Crumbs & Whiskers Cat Cafe
7924 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048
323.879.9389
www.crumbsandwhiskers.com
Sat 03/03/2018, 06:20p-07:40p
![Crumbs & Whiskers Sign]()
The first cat cafe opened in Taipei in 1998, but the concept really took off when it was introduced to Tokyo in 2005. In the US, Oakland's Cat Town was the first on the scene, back in October 2014 (we Americans were super late to the game, apparently). Crumbs & Whiskers, meanwhile, opened in Washington DC in June 2015, the brainchild of Kanchan Singh and brother Chetan. This second LA outpost bowed in September 2016 (the first permanent cat cafe in the Southland), and like the original, offers boarding space for over a dozen cats, all of which are of course available for adoption.
I was always a bit curious about the place (having never been to a cat cafe), but the impetus to come here was actually a friend of mine. She mentioned that she had not even once played with a cat before (hard to believe I know), so I figured a visit was definitely in order.
![Employee with cat]()
At our session start, we were given a quick introduction to the place by the staff, then were set free to interact with the cats.
![Cat in a basket]()
![Cat and woman on a fluffy cushion]()
![Sleeping cat]()
![Cat with eyes half closed]()
![Posing cat]()
![Cat looking back over his shoulder]()
![Crumbs & Whiskers Interior]()
Pictured above is the back two-thirds of the space.
![Stately looking cat]()
![Cat curled up]()
![The cat on the bottom is making a weird face]()
![Lean cat with cow-like markings]()
![The cat is not amused]()
![Crumbs & Whiskers Menu]()
You're prompted to place your order upon checking in. Your food/drink is then prepared by the nearby Open Space Cafe & Theater and delivered. Click for a larger version.
![Cat lounging on the ground]()
![Cat completely ignoring the toy, even though it hits her in the eye - DGAF]()
![This cat looks like she just woke up]()
![Successfully getting the cat's attention with a toy]()
![Cat not paying heed to a couple on the cushion]()
![Tea]()
![Oatmeal Raisin Cookie & White Chocolate Macadamia Cookie]()
Arriving about halfway through our session, our tea and cookies were perfectly serviceable.
![Cat not playing attention to a toy]()
![Petting the cat]()
![A cat that doesn't seem to want to be petted]()
![Cat sprawled out on the concrete floor]()
![Trying (unsuccessfully) to get the cat to play]()
![Surprised looking cat]()
7924 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048
323.879.9389
www.crumbsandwhiskers.com
Sat 03/03/2018, 06:20p-07:40p
The first cat cafe opened in Taipei in 1998, but the concept really took off when it was introduced to Tokyo in 2005. In the US, Oakland's Cat Town was the first on the scene, back in October 2014 (we Americans were super late to the game, apparently). Crumbs & Whiskers, meanwhile, opened in Washington DC in June 2015, the brainchild of Kanchan Singh and brother Chetan. This second LA outpost bowed in September 2016 (the first permanent cat cafe in the Southland), and like the original, offers boarding space for over a dozen cats, all of which are of course available for adoption.
I was always a bit curious about the place (having never been to a cat cafe), but the impetus to come here was actually a friend of mine. She mentioned that she had not even once played with a cat before (hard to believe I know), so I figured a visit was definitely in order.
At our session start, we were given a quick introduction to the place by the staff, then were set free to interact with the cats.
Pictured above is the back two-thirds of the space.
You're prompted to place your order upon checking in. Your food/drink is then prepared by the nearby Open Space Cafe & Theater and delivered. Click for a larger version.
Arriving about halfway through our session, our tea and cookies were perfectly serviceable.
