They may have been shooed out of establishments before, but now more and more businesses are welcoming pets. In fact, some establishments have made pets a focus, creating businesses with a unique hook that draws pet lovers and more to them. Here's a list of pet cafes in Metro Manila that you may want to check out:
This restaurant along Congressional Avenue in Quezon City bills itself as the country’s first ever cat cafe. Visitors enjoy a meal and a beverage plus two hours of playtime with the resident cats once they pay the P300 door fee.
What to order:People have said that the chocolate chip muffins are divine. The lava cake and the banana pecan muffin have also been praised.
Where: You can find the Miao Cat Cafe on the second floor of Cake2Go, at #7 Congressional Avenue, Quezon City.
Do you like coffee? Do you like dogs? Then Pups and Cups has everything you need. It bills itself as the first dog cafe in the South, and for a P190 fee you get a complimentary drink and an hour and a half with the restaurant’s resident dogs.
What to order: The toffee nut iced latte is recommended. If you’re looking for food, try out their chicken cordon bleu.
Where: Pups and Cups can be found at #363 El Grande Ave. cor. Cebu St., BF Homes, Parañaque.
This cafe’s claim to fame is the fact that it’s the world’s first Bengal cat cafe. If this is a breed you’re in love with, head to this cat cafe immediately. A fee of P199 gets you one drink and one hour with the cats.
What to order: Their caramel frappe is the drink of choice, while their sansrival is what you get from their pastry collection.
Where: Bengal Brew is located at Manhattan Parkview, Manhattan Garden City, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City.
If you’re more of a dog person, head over to this cafe adjoining Bengal Brews. Wolf and Bear features breeds like the Alaskan Malamute and the Siberian Husky, so get ready to feel like one of the Starks of Winterfell.
Just like Bengal Brews, a fee of P199 gets you one drink and one hour with the cats. However, you can pay P299 for one drink and an hour with both dogs and cats. A fee of P399 gets you food and drink as well as two hours with the dogs and cats.
What to order: Wolf and Bear shares the same menu as Bengal Brews. So, take a bite of their sansrival, them sip on your caramel frappe afterwards.
Where: Wolf and Bear is found at Manhattan Parkview, Manhattan Garden City, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City.
Located along foodie favorite Maginhawa Street, Cat Cafe Manila is run in partnership with animal welfare group CARA Philippines. Cat aficionados will quickly fall in love with the place as the felines it houses are up for adoption.
What to order: The quiche Lorraine is popular with patrons. While the chicken burrito and tuna savory roll are also bestsellers.
Where: You can find Cat Cafe Manila at 2/F 189 Maginhawa St. cor. Makadios St., Sikatuna Village, Quezon City.
If you’re looking to be overwhelmed, then Barking Blends’ 30 dogs are sure to do the trick. They’ve got three golden retrievers, a Siberian Husky, and a Jack Russell among other breeds, so you’d really be spoiled for choice. A fee of P219 gets you one free drink and two hours with the dogs.
What to order: Barkin’ Blends milk tea is a crowd pleaser. If you’re looking for something to eat, try out their Marley n’ Cheese (macaroni and cheese).
Where: Barkin’ Blends Dog Cafe is in J&R Concon Center, 91 Rose Alvero St,Katipunan, Quezon City.
This establishment used to be the Velvet Friends Cat Cafe Company, but by last year it had transformed into The Pet Cafe by Velvet Friends, now featuring dogs alongside its felines.
The cafe has three cover charges, depending on what complimentary drink you want: iced tea comes with a P220 cover charge, a milkshake for P270, and coffee for P290. You also get to spend an hour with the animals.
What to order: If you’ve got a sweet tooth, then check out their blueberry and New York cheesecakes.
Where: The Pet Cafe by Velvet Friends is at 2nd flr. Cluster H, Blue Bay Walk, Met Park, Pasay City, Philippines.
What sets this establishment apart from the rest is the fact that it’s purely for animals. The food served is exclusively for pets, and is natural and homemade. The Whole Pet Kitchen even offers customized formulas for pets with special dietary needs.
What to order: It really depends on what your pet needs! Take him or her along and find him or her the perfect treat!
Where: You can find Whole Pet Kitchen at 349-D CM Recto St. cor. P. Guevarra St., Addition Hills, San Juan.
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