.00. I wouldn't mind paying that price anywhere else however the $3 coffee was not very good, and i could have skipped the cookie. Second, the somewhat unfriendly owner walked up to my roommate who was still deciding on whether or not she wanted coffee. Now, this is a cafe where you walk up to the counter to order and the owner came over as if she was going to serve her. When my roommate explained that she was still deciding, the owner looked at her and said "there is a minimum price you must pay to be in here, so come to the counter to choose something." This made both of us very uncomfortable. Now, if my roommate had come in alone and did not order something, then I would understand the gesture. However, as a server myself, if I had a couple come in to my restaurant and one person had ordered something (nonetheless TWO things), and the other had just ordered water, I would not ask them to leave or to pay a minimum price. Also, this is not to say my roommate was not going to order something at all, she just needed time to decide. I instantly asked for a to go mug and wrapped my cookie in a napkin so we could find somewhere a little more welcoming in our area. Overall, I feel like there is a certain crowd that the Coffee Cats Cafe is trying to draw in, and as two students, we were definitely shown the door quicker than two stray cats (if you'll excuse the pun). read more

The croissants are a delicious combination of brie and fresh veggies. The coffee and service are top notch. I'll be back.

We've been going to the Coffee Cats Cafe for at least five years now. It's in our neighbourhood so a wonderful walk or bike ride with a nice reward at the end. The owner is warm and welcoming and takes great pride in her offerings. It's a fantastic, locally owned cafe that beats any chain coffee shops hands down. Try the choco chai on a cool day as it's sure to warm you up with those aromatic spices. Great atmosphere and baking! read more

Love this independent coffee shop. Those of us in this neighbourhood find Coffee Cats to be a great meeting spot. The coffee is awesome too!

I normally go to Starbucks for coffee, but me and a colleague had driven by this place a few times and we decided to take the risk and try it. When we arrived we found the decor fairly traditional, but the place was nice and clean. There were pastries there and I did not realize the selection was going to be so good. We each ordered a latte. Wow..they were delicious. The foam was done just right. We shared a pastry and it was very nice. The pastry was light and fluffy. The person that served us was very polite but not overly friendly...i don't really like it when a person is over friendly...so this person suited me perfectly...the atmosphere was comfortable and we were able to chat about our work without a noisy background. While I still love my Starbucks...Coffee Cats now has a space in my heart as well... read more

Was working across the street. Had a personal emergency, bathroom, and it was an emergency. I offered whomever was working about $175 ( that's all the change I had) &she said no unless I buy at the very least a water. $2.25. Bit much for the use of your facilities. The was empty when I started my job and empty after. Perhaps it's a personality thing with whomever was working, but there's also a thing called HUMANITY & she exhibited none of it. I WOULDN'T GO THERE ON A BET. read more

Great staff, nice selection of handmade goods such as pastries, soups, sandwiches, etc. Delicious coffee too!

Oh this is the most adorable little café and it's a five minute walk from my house! The décor is so cute and any one that loves cats will like it here. I've come here on a couple Friday mornings to eat breakfast and enjoy reading and book and Coffee Cats is just perfect for that. There are so many people doing different things, I feel like it's a place you go if you are interesting. The breakfasts are delicious and hand crafted but I must rave about the coffee. I've had many caramel machiatto's, but this place is the best hands down. Seriously, you want to go here. I just love it! read more

This shop is just down the street from my house so I often suggest it for "out of the core chats." The owner is a very nice woman despite what some self-entitled chronically outraged lulu lemming yuppie women may have tried to imply on here. A nice, unpretentious, tasteful, neighbourhood spot to sit in the sun and have a quiet conversation without loud music. It does remind me of good coffee places in forwign countries. Good baking, scones etc. and sandwiches. I wish them a long and prosperous tenure in this spot. read more

My husband and I having been going to Coffee Cats since we moved into the neighborhood in 2011. Losza, the owner, makes the food fresh every day - the berry scones are sugar-free and delicious, and she makes up the base sandwiches with extras (tomatoes, mustard, mayo, etc.) after you order to keep it more fresh. She even put in a nice little patio last year to enjoy the sunny days. read more

Nice little cafe with ample seating. Would prefer some comfy big chairs/couches though! The breakfast sandwiches and omelettes are pricier than I think they are worth. A few more breakfast items would be great. Fantastic Chai Tea Latte though, even for $5.20 and coming out of a jug. read more

The coffee is not bad, but I have had better coffees in the city .. The service is veeeeeryyyy sloooooowww... So, don't go there if you are in a rush or hungry... The only reason to have 3 stars is because the bagels are good.. Other than that I would have rated them with 2 stars only... read more

awesome. Just plain awesome. Lots of space to sit. Lots of choice for us lactose intolerant folks.

I've been coming to Coffee Cats for over 10 years now (since my 20's). We are so lucky to have a great coffee shop like this in our neighbourhood! It's great to be a 'local' and I feel like I live in a small town when I'm here. Excellent coffee, spanakopita, sandwiches, and omelettes! Losza is the owner & is great! read more

The worst small business owner as she has no customer care. She goes from the cash register touching cash straight to handling food. The café needs a deep clean and a renovation. The bathroom made me sick. Don't ENTER! read more

While the coffee and food are decent, the Owner (lady) has been extremely rude to us. She didn't ask me if my coffee was to stay or go and when I asked her to put my coffee in a to go cup, she got MAD and said I should've told her when I ordered. She then said she was short of to go cups as though this was my fault. She has also been rude to my wife's mother when she asked for more milk in her cappuccino. Very disappointing as we wanted to support a local business but the owner clearly does not appreciate the business judging from our experience and other reviews. read more

Nice atmosphere and food. Have never had trouble with the owner yelling at me, but then I don't eat food I brought in myself.

Please please don't patronize this establishment. I just attempted to go there to have tea and do some writing. I parked in one of the designated spots, got out of my car, saw she was closing in 10, so, rather than put her out, got back in my car to go. The owner came out and told me to leave because my lights were shining too brightly. Not believing I heard her correctly, I told her I was going to stop in but saw she was closing. She said, "go now." I laughed it off, nervously, as she stormed away saying it's not funny. I re-parked, and walked in to discuss her inappropriate manner. Despite me saying I was a new customer, etc, she kept yelling and pointing for me to leave because of my car lights. I'm a professional woman, alone, smiley, not that any of that should matter, and she spoke to me in the most brash, inane fashion. So disappointed people can treat others this way. No accountability or conscience, let alone service. read more