Cat Cafes in Florida

St Augustine, Florida

The Witty Whisker Cat Cafe, located at 112 N Ponce de Leon Blvd, Unit A, in St. Augustine, Florida, is a charming spot nestled near the historic district, just a short walk from Flagler College and Saint George Street. This delightful cafe combines the joys of coffee and cocktails with the company of adoptable cats, partnering with Feline Canopy of Care, a no-kill, volunteer-run rescue, to find forever homes for abandoned and stray felines. Visitors can relax in the cat lounge for $12 per hour (reservations encouraged but not required), sipping on a mocha or enjoying a treat while mingling with happy, healthy cats in a cozy, separate space, or simply watch them play from the cafe area, supporting a mission that blends feline welfare with community enjoyment.

Lakeland, Florida

Purrology Cat Café is a heartfelt venture that opened in September 2022, bringing Polk County’s first cat café to life under the vision of Kristina Schuster, who aimed to combat the region’s high feline euthanasia rates. Partnering with local rescues like TLC PetSnip and Polk County Animal Control, this cozy spot offers a cage-free lounge where visitors can interact with adoptable cats for $12 per hour, enjoying drinks like Italian sodas, lavender-lemonade “Uncaged,” and Patriot Roasters coffee in a separate café area. With a mission to increase adoptions and provide a loving, social environment for cats—all of whom arrive fixed, vaccinated, and microchipped—Purrology blends community spirit with feline welfare, featuring a private party room and a welcoming vibe for families to create lasting memories while supporting a cause close to Schuster’s heart.

Plant City, Florida

Catnip Cafe & Lounge in Plant City, Florida, was a serene oasis where felines and humans came together to enjoy a unique, relaxing experience in a spacious café designed like an indoor garden, complete with cat towers, scratching posts, and cozy nooks for lounging and play. The café partnered with local shelters to host more than 20 adoptable cats at a time, giving visitors the chance to connect with potential new companions while enjoying specialty coffee, tea, and playful cat-themed treats. Known for its calm atmosphere and community-focused mission, the café served as a welcoming space for both cat lovers and casual visitors. After facing ongoing economic challenges, Catnip Cafe & Lounge permanently closed its brick-and-mortar location on September 7, 2025, ending its in-person operations while expressing interest in continuing its mission in new ways beyond the physical café.

Lakeland, Florida

Kitty Cat Lounge is a mid-century modern-inspired cat café, marking it as Florida’s first of its kind after navigating over two years of challenges, including city red tape and the installation of a fire sprinkler system. This cozy spot partners with Saving Paws Rescue of Florida, Inc., offering a welcoming space where visitors can enjoy locally sourced food and drinks—such as Bandidas Bake Shop’s seasonal creations, Honeycomb Bread Bakers’ bagels and muffins, and Dissent Craft Brewing’s beers—while interacting with adoptable cats in a relaxed, retro setting. With free Wi-Fi and a focus on community, the lounge invites guests to unwind, work, or simply cuddle with kitties, all while supporting the mission to find loving homes for cats through a vibe that blends nostalgia, local flair, and feline charm.

Pensacola, Florida

Coastal Cat Cafe is a feline haven located at 1508 West Garden Street in Pensacola, Florida, within Escambia County, proudly serving as the city's first and only cat cafe since its grand opening on December 2, 2023. Founded by local Adrienne Brynteson through a successful Kickstarter campaign, this cozy retreat invites guests to enjoy espresso drinks from Fix Coffee, hot chocolate, tea, or Big Jerk Soda, paired with treats like Craft Bakery pastries and Meow Mix trail mix, while mingling with 12 to 18 adoptable rescue cats and kittens from Panhandle Animal Welfare Society and Pensacola Foster Kittens in a separate lounge. A 45-minute cat lounge visit is priced at $15, supporting over 100 adoptions in its first year. The cafe also hosts events like movie nights, paint classes, and yoga, all bookable online, blending a vibrant cafe vibe with a mission to find cats forever homes.

Panama City, Florida

Salty Cat Cafe is a unique haven where you can indulge in a cup of your favorite brew while surrounded by the soothing purrs and playful antics of our feline friends. Our cafe is situated in a vibrant, mural-covered building in Panama City, Florida. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by the warm aroma of freshly baked treats and the soft hum of cat chatter. With over 20 adoptable cats and kittens at any given time, our cafe offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with these lovable creatures, learn about their stories, and even take one home with you. From cuddling with a lap cat to watching kittens play in our cat agility course, every moment at Salty Cat Cafe is a chance to connect with these furry friends and support their journey to a forever home.

Fort White, Florida

Purradise Springs Cat Sanctuary & Private Retreat, situated on a 9-acre property in Fort White, Florida, is home to over 130 cats. Established by Denise and Thom Howard under the nonprofit organization Purrapy Inc., the sanctuary offers an Airbnb to support its sustainability efforts. Visitors can enjoy a tranquil retreat while interacting with the resident felines, contributing to the sanctuary's mission of providing a nurturing space for both cats and guests.

Daytona Beach, Florida

Pure Joy Cat Cafe is a heartwarming nonprofit cat adoption lounge located at 1120 Beville Road, Suite C, in Daytona Beach, Florida, within Volusia County. It offers a cozy haven where feline friends and coffee lovers unite. Run by a dedicated father-son duo, Frank Lund and Isaac Morden (who has Down syndrome and a gift for connecting with animals), this cafe provides a nurturing space for adoptable rescue cats, complete with a gift shop and a lounge where visitors can enjoy pre-packaged cookies and drinks. Opening its doors on May 25, 2024, Pure Joy not only aims to find forever homes for its cats, all spayed, neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated, but also creates meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with special needs, with proceeds supporting feline care. Guests are welcome to relax, play with cats, and embrace a mission of joy and inclusion in the heart of Daytona Beach.

Port St Lucie, Florida

The Kitty Cup is an inviting cat cafe located at 3011 SE Division Street in Port St. Lucie, Florida, within St. Lucie County, proudly holding the title of the area's first-ever cat cafe since its opening in March 2023. This cozy haven welcomes guests to enjoy ethically sourced coffee, wine, or sweet treats like cookies and cake pops while interacting with adoptable rescue cats in a dedicated kitty room, with a large viewing window for those with allergies to watch from the cafe side. Sessions are available for guests ages five and up. Partnering with the Humane Society of St. Lucie County and the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (both no-kill shelters), the cafe ensures all cats are fully vetted, spayed/neutered, and vaccinated, supporting over 4,000 adoptions annually across these organizations. With a warm, inclusive vibe and a commitment to feline welfare, The Kitty Cup offers a wonderful spot for cat lovers to relax, play, and potentially find a furry companion in this Treasure Coast community.

St Petersburg, Florida

Whiskers Workspace is a unique coworking and meeting space in St. Pete that combines a tranquil atmosphere with the joy of feline companionship. Our space is designed to foster productivity and collaboration, offering flexible workspaces, all-inclusive amenities, and the therapeutic presence of adoptable cats from CJPaws. Whether you're seeking a quiet room for focused work or a collaborative space for team meetings, our cat-themed workspace has everything you need to stay productive and inspired.

Destin, Florida

Cara’s Cat Café, located in Destin, Florida, proudly holds the distinction of being the city's first cat café, offering a cozy retreat where visitors can enjoy a purr-fect cup of coffee and delicious bites alongside adoptable feline friends. This welcoming space charges $18 per hour for access to the cat lounge, with all proceeds supporting the care and well-being of the resident cats, while partnering with local shelters to facilitate adoptions—ensuring adoption fees go directly back to those organizations. Open to visitors aged 10 and up (with younger children welcome to dine and view the cats from the dining area), the café encourages reservations but accommodates walk-ins when space allows, fostering a community hub where compassion meets creativity. With a menu of high-quality, thoughtfully prepared food and beverages, Cara’s Cat Café aims to raise awareness about animal rescue, providing a safe haven for cats to mingle with guests and find forever homes, all while offering a relaxing escape for animal lovers in the heart of Destin.

Sarasota, Florida

Katy's Cat Café, soon to open in Sarasota, Florida, offers a unique community hub where visitors can enjoy organically sourced coffee, tea, and carefully curated mocktails alongside a rotating cast of adoptable cats from local shelters. Founded by Katy Morano after a successful crowdfunding campaign, this cozy retreat serves ice cream and pastries from local businesses, inviting guests to snuggle with feline friends, curl up with a book, or play board games. The café provides quiet hours for remote workers and students seeking a peaceful haven, and also hosts lively events like fashion walks, art exhibits, and cat yoga. Partnering with local Sarasota businesses, the café aims to foster community spirit, reduce stress, and improve cat wellness by finding forever homes for its furry residents, all within an enchanting atmosphere designed to delight cat lovers and coffee enthusiasts alike.