点评:This is our absolute go-to place in Bedford. The cafe is light and airy and doesn't feel too cramped, even when fully booked, with lots of space to the rear of the cafe which is always calmer and quieter.
The cats are the main attraction but, being living, breathing cats, they can sometimes be asleep or just don't want to interact with people. They're cats! Some cats are happy to be gently stroked while asleep, whereas others aren't, but there are guides on each table explaining about each cat and the staff are very approachable if you want to ask more information. Sometimes all the cats are playful and awake and up for coming over to you for cuddles. Other times they're asleep or chilling out. They're cats! But there will always be some cats around looking to play or ask you for cuddles.
The food and drink are absolutely fine for a cafe (although I'd say definitely have some desserts) with a good range of vegetarian and vegan options. The staff are also knowledgeable regarding allergies and can make suitable food and drink recommendations.
The owners are very knowledgeable about the cats in their care, and cats in general, and are always happy to answer questions. It's very clear they care very deeply for their cats and will prioritise their cats' welfare at all times.
Although they do walk-ins, these tend to fill up fast on the day. I'd always recommend booking in advance if you can, and definitely during school holidays.
Because of the conditions placed on the cafe by the council regarding animal welfare, there are a few very straightforward rules in place which are made very clear before booking online, during the booking process and in the confirmation email sent after booking. Please do read and understand these in advance because, as I said before, the cats' welfare is absolute priority and these rules can't be broken or bent if a visitor hasn't fully read or understood them.
A visit to Bedford Cat Cafe is always fun and we always feel like everything's alright with the world afterwards. Go and sit with Virgil and watch the world go by with a coffee, or throw mice for Mouse, which is her absolute favourite game. And if Waffle comes over to you for a cuddle, you are officially King/Queen of the Cats for the day and have all the associated bragging rights.
翻译:这是我们在贝德福德绝对要去的地方。咖啡馆明亮通风,即使客满也不会感觉太拥挤,咖啡馆后部有很多空间,总是更安静。
猫是主要的吸引力,但作为活生生的猫,它们有时会睡着,或者只是不想与人互动。它们是猫!有些猫在睡觉时很高兴被轻轻抚摸,而有些则不然,但每张桌子上都有导游讲解每只猫的情况,如果你想询问更多信息,工作人员非常平易近人。有时所有的猫都很顽皮、清醒,愿意过来拥抱你。其他时候,它们在睡觉或放松。它们是猫!但总会有一些猫想和你玩耍或向你求抱抱。
对于一家咖啡馆来说,食物和饮料绝对不错(虽然我认为一定要有一些甜点),有各种各样的素食和纯素食可供选择。工作人员还了解过敏症,并可以推荐合适的食物和饮料。
店主非常了解他们照顾的猫,以及猫的一般情况,并且总是乐于回答问题。很明显,他们非常关心他们的猫,并且会始终将猫的福利放在首位。
虽然他们也接受临时光顾,但这些地方往往在当天很快就爆满。如果可以,我始终建议提前预订,尤其是在学校假期期间。
由于委员会对咖啡馆的动物福利规定,因此制定了一些非常简单的规则,这些规则在网上预订之前、预订过程中以及预订后发送的确认电子邮件中都非常明确。请提前阅读并理解这些规则,因为正如我之前所说,猫的福利是绝对优先的,如果访客没有完全阅读或理解这些规则,就不能违反或改变这些规则。
参观贝德福德猫咖啡馆总是很有趣,我们总是觉得事后一切都很好。和 Virgil 坐在一起,一边喝咖啡一边看世界,或者扔老鼠给她玩,这是她最喜欢的游戏。如果 Waffle 过来抱抱你,你当天就正式成为猫王/猫后,并拥有所有相关的炫耀权利。