The Cafe Meow - Roseville

Saint Paul, Minnesota · 3.8 mi / 6.0 km

Catzen Coffee is a cozy neighborhood gem located at 1416 Grand Avenue in Saint Paul, Minnesota, within Ramsey County, proudly embracing its role as a specialty coffee shop with a feline twist since its grand opening on January 1, 2025. This inviting haven welcomes guests to savor expertly crafted coffee from Dogwood Coffee Co., Rishi Tea, or rich hot chocolate, alongside local pastries and charcuterie boards, while offering the unique chance to relax with seven resident cats (including fan-favorite Tim the Enchanter) in a separate, comfy den. Founded by Vanessa Beardsley after years of dreaming of a community space inspired by her childhood living room with cats, the cafe features a Coffee Lab for educational classes and a back patio with murals by local artist Ara Elizabeth, blending warmth with a touch of whimsy. Catzen Coffee provides a welcoming retreat for coffee lovers and cat enthusiasts alike in St. Paul's Macalester-Groveland neighborhood.

• Booking required

New Hope, Minnesota · 12 mi / 19 km

The Cafe Meow is a beloved cat cafe located at 3524 Winnetka Ave N, New Hope, MN 55427, serving as a second outpost of Minnesota's first cat cafe, which began in 2018. It features a dual-space setup: a coffee shop with organic, Fair Trade Certified coffee and tea alongside local baked goods, and a cageless cat lounge hosting up to 30 adoptable rescue cats from partners like No Kitten Left Behind and New Leash Rescue. Guests can sip on unique drinks like the "Tabby" caramel latte while enjoying the cafe, or pay a cover fee for an hour with the cats, with all proceeds funding their care and adoption efforts. Known for its cozy, modern vibe, The Cafe Meow in New Hope offers a welcoming spot for relaxation and feline connection, with bookings advised to secure lounge time.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended

Faribault, Minnesota · 50 mi / 81 km

Furball Farm Cat Sanctuary, located at 3405 220th Street East in Faribault, Minnesota, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing a cage-free refuge for feral and undersocialized cats since moving into its new facility in May 2022. This sanctuary offers a safe haven for cats rescued from hopeless situations, often community strays struggling to survive outdoors, where they are fully vetted (including spay and neuter) and cared for by a devoted team of volunteers, with over 350 cats currently in residence. Visitors can snuggle with the "furballs" for a small adoption donation of $150 ($250 for kittens) if they find a match, while cats who never warm to humans can live out their lives in comfort. The mission focuses on finding loving homes for the adoptable and providing sanctuary for the rest, fueled by donations and a passionate community presence across social media.

• Adoptable cats

Eau Claire, Wisconsin · 82 mi / 131 km

Mr. Kitty’s Cat Café & Boutique is a cozy feline retreat located at 502 South Farwell Street in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, within Eau Claire County, offering a unique blend of coffee shop comfort and cat companionship since its grand opening on March 28, 2024. This charming haven invites guests to enjoy coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and a variety of canned beverages, paired with baked sweets and salty snacks, while mingling with 10-15 adoptable rescue cats from the Eau Claire County Humane Association in a separate, welcoming lounge. Housed in a transformed historic church, it features a boutique with cat-themed goodies and a relaxed café area with free Wi-Fi and board games, encouraging visitors to unwind—reservations recommended for the cat lounge, where no kids under seven are allowed for safety. Celebrating its 100th adoption by September 2024, Mr. Kitty’s provides a purr-fect space for cat lovers to sip, socialize, and support feline welfare in downtown Eau Claire’s vibrant community.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended

Duluth, Minnesota · 135 mi / 218 km

Wired Whisker is a delightful cat cafe at 1823 E Superior Street in Duluth, Minnesota, proudly serving as Northern Minnesota's first establishment of its kind. Launched in the spring of 2024, this inviting spot offers a cozy retreat where guests can savor locally roasted coffee and treats while mingling with a charming clowder of adoptable rescue cats in a serene lounge. Sessions in the cat lounge last 50 minutes and cost $7 to $10, with drinks sold separately; you can book ahead, but you don't have to. Wired Whisker combines the art of coffee-making with a passion for feline welfare, partnering with local rescues to find cats their forever homes. With its vibrant atmosphere and dual focus on quality brews and cat cuddles, Wired Whisker provides a welcoming haven for cat lovers and coffee enthusiasts alike.

• Adoptable cats
• Walk-ins welcome

Stevens Point, Wisconsin · 178 mi / 286 km

Starry Night Cat Café is located at 1141 Clark Street in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, within Portage County, blending the warmth of a coffee house with a mission-driven cat sanctuary. Opened on June 29, 2024, this unique spot offers guests a chance to enjoy locally roasted Condor Coffee and Jeta's Dietetic Bakery treats, catering to vegan, keto, diabetic, and gluten-free diets, while connecting with adoptable rescue cats from the Humane Society of Portage County in a separate, enclosed lounge. With a vision sparked over two years ago by founder Emily Peterson, the café fosters feline adoptions and community creativity through artistic events in its listening room and a cat room adorned with a "Starry Night"-inspired mural by local artist Alexandra Sosin. Starry Night Cat Café provides a welcoming space for relaxation, inspiration, and supporting cats in finding their forever homes in the heart of Stevens Point.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended