Cat Cafes in New Jersey

Asbury Park, New Jersey

Catsbury Park Cat Cafe is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cat lounge featuring a 3,000-square-foot, cage-free space with adoptable cats and kittens from local rescues. Visitors can book one-hour sessions for $15 to interact with approximately 25 cats in a renovated adoption lounge, enjoying coffee or tea included with admission (outside drinks permitted, but no food served onsite). As New Jersey’s first cat cafe, it focuses on saving at-risk cats—shy, senior, or those with medical needs—while offering fostering and trap-neuter-return programs, having facilitated over 200 adoptions since opening in 2017. The lounge provides a comfortable, cat-centric environment with toys and climbing spaces, and all proceeds support its mission to reduce euthanasia rates.

Palmyra, New Jersey

PURRsonal Space is a compassionate 501(c)(3) nonprofit cat lounge founded by a dedicated Board of Directors with a mission to save and rehome at-risk shelter cats and kittens. This cage-free, home-like sanctuary provides a temporary haven where adoptable felines receive socialization, love, and enrichment until they find their forever families, aiming to reduce euthanasia and prevent cruelty through humane education and advocacy. Visitors can relax in a cozy environment with Wi-Fi and comfy seating, enjoying the company of cats while sipping on complimentary coffee, tea, lemonade, or cocoa, though outside food and drinks are not permitted due to health codes. The lounge enhances community well-being by offering a safe space for positive human-cat connections, helping cats transition from cages to loving homes. Reservations are encouraged to ensure a spot in this unique retreat dedicated to feline welfare and adoption.

Rahway, New Jersey

Rahway Kitty Hall is a charming cat café that opened in January 2017 with a mission to help reduce the homeless cat population while offering a cozy space for people to unwind. Partnered with Angel Paws rescue, the café provides a home-like environment where visitors can interact with adoptable cats, getting to know their personalities over multiple visits to find the perfect furry companion. For just $10 per person per hour, guests can relax on comfy couches, sip tea or coffee, and enjoy the company of friendly, well-cared-for cats like Skittles, a playful half-Maine Coon. Whether you're looking to adopt or simply de-stress with some feline friends, this highly rated spot (4.9 stars) next to the Union County Performing Arts Center is a delightful haven for animal lovers.

Montclair, New Jersey

Catfé Montclair, located at 356 Bloomfield Ave, Suite 5, in Montclair, New Jersey, is a cozy cat cafe that opened on January 19, 2024, offering a unique blend of feline companionship and relaxation for cat lovers. Partnered with Homeless Tails, this sanctuary hosts a rotating cast of adoptable rescue cats—sourced from the streets of Newark, Irvington, and East Orange—each with distinct stories, socialized through visitor interactions to prepare them for forever homes. Open daily with lounge hours requiring reservations (typically 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., adjustable via meow@catfemontclair.com), guests pay $15 per hour for cat time, including a complimentary coffee, tea, or hot chocolate from a self-serve bar, while a no-reservation cafe area offers additional snacks. Featuring events like yoga with cats, sound bowl healing, and paint nights in its colorful, sock-only lounge (shoes off, kids 7+ welcome with adults), Catfé Montclair fosters a vibrant community space where adoption isn’t required but encouraged via Miss Pat’s Cats, blending caffeine, cuddles, and a mission to transform lives—one purr at a time.