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The five cats are named Sonja, Thomas, Moritz, Luca and Momo. They all came from an animal shelter and now freely roam about the cafe and take naps.
'Luca' sits in his basket.
The menu.
Magazines.
'Sonja' sits on a customer's legs.
Customers watch 'Moritz' sitting on a chair.
A customer watches 'Thomas' inspect his basket.
'Thomas' and 'Sonja' stroll around as customers arrive.
A customer speaks on her cellphone 'Moritz' strolls about.
'Luca' sleeps in his basket as a waitress serves some food to customers.
A customer plays 'Moritz'.