Part café, part feline shrine, Chat-Colaté is a small but distinct spot in Old Montreal where the desserts are sweet and the decor leans hard into catcore. Founded with a mission tied to cat adoption and rescue, the shop donates regularly to the SPCA and lets that spirit infuse everything from the menu to the merch. Expect crepes stacked with fruit and Nutella, vanilla ice cream served in cute ceramic dishes, and drinks like hazelnut hot chocolate or matcha lattes presented with a side of whimsy. Prices can skew high, and seating is limited, but the space is warm, the service is thoughtful, and the details—from vintage mugs to tiny cat trinkets—earn it repeat visits. Not just a gimmick, the café has more than 15 years of dessert cred behind it and plenty of regulars who come less for the novelty, more for the comfort.
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