Coffee With A Side Of Cuddles
Cat cafes have popped up across the nation intending to rescue animals in a unique setting. These adorable cafes merge our love for coffee and cats together in one cozy and cuddly place. From coast to coast, the United States is home to the cutest cafes where you can sip hot drinks and nibble pastries alongside your furriest friends.
1. Denver Cat Company, Denver, Colorado
The Denver Cat Company deserves an honorable mention for being one of the oldest cat cafes in the United States. The interior design was designed by a cat expert who paid close attention to a layout that would please both humans and our whiskered friends too. You might be sharing your seat with one of their residence kitties as you sip your coffee.
2. Champy’s Catfe, Lincoln, California
Situated inside the beloved FieldHaven Marketplace is a cozy spot for coffee and cat cuddles. You can even bring your own hot beverage with you if you’d prefer while you browse their thrift store or spend quality time with the cats. Proceeds of your purchases go towards FieldHaven Feline Center, an organization for rescued cats.
3. The Brooklyn Cat Cafe, New York
The Brooklyn Cat Cafe is calling all cool cats on the block. It’s a community cat adoption center hosted by the Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition. This popular spot attracts over 35,000 visitors every year and you might have to reserve a visit to guarantee space. You can book a general visit or a private meet and greet if you intend on adopting one of the rescued cats.
4. The Tipsy Tabby, Newmarket, New Hampshire
You’ll want to visit the Tipsy Tabby for their specialty hot chocolate, sweet treats, and adorable cats. It’s hard not to fall in love with at least one of their adoptable cats that roam around the joint. On special nights alcoholic beverages are served so you can sip cocktails and pet cats’ tails late into the evening.
5. The Black Cat Market, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Black Cat Market is a haven for cat lovers and felines alike with a cafe, boutique, and adoption center all in one place. It’s a cozy spot where you can sip, shop, and spend time with cats that are looking for new homes. Be sure to reserve a time in their Cat Room where you can have quality time with the adoptable cats and find one you connect with.
6. KitTea Cat Cafe, San Fransisco, California
Nestled in San Fransisco’s Mission District is the cleverly named KitTea Cat Cafe which is home to delicious teas and adorable cats. They have permanent resident cats as well as fostered felines ready for forever homes. Come prepared to cozy up with hot drinks and cuddly cats.
7. Fat Cat Cafe, Tallahassee, Florida
Fat Cat Cafe is bursting with rescue cats coming from various animal rescue organizations in the local community. Next to the cafe is a sister shop that sells cat-themed trinkets and gifts. When the Fat Cat Cafe opens it quickly attracts a fat line so it’s best to book a visit online ahead of time.
8. Mac Tabby Cat Cafe, Charlotte, North Carolina
Mac Tabby not only supports cats but they also care for dogs as well. The cafe is in partnership with Catering to Cats and Dogs, a non-profit organization that finds foster homes for our furry pals. You can come for cafe fair or check out their bar for beer, cider, and wine.
9. Cat Town, Oakland, California
This cage-free adoption center is truly a town for cats. The 30+ cats that roam around the place are equipped with shelters, toys, and structures built for cat hangs. You can visit during open hours for a small fee or you can come in for free after signing the adoption papers.
10. Cat Therapy, Santa Barbara, California
Cat Therapy is truly a therapeutic haven for cats that are up for adoption. The thoughtful people behind this cat cafe foster cats that would otherwise be homeless or euthanized. They give stray cats a safe place where visitors can play and socialize with them.
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11. The Catcade, Chicago, Illinois
As the name suggests, The Catcade is more like an arcade and lounge than a traditional cafe. The layout is fit for felines and friends with multiple lounge areas and climbing towers for the cats. You can take a cuddle break to play one of their vintage arcade games or use the space to study or get work done.
12. The Cat’s Meow Cafe, Miami, Florida
You can cool down from the Miami heat with a visit to this adorable cat cafe. Munch on their vegan snacks or purchase a gift from their retail space while kittens frolic around you in their lounge. The adoptable cats are rescued by Miami-Dade Animal Services and need to reserve a time for kitty cuddles.
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13. Alley Cat Cafe, Ithaca, New York
The Alley Cat Cafe has a full food and beverage menu so you can dine before or after your cat visits. Their separate cat room is attached to the cafe and you need to reserve a visit to enter. If you want to work up your appetite first, Alley Cat Cafe also hosts yoga classes in their cat room where you can do downward dogs surrounded by kitties.
14. Crossroads Campus Cat Cafe, Nashville, Tennessee
Crossroads is a special program that connects young adults with cats and dogs. They have a retail store and grooming salon all dedicated to the healing power of the human-animal bond. All of their pets are up for adoption and their cafe offers coffee, ice cream, and snacks with a viewing window to watch the adoptable animals play.
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15. Koneko Cat Cafe, New York, New York
Koneko Cat Cafe is a swanky Japanese-style joint with a fabulous menu that includes traditional snacks, desserts, sake, and more. Their separate cat room houses 20 rescue cats and you can reserve a visit to play with them. Koneko is also an event venue that you can book for private parties and have the kitties all to yourself and your friends.
16. The Kitty Cafe, San Diego, California
The Kitty Cafe has been pouring brews in the company of whiskered friends for almost a decade. They have a mouth-watering menu of drinks and local treats and dishes. You can drop in for a treat and a cat hang or you can schedule a meet-and-greet if you’re serious about adopting.
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17. The Casual Cat Cafe, Richland Hills, Texas
The Casual Cat Cafe is a fun and safe space for rescued cats. They sell local fairs and artisan crafts made by folks from the community. They only serve a limited menu but you can order food delivery there if you wish. About 15 cats hang out all day in their cat lounge and it’s recommended to book your visit ahead of time.
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18. NEKO Cafe, Seattle & Washington
With two locations in Seattle and Washington, NEKO is dedicated to saving all the cats on the streets. With inspiration from Japan and Vietnam, NEKO is a sanctuary for cats and a retreat for humans. They partner with multiple rescue centers and foster their cats until they find their fur-ever homes.
19. The Tree House Cat Cafe, Chicago, Illinois
The Tree House Humane Society is the host of this charitable cat cafe. You can sip specialty coffee drinks or nibble on pastries in their cafe and cuddle the kittens next door at their adoption center. To spend time with their resident felines you must book an appointment online first.
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20. Java Cats Cafe, Atlanta, Georgia
The Java Cats Cafe is a very family-friendly location ideal for children and kittens. The idea of the space is for families to engage in wholesome activities while interacting with the resident cats. Their cafe has numerous spots for humans to lounge and cats to hang too. Complimentary coffee or tea comes with their admission ticket along with an hour of kitty playtime.
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