This was absolutely adorable 😍 Loved seeing all the different personalities and issues being worked through, and this was quick and light and fluffy. The art was super cute and was what lead me to request it, but seeing these animals struggle with loving themselves, anxiety and being good friends with lots of coffee was just what I needed

Review to be posted on Blog/Goodreads in May 2020.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

I love comics and in these harsh times (I read this one in March when we were all stuck inside due to Corona) I could use some laughter and some fun. I spotted this book and of course had to grab it to read it. A comic about a cat with a cafe? Coffee jokes and more? Sign me up!

But this book is actually much more than just a cat with his cafe, more than customers with a very heavy coffee addiction (really, some of these animals need to lay off the coffee for a while). This is also about anxiety, friendship, setting goals for yourself and conquering them, dreams, making friends and being there for your friends, compliments, love. There is still enough coffee and cafe, but there is also plenty of that other stuff. And sure, on the one hand I loved it, but on the other hand I came here for coffee and cats. So I am a bit conflicted. Don't get me wrong I love the stuff that takes place outside of the coffee shop, but I hope it is understandable that I am also a tad sad that it isn't just about a coffeeshop owned by a cat.

We meet various animals that live in the world. We see various fun friendships begin, dreams be made (and I loved the sea star and his girlfriend), I loved that this world has such an abundance of different animals. From alpacas to armadillos to snakes and gators (who had a crush on our coffee cat), this world is never once boring. There are also various seasons and I loved seeing our animals do all sorts of things in each season.

But yeah, my feelings are still a bit over the place, I thought this book would cheer me up, give me a smile at the end, maybe some big belly laughs, but given it also has enough sad feelings and anxiety and tears... It didn't really help out. Still I had fun reading it, and I loved the art style it is really cute.

Cat's Cafe is an adorable collection filled with endearing characters and bright, fun illustrations. Cat and friends may all have their own problems to deal with, but they offer each other support along the way and teach each other some valuable lessons. No one's life is perfect, but it's better with good coffee and good friends.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

This was super wholesome, cute, funny, marvelous, adorable, fantastic, etc
But in all seriousness I recommend to anyone who needs to unwind to give this comic a go because for sure you won't regret. It deals with depression, anxiety and other social problems in such a wholesome way. The humor of this book is also great. Everything is perfect.
Just do it! Read it!

This series of webcomics is a heartwarming take on our dependencies on coffee and how we can support each other going through our mental health struggles. The art is adorable, which adds to the heartwarming nature of the book. Each page acts as a single page comic panel, but throughout the book, there are connecting storylines with some characters. Some panels ask you to examine your own mental health as well. There is a recurring cast of animals, most of which ends up having a few panels specifically on them. Overall, this book is really cute and something that I may read once or gift to a friend.

I received a review copy by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I didn't know this comic series and I'm in love with it. Cat has their own café and serves delicious coffee to the people in town. The style is adorable and each character is unique. I love how the stories can go from funny and cute to serious but in a way that never feels exploitative.
Sometimes people feel a little down and need support and the comic shows not only the good days but the bad ones as well, presenting ways to cope with mental health problems. Also, they town's people support each other and their so full of love.

Absolutely adorable and heart-felt. I enjoyed this immensely and I'm going to buy my own copy. It's jsut so good, enjoyable, and heartwarming. <3

Cat's Cafe is a lovely and uplifting collection of comics that presents different tones, situations and resolutions with a wonderful balance of sensitivity and understanding. The art style, use of colour and vast of characters are full of life and heart.

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This was the most adorable and heart warming thing that I have ever read.

This dealt with mental illness in such a positive and beautiful way, with advice and friendship and this was just absolutely amazing.

I’m so thankful that I got to read this early.

5/5 ⭐️

Thank you NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Such a cute and uplifting comic! With everything that is going on right now, I needed to hear these uplifting words and phrases. It portrays a life that I wish and we could try to live in the real world.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for my copy to read and review.

I never knew about this comic series before reading this and I am in love with it. It's like a cuteness overload! The art is so cute and colorful. Every character is unique. Penguin and Bunny were my favorites. I related to Bunny the most. I have anxiety issues as well as depression. I loved that this comic could be really light and funny to really serious without being inconsiderate to people with mental illnesses. It really showed you that you didnt have to go through things alone and that someone will always be there for whether you believe it or not even on your good days. I think everyone would enjoy this comic it's such a heart felt and funny read. I will most definitely be getting me a copy whenever it comes out. I hope they continue making more of this comic.

This is frigging cute and gave me all the warm fuzzies.

Cat has a Cafe where all the animals gather, not only for their coffee but also for company, help and affirmation. The customers are as different as possible: from beetles over elephants to snakes, and even a hearing impaired person communicating with sign language.

Despite being a comic strip style book, this one has character developement. Another nice addition are suggested exercises for self love that are embedded in the story.
I want moooorree.

I recieved a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This set of comics was absolutely adorable. I’m not even a car lover and this was cute! I love the illustrations and how it incorporates all kinds of animals. Coffee lovers will enjoy this one too. It’s light and relatable even. Gives you chances to smile and laugh. The sloth one was me. All day. I highly recommend this for something cute, light, and guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

I absolutely adored this comic book filled with different encounters with the sweet characters that live around Cat’s cafe. My personal favorites were existential crisis duck and platypus mailman. It was funny and sweet.

I  received a free digital copy of this book from Netgalley for an honest review.

I was not prepared for how cute and utterly heartwarming this book would be. I loved it! I love how it addresses different issues like anxiety and depression.

I love the different characters. Penguin the hardcore coffee fanatic. Gator, shyly in love with Cat. (I'm rooting for them in the next book). Then there's the deeply anxious Bunny and the aggressively happy Armadillo. Can't wait for the next book!

I randomly stumbled across Cat's Cafe comics on the interwebs and fell in love with the adorable critters and their friendships. I am not one for positive platitudes and motivational witticisms, but there's something about the presentation in this comic that just makes me so happy-sad.

Each critter has their own mental health issue, but their friends are always there to help them feel better, whether it's cheering them up, making them coffee, or just crying with them, with no judgement--just lots of coffee. If only society was more like anthropomorphic animal worlds!

This is a must read for anyone who loves cute animal comics in general, and who needs to have a book they can dip into from time to time for some cute-therapy and some positive wisdom.

Positively addictive content pulled from the popular webcomic, starring cute animals with caffeine habits, pondering their existences and going about their lives. Try it, you'll like it!

*Disclaimer: I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

As you can probably tell from the cover, Cat's Cafe is an adorable comic collection full of cute characters and great messages. It is very much focused around mental wellbeing and friendship which is nice to see.

I really enjoyed this. I think it would be a good introduction to comics for readers of any age and the fact that it had me relating to tiny animal characters  makes me want to recommend it. I think if you are needing something to cheer you up, which many people do right now, this is a great one to read.

3 out of 5 stars!

A big thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me an advanced copy of this book for my review. I really enjoyed reading this one!

Firstly, I have to say the main thing that stood out for me was the love and positive messages depicted in each page! Most, if not all, the panels are filled with so much love and heartwarming tales and feel good vibes.

The illustrations are simple but very cute and pleasing. Initially I thought the stories would be boring and repetitious because the book is 160 pages and each story is just a one page humorous snippet of what happens in the coffee shop. But surprisingly, the stories are very quirky and innovative, and ranges from the different type of customers who come in for their brew to the different situations they find themselves in. The creatures themselves range outside your typical land critters to dragons, octopus, and what not. The author also covers a wide range of topics like love, friendship, anxiety, depression and stress.

The only thing which I felt a little odd was the order in which the author arranged the stories. Initially I thought all the panels would center on the café or be coffee themed. But some of the stories just divert to random characters and focus on their daily activities. For example, rabbit having fun jumping in the rain puddles or lying on the grass and seeing the clouds. Don’t get me wrong. I loved reading these as well but I just felt it was odd to include it in this book. Perhaps they could have released a separate book just for these characters and story-lines outside the café?

Overall, I really enjoyed reading Cat’s Café! I have never read the web series prior to reading this, but I have subscribed to the website and am loving the new updates! I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to read a simple feel good book without any negativity in it.

This was cute! I really liked the art style of these comics and I thought the shorts were good too. I hope to read more things like this soon!!

This was surprisingly a cute book! On the surface it has comics with cute animal characters. But some pages have comics where it digs deeper and pulls out real emotion. I found myself being able to identify with some of the animals, and I think that's great! The book is full of smiles and even some legitimate laughs.

Such a cute collection of comics with adorable characters! Positive messages are littered throughout the story, and it provides such a cute and uplifting story.

So cute and wholesome little comics! Tackling big things like social anxiety, insecurities, and depression, this comic series has a lot of sweet warm-fuzzy moments with adorably-drawn animals <3

In this comic based around the lives of animals who interact daily with each other at Cats Café, we see how mental health is the base line and how anxiety, stress, lack of self love etc all effect the adorable animals and how they help build each other up and become friends with each other.



A book showing how a little kindness can go a long loving way I relate most to the anxious bunny especially on the anxiety reducing headphones part, that's totally me!



Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!

Cat's Cafe is a delightfully sweet and fluffy comic that revolves around a cat who owns a cafe. It's filled with lovable creatures that each have their own strong personalities and some have their own neuroses. It's filled with acceptance, self care and above all spreading love and positivity with a hot cup of coffee.

Every comic is sure to brighten your day or give you something to think about. Broaching tough topics such as depression, loneliness, anxiety and existential crisis with cute creatures and optimism.

I recommend this 100%. The art is adorable and the message is sweet.

What an absolute joy! There is a warmth and softness to this book that everyone could benefit from. I’m so happy to be introduced to Tarpley’s work through this book.

These were so adorable and very needed in a time like now. I don't typically read comics, but the title caught my eye, of course. In this weird time we're in, I figured something cute and out of my realm would be nice. I giggled out loud several times. Totally enjoyed this!

I would honestly rate this higher if I could cause I LOVED IT. This is a graphic novel composed of comics about a cat who owns a cafe and his life with all his friends and customers. It also discusses mental illness in a really lighthearted yet honest and subtle way. There’s also little fun activities to do throughout the book. Every comic made me smile and I could relate to almost the entire book. This is honestly just such a heartwarming and inspirational read so I highly recommend it to Every. Single. Person. Everybody could use a case of warm and floofies!

I adore this sweet cartoon collection.  Cat runs such a helpful cafe for his many featured friends, who each also are the subjects of some of their own cartoons. Coffee lovers will enjoy the many coffee themed strips as Cat takes care of his customers.

This book touches on some universal feelings and truths with its warm humor.  I highly recommend it.  I feel so much better for visiting Cat's care.


Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

Love the drawings, the theme and the message. The art is very cute and the reading light, all the characters are adorable with their unique personalities. This book deals with anxiety, mental issues and struggles we all have in some way. And in the end, all comes to coffee, the cat is always there to deliver coffee to everyone and in a funny way too. Not only is funny but it also inspires and shows motivational phrases. Adorable and heart-warming comics.

This is a very cute comic collection and I really had a great time reading through it. The art style is simple and cute with great colors. I absolutely loved all the different animal characters, specifically Axel the Axolotl!

Although it's very cute and fun it does have overtones of more serious topics like depression.

I can't wait to get a physical copy for my library. And also share it with friends and family

Thanks to net galley and publisher's for the opportunity to read and review this book!

This is a cute book about friendship, positive mental health and a group of animal friends looking out for each other. It was fun and had great messages, but it was a little too cute- bordering on cheesy- when I read it all in one go. It would probably be more enjoyable to dip into it now and again, rather than read it cover to cover.

This book took me by surprise. I was expecting something cute and heartwarming - which this book very much is - but this book also has a great message about lifting those around us up and is full of positive messages.

There is some most representation for mental health issues throughout this book as well as having representation for the Deaf community through Fox. Mental health is treated sensitively and no character is ostracised for their struggles. The uplifting words of characters as they help their friends jumps out the page to support the reader with any struggles that they might be having.

Well worth a read.

This is utterly precious!! Each of the animals have thighs going on that sometimes make getting through the day harder, but they’ve got support from one another and are making steps to handle anxiety, depression, and self depreciating thoughts. This is so cute and the art is adorable, plus the way it handles different mental illness and coping strategies was so gentle to read.

4,5 stars!
So so pure and wholesome! I’ve been a fan of the webcomic for quite some time now and when I saw there is going to be a physical copy available, I rejoiced.

Cat’s Cafe is such a feel-good comic that will put a smile on your face when you’re feeling down. I loved following the adventures of all the animals, especially how Cat interacts with all their friends. The comic also touches on serious topics such as anxiety and insecurity, and I found that very well-handled.

I loved this comic and will definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a pick-me-up!

I love love LOVE! this book!!! I thought it was thoughtful, cute, and up-lifting. It has a lot of great lessons without being preachy and reminded me of what the important things are in life. It talks about dealing with mental health issues and being there for friends and relying on friends is such an important part of life. It also talks about the importance of communication and expressing emotions. The artwork was adorable and the jokes were relatable. Besides being thoughtful about life it was also funny in way that I kept saying to myself "that's me!" or "there's my best friend" because it deals with real life.

Maybe a 4.5

eARC provided by Netgalley as well as read some of the comics online at the wbesite.

This was so wholesome. My main complaint was the messages could definitely come off as a little trite and cliche, but I liked how people's struggles were shown in different ways, how some of the characters struggled throughout the whole book to come to any sort of resolution or change. Some didn't at all, and some battled with stuff every day with setbacks and victories.

It's a cute story, and definitely a great pick-me-up if you're feeling down or bored. There were little stories included just for fun that showed characters being goofy and friendly. A few interactive sections were included as well, which really brings the book's messages much more personal if you draw in the little cartoons and write in the specific spots.

As a whole, I highly recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrew McMeel Publishing for the ARC provided

This comic was absolutely adorable and cute 😍. I never thought with this simple and cute illustrations it was also deliver an important messages such as friendship, confidence, advices, positive vibes through each characters.

Cat’s Cafe is a coffee shop where everybody who visited that place has their own story. Penguin who likes coffee for daily basis and treat it as a superenergy for him, Rabbit who work there but troubled with its confidence, Snake who has no friends and a lot more. And of course Cat, the owner and the role model for Rabbit cause Cat’s characters teach us that is alright if we do some mistakes in our life, its alright to cry too, and get ready for a new day and new challenge each day of our live.

Real life issue that being written and ilustrated in here is what every day life issue for everyone, I fall in love with Penguin instantly cause of the addiction of the coffee, Rabbit was my early teenager issues with lack of confidence, easily to cry but refused to giving up. Believe me, this book will bring your smile in your face again, realized that everyday is a challenge but also fun, no one’s life is perfect.

Coffee and good friends, this is what Cat’s cafe delivers from this book. I wish I can find this coffee shop around me and able to meet positive people anytime I like

This book is very cute. this book looks at some mental illnesses in a positive light. centered around rabbit's coffee shop. it shows positive ways of supporting someone with mental illness in a light hearted way.

This comic was absolutely what I needed right now. It was so sweet and wholesome and just absolutely fantastic. I had never heard of the webcomic before picking up this book, but now I want to share it with the world and buy the book for everyone.

Each character brought something special to the story. They were adorable, and funny and oh so relatable. I found myself connecting with many of the characters depending on the storyline. The comic ranged from being sweet and innocent, with scenes about taking cute Instagram pics of your coffee - to more serious topics like anxiety and depression. I'm having difficulty articulating just how much I resonated with and loved this comic. It was just perfect.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
Cat's Cafe is a cute book with very adorable pictures. Each comic shows that meaningful friendships are so priceless. This is a great little book that promises to cheer the reader up.

I think this is a super-friendly comic book for children of all age groups; especially, beginners who are first starting to learn how to read. The story does a great job of hitting on some pretty difficult topics; such as depression, the feeling of loneliness, and the importance of true friendship. Throughout the book, the reader is introduced to Cat, a coffee shop owner. Cat takes a lot of pride in providing top-notch service for all the guests who look at the coffee shop as a safe haven and as the epicenter for the growth of new budding friendships. Cat hires the first employee, Rabbit, who really looks up to Cat as a mentor.

The book is broken up with many activities along the way, which not only stimulates the mind but makes things more fun and interesting for young readers. The creativity and artistic flow of the illustrations add to the overall experience and enjoyment of the story.

A compilation of the popular web comic where the Cat's Cafe is a safe space with sweet affirmations. I had never read any of the comics before reading this compilation. Definitely not uproariously funny, but plenty of the cartoons have positive messages presented in a colorful way with a cast of regular characters (cats, dinosaur and penguin among others) who inhabit (visit) the cafe. I imagine this would be well used with elementary school children to discuss the messages. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

This combines two things I could never live without, coffee and cats. I started reading the daily Cat's Cafe comics after a friend posted one on Facebook. I was so excited to see it come out as a nice book all put together in one place. Cat's Cafe is not only funny it's pretty uplifting at times as well. The comics are relatable and often reflect things that impact us in real life.

It's very hard to decide upon one favorite character. Cat is understanding and seems to be able to see what everyone needs. Rabbit has so much hidden strength, we start off with Rabbit being so unsure and shy and as the comic progresses we see so much growth and a confidence boost.. Kiwi proves that you should never underestimate anyone, sometimes it the cutest ones you need to watch. Axel teaches not to judge. I think Penguin is just me in another form, so much energy once you add coffee. I always say coffee gives me super powers. No matter who you are, you can find at least one character like yourself. It mirrors the world and shows that everyone is a bit different and that's okay.

I'm giving this a 5/5 Star review but as Armadillo says "It's at least a six or seven out of five."

This was so wholesome and cute, and I kept smiling throughout reading it.

It's a reassuring book for anxiety and depression and feeling you're alone or not good enough, despite it's cutesy style, it helps make them all go away. Through the cat cafe owned by Cat and the help of Rabbit, they meet different animals, each one of them deals with a different type of anxiety and we see how they deal with it in these interconnected comic strips.

I'm thankful for netgalley for the digital arc, and I'd definitely read it again if I needed a pick-me-up!

Cat's Cafe is such cute book, it's so wholesome and pure. The illustrations are just so cute and on point. I honestly have no words to describe this amazing book. I totally recommend it to everyone. Rating: 4/5 stars.

I dont know which character I most relate to: the anxiety bunny, the lonely snake, or the depressed opossum - but it is definitely one of them.

Super short, cute little comics akin to Sarah Scribbles or Bird Brain but with more animals and coffee. Great if you like page-a-day type books with little plot.

Ok I won't lie, I wanted to read this simply because of the title and the fact that there are a range of animals portrayed, including a cat and a penguin, but I'm so glad I picked it up. This collection features short comics revolving around the same group of animal characters, all with different personality traits and struggles. The central theme that connects them is that they live in the same community and frequent the same cafe (owned by Cat!).

There are tons of little discussions regarding anxiety, self confidence issues, depression and more. Each comic was a great snapshot into different situations and were full of inspiration and heartwarming messages.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

This was such a cute and uplifting comic compilation! It was the perfect mix of funny and inspiring, Each animal had their own distinguishable temperament which was super fun to follow over the course of the comics, I would suggest this to anybody who needs a bright spot in their day because these comics will surely provide it!

Cat's Cafe is an uplifting book of comics that center around a neighborhood cafe and the friends who visit. I loved this series of webcomics and the characters...especially penguin! What's not to love about animals and coffee...my two favorite things!

Thanks to Netgalley for allowing me to read this title early. The thoughts and opinions I share are completely my own.

I was expecting a cutesy fun book, but this just blew me away. It was so absolutely adorable, I can’t even. The drawings and character design were pretty simple, the colors even more so, and yet they complemented the story beautifully. I loved how all the character were dealing with their own lives and issues, but still strived to be better and happier every day. My favorite was probably Kiwi because of his rhymes. I laughed a lot throughout this book and I definitely recommend it if you need a pick-me-up or are just in the mood for a feel-good comic.