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    The Black Cat Cafe

    4.4 (168 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    French toast - French toast with banana slices and powdered sugar on a white plate, accompanied by a cup of coffee on a colorful tablecloth.
    Haru S.

    Gotta give this sweet cat cafe props for a comfy atmosphere and the support the business gives to its resident feline rescues. Loved the experience of dining here. The food and coffee were all right, but a little on the pricier side. My friends and I split our bill and left at different times, so there was a little confusion about what was already paid. But luckily the paid paper receipt covering my friends' orders was discovered, otherwise I would've been stuck paying their bill. This hiccup occurred largely because the bill is paid at the front counter, and it would've been troublesome if the paper receipt was lost in the shuffle had the cafe been busier. Tip: Make sure to tell the server ahead of time who exactly is in your party and how you want the bill split to avoid any confusion. Without a digital system, it can be a little hard to split bills later, especially if people leave at different times.

    Love the cat decor throughout
    Melissa R.

    I surprised my daughter by taking her to The Black Cat Cafe for lunch. We have a rescue cat that we adopted as a kitten and love cats. The cafe is cute with lots of cat decor throughout. There were 3 black kittens in cages that we saw as soon as we walked in although we were hoping to see more. The waitstaff was friendly, but after we were seated (behind a wall), I think they forgot about us. After some time, we had to step around the corner and remind someone we were there. Once we ordered, our food arrived quickly. We shared their three-bean veggie chili which was good although I would have liked it to be spicier. It was served in an adorable cat bowl. We also each ordered the Black Cat Combo. I enjoyed the strawberry salad and homemade quiche while my daughter liked her Caesar salad and artichoke grilled cheese. This is a charming place for breakfast or lunch.

    Avocado Bacon and Cheese (comes with potato salad and chips)
    Albert A.

    First off, I love the mission here. All the staff are volunteers and support the nonprofit -- only paid through tips. The space is cozy and homey. The furniture looks a little strewn together, but it works. We came here on a Saturday for a quick bite (and to see the cats up for adoption). The Black Cat Cafe serves up quality food from courteous staff. Note I'm rating this place as I would for any other restaurant, but take any criticisms with a grain of salt as this is a well-meaning nonprofit that actually does the restaurant thing pretty well. Avocado Bacon and Cheese Sandwich - Savory and melty, this sandwich was pretty good. It was a little light on avocado and bacon, but heavy on the cheese. A bit more bacon and avocado would have really made this one great. The sides were great. I really enjoyed the potato salad, which was unassuming but packed a lot of flavor. The chips were good -- standard crunchy ones. Value: 5/5 Quality: 3/5 Quantity: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 3/5

    Vegan Garfield breakfast. (Just delivered to my table. Believe it or not I had not eaten any of it yet.)
    Nani B.

    Sorry, but when you are excited to have breakfast and want some of everything this just doesn't cut it. The pancake and French toast are acceptable, but the other dish looks like it was leftovers from someone else's meal. This is the Vegan Garfield Sampler for NINETEEN dollars. The tofu scramble arrived with two dinky pieces of tofu. TWO!

    Araba N.

    A very cute and quaint restaurant! The waitress was extremely friendly and helpful, as well as other staff. The proceeds go to animal rescue, which made for some nice, guilt free indulgence. The pancake platter was so good! The pancakes were enormous and fluffy and the fruits were surprisingly ripe given that it was winter. I've heard their French toast is really good too, so I'm definitely looking forward to a second visit to find out first hand.

    Decor - A black cat silhouette decoration is mounted on the wall above a white louvered closet door in an indoor setting.
    Caroline C.

    I visited last night with a few people, and we had the place to ourselves, which was a surprise given how good the food was. We had a variety of different dietary needs and preferences and Black Cat Cafe was able to accommodate all of us. I took advantage of the combo offer, which was truly a good deal. Our server was attentive and I really appreciated the cat decor.

    Pancakes
    Bhamidipati M.

    Reasonable brunch at a cozy place. If you are looking for a vegan brunch place this is a good option.

    Cuddly kittens taking a nap.
    Jenny D.

    This is a very cute restaurant focused on supporting the adoption and care of cats and kittens. All of the servers are volunteers and only work for tips. My husband and I stopped in here on the way home from visiting with friends. We had no idea it was funding a good cause. The food was tasty and well prepared. Added bonus that it supports finding cats and kittens good homes. ‍ There's a nice gift shop for the cat lovers in your family.

    Menu - The menu from The Black Cat Cafe offers breakfast and lunch served until 2 PM, including sandwiches, favorites, build-your-own omelette, and various pancakes and French toast.

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    Excellent service, delicious baked goodies & a friendly staff! Definitely a gem on Germantown Ave!

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    Great food. Friendly service. And the money goes to save cats! I have been going there for years and enjoy it every time!

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    food was 5 stars. alla, my server was 5 stars. and i loved the cats. highly rcommend black cat cafe

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    2 years ago

    Cute spot, adorable kittens and a puppy too! Food was great as well. Would definitely recommend and will be back.

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    4 years ago

    Very basic food in a very basic space and nothing more. At least its for a good cause.

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    Super cute cafe with very good food…read more Parking in the back is very easy. My husband got cold brew and I did the lavender yuzu mocktail, both were good. I ordered the Lafayette on a baguette and he ordered the Parisian. The sandwiches were massive and also came with salad, neither of us could finish. They were very very good. The bread was perfect. Service was slow but they were packed when we went. Everyone was very friendly. Would come again.

    My mother and I stopped in for a late lunch and, although the food and drink were very good as…read moreusual, we had some other issues. When we had walked in, we saw a sign on the door asking patrons to please make sure the door closes fully behind them. However, there was no sign on the other side for people leaving. After the door kept getting left open, letting cold air in, I finally went up to the register to speak with the young woman there. I told her that people keep leaving the door open as they are leaving and asked if she could please put a sign for people leaving the cafe, which might help. I also asked if she could please keep an eye on the door, and let her know I had already had to get up 3 times to shut the door. To her credit, she did ask if we wanted to move to a different table, but it seemed like a hassle at that point. She did say again that she would be sure to keep an eye on the door. Guess what? She did not keep an eye on the door as more people were leaving. My mother also tried to catch her as she was going by, and she didn't stop. She basically ignored us the rest of the time. The young man serving us was polite but just kind of smiled and said sorry with a passive attitude when my mother mentioned the issue as we were paying (we told him we didn't want the coffee drinks after all, we just wanted to pay and leave at that point). I would think business owners would instruct their employees to try to please their customers and make them feel welcome. In the case of an issue, I would expect the employee to want to make an effort to make things right. This was a disappointing experience and I wouldn't recommend the place for this reason.

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    I wanted to share some constructive feedback after my recent visit. Unfortunately, the service felt…read morea bit unwelcoming from the start. The staff didn't seem particularly friendly, and the cashier appeared irritated, which made the experience less comfortable than expected. I also ordered a breakfast sandwich that's listed as coming on a bagel, but they were out. I completely understand things sell out. However, I was surprised to be charged an additional $2.50 for a different type of bread as a substitute. As someone who works as a barista, I understand how these situations happen, but in a hospitality-focused business, small moments like this can really shape a customer's experience. Overall, the visit felt more transactional than warm. I hope this is something that can be improved, because good hospitality can make a big difference. Overall the food was good and the drink was also good. But like mentioned above there has to be good customer service to round out the experience.

    Was in the area waiting for someone to finish with an event. Found them on maps and went to yelp to…read moreread the reviews. I knew I had to drop in for an iced coffee at minimum. The reviews led me to also try a breakfast sandwich on their homemade focaccia as well. It was good , wasn't expecting forthe egg seemed to have been cooked like a frittata as opposed to a fried egg. The coffee is freshly brewed and high quality. All ingredients including non dairy milk options tasted so fresh and rich. Definitely can tell the quality!!

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