Cat Cafes in Florida

Fort Myers, Florida

Cattyshack Cat Cafe is a unique coffee shop and lounge with a dedicated, cage-free area for interacting with adoptable rescue cats and kittens. Partnered with Gulf Coast Humane Society, it typically houses 15-25 cats, providing them a comfortable space to socialize and find homes, with over 500 adoptions since opening in June 2020. Visitors can book 50-minute sessions in the “Mulligan Room” for $15, enjoying coffee, beer, wine, and grab-and-go foods like grilled cheese and pastries, all crafted with a cat-themed twist (e.g., “Catspresso” or “Meowchiato”). The cafe features a golf-inspired design with cat-friendly elements like climbable palm trees and a mini golf cart, plus events like cat yoga and trivia nights. Entry fees and an online store with cat merchandise support the cats’ care and the cafe’s mission to reduce local euthanasia rates.

Deland, Florida

DeLand Cat Café is Volusia County’s only cat café, featuring a living-room-like space where adoptable cats and kittens can roam freely and connect with potential families. Housed in a shared building with Trilogy Kitchen—a full-service restaurant and coffee shop offering breakfast and lunch from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Wednesday through Sunday—the café operates separately, charging $10 per hour for adults and $7 for children to visit the cage-free cat area, with proceeds supporting partnerships with local rescues like Halifax Humane Society, New Hope Animal Center, and Aristocats. Designed to boost shelter cats’ visibility and adoption chances, this welcoming spot features cat trees, toys, and a separate kitten room, inviting guests to relax with a drink from Trilogy, use free Wi-Fi, or simply enjoy the therapeutic company of felines in a calm, homey environment.

Tallahassee, Florida

Fat Cat Cafe is a unique and charming non-profit cat cafe located in Tallahassee, Florida, where you can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere and indulge in a variety of treats and beverages while surrounded by adorable and adoptable felines. With a cozy boutique and eclectic decor, the cafe offers a welcoming space for cat lovers to socialize and play with the resident kitties. As a haven for felines, Fat Cat Cafe works closely with local rescues to provide a safe and loving environment for cats of all breeds and personalities, and offers adoption services to help find forever homes for these loving animals.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Lady Luck Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering a cage-free environment for adoptable cats and dogs at the Good Luck Cat Cafe in Fort Lauderdale. Visitors can interact with the animals daily from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (except major holidays) for a $15 donation, which supports the rescue’s mission to provide second chances to abandoned, neglected, or surrendered pets. The organization ensures all animals are vet-checked, spayed/neutered, and vaccinated before adoption, carefully matching them with families through an extensive application process. Founded by Kate Wruszak, it also provides fostering COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS opportunities and relies on donations, with additional support options like a Chewy link and Amazon Wishlist available online.

Clermont, Florida

The Orlando Cat Café, located at 532 Cagan Park Avenue in Clermont, Florida, just west of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, is a pioneering cat cafe that opened in September 2016 as the first of its kind in Florida. This cozy coffeehouse, partnered with Minch Coffee and SPCA Florida, offers a relaxing space where visitors can enjoy premium coffee, tea, pastries, and sandwiches while interacting with 12-15 adoptable cats in a spacious 1,000-square-foot cat play and adoption area. For a small entry fee, guests can bring their food and drinks into the cat zone to pet, play, and cuddle with the felines, all of whom are available for adoption, or simply watch their antics through a viewing window from the cafe side. The cafe features a separate ventilation system and entrance for the cat area to ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and it has facilitated over 2,800 adoptions as of early 2025, blending a love for cats with a commitment to animal welfare. Reservations are strongly recommended for the cat play area, and the cafe also hosts special events like yoga with cats and high tea, making it a unique community hub for cat lovers and coffee enthusiasts alike.

Tallahassee, Florida

Tally Cat Café is a unique blend of a coffee bar and cat lounge that opened its doors on May 21, 2018, with a mission to boost cat adoptions and support the Leon County Humane Society (LCHS). This cozy spot serves an array of beverages—coffee, tea, boba, smoothies, beer, and wine—featuring Lucky Goat coffee, alongside pastries, while fostering 15-20 adoptable cats in a separate, clean, and safe lounge area. For $14 per hour with a reservation (or $15 for walk-ins, space permitting), visitors can unwind with these healthy, vetted cats, which are all rescued by LCHS, helping reduce euthanasia rates and doubling the number of cats the society saves annually—over 1,700 adoptions since opening. Founded by three college friends passionate about animal welfare, Tally Cat Café offers a tranquil, glam-vibe space where guests can sip drinks, enjoy feline company, and even participate in events like yoga with cats, all while contributing to a heartfelt cause.

Orlando, Florida

The Kitty Beautiful Cat Cafe is a haven for cat lovers and those seeking a unique and relaxing experience. Our cafe is open Tuesday through Sunday, with extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays. We offer one-hour cat lounge sessions, with the option to add extra time to your visit. Our cat lounge is designed to resemble a cozy home, complete with plush furniture, soft lighting, and plenty of scratching posts and toys for our feline friends to enjoy. Our resident cats, all available for adoption, are a diverse group of breeds and personalities, each with their own unique charm. While you're here, be sure to try one of our delicious vegetarian and vegan options from our food menu, or indulge in a specialty drink from our drink menu. We also host special events and activities, such as cat yoga, tea time with our resident cat Bongo, and movie nights. Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on our latest events and promotions.

St Augustine, Florida

Frisky Cat Cafe is a nonprofit cat rescue that combines a café with a cat lounge to create a unique and therapeutic experience for both humans and felines. Our cat lounge is a 2,000 square foot space designed for entertainment and playing or relaxing and cuddling with our furry friends. Enjoy your favorite beverage in the company of our cats, or study or work with our free WiFi. We have a separate café area where you can order locally roasted coffee, smoothies, tea, wine, and beer, as well as savory and sweet bakery items. Our cat lounge is home to over 50 resident cats and kittens, and we welcome visitors to spend an hour or more with us for a $12 donation, which supports the care of our feline friends.

Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Caffeinated Cat is a unique cat cafe experience in Jacksonville, Florida, where you can indulge in specialty coffee drinks and baked goods while snuggling with adorable felines. The cafe features a cozy atmosphere with comfortable seating, plenty of natural light, and a peaceful ambiance that's perfect for relaxation. With a rotating selection of adoptable cats from local shelters, you'll have the opportunity to interact with and fall in love with these adorable animals. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, and take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life with a visit to Caffeinated Cat.

Gainesville, Florida

Feeline Good Cat Café is a unique blend of cats, cuddles, and coffee in the heart of Gainesville, FL! As a café for cat lovers, created by cat lovers, we're locally owned and founded by a crazy cat lady with a dream. Our mission is to provide a fun, interactive space for adoptable cats from the Humane Society of North Central Florida to find their furr-ever homes. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while snuggling with our furry friends, and maybe even bring home your new best feline friend!

Brandon, Florida

Sassy Cat Club Café is an establishment run by Nicole Duffey, a certified veterinary technician with over 30 years of experience who began collecting unwanted cats a decade into her career. Partnering with A Kitten Place Rescue, this charming café provides a relaxing space where visitors can enjoy coffee, tea, or hot chocolate while interacting with adoptable cats in a comfy, caring environment featuring soft music and cozy couches. For one-hour access to the cat lounge, there is a general admission fee of $15/person, or visitors can opt for the "Pop-in for Pets" 30-minute access for $10/person. Children under 2 years of age are admitted free of charge; however, when making reservations or visiting with children 5 and under, a 30-minute booking is required. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. With a mission to find forever homes for its feline residents, the café has already adopted out numerous cats, offering a therapeutic escape for guests and a second chance for the cats. Visitors can also study or work here with free WiFi in the company of the cats, all while fostering a community hub for animal lovers in Brandon.

Tampa, Florida

Cats & Caffeine, located at 4033 Henderson Blvd in Tampa, Florida, proudly holds the distinction of being Tampa’s first cat cafe and lounge, opened in the summer of 2022 by founders aiming to blend coffee culture with feline companionship. Partnered with the nonprofit Purrs & Whiskers Inc., this adoption-friendly haven fosters a rotating cast of fully vetted, adoptable cats and kittens—typically 10-15 at a time—in a spacious, controlled lounge environment, improving their socialization and adoption odds compared to traditional shelters. Open daily with hours varying by day (typically 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended weekend availability), guests can reserve 60-minute sessions for $15 to cuddle with the kitties, enjoying a menu of caffeinated drinks like espresso and pink matcha lattes, plus sweet snacks, all while supporting cat care through admission fees. With a capacity limit of 15 per session (larger groups can email catscaffeinetampa@gmail.com for private bookings), this women-owned spot enforces an 8+ age policy for lounge entry, offers cat yoga and private events, and creates a cozy, pink-hued “kitty heaven” where visitors can relax, adopt, or simply bask in feline charm—earning rave reviews for its adorable cats and welcoming vibe.