If you’re tired of sitting at the same old cafe every weekend, we just visited somewhere that is definitely different from your standard coffee spot.
The Bunny Cafe was North America’s first bunny cafe, opening its doors in 2021. It’s owned by the same people behind Catfe and was born out of a bunny “hop-up” event in the space. It’s also currently the only one of its kind in Western Canada.
When you visit, you’ll find two different areas: the cafe and the space with all the bunnies.
In the cafe, you’ll find plenty of staples like lattes, coffee, and sweet treats.
What’s particularly cool about this space is that everything on the menu is vegan, from the non-dairy options for lattes to the treats sourced from local vegan bakeries like Bonus Bakery, To Live For Bakery, and brEAThe Kitchen, just to name a few. We’d recommend ordering the carrot cake, both because it tastes good and also because it’s extremely fitting for a bunny cafe.
Daily Hive
Once you order your treats, you can choose to enjoy them in the cafe and watch the bunnies through the large windows or take them into the bunny enclosure.
Weekend bunny visits are 40 minutes long, while weekday visits are 55 minutes long. Reservations to meet the bunnies are recommended to secure in advance on The Bunny Cafe’s website, but you can also walk in and purchase a time slot as well if there’s availability.
Additionally, the cafe is open to everyone, regardless of whether you want to hang out with the bunnies. This means you can stop by for a quick coffee and snack whenever you want.
The Bunny Cafe partners with Rabbitats Rescue, a BC-based non-profit that promotes sanctuary rescue for abandoned pet rabbits and their feral offspring, for its bunnies, and each one is available for adoption as well. There’s a larger area with some bunnies roaming around, as well as individual pens that house two rabbits you can visit.
When you enter, you’re given a cup filled with some crunchy greens to feed the bunnies. You’re not allowed to pick up or hold the bunnies, but if you use your greens well, you can entice a couple to jump on your lap.
Each bunny has its own bio, which includes its name, photo, and a little description. We were particularly fond of Bo, who had no problem climbing all over us to get some veggies.
Daily Hive
Plus, they also host events like bunny yoga and bunny drawing workshops for those who want to do something a little different.
Will you be checking out BC’s only bunny cafe? Let us know in the comments.
Address: 1696 Venables Street, Vancouver
Still hungry? Discover Dished Vancouver on TikTok