La Libertad, Santa Elena, Ecuador
Lolita Catfé
Lolita Catfé describes itself as the first cat cafe on the Santa Elena peninsula and has been running since about 2022 in La Libertad, the commercial town next to Salinas on Ecuador's coast. Its resident cats, together with a few dogs, are the hosts: the house rules welcome guests to the cat cafe and ask them to enjoy and look after the cats, and customers may bring their own pets as well. The kitchen serves sandwiches, empanadas, pizza, desserts and a range of drinks. A video in 2025 placed it a minute from the town's shopping centre, diagonally across from the Morocho petrol station. Booking is advised for large groups. It opens in the late afternoon and evening and is closed on Fridays.
Before you go
- Food & drink
- Serves meals
Based on the cafe's website and visitor reviews, checked November 2026. Policies change, so confirm with the cafe before you visit.
Reviews
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