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Purrple Cat Cafe

Cafe β€’ Animal shelter

πŸ‘ The place was very well kept and all staff were great, all cats were well cared for and fed throughout the hour I was there for. The cats are quite skittish around customers and may not want to be petted bit despite that they all have great personalities of their own. Would 100% go back though ! People often mention cats, staff, lovely, friendly, cafe, time, visit, great, Staff, good,


Address

2 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5ES, United Kingdom

Website

www.purrplecatcafe.com

Contact

+44 141 552 6429

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1.3K reviews)

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  • 4/5 Ethan H. 2 years ago on Google
    The place was very well kept and all staff were great, all cats were well cared for and fed throughout the hour I was there for. The cats are quite skittish around customers and may not want to be petted bit despite that they all have great personalities of their own. Would 100% go back though !
    7 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 B E. 1 year ago on Google
    Purrhaps it's not for everyone, but if you're a cat lover and you're in Glasgow than it may be the purrfect place to visit. Wonderful experience... Staff was friendly and inviting and the cats.... Lots of Cats! Enjoy a coffee/tea and a light meal all whilst sharing the company of these delightful little furballs. Definitely worth the visit!
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 lewis h. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited this cafe last week... All the staff were wearing masks, and all track and trace in place, it was tidy, but lots of cat hair about. I had a hot chocolate with marshmallows and cream, it was hot and tasty.... you have to take your shoes off to go and pat the cats. You have to stay behind the purple lines, and if a cat is sleeping you are advised to let them sleep, but you are allowed to pat the cats though. There was about 35 cats. All in all a very enjoyable visit, would I visit again, 100% yes, and would recommend again its a 100%..
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Christopher S. 9 months ago on Google
    Arrived just as a session had started and managed to get a table, the staff were very friendly. The cafe was fantastic. The cats came to you when they wanted to, others just lay resting. We really enjoyed our visit
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jane-Audrey R. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely brilliant experience if you are an animal lover. The food is lovely. The atmosphere is brilliant. Staff are very helpful and friendly. The best part of the cafe is spending time with the cats though. Would definitely recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Esoterica 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place, staff are amazing and all the cats are wonderful. The food was also amazing too.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jodie M. 2 years ago on Google
    We visited a while ago and it was the best time! The staff are all so friendly and lovely, and so are (most of) the cats! We had a great time feeding them and would love to come back again ^-^
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Nancy 1 year ago on Google
    A very cool place to visit if you’re a cat lover. Cats are very well looked after. Good available at reasonable prices including vegan items!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Jessica G. 1 year ago on Google
    Heard about this place loads from friends so headed there with one whilst I was in Glasgow ( I think it was the 11o’clock session on the 18th) Honestly, such a cute place! It’s clear they care a lot about the cats and the food is really good! The staff are also so friendly and welcoming to everyone πŸ’–πŸ’– seriously loved the ladies working that shift My only criticism is that it’s pretty expensive to go and eat since you have to pay for entry and then food as well. However, the experience outweighed this for us! Defo want to come back! πŸ’–
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Laura Velazquez G. 5 months ago on Google
    Such beautiful cats, you can tell they are living in great conditions! They are so relaxed and playful, their fur looks so shiny and soft, and as cat owner I can see how well they are taken care of. Such a wonderful experience, I would love to go again! The food was also very good, and the milkshakes are 10/10
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 rory g. 6 months ago on Google
    Second visit. This time for a birthday party. It's great fun. Cats rule the roost. Kittens playing, oldens sleeping. All kinds of cats hanging around. Food was great and there was a good range of cafe favourites. Staff friendly and efficient. If you love cats you'll love this.

  • 5/5 Alex L. 4 years ago on Google
    Outstanding and friendly place, Staff are great, Kats are fantastic and they welcome you ha

  • 5/5 Terry W. 4 years ago on Google
    Love Cats!

  • 5/5 babe m. 4 years ago on Google
    It was amazing

  • 5/5 Lesley G. 4 years ago on Google
    Had a great visit!

  • 5/5 Russell M. 4 years ago on Google
    Pretty good cat cafe loads of cats in big area and the cakes are good

  • 5/5 Miss.Karen Monica W. 4 years ago on Google
    ??????Excellent. Highly recommended. ??????

  • 5/5 Chanel W. 4 years ago on Google
    If you love cats you will appreciate this cafe

  • 4/5 DJA A. 4 years ago on Google
    Funky place

  • 4/5 Timothy J. 4 years ago on Google
    First time here. Pricy but good coffee. Great service!!!! Had the columbia coffee and was able to taste the Nitro ( tasted like beer) but had none in it. Cold n YUM! Great space for getting some work done, studying or just some caffeine and baked goods. Love the decor and woodsy look. Ill def be back when i need a kick of caffeine.

  • 5/5 Rhona G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great for cat lovers

  • 5/5 leo c. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing staff and very well behaved cats. Drinks were also delicious!

  • 3/5 Anna L. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff was really sweet and cats are wonderful. However the environment feels a bit busy. Too many people for such a small space, and a lot of children running around. You only have an hour in there, which does make eating and seeing all the cats pretty stressful. 15 mins before time was up they ringed the bell saying it was 15 mins left, which felt even more stressing. The check out process took a lot of time. I’ve been to another cat cafe before where you order and pay before you go in to the cats, which felt easier and not as messy. All of this made the visit not feel as relaxing as we’d hoped. I would also recommend NOT eating here. My partner and I got really sick afterwards and I went straight to our hotel room and threw up. Still not mad about the visit, the cats were lovely and staff was great.

  • 5/5 Lisl G. 6 months ago on Google
    I Loved it and will definitely be back someday! The Cafe is has a really relaxing atmosphere. There are a lot of kitties and they are able to retreat into a room that's off limits, or go above the customers, which I feel is really important. The food was really delicious and the employees were really nice.

  • 5/5 Catherine A. 5 months ago on Google
    Had a lovely time at the purple cat cafe today. πŸ’œ the food was lovely and the staff very welcoming. The cats stole the show, were so well looked after and didn't fail to entertain by just being cats and doing their own thing. Next time I'm in Glasgow, I will be back.

  • 4/5 carol S. 4 months ago on Google
    Amazing! The food was incredible, our party had tater tots with bacon and cheese to share and they were delicious!! Nachos were ok but would’ve been better served hot. Cats were so fluffy and friendly and didn’t get in the way. Kids had fun spinning the prize wheel. We also had two little sleepyheads taking a nap on the cat stand next to our table! Would definitely recommend to animal lovers!

  • 5/5 Angela M. 4 years ago on Google
    Me and my son loved it something different and cats lovely and food standard so so and lovely staff.

  • 5/5 Sophie A. 5 months ago on Google
    Omg! This place was magical. All the cats were lovely. I recommend going at 9:30AM as all the cats were out, eating and so excited. Food was lovely. Staff were all every helpful. My favourite cat had to be Gilbert. I ended up winning another trip there on spin the wheel. Loved it! Cannot wait to go back!

  • 5/5 L G. 5 months ago on Google
    This place is just lovely! Loads of cats and they're all well looked after. One of the kids favourites wasn't there this time and they told us she was away for her check up at the vets. Cheesecake is delicious! My favourite is the banana and maple cheesecake - divine! And if you go at the last session you can see just how smart the kitties are... :)

  • 4/5 Melody Anne D. 1 year ago on Google
    Booked a visit to the cafe for a birthday treat and our visit made for a very happy birthday. We went in the afternoon so many cats were sleepy, but we got to per some and feed them treats, they all had lovely personalities. It was lovely to see them at ease in the cafe. The cafe itself has a lovely atmosphere, which is set out for the cat's comfort and welfare. For this, I absolutely didn't mind paying the fee for the session, it's clearly going towards giving the cats an amazing home and happy lives. The staff were helpful, friendly and welcoming, absolutely cannot fault any of them. The food and drinks were nice enough, however they were a little pricey. I found the menu a little bit limited, and will probably just stick with tea and cake when we return. We absolutely will be returning though; it's a lovely, different experience that's ideal for cat lovers.

  • 4/5 Natalia F. 1 year ago on Google
    A lovely cat cafe with over 30 furry friends! 🐾 all the cats were extremely nice and friendly and I particularly fell in love with one πŸ₯° We ordered an ice tea and a milkshake, both were average at best: incredibly sweet and clearly not home-made. If you ignore that part and focus on the cats though it was good. Entry is Β£8 per person and drinks go on top, so I’d recommend just paying entry and enjoying kitty company :)

  • 5/5 Andy G. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing experience! The staff was lovely and the tea and cake were some of the best I've had in a long time. The cats, of course, were beautiful and took kindly to gentle pets. One curious even came up and climbed on our laps when we first sat down. Overall, the cafe is a very magical little place, and I hope to come back soon.

  • 5/5 Jasmine T. 1 year ago on Google
    Certainly my favourite thing to do on a rainy morning in Glasgow! I recently spent an unexpected morning in Glasgow and this was what I decided to do while waiting for a train. It went above and beyond my expectations!! The cats are lovely and have plenty of space to go away from the guests so you never feel like you're intruding on their space. The staff and customers alike are absolutely lovely. We even stayed for a second session it was so fun!

  • 5/5 rosemarymee 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely lunch in this very atmospheric cat cafe. The cats are absolutely beautiful and seem very happy in this safe haven for felines. I could have spent all day watching the cats playing in what seems like a paradise for them-with a network of aerial walkways. The staff are extremely pleasant and helpful. The chocolate cake was amazing and there is a great selection of gf and vegan food.

  • 5/5 Joseph H. 4 years ago on Google
    Very much enjoyed it here. Only had a pot of tea so can't speak for the food. The cats are very cute and so many.

  • 5/5 Tiffany T. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff are really friendly, the place is really clean and a great day out!

  • 4/5 markus s. 3 years ago on Google
    good

  • 5/5 Emma S. 3 years ago on Google
    I had a lovely time. I spent my afternoon there with two delightful gentlemen and had some delicious vegan cake. I am super impressed with their routines for managing the Covid-19 risk. Well done!

  • 5/5 Arwen G. 3 years ago on Google
    A must for any cat lover!

  • 5/5 Mihai N. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved every second of it. Lovely staff and they managed to squeeze us in without having an appointment which I really appreciate. Thanks a lot Georgie for everything.

  • 3/5 Lynsey F. 3 years ago on Google
    Took my daughter recently as a birthday treat. Cost us Β£10 per head just to book (Β£40 in total). When we arrived I found the lady who answered the door quite unwelcoming. A nicer lady took over and requested we remove our shoes and watch a short video. We were then taken to our table .The place is very clean & doesn't smell. Cats were already there when we arrived and a few stayed around to be petted. Others that approached didn't seem to want to be near people and quickly hoped up high. We'd viewed a menu online but when we arrived ice cream was the main option. Small breakfast menu of toast or eggs were available but no food as such. That was a let down when the menu online had shown a nice variety of food. Ice creams all round for lunch. Most of the staff were friendly and they were cleaning and changing throws on empty tables regularly. The initial unwelcoming staff member seemed to make a point of picking up the cats and showing off because as a rule the guests can't pick them up. She also had a go at me for using the bathroom despite gaining the OK from another staff member. Paid over Β£60 to attend and eat 4 ice creams and 4 soft drinks. I definitely wouldn't return due to the cost. All staff were nice except 1.

  • 2/5 Lavinia M. 3 years ago on Google
    One regular woman tries to commander all the cats. One staff member very friendly with her no social distancing between them. Regular not sticking to rules but trying to reenforce them to others. Rushed out before time. Β£30 for a child one adult!!! Never again. Rubbish birthday gift for a car lover & owner. ??

  • 5/5 Ashton M. 4 years ago on Google
    The cats and staff are amazing. Had an amazing mate. Highly recommended the red velvet cake

  • 5/5 Caroline A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The cats have a lot of space, staff are very friendly (Original) De katten hebben veel ruimte, personeel is zeer vriendelijk een aanrader

  • 5/5 Linda H. 4 years ago on Google
    I booked and took my two grandchildren with me. What a wonderful time we all had. Lovely environment for all the cats. Food selection for us was wonderful. We had a fantastic time. The kids loved it. Next time we go I will book a double session! Well recommended.

  • 5/5 Matthew B. 4 years ago on Google
    Always love the Cat cafe, the cakes are amazing and the cats are friendly! The prices are reasonable and the staff are excellent.

  • 5/5 C J. 4 years ago on Google
    If you love cats like I do, then this place is just for you. 30 beautiful felines that prowl around at free will while you can eat from a good menu. The merchandise is high quality and it's an experience like no other. Would highly recommend as I adored my visit and am planning to return in the future.

  • 3/5 Ms C. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff were really nice, surroundings were very clean. The food is incredibly basic and over priced. This is a place for viewing cats as they appear to be actively avoiding people. Probably because they are fed up with the constant flow of people coming and going. They slink away when you try and touch them. I personally would not go again.

  • 5/5 Melody O. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a wonderful experience. 27 kitties roaming the premises that you can pay and feed. Staff are very friendly and it's clear the cats are well loved. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Jackie S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very well organized. The food was reasonably priced and very nice. There were cats, playful, cheeky, sleepy, all sorts of wonderful mogs.

  • 4/5 Lou M. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly, welcoming staff who were super attentive & clearly passionate about their jobs. The coffee was delicious as was the blueberry muffin. We went from 2-3pm and sadly, many of the cats were snoozing during our visit. Next time, we would book to go earlier in the day.

  • 5/5 david f. 4 years ago on Google
    A lovely cafe, great cakes, cats, and coffee!

  • 4/5 Drew J. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely cafe, lovely staff and more importantly, lovely cats.

  • 5/5 Keni G. 4 years ago on Google
    Full of cool cats....

  • 5/5 FatTom C. 4 years ago on Google
    Cats r cute

  • 5/5 Rhiannon W. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a good place to go if you want to and chill out. Tea, cake and the cutest furry friends. Defo need to book before you go ! But they have loads of slots so pretty easy to get a table. Absolutely massive slices of cake I suggest the rainbow cake !

  • 5/5 Cohanciuc L. 4 years ago on Google
    Like cat's, comes here

  • 5/5 Iain G. 4 years ago on Google
    What can I say, the Cat Cafe is brilliant. 27 cats all very happy, well looked after cats. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The cats were amazing.

  • 5/5 Liz C. 4 years ago on Google
    If you love cats this is the place to go to.

  • 5/5 Cpt C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great for a day out if you like cats

  • 3/5 Qasim K. 4 years ago on Google
    Decor feels like I'm inside a dingy council flat having expensive coffee. Cats are cool, but I'd pay the Β£7 entry fee and not bother with drinks. Sorry but it just my opinion. Staff are nice and friendly. If you love cats you love it.

  • 4/5 Gomez The C. 4 years ago on Google
    The staff obviously put the welfare of the cats first, as they should. The cats have loads of space, and only a relatively small number of people are able to use the cafe at once (there are hourly slots). Staff are knowledgeable and friendly, but the food is nothing special.

  • 5/5 Emma P. 4 years ago on Google
    10/10, staff are friendly, cats are friendly and an all round good experience!

  • 5/5 Emily H. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely food quick service and beautiful cats ?

  • 5/5 Tartan P. 4 years ago on Google
    Decent price for entry, refreshments and all the cats are adorable and friendly (the staff too)

  • 5/5 Chris P. 4 years ago on Google
    Very cosy, lovely food, great staff and most importantly, very adorable cats!

  • 4/5 Asifa R. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing little visit.

  • 5/5 Untypical G. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant! 1h is definitely not enough ^_^ the cakes are really good quality too


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Debit cards
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
    • βœ“οΈ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Coffee
    • βœ“οΈ Small plates
    • βœ“οΈ Vegan options
    • βœ“οΈ Late-night food
    • βœ“οΈ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • βœ— Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Lunch
    • βœ“οΈ Brunch
    • βœ“οΈ Dinner
    • βœ“οΈ Dessert
    • βœ“οΈ Seating
    • βœ“οΈ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ— Delivery
    • βœ“οΈ Takeaway

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