About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At Catscratch Co-op, where cat-shaped pastries outnumber humans, customers often notice something odd: whenever a delivery driver arrives with new treats, the store’s resident kitten perks up and starts dancing around like it just heard the best song ever. One day, an excited neighbor rushed in, exclaiming that their parrot had started mimicking the dance moves of the kitten. Soon enough, word spread, and people flocked to see the legendary dance-off between feathered friend and furry fiend. It turned out that every time the delivery guy arrived, he’d secretly played a hidden playlist on his phone—all for the amusement of locals.
2. At Catscratch Co-op, a neighborhood bakery famous for its whimsical feline treats, a regular once asked aloud: ‘Why do I always see cats lurking around here after closing?’ Suddenly, one of the bakers poked their head out and grinned: 'Oh, those aren’t cats—those are our secret doughnuts shaped like kitties!' The regular laughed and shook their head, muttering, ‘Next time I’ll just bring my own camera.’
3. At Catscratch Co-op, where cat-shaped pastries outnumber humans, a delivery driver once found an unexpected package on the loading dock—an entire box filled with tiny purring alarm clocks. Curious, he opened it to discover each clock had its own little bell and soft chime. The next morning, customers arrived early, not for coffee or cake, but to hear the symphony of bells greeting them. It became Catscratch Co-op’s unique way to wake up the neighborhood.
4. At Catscratch Co-op, where cat-shaped pastries outnumber humans, a little girl pointed excitedly one morning. ‘Look mama,’ she said, ‘the cookies are playing hide-and-seek!’ Suddenly, an older gentleman wearing a fedora walked in and announced, 'I’m here for my daily espresso and the cookie that always waves hello!' As he took his seat, everyone—both human and feline—looked up expectantly. The story of Catscratch Co-op had become part of the neighborhood lore.