Maison de Moggy in Edinburgh, City of

I came here a few days ago. I booked a 12:30pm slot, and asked with 2 hours notice if we could move our slot to 1:30pm. The staff said no, and needed 48 hours notice to do so. I would understand this notice if it was busy or fully booked, but when I arrived there were around 10 other people and only 8 cats (not a lot compared to other cat cafes). Even though I am aware this is the only cat cafe that I am aware of in Scotland, it wasn't busy at all and found no reason not to move our booking for an hour later. In fact, we booked our visit on a Wednesday, purposefuly on the least busy time! After all this, we arrived half an hour late, and were given a talk on how to treat the cats- the four of us who arrived all own cats individually. I am aware the worker didn't know this, but it wasted our time further. The worker in specific was hostile and condescending, and we were a little upset prior to the visit due to the timing conflicts (which we are partially to blame for), so his attitude wasn't appreciated. In addition to this, the menu was overly expensive, although the female server was quite nice. Then, all 8 cats were asleep! Not one was awake the entire visit nor did any have any interest in us. You'd imagine for £12 per person the cats would be walking around, but no. Only go here if you fancy sitting and wasting your time for £12 and overly priced drinks, with hostile workers and cats who don't want to know you at all. Do not visit!

We went to Maison de Moggy Caffee we would like to share our experience.It's not many cats around you especially when you cant go upstairs.You can't lift the cats and if you not able go up stairs you just sit and look at cats if you lucky to see one. I personally think £12 to go and see cat it's not worth it.

Great place to relax. The staff was friendly and fluffy stars of the cafe were absolutely fantastic. Highly recommend

Loved the cat café. The cat seemed happy and calm and there was everything they needed. The owner was very nice aswell.

All the kitty's are fantastic, such an amazing vibe in the cafe

This was a family experience as we all like cats. The welfare of the cats is paramount. The coffee and cakes were good. The experience was nice but silly at the same time.

Unfriendly staff, too strong smell.

I have been here before and will 100% go again, the staff are always wonderful, the food is lovely and all the cats are so happy and chill

This is the first of countless cat cafes in over 10 countries we didn't visit due to the high entry fee with no included extras.

We had an awful experience today at maison de moggy. Customer service we received from the manager was very disappointing. Staff was extremely rude we would like to speak to the owner regarding are experiencing.

Expensive ,don’t go here Swindle the tourists

Really cute cats, lovely staff and delicious food! Plus, there's a really nice atmosphere and the WHOLE PLACE is completely clean! Also, I feel I should mention, most of the cats were sleeping when I went, but none of them tried to stop me from stroking them! 5 star for sure and would 1M% go again! When I went, I got a slice of cake and a coffee, and both were SOOOO delicious! Deffo reccomend!

Really lovely staff! Great drinks! Amazing cats 🐈

The place is clean with no unpleasant smell. Cats are gorgeous and the girls who serve are amicable. However, the cats are not quite sociable and most of them are sleeping. I am getting a sense that they are sedated..but I do hope not. I didn’t feel quite engaged and really enjoyed my time after the black cat coco attempted to bite me for warning-I only started to pat her head. At other cat cafes I’ve been to, the cats would normally come to you and enjoy your pat, which wouldn’t make you feel nervous or anything. Since I am a cat person, I totally understand that every cat has their own personality. So I just suggest that if you are looking for a really engaging and interactive experience with cats, you might want to consider somewhere else, or at least, don’t book afternoon slots? But if you’re only up to watch the cats sleeping and enjoy your coffee, recommend.

Loved the calm and welcoming atmosphere of this café. Staff was nice, cats were cute (tey're cats duh) can only recommend

Very nice people and cute cats. If your Looking for something relaxing to enjoy while in edinburgh 100% check this out its worth it!

It’s a cozy cafe with lovely cats. Everyone is friendly and it’s a nice environment for kids above 10. The only downside is because it’s an enclosed space with no air circulating around, it felt stuffy inside.

Absolutely loved it. The cats are well looked after the tea was amazing and so was the cake. Would definitely go again.

8 amazing cats, we would have loved to stay a wee bit longer (max stay is 1 hour only) Some of the cats were sleeping whilst we were there but enjoyed the experience still. We loved how some of them were really at ease, pretty chill despite having a lot of people around most especially Coco 🫶🏻

Very nice experience, our first time in a cat cafe. We loved it

It was a great experience! The cake was delicious and the staff really lovely. But the best part was, of course, the cats! They are so sweet and our favorite is Amelie - she looks sooo cuute and loves sleeping xD The hour went by so fast unfortunately... But it's definetely worth a visit :)

A charming and absolutely wonderful experience. The cat nanny on duty was knowledgeable, courteous, and obviously held deep love and respect for her charges. On arrival, she talked me and my partner through the ground rules and was very respectful and open throughout! The cafe itself is rather small but filled with toys, shelves, hidey holes and other ways to keep the cats enriched throughout the day, as well as a cats-only room they can retire too if they wish a break from the company. The cakes were absolutely delicious and I ended up taking away a slice to enjoy at home! The box came with a mini illustration of a cat on it which personally speaks to me the care and attention put into every detail here. Drinks were lovely and uniquely served too. The only false note here is the price however they do have a discount entry rate for students - currently £9. Cakes and drinks were between 3-4 each. All in all an absolutely amazing experience that is worth the extra cash, if only for the wonderful memories.

My daughter absolutely loved it. For cat people this is a cant-miss experience.

We paid, as a couple, a whopping SIXTY pounds just to access the venue. Any drinks were extra. Furthermore, the cats were ALL sleeping soundly except one (it seems so strange, it had never happened to me in any cat cafe or even with my cat that during his nap he didn't wake up at the slightest touch or noise... in short, they looked like real cats hibernating...). I don't recommend this place.

Lovely cat café with vegan options and adorable, sweet, affectionate cats! We will come again!

They don’t allow 9 year olds in the cafe. Of course I have a 10 and 9 year old. She was absolutely balling 🫤 The policy doesn’t make much sense to me if they are with parents.

As a huge cat lover and being away from my own cat while staying in Edinburgh, this cafe was my idea of heaven! The staff were lovely and the cats were beautiful. All looked incredibly well cared for and very happy snuggled up!

so lovely, amazing staff, cute place, nice food! and of course a brilliant array of cats

So sweet. Great treats for humans too.

Very fun time cats are lovely and friendly, black cat loves to sit with people.

Very chill cat cafe. Had a smashing brownie too

As a cat lover it is certainly fun to pay a visit. You can enjoy the peace and quiet and the stories about all the cats and their characters

Charming and fun way to start or end a day in Edinburgh; reservations required however, so book accordingly! Nice selection of cafe drinks and snacks, and of course a great cat-fix if you, like us, were missing your wee-beasties while on vacation. Cats were unphased by the attention, and plenty of snuggles were enjoyed by all parties.

Me and my friend had been wanting to go for ages and it certainly was worth the wait. The cafe is very well organised and the food is yummy. The cats are all very lovely and fun to watch them run around.

Was here many years ago and it's still a great place for cat lovers. They currently have some very playful shorthairs among the ranks, so come see!

Definitely a highlight of my stay in Edinburgh! The staff made an effort to avoid intruding on my time with the cats and were generally well-mannered. I believe the rules are an indication that they take pride in their business; the owner is not to blame if people have an inflated sense of entitlement and feel they should be allowed to handle someone else's pets however they please.

Had an absolutely delightful time at Maison de Moggy yesterday. The cats are sociable and don't mind being touched, the cafe itself is immaculately clean and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. I picked myself up some merch and also had a lovely brownie and pot of tea whilst I was there. The entry fee is very reasonable compared to other cat cafes, the only downside is you can't book a slot that's longer than an hour and I'm not sure if stacking slots is an option. Nonetheless it was a wonderful start to my day and probably the highlight of my trip in terms of the amount of joy it brought me, so wholeheartedly recommend.

The staff were very friendly!! And the cats were so very sweet❤️

Delightful. Our drinks were awesome and the cats were friendly!

The cat cafe is AWESOME. All of the cats were sleeping most of the time but the helper woke up the cats she gave the cats a toy with food inside. Some of the cats didn't want to play because they were sleepy. The drinks are AWESOME!! I love the cat paw on top of the hot chocolate!

Normally I don‘t want to write feedbacks like that but for me it‘s important that the owner maybe can overthink their concept. First of all: I really appreciate the idea of a cat coffee in Edinburgh! What‘s not very lucky in my eyes? - £12 fee just for entrance - you just have time to fastly drink you coffee / eat something during your session time. We had bad luck, just 25min. - Other cat coffees give a home for rescued cats - unfortunately not this one. - all together results in high costs for a coffee (2x fee + 2x coffee for > £30)! The good part: - great coffee - cats have a great home and are very loved by the owners My wishes for the future of the cat coffee: - no entrance fee - no sessions or time slots for each guest (maybe as a maximum a table fee) - give cats in danger a chance to have a better live in your cafe

Visited from the states and stopped here for some snacks and cat time. Trust me when I tell you that Guillaume will be more than worth your flight to Scotland alone. If you're in the area you'd be doing yourself a big disservice not to stop here for some tea, snacks and Guillaume.

Lovely kittens and cats. Very clean, staff friendly and very knowledgeable

Fantastic place to visit! The cats are cats, so don't expect juggling and cuddles, however they are all so well behaved and used to the attention. The cakes and drinks are very good! I'd love a savoury option like a cheese scone, but honestly, it was a lovely experience.

As a tourist in Edinburgh, I visited this cafe missing my own cats at home. I assumed the cafe was a adoption/ shelter based association, however it turned to be a business, profiting off of the exploitation of cats. I have worked for animal rescue organizations for many years and have interacted with thousands of cats, fostering, adopting, and administering vaccines. When I entered this cafe I was astonished with the cats strange behavior, they seemed to be lethargic and stressed. As I went to pet multiple cats, surrounded by others, the cats did not even flinch, sniff, or move a muscle. The cats were scared, tense, and stood by the door to the maintenance closet attempting to escape. It seems that every cat in this for profit business, is pure bred and put to work appeasing customers for 8 hours a day. From their behavior it is clear that some type of sedative or drug is being administered to keep them this way. In all of my years working at rescues I have never seen cat behavior like this. I left as soon as I could and felt disgusted with this animal abuse and exploitation. These cats are supposedly the owners pets however they are clearly their merchandise for profit. Sad and disgusting.

Cats are so lovely and you can literally pet them all (but not too much 😂) while they're sleeping since they are not bothered with us and just sleep.

DO NOT COME HERE- ABUSE, DRUGGING THE CATS. (They aren’t “sleepy” they’re sedated) As someone who works with animals for the past 8+ years I was blown away by the magnitude of neglect and abuse that this so called “cat cafe” puts on for money. As someone who is from America, I have worked with over 1,000+ cats, both bred and rescued but have never seen ANY cats in the manner that these cats were in. As I walked in, I asked the manager if these cats were adopted, as many other cat cafes are, to promote the idea of rescuing animals and giving them a better life… to which she replied “no, these are the owner’s pets” (in a very condescending way to belittle rescued animals over bought). From that second, I was already thrown off, but nevertheless I wanted to play with the kitties and enjoy my time. As I approached the first cat, not a single movement came from them as I pet them, in the moment i thought they must have just been tired. I then went to the next cat who had their face inches away from a computer screen, i reached my hand out and not a single movement from the cat. No sniffing, no ear movement, no eye movement. I monitored their behavior to see that they were clearly lethargic and under immense stress but were sedated to where they had low energy and no appeal to anyone around them. Every cat that I went up to had the same responses. It genuinely hurts my heart to see that these “pets” are nothing more than a profit. What a shameful place, and how dare the owners who claim these animals as their “pets” exploit them and drug them for money. If you are a cat lover, let alone an animal lover, then DO NOT COME HERE.

I’ve been to many cat cafes in the UK, And was rather disappointed here. Firstly it is severely overpriced (others charge £10 max and may include a drink). Adorable cats, but unfortunately there aren’t many. It wasn’t a relaxing atmosphere somehow.

cats are adorable and the drinks were amazing. they served me the best chai latte I've ever had. only critique is that it has a somewhat strong smell inside of kitty litter. otherwise- cats are very cute and the drinks are great. staff was so friendly!!

The space and staff are really great, but we left a bit disappointed. The staff was friendly and regularly checked in on us, and they offer snacks and drinks for the hour you’re allowed. There are only a handful of cats (I believe they said 8 right now), and all but one slept the entire time we were there with the exception of when the staff brought out a few treats/puzzles for them; at that point, a few of them woke up and played with the games before going back to sleep. When awake, the cats were pretty ambivalent to our presence - they weren’t social (2 of them shied away from the touch of anyone who approached them) so, basically, most people were just sitting their table snacking with cats sleeping in the same room. I know they’re live animals and the staff only had so much control over the situation. It’s a great concept, just a bit disappointing in practice.

I visited for the first time recently and was really blown away by how nice it is. It's a very chill environment and feels intimate and homely, just like the website says! The cats are so friendly and seem so relaxed, they seem to be very well looked after despite how many visitors the cat cafe must get being in Edinburgh (cat welfare always come first for me in any cat cafe, no place gets 4 or 5 stars without the cats being happy) Such different and unusual cat breeds too! I'll defo be back next time I'm in Edinburgh. The ticket entry is quite expensive but I feel it's worth it as the cats are so relaxed and happy. And the food and coffee is fantastic too! Usually in cat cafes the food tends to suffer for the gimmick of being a cat cafe but here it's just as good as any other cafe. I had a yuzu slice (never had a yuzu cake in Scotland before, it was a huge throwback to when I went to Japan!) and my friend had an excellent chocolate cake. Defo get the merch too it's rather superb

Table service cat cafe with 8 resident cats. Some like to play, some like to chill. Have some tea and cake and enjoy your hour. Make reservations in advance and come early or on time as the door is locked. You take your shoes off once you enter.

Loved my visit here today loved seeing all the cute cats the staff were friendly and happy. Only downside I had was I got stuck in the bathroom as the door stuck and didn't want to try and force it (obviously got out)

Absolutely amazing 👏 🤩 can not recommend enough the way the cafe is run is absolutely out standing and the you can tell just how much the cats are loved and looked after ,I (we)will definitely be visiting again when next down that way ,again 5☆ just amazing 👏

Maybe i expected more interaction with the cats however that was not the case. The cafe was lovely and so were the staff. It’s just that the cats were sleeping and i know they slept a lot but for the fee that i paid for i feel like i need to get more out of this experience.

Visited here yesterday and had a lovely time! Very calm atmosphere , lovely coffee and of course , gorgeous felines ! Staff told us all about each cat and their personalities , laid down some treats for them so we could see a few of them on the floor playing to get the treats. I did not get to see every cat as Amelie I think it was, was up high sleeping but this is expected with cats and they can't be social all the time. I had a fabulous time petting the rest of the sleeping kitties. I will definitely be back if I find myself in Edinburgh again ! Very clean toilet facilities as well!

Lovely cafe, full of wonderful cats and people (of course, cats rule this place!) Friendly atmosphere and mouthwatering cakes and hot chocolates :)

Delicious coffee and the cutest cats ever!! Had an amazing time!!!

I absolutely adored the cats in the place and the staff is incredibly kind. However, I did not enjoy the amount of people at a time petting the cats, so if you get anxious at seeing cats being overstimulated at a time, maybe it’s not the place for you! I know the cats are used to this, but it was a tiny bit too many people and too little time.

Absolutely charming cat cafe! The atmosphere is so cozy, and the cats are incredibly friendly and playful. A perfect spot to unwind with a cup of coffee and some adorable feline company. Make sure you book your visit in advance.

The cats were nice but there are way too many people, the atmosphere resembled a zoo.

Brilliant cat cafe. Really enjoyed our visit and meeting the kitties! Will be back again soon!

Cats are really cute and very well looked after . Staff are super friendly and I enjoyed hearing all about the cats personalities. It was a wonderful experience and I would highly reccemend.

Great place to visit if you love cats!

My partner and I loved our visits to Maison de Moggy! I first visited here when I was studying abroad four years ago and when we decided to visit the city again, I knew I wanted to come back here. The atmosphere is so calming and the cats are some of the friendliest that I have ever met! The drinks and pastries are also top notch. We enjoyed our visit so much that we even decided to come back for a second visit after a bad tour experience in the highlands. It cheered us both up and now we love to keep up with the cats on social media. Thanks Maison de Moggy!

Absolute amazing experience, such polite service and informative staff. Definitely would visit again.

Fantastic place, I loved learning about the cats there and just spending time with them, didn't get round to having a coffee as I was so engrossed in the cats, definitely a go to place if you love cats

The staff are helpful and friendly, and it was so cute and cozy to see the cats dozing and interacting. A lovely way to spend an hour!

We had a lovely visit today! The staff are amazing and the customer service is excellent. They clearly care a lot about the cats, who are so chilled and very friendly. The food and drink selection is great and today I went for a raspberry iced tea and a raspberry cheesecake brownie. I would definitely recommend a visit if you are in the area and absolutely love cats 🐈

Cats where gorgeous and friendly. Staff were friendly too, would highly recommend.

This was the most relaxing cafe on earth, this was the best coffee and cake I had for my entire stay in Edinburgh (probably the best coffee I’ve ever had full stop). The staff were so lovely and friendly, the kitties were so obviously loved and cared for. The cats seemed so so relaxed and happy, I loved that the staff were very attentive to the cats too, and made sure to let everyone know that cats have boundaries too! So worth the visit - I would go everyday if possible!

A great little place. Lovely cakes and drinks with cute cat-themed touches. The kitties were adorable and well cared for.

All of the cats were absolutely lovely. Fastest hour of my life. Service was great and the carrot cake was the best one i’ve had!

Lovely experience went weeks ago 22/02/24, me and my friends went, very adorable cats, Coco was so cute to pass by watching Coco sleeping was so adorable, the Maine coone was so beautiful, the kitten where so adorable Fleur being super mischievous and her sister Maude being so adorable little kittens I miss it here would come again, and I love how you don't have to buy anything when you entrance is already payed for, definitely coming again, the people working where super lovely :) 10/10

Lovely Cat Cafe. There were 9 cats at the moment, ALL OF THEM ADORABLE, and of course each of them with its own personality, which is totally normal, despite of some comments here. The cats are treated with so much love and attention, they have everything they could ever need. Security system is so well planned, the staff always so lovely and the coffee is actually really good. Thank you so much for treating the cats so well and making this kind of places for crazy cat lovers as we are.

My bf took me to this place as a gift cos he knows I love cats but I shocked when I left to see how expensive was the entrance fee. The I agree with all the bad reviews as I felt the same, it is not worth it at all the money. A cat wanted to be next to me and one of the staff members didn’t allow it, I was so furious. Most of them were rude and not friendly at all, also the floor was so dirty at least they could clean before let people come in. I didn’t like this place and I would never come back again.

Fantastic place for cat lovers ❤️

Overall experience was lovely, the service was great and the cats were adorable and well looked after. My only gripe would be that the if we tried to interact with a cat, a certain member of staff would intervene. We were interested in getting the attention of the 2 kittens, but for majority of our stay a member of staff was interacting with them and wouldn’t let us try and engage with them. I’m glad they are getting the attention they deserve, but for £12 a head it would be great to get a chance to interact with them. We were also sat away from the main section, there was space but we were the only couple sat away.

Loved it! The cats dont interact much, as they are used to people being around all the time, only sweet desserts available, which is not my taste, but the cats are worth it

A nice little cafe with cute, well looked after cats roaming around. Lovely place if you like watching cats. But it should be noted that it is not an active cat playground and cats are given full freedom to do what they like, so you should not be expecting them to run around - entertain you during your visit. Overall nice cozy place.

Place is great, coffee and brownie tasted amazing and greatly priced too staff are super friendly definitely will be back again

This place is heaven for any cat lovers. We were let in on time, rules clearly explained, then left to see all the amazing cats they had. We had cake and drinks which were all very good and reasonably priced. Especially for in Edinburgh and such a unique venue. Staff were very knowledgeable about each cat. Super helpful, and just what the Cafe need. We all wanted to come home with a different cat 😆. Maude was definitely my favourite.

I had an amazing visit today to see the beautiful kitties. The hour flew by. Had a hot chocolate and a brownie, was so tasty. Absolutely fell in love with all the fur babies and I cannot wait until I'm back in Edinburgh so I can visit them again. Have a special soft spot for the little kittens Maude and Fleur they were just soo cute 😍 I can't recommend this place enough

Entrance is paid, you can book online ahead of time. Reservation recommended. Clean and well maintained cafe, very cute and beautiful cats. They were all quite sleepy during our visit, but still was nice to be around. Cappuchino is nice. And staff very friendly and in love with their fur babies

Wonderful atmosphere, great cats really sweet food. Its quite clear that they love the cats.

A great place if you love cats. You are given one hour to look around petting cats and have little play with them. Located in the city centre and touristic areas in the heart of Edinburgh.

Fantastic experience, they very much put the welfare of the cats as their priority and the cats are very friendly, and the kittens are so playful and outgoing!

Lovely little spot to sit and admire the lovely kitties. We loved it so much much we came back the same weekend! All very friendly cats (as well as their human servants). Will definitely be back next time we’re in Edinburgh!

cats were mainly asleep but still cute and such a novelty. Great service. the cats were immaculate

It was wonderful, upon entry you are given instructions on how to treat the cats, this is to prevent the cats from being mistreated. You must wear shoe covers or take off your shoes for hygiene reasons (plus you don't want a cat playing with your laces and tripping you up lol). There is plenty storage for bags and coats! The cats here seem far more enriched than your average housecat with toys galore. They do sleep a lot, but this is just what cats do, and they're so cute when they're asleep. The cats have private areas where they can hide, and the kittens are so precious and active. The £12 entry fee is pricey, but is understandable as you're not only getting food, and a table but essentially a show. And it goes into the maintenance of the shop. Also give Fleur treats. Let her in the kitchen to eat everything (edible for cats). She clearly wants it and she's cute and deserves it. Give her a tuna. And a full salmon. Get her her own penthouse suite.

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Following reviews I was excited to visit this place however I left completely underwhelmed and disappointed. You have to pay £8pp to visit (above food/drinks) and have up to 1 hour time slot (but less if last in the queue to get in). There were not many cats and many of them were unfortunately not particularly friendly or wanting to play. Very different experience from other cat cafes I have visited in the past where there were enough cats for everyone to enjoy.

We have visited here 6 times over the years - Edinburgh is a central meeting point for various family members living across Scotland and England. Always lovely. Rules are pretty strict to protect the welfare of the cats and maintain hygiene and cleanliness. The cats are obviously very well-cared for and happy. Very sad that Elodie is no longer with us, but it was great to meet the new kittens. To all the reviewers complaining about the price......just consider how much it must cost to run somewhere like this. Wonderful and well worth the money.

The place is lovely, staff seem friendly, cats are cute but the arrival of a group of catmaid-fetish-anime young girls into the establishment felt very uncomfortable. I agree everyone should be allowed to express themselves however they want and love just how inclusive the place was but surely groups like this should be deemed a private booking? Their presence would have been fine anywhere else, but they hogged all of the cats, leaving just 1 or 2 kitties for those not comfortable enough to interrupt their group. As an adult it was uncomfortable to interrupt young women dressed as provocatively childlike. This sentiment was obviously shared with the rest of the guests. It was a nice place, but paying 20+ pounds just for the booking with extra for any coffee or treat to sit uncomfortably for an hour while people explore a fetish in what should be a calm environment is just not for me. Again, to each their own but just a warning !

Experience was good, wouldn’t recommend booking late as cats are all asleep and don’t interact much but that was stated so that was expected, food was nice and staff were lovely and overall I had a good time It was only after the experience that I had an issue, the day after me and my partner were experiencing itchy bottoms and other concerning symptoms only to find out we had gotten worms, while I found the cafe to be very clean and cats well groomed I have never had issues with worms before so must have gotten it from here given the timing which I find very disgusting and disheartening after such a nice experience.

Very sterile atmosphere, and not many cats! Also cold. Weird rules about shoe removal and many others, very vigorously enforced. £85 for five of us including a few soft drinks. Children not allowed. Go to cat cafe in Glasgow, altogether much nicer!