Miao Cat Cafe

Julius.ian

5.0

A Place Among The Felines.I love cats.  I prefer kitties over dogs.  I am the kind you will see on Animal Hoarders (different version of the show,  not the depressing stuff they air on cable).  I'd be the cool cat lady with the cool cat shirt,  oozing with kittie swagger.  My cats would be limited to five breeds - Maine Coon,  British Shorthair,  Russian Blue,  Scottish Fold and Puspin (Pusang Pinoy)If I believed in pseudo science... reincarnation for example.  I'd like to believe I am a cat in my past life (No disrespect, Sam Harris.  I am merely conveying my profound affinity with the felines)This review is long overdue. Miao Cat Cafe, the first cat cafe in Manila.   Words cannot express how giddy i was when i heard the news.  Saying excited (and all other synonyms ) is not enough,  I was over the moon.  This is normal behavior for cat lovers.  (No need to call Dr. Phil)As soon as i got the reservations.  I got my kittie gear on and off we go to The Place Among The Felines. First,  website is the bomb,  we didn't have difficulty locating the place.  I am direction impaired and I dunno much about QC (born and bred in Makati).Miao is located on the 2nd floor of Cakes To Go.  Be mindful of the stairs,  a lil bit steep.  Before you get to mingle with the kitties,  you have to read the house rules,  disinfect your hands,  remove your shoes,  wear rubber slippers (c/o the cafe) and register.While i was reading the house rules,  a cute feline caught my attention.  A munchkin (cat breed with short limbs and moves like an insect - maliksi in the vernacular).  And then i saw the myriad of cat breeds they have.  I have this weird habit of thinking out loud.  This is the exact words i said. "I just died and went to cat heaven. "Entrance fee is php 300.00, good for two hours and with consumable food.   Do not expect much,  stuff they serve can found inside your fridge (except for Snapple Half n' Half).  We were greeted by an adorable gray kittie.   I think her name is Coco, she was lounging comfortably on our table.  (You can't carry the cats as the owners are avoiding any cat related injuries).  Petting 'em felines is okay.   Coco's hair is as soft as cotton (You can tell if the kitties are well-groomed by touching their fur).   Lounging around on the floor with pillows while petting a cat is the best stress-reliever.There's one feline I've been eyeing on.  Behold!  The amazing Scottish Fold!  My friend and I named him/her (not sure of the gender)  Jobert.  Do not ask why,  we find it amusing and cute.  He was sitting comfortably while looking at the window (I think he's male),  contemplating on the vastness of the universe. Another feline caught my attention,  Felix the British Shorthair.  He was doing recon work and wanted a sip of my milkshake.  Shorthairs doesn't have a prominent snout unlike the Puspins.  Fur is not as long as the other breeds but touchin 'em feels like touching an expensive stuffed animal (the kind that you buy at Rustan's or something) Miao's interiors are filled with cat furniture.  Little bridges on the walls,  scratching poles and the kind wherein kitties can hide (not well-versed with kittie furniture, my bad).   The cafe is strategically designed for cats (for recreation and relaxation).  As for the cleanliness,  i gotta say,  the place is squeaky clean.This is the perfect place for cat lovers.   You get to spend time with the pretty felines.Note: kittie with the coins pic is from Facebook page

Tayfur Mansız

4.0

A haven for cat lovers. You're paying more for the experience rather than the food. I've been here twice and I definitely enjoyed hanging out here. For 300peso entrance, you get to enjoy the place and it comes with 1 food and 1 drink. However, the food is so-so. And just a tip, for heated meals better eat it immediately because the food gets cold easily. On my second visit, we got the cheesy bacon and cheesy pesto pasta. I took a bite of both and the cheesy bacon tasted better. Very cute interior - I love places wherein I can just sit on the floor. The place is quite small but no complaints on that. I just hope they'll have more food options next time. Overall, I love the place and I'll visit again soon.

Teo Kinagi Ken

3.0

Definitely a must visit place for cat lovers! Miao Cat Cafe lets you mingle with pet cats for 2 hours while sipping your favorite drink. Entrance fee is P300 for adults, inclusive of complementary food & drink of your choice from their menu.Upon entering the cafe, the distinct smell of cats and an air freshener was evident, but we don't mind. There were rules you need to follow prior your entry to the place - change to their slippers, sign in the waiver, and read the house rules. Cleaning and disinfecting after your visit is one of their primary concern that's why alcohols and lint removers were available at the foyer.It was a very cozy cafe and cats can be found everywhere!! According to one of the staff, they've got around 60 cats in total, but only around 20 can be seen in the cafe. I liked how the cafe was built - it looked like an enormous playground for the pets with several hanging bridges were connected with each other. Very conducive place for cats to live.Cat-designed merchandise can also be bought inside the cafe.The Main EventRaisin cookieGreen tea with lemon (hot)Pesto PastaMocha frappeIced teaFoods are not their main attraction in the cafe, that I can say. I was eating a dry pesto pasta, but the cuteness of the cat and the coziness of the place compensated it. Okay, nuff said.Cat lovers, don't dare miss this!Time of visit: 13 June 2015 20:00

TheHangryKar

4.0

We were not expecting that much because of the previous reviews and ratings which were low.When we got there, the place is nice, the staff are organized and the cats are well and supeeeeeer cute! The food is okay--we ordered Pesto and Potato Salad.I liked the potato salad more although it's just potatoes and cheese.We also had our pictures taken using instax (50 pesos each) and we really enjoyed our time there :)

Gitta Priscadella

5.0

The cats are really cute and adorable plus the place is cozy. You can sit anywhere (there are different tables set up around the place) and the best part is that cats freely roam around the place.Spenta

Rizky Widya Nugraha

3.0

came here for the cats, of course, but I did fall in love with their lava cake! It's super sumptuous! Blueberry cheesecake is good, too.We also had Pesto, and it was nice, but servings are pretty small.200 entitles you to unlimited drinks + a serving of pasta, and of course, 2 hours in the cafe with the cats. You can check out their selection of cakes, and kitty-related items, too!

Donz Castellano

5.0

I've been meaning to go to this place for more than a year now and I finally got my chance this weekend. Loved every minute I was there. It was wonderful to spend some time with the cats! :) The Egyptian Sphynx was the sweetest and made my visit worth it. I wish I could have stayed longer, but I had another appointment. I will be coming back.

Cihan Urgancıoğlu

2.0

I've been here with my daughter a few times. During our first visit, way back when they 1st opened, I was so amazed with all the cat breeds they had. The place was very well maintained and they followed a strict schedule. The owners were even there to greet new customers. But the place was so small and their food was bland esp the pasta. They dont even have salt and pepper shakers. They also offered muffins that were bought only at S&R. When we visited 2 years after, they expanded the place but it was poorly managed. We can smell cat urine and the pillows were covered with fur and it was dusty. The food was still bland and they have lesser cat breeds now.

Christianto Narmada

4.0

I’ve been to Barkin’ Blends Dog Cafe before and it was an enjoyable experience. But when my boyfriend invited me to go to a cat cafe, I became a bit hesitant because I’m not sure if the cats there will be as energetic as the dogs at Barkin’ Blends. Nevertheless, we still went to Miao Cat Cafe.

Bay Man

4.0

Soo many cutie and adorable cats!!! I'm in cat heaven! Their cats are so friendly! Just sit somewhere and they'll go to you to cuddle~ and the ambience is cozy. Okay that's the good part next is why I didnt give a full 5 start.the stairway is a bit narrow and steep, their pasta is a bit overcooked and the cats keeps jumping on the table to get the foods. So it's kind of hard to eat while keeping them away from the foods. They should put something lighter in the menu like sandwiches and stuff so people could eat it with one hand and the cats can't reach it. Other than that it's good! So many lovely cats!