An extraordinary Edinburgh cafe where visitors get welcomed by sweet furry hosts is running fun-packed themed parties during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - and invites all to join.
Edinburgh Chihuahua Cafe, located at 15 Frederick Street, truly is a one-of-a-kind venue. With eight Adorable chihuahuas to keep you company while you enjoy a cup of coffee and a slice of cake, a visit to the country's first dog cafe would be the one to remember.
Our reporter Iuliia Vlasova visited the cafe's Princess Party event, and here is what she thought of it.
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Upon arrival at the cafe, I praised it for the level of organisation - every group of visitors gets a box to put their bags and jackets in, and the boxes are stored away until the end of the session.
This ensures the space is not cluttered, and one can sit comfortably, taking in the atmosphere without distractions - you can, of course, grab your phone before handing in your bag to take some adorable snaps.
I also liked how everyone got a blanket to put on their lap - making both doggies and visitors comfy.
But while the preparation is important and much appreciated, the most important moment, of course, came when everyone was settled and eight beautiful chihuahuas stormed into the room - all looking stunning in their princess costumes.
It turned out that chihuahuas are a peaceful and naturally chilled breed, and throughout the evening, they felt perfectly happy to hang out on guests' laps and absorb all the pets they could get, occasionally dozing off to a nap.
The whole experience was extremely relaxing, pleasing and heart-melting. I found out that one frequent visitor comes to the cafe nearly every day after work, and I can see why - it is a perfect "chill-pill" in the middle of a busy city.
And if you are thinking of visiting, don't hesitate - grab the ideal opportunity while the cafe's newest team member Jasmine is still a little and endlessly cute puppy.
You can book your slot to visit the cafe here.
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