Cat Cafes in Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama

Gatos and Beans Cat Cafe is a cage-free lounge offering visitors a chance to interact with adoptable rescue cats from Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue. As Alabama’s first cat cafe, it provides a 1,500-square-foot space where guests can book one-hour sessions for $13 per person to spend time with the cats, with each visit including a choice of drip coffee, tea, water, or a soft drink. The cafe features a separate coffee shop area serving a variety of beverages like Maine Coon Mocha and Gato Latte ($2.50-$5.50), with a layout that keeps the cat room distinct yet visible through windows for health compliance. Founded in 2019 by Kelli and Stephen Steward, it supports cat adoptions—nearly 300 to date—and offers private bookings for events like birthday parties, with reservations strongly recommended due to a 12-person capacity limit.

Huntsville, Alabama

Cattyshack, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue and adoption of shelter cats in Alabama, providing food, medical supplies, and vet care to foster homes. Our unique lounge, located at Lowe Mill, Studio 1062, offers a relaxed atmosphere where humans of all ages can play, relax, and enjoy cats and kittens in need of a forever home. With a $14 donation per person, visitors can reserve a spot and wait for the magic to happen, while also supporting our mission to rescue and adopt more cats.

Alabaster, Alabama

The Lotus Catfe, tucked away in Alabaster, Alabama, is a multifaceted haven that intertwines feline companionship, yoga, and spiritual exploration, opened on April 15, 2023, by co-owners Nicole Jacobson and her daughter Skye. This unique cafe features a cat lounge where guests can spend an hour with adoptable cats from Shelby Humane for $10, including a complimentary single-serve coffee, tea, or cold beverage, fostering a clean and cozy space for snuggles and potential adoptions. Skye, a 200-hour certified yoga instructor and Reiki master, leads beginner-friendly classes—priced at $10 each or available via monthly/yearly passes—incorporating tools like yoga wheels, straps, and bolsters, with special offerings like cat yoga on Saturdays and tailored sessions for bigger bodies to ensure inclusivity. Open Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the cafe also provides angel card readings ($40 for 30 minutes or $70 for an hour), a shop with books, crystals, and tarot cards, and family-friendly events like Kitty Kat story time, creating a welcoming sanctuary where visitors can relax, connect with cats, and embrace wellness in a judgment-free environment.

Tuscumbia, Alabama

Colbert County Cat Café is a unique feline retreat situated at 5010 Missouri Street in Tuscumbia, Alabama, within Colbert County, offering an innovative twist on animal shelter adoption spaces as part of Colbert County Animal Services. Launched with a grand opening on June 29, 2024, this café provides a spacious, interactive habitat where visitors can relax with adoptable rescue cats in a cozy, open setting built from a renovated portable shed, complete with cat towers, bridges, and an outdoor deck for fresh-air lounging. Spearheaded by shelter director Corey Speegle and supported by grants and donations—including a $5,000 individual gift and funding from local organizations—it aims to ease shelter overcrowding while giving cats a playful environment to meet potential adopters. Open Tuesday to Saturday with free entry, the café invites animal lovers to enjoy hot dogs, merchandise, and quality time with cats, fostering adoptions and community engagement in this northwest Alabama town.