Shakespaw Cat Cafe.
About
Shakespaw Cat Cafe, a unique cat cafe in Stratford Upon Avon, England, offers a truly special experience centered around the wellbeing of its feline residents. This charming cafe provides a loving, temporary home for gorgeous rescue cats, ensuring they thrive in a relaxed, friendly, and homely vintage environment. Prioritizing the comfort and safety of its beloved moggies, Shakespaw Cat Cafe maintains clear house rules, including a strict policy against picking up or surrounding the cats, and requests visitors refrain from bringing disruptive items like sparklers or balloons. This thoughtful approach creates a calm feline sanctuary where cats can display natural behaviors and socialize comfortably. Reservations are essential and can only be made through their website for a delightful 80-minute session. Please note there is an age minimum, as children under 10 years old are not admitted, ensuring a tranquil setting for both cats and guests.
Visitors consistently praise Shakespaw Cat Cafe for its delicious menu, featuring breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea with fresh-to-order sandwiches, hot food, cakes, scones, leaf teas, and barista coffee. The cafe is fully licensed, and guests particularly enjoy specialties like the amazing lavender hot chocolate and buttery, warm scones, with generous cake slices often taken home. Reviews highlight the unique and quirky decor, creating an aesthetic and cosy spot to relax, and the friendly, attentive staff who share stories about the happy, well-cared-for rescue cats. Many guests report being surrounded by playful and curious cats, though some may be sleepy. Given its popularity, booking in advance is highly recommended, as many people are turned away at the door without reservations. Group visits are limited to six people, maintaining a calm atmosphere for everyone.