Mumbai never lags when it comes to coming up with new experiences and events. While we love that mostly, some days can feel a little too loud and a little too fast, and stepping out can feel like a task itself. With honks of traffic and most cafes serving your gluttony at best, sometimes comfort is what you seek. That is exactly the feeling Cat Cafe Studio brings with it. Situated beyond the honks of the Versova metro station, within a lane lined with street cats, it is a cosy yet unassuming cafe. As you enter, you find yourself suddenly attentive to a chonky cat claiming its throne on your lap and your anxiety miraculously washing away in the moment.
Cat Cafe Studio, Versova
Off the roads, entering the studio starts with a moment of slow and slight confusion. As you are welcomed by a round-eyed Indie dog at the entrance, wagging its tail. You can grab a seat in the vast outdoors of tables and chairs. Or you make your way in, barefooted, with an entry fee of ₹ 250/- to the space where the real magic happens. The first thing you are informed about? “Please don’t pick up the cats”. It feels rather counterintuitive until you realise, this isn’t a petting zoo; it is the cat cult’s living room, and you are merely their guest. Then, you find yourself sitting, cross-legged on the floor by a low-laying table, waving a feather wand or catnip, waiting for a cat to choose you.
As you wait, take a minute to take in the surroundings of the vibrantly chaotic masterpiece where the cats are undisputed celebrities. With cat castles, high altitude swings, and floor-to-wall cat memes, the space comes alive with energy.
Comfort all-day breakfast and furry attention
While your main mission is making friends with the feline hosts, the kitchen holds its own. Here, you don’t play with cats; they play with you. Nevertheless, if you manage to shift your attention from the cat playing with your shoe laces, their menu holds comforting secrets. Their All-Day Breakfast is hard to beat, with Turkish Eggs and Shakshouka as flavourful standouts. Or, if you are looking for that hit of sugar while making sure the cats don’t take a bite first, perhaps order a fluffy pancake with a side of hot or cold chocolate with brownie. Additionally, if the heat outside is too much, their refreshing basil lime cooler is just what you need to beat the Mumbai humidity.
But let’s be honest, with you vying for the attention of the cat cult swirling around, you’ll be too busy winning the attention of the fluffy tabby to realise your coffee has gone too cold. Moreover, they also host a variety of events, from stand-up comedy to painting workshops. All the proceeds from the events go towards the care of their cats. If you have an event in mind, you can book the space for the same here.
Adopt a feline friend
The Cat Cafe Studio works in tandem with its NGO, The Feline Foundation, responsible for their rescue and care-related operations. All the cats at the cafe are up for adoption. Whether you are a first-time parent or not, the team behind the cafe provides all the information that you may need to adopt a furry friend. Their hands-on manual is just what you need to build the perfect home to bring in your cat with a comfortable welcome. Furthermore, the team hosts a community of cat parents who are readily available with information and a network of vets, boarding facilities, foster homes, and cat sitters to help make your pet parent life easier.
All their in-house cats have been spayed or neutered, regularly vaccinated, and dewormed. Each kitty is unique in its own way despite its visual differences. Click here to adopt a cat.
Key Information
🕒 Tuesday to Saturday (11 AM to 10 PM), Sunday (1 PM to 10 PM)
💵 ₹1,000/- for two (Entry fees: ₹ 250/-)
📍Cat Cafe Studio, Bungalow No. 63, Aram Nagar Part 1, Versova