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My trip to Colony Cafe has been something I've been dreaming about for as long as the idea for it has been public. I remember walking from the Strip District to downtown and stopping in my tracks to read the sign; it was hand-written, on a long sheet of brown paper. It wasn't especially conspicuous, but I felt the urge to stop and read it. My excitement built the more I read: the premise of a Cat Cafe in Pittsburgh was a dream come true!
Fast forward to now. I finally organized a cat loft visit with friends. Yes, you absolutely do need to reserve a spot ahead of time, because Colony's cats are like celebrities. They started as rescues, and in the blink of an eye became local social media stars. Getting in to see them should be treated the same as getting backstage passes to see the Spice Girls in '97... Or at least kind of close.
The loft is a small space, but cleverly utilizes vertical space to keep the cats plenty entertained. There are cat trees and cushions, bean bag chairs and couches for human comfort. You can order food, booze, or coffee to bring up as well, which is lovely, but keep an eye on your order... because kitties.
The woman who runs the loft itself is around during your visit, to answer your questions, but also to watch over the cats. It's very apparent she cares a great deal for each one of them. She is a fantastic and caring person; I forgot to ask her name, because I'm awful with meeting new humans... However, by the end of my hour there, I knew each and every cat's name!
There's a notebook where you can read about other people's experiences, as well as leave any tidbits you'd like to share.
The food is pricey, but worth it. I recommend the Goat Cheese and Fig Jam spread. It is heavenly.
And let's talk drinks. The Panther is my favorite cocktail... Okay, I've only tried two! But the marriage of coffee and cream bourbon is a beautiful, magical thing.
I so highly recommend this place. I'm already planning a trip back with some more friends! Spread the kitty love!
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