Luna Cafe
1001 E Fayette St, Syracuse, NY
Crema's Take
“Luna Cafe in Syracuse is a wonderfully unique spot that blends excellent Japanese cuisine with a separate cat room where you can spend time with adoptable felines, creating a genuinely memorable experience that goes beyond your typical coffee shop. The food—particularly the ramen and sushi—earns consistent praise from visitors, while the cozy, family-friendly atmosphere makes it perfect for lingering over a meal or coffee whether you're meeting friends or just need a peaceful place to settle in. It's the kind of place that leaves people planning their next visit before they've even finished their first one.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Highly recommended, I was a little skeptical when I read the reviews and was worried about cats weren't treated well, but decided to give it a try as I had to wait 5 h for a bus. Cat room is huge, a lot cat tree and toys. Cats can choose coming out or not. I had a peek when one of the staff opens the door and saw same model of litter robot I'm using, which is good for multi cats. Drinks are decent and cheap, I had mocha choco and coffee as they have a unlimited cat room hour and bottomless drink option;). And cats and kittens! Most energetic ones I've seen in a cat coffee. I did the same trick as I did for my cat-- tied a toy at the end of the cat sticks, and i think they really like it. (Please don't blame me if it's hard to untangle...🙏) Definitely will visit again if I ever drop by Syracuse.
Luna Cat Cafe offers a charming and unique dining experience, combining delicious Japanese cuisine with the cozy atmosphere of a cat cafe. Known for its flavorful ramen, sushi rolls, and delightful bento boxes, this cafe provides a variety of traditional Japanese dishes made with fresh ingredients. What sets it apart is the added joy of spending time with friendly cats while enjoying your meal, making it a perfect spot for cat lovers and foodies alike. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, with a warm vibe that makes it an ideal place to unwind and enjoy both great food and adorable feline companions.
I have no complaints with the food. But I feel sad for the cats. At least for the day I went. There was only one staff and she was so busy to take orders and served people and have no time to take care of cats. The cat room was messy and smelly, each cage has poop and food spread out. One cat had to be locked (for medical reason) in a tiny cage and had no place to lay down or stand properly because there’s poop everywhere. Poor staff have no time to clean the place up. I love the idea of cat cafe, if only done humanely and properly. I hope they can have more staffs and take care of cats better. Edit: There’s a little room in the public cat room, like a closet room, where the door was not close and I did not need to go in to see there were supplies and few cages in there. I simply saw it from outside. And I did had the old pictures in there. I only speaking from my experience and what I saw.
This spot is so cozy and cute! The ‘cat’ room is separate from the dining room. We didn’t visit with the cats this time but would in the future. I think it’s great that you can adopt them. The food is ok too- not amazing but good enough. Just go for yourself to see how niche and unique it is to have in Syracuse!
Food was SO good! I can honestly say I don't remember the last time I've had such good Japanese food. The cats were so sweet, and the food was delicious. We're already planning another trip out to eat here again!! And the service was so lovely, I forgot my purse and they tried to get a hold of us! They were so sweet!!!
Crema Reviews
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