Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States
BaristaCats Café
BaristaCats Café & Sanctuary for Wayward Cats is a cat café in downtown Whitewater, Wisconsin, proudly serving as Walworth County’s first cat café. This delightful spot combines the pleasures of sipping expertly brewed coffee from local roasters with the joy of mingling with adoptable feline friends, all rescued and cared for in partnership with local organizations like Como Critters. Housed at 135 West Center Street, the café offers a cozy, welcoming space where visitors can relax, study, or simply enjoy the company of cats roaming a dedicated play area, all while supporting a mission to find these wayward kitties their forever homes. With online reservations ensuring a spot to cuddle and sip, BaristaCats fosters a sense of community, coffee, and compassion, making it an ideal retreat for cat lovers and caffeine enthusiasts alike in this charming college town.
Before you go
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
- Children
- Minimum age for children
- Food & drink
- Drinks and snacks
- Adoption
- Cats available for adoption
Based on the cafe's website and visitor reviews, checked October 2026. Policies change, so confirm with the cafe before you visit.
Reviews
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