Cat Cafes in Hawaii

Honolulu, Hawaii

Hawai'i Cat Cafe is a cage-free lounge in Honolulu offering visitors the chance to interact with 15+ adoptable rescue cats from the Hawaiian Humane Society. Guests can book 30-minute sessions for $15 or one-hour sessions for $25 to spend time with the cats in a cozy, calming environment designed with cat trees, beds, and toys to encourage socialization and adoption. The cafe serves locally roasted coffee, tea, and packaged snacks like cookies and chips, with all proceeds supporting the care of the cats and the cafe's mission to find them homes (over 300 adoptions since opening in 2022). It welcomes visitors aged 8 and up, with adult supervision required for those under 13, and also offers private events and an online store with cat-themed merchandise.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended

Honolulu, Hawaii

Hawai'i Cat Cafe Waikiki Beach Walk is the second Honolulu location of Hawai'i Cat Cafe, the islands' first cat cafe. It sits upstairs on the second floor of Waikiki Beach Walk on Lewers Street, past Ruth's Chris and near Liliha Bakery. Like the original Kapahulu cafe, it is home to adoptable rescue cats, and every visit supports the cafe's mission of finding them homes and reducing euthanasia in Hawai'i's shelters. The cafe sells a range of drinks, including some flavors unique to Hawai'i. It is open every day from 9am to 9pm, walk-ins are welcome, and visits can also be booked online.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended

Honolulu, Hawaii

Pounce Hawaii, located in the trendy Kaka'ako neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii, is a luxurious cat-centric haven founded in 2019 by college friends Erin and Boretta, offering an unrivaled blend of premium cat boarding, grooming, and a cage-free adoption lounge. The cafe features spacious, air-conditioned suites, including a lavish Presidential Suite with a filtered water fountain, crystal food bowl, and live fish for stimulation, where boarding cats enjoy daily playtime, pristine housekeeping, and soothing spa music, with optional grooming services like bubble baths, lion cuts, and nail trims tailored to pamper every feline guest. The adoption lounge partners with the Hawaiian Humane Society and Cat People of Oahu to showcase adoptable cats, inviting visitors to enjoy time with a complimentary beverage or cat treats for $25, fostering over 700 adoptions since its inception. This women-owned business also provides a cat store with toys and supplies, a chauffeur service for convenience, and a strict no-cash policy, creating a clean, modern space where cat lovers can relax, work, or find their next furry companion amidst a commitment to feline welfare and community joy.

• Adoptable cats

Honolulu, Hawaii

Cat Café MOFF Honolulu is a tranquil feline retreat nestled on the third floor of the International Market Place at 2330 Kalākaua Avenue, Suite 322, in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, within Honolulu County, and has welcomed guests since its U.S. opening on September 1, 2023. Operated by Japan's MOFF Corporation, this cozy haven invites guests to enjoy a complimentary canned or bottled drink with 30-minute ($23) or 60-minute ($28) sessions, discounted 10% for military and kama'aina, while mingling with around 20 resident cats of diverse breeds, each adorned with a Hawaiian name and cherished as lifelong companions rather than adoptables. Featuring an open, climate-controlled lounge with professional caregivers, visitors can pet, feed, and play with these well-groomed felines, many rare in Hawaii, amidst a mission to promote harmony between humans and animals and support local efforts like the Oahu Humane Society through education and engagement. No reservations are needed.

• Walk-ins welcome

Honolulu, Hawaii

Cat Café MOFF Ala Moana is a feline retreat situated at 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard, Suite 2039C, within the Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, part of Honolulu County, offering a unique blend of relaxation and cat companionship since its U.S. debut on September 1, 2023. Operated by Japan's MOFF Corporation, this cozy haven welcomes guests to enjoy a complimentary crafted drink (exclusive to this location) with 30-minute ($23) or 60-minute ($28) sessions, featuring a 10% discount for military and kama'aina, while mingling with around 20 resident cats of diverse breeds, each sporting a Hawaiian name and cherished as lifelong family members rather than adoptables. Housed in an open, climate-controlled lounge with professional caregivers, visitors can pet, feed, and play with these well-groomed felines (many rare in Hawaii) amidst a mission to promote human-animal harmony, supporting local groups like the Oahu Humane Society through education and engagement. No reservations are needed to visit.

• Walk-ins welcome

Lihue, Hawaii

TropiCats Kauai is a tranquil oasis where you can escape the stresses of everyday life and indulge in the joy of cats. Our cat cafe features a spacious and airy interior, complete with plush seating, comfortable lounges, and a variety of cat toys and scratching posts. Our feline friends are the stars of the show, with over 20 adoptable cats and kittens from the Kauai Humane Society available for snuggles, playtime, and adoption. Enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee or tea while you spend time with our furry friends, and take advantage of our free Wi-Fi and comfortable atmosphere. Whether you're a cat lover, a stressed-out professional, or just looking for a fun and unique experience, TropiCats Kauai is the purrfect destination for you.

• Adoptable cats
• Walk-ins welcome

Kahului, Hawaii

Cat Cafe Maui, situated at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center in Kahului, Hawaii, on the second floor near the elevators, is the island’s original cat cafe experience. This unique spot blends relaxation with a heartfelt mission, offering visitors a chance to enjoy complimentary coffee or tea while mingling with friendly, adoptable cats in a cozy lounge. Partnering with the Maui Humane Society and supporting the nonprofit Maui Cat Rescue, the cafe provides a nurturing, temporary home for homeless cats, emphasizing their health and socialization to boost adoptions. Its sister project, Fly Hawaii Cats, matches travelers flying from Hawaii to the mainland with adoptable cats to carry on board and hand over to adopters or rescues waiting at the airport. Beyond casual visits, it hosts special events like Cat Yoga, Paint N’ Purr, and movie nights, all designed to foster connections between cats and people. With a $20 entry fee and a variety of cat-themed merchandise available, Cat Cafe Maui invites guests to unwind, connect with feline friends, and support a purr-poseful cause in a welcoming, cat-centric environment. Reservations are recommended to secure a spot in this feline paradise.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended

Lanai City, Hawaii

Lanai Cat Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on four acres near Lanai City, about five minutes from Lanai Airport, and home to more than 700 rescue cats. Founded in 2006 by Kathy Carroll with 25 cats and a horse corral, it has since saved over 3,000 cats from hunger and homelessness. It is not a cafe: visitors walk among the free-roaming cats, known as the Lanai Lions, with plenty of chins to scratch and photos to take. Every cat has a name, a microchip and a medical record, and the sanctuary also protects the island's native ground-nesting seabirds by keeping feral cats away from them. Admission is free, it is open every day of the year from 9am to 3pm, and many visitors come over from Maui by ferry. Cats can be adopted or sponsored.

• Adoptable cats
• Walk-ins welcome

Aiea, Hawaii

Toe Beans & Dreams Adoption Cafe, located in the Pearl Kai Shopping Center in Aiea, Hawaii, is a one-of-a-kind destination that blends compassion with community impact. This animal adoption cafe also serves as a skills training center, empowering young adults with developmental disabilities through hands-on job opportunities in cooking, cleaning, serving, and animal care. Founded by Dr. Karen Tyson, a neuropsychologist and animal rescuer, the cafe partners with KAT Charities to rescue cats from Oahu's streets, providing a safe, loving environment for healing and adoption after the cats are trapped, neutered, and vetted. For a $15 entry fee, guests enjoy 50 minutes in the cat lounge, including cat treats, while sipping coffee or tea and supporting a mission-driven cause. The cafe also welcomes volunteers and fosters a community hub for behavioral therapy and life skills development. Reservations are encouraged to secure your visit.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended

Kailua Kona, Hawaii

The Kona Kat Cafe is the first and only cat cafe on the Big Island of Hawai’i. The cafe offers a cozy, cool, and comfortable place with a “Catio” (cat patio) that's not just for cats, but a positive, relaxing space for cat and animal lovers too. The Kona Kat Cafe opened in November 2023 in downtown Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. All of our Hawaii rescue cats & kittens come from rescue organizations on the Big Island and are available for adoption. The owner, Jenny Hulen, had the dream of opening a cat cafe since she visited one in Dublin, Ireland. She has a passion for animals and for the healing arts, and decided after a 35-year career in health care to combine the two and provide a healing environment for both the cats and humans.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended