A new cafe has opened in Meaford, and the tables and chairs aren't the only four legged features at the establishment.
The Waggin' Tail Cafe located at 36 Trowbridge Street East is a place where patrons are welcome to bring along their pets to enjoy some hot coffee, some treats, and a chance to socialize with other pet owners.
While the cafe is geared toward accommodating dogs and their owners, proprietor Joyce Taylor says that they will also be hosting events for cat lovers.
Taylor had pitched the idea to the organizers of the Dragons' Den Meaford event, and though she wasn't one of the finalists, she didn't let that hamper her dream.
“I've thought it was a shame that there is nowhere for people to go with their dogs to socialize and enjoy some coffee,” Taylor told The Independent as she prepared a batch of home-made dog biscuits which are available at her cafe.
She has been working toward starting up her cafe for the last six months, and since opening her doors two weeks ago Taylor says that the response has been positive.
“We've had lots of people and their dogs stopping by. We are bringing the community together through their pets.”
In addition to a variety of coffee, tea and cold drinks, the Waggin' Tail Cafe also offers freshly baked dog biscuits, frozen treats to refresh canines on hot days, and there will even be doggie soup to warm them up on frigid winter days.
The Waggin' Tail Cafe is open Wednesday to Friday 8 am until noon, and 3 pm until 7 pm. Weekend hours are currently 9 am until 7 pm on Saturdays, and 9 am to 4 pm on Sundays.
