I lean more towards liking than disliking this place - I think there's a bit of room for improvement.
I've had a total of three different drinks, on different days from this place - I really, truly only like the last one I had. *The others I regretted spending $8-$10 on.* I think more practice pulling shots of espresso for the staff would be good.
$20-$25 dollars for the cat lounge is a bit pricey in comparison to the other cat cafes I've been too, which has to be at least 8 or so, in VA and other states as well. However, with the current demand? Sure, people will pay it.
The ambiance of the place is nice, generally. HOWEVER, both of the last two times I've been, there was been a woman working behind the counter that comes off very abrasively. She is white, has blonde-ish hair with colored highlights. I don't think it's intentional, but I do think she could use some coaching with the customers. When I walked in today she was practically shouting all the guidelines of the lounge upstairs to a couple only a few feet away from her, across the counter. I could tell they were off-put and so was I. I don't believe that this is a one time occurrence, because she was like this was the last visit I went previously to as well. I share this information in hopes of a change, as I'd like for this cafe to do well!
Not sure if maybe the guidelines regarding the lounge should maybe be carried out by the attendant upstairs. But the cafe space downstairs is small, there is no reason for the staff to be so loud. I understand for bigger groups who've reserved the tickets - but again, maybe that should be carried out upstairs. As the downstairs is acting as a normal coffee shop. read more