Can dogs sit on my lap and interact with me?

Yes; reviewers report dogs approaching customers, sitting on laps, and falling asleep beside them.

Are there other animals besides dogs?

Yes; cats are present, and a meerkat is housed on-site (though one reviewer expressed concern about its cage size).

Reviewers describe it as either very clean or smelly depending on visit; cleanliness appears inconsistent.

Ngong Dog Dog

4.4(395) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

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Services: Pet-Friendly Cafes, Specialty Coffee, Aesthetic & Instagrammable Cafes
Reviews: 395

What recent reviews say

Regulars praise the affectionate dogs, clean upkeep when attentive, and good value food. Negative reviewers report strong odors, dogs roaming uncontrolled past tables and into food areas, poor staff attitude, and hygiene concerns including unsanitized spills and animals near fridges and toilets.

Praised for

friendly staff and animals
clean when managed well
good food and reasonable prices
affectionate dogs interact with customers

Watch-outs

strong odor and hygiene issues
overcrowding and lack of control over animals
poor staff attitude and service
animals in food prep and dining areas

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Best for: Dog lovers seeking interactive time with rescue animals in a casual dining setting.

Think twice if: You have concerns about odor control, animal overpopulation, or strict hygiene standards in food handling areas.

Strengths

animals interact directly with customers
staff names Nicole and Yen Ling noted for friendliness
rescues and adopted dogs featured

Worth knowing

Staff members Nicole and Yen Ling identified as notably friendly
Houses border collies, cats, and a meerkat
One reviewer raised concern about meerkat kept in very small cage
Dog defecation incidents noted multiple times with inconsistent cleanup and sanitizing
Animals observed near food prep, storage fridges, and toilet areas

What reviews say by service

Pet-Friendly Cafes: Friendly animals and staff offset by odor, overcrowding, and hygiene control issues.
Specialty Coffee: Food and drinks described as delicious and reasonably priced by positive reviewers.
Aesthetic & Instagrammable Cafes: Cute dogs and interactive setting appeal; cleanliness inconsistency undermines Instagram appeal.

How it compares

Rated 4.4 against a 4.49 average across the 90 aesthetic & instagrammable cafes businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 64% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric

Star rating 60

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 48

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Common questions

Can dogs sit on my lap and interact with me?: Yes; reviewers report dogs approaching customers, sitting on laps, and falling asleep beside them.
Are there other animals besides dogs?: Yes; cats are present, and a meerkat is housed on-site (though one reviewer expressed concern about its cage size).
Is it clean?: Reviewers describe it as either very clean or smelly depending on visit; cleanliness appears inconsistent.

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