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 sessions for $15 to interact with approximately 25 cats in a renovated adoption lounge, enjoying coffee or tea included with admission (outside drinks are permitted, but no food is served onsite). As New Jersey's first cat cafe, it focuses on saving at-risk cats, including 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 and socialized through visitor interactions to prepare them for forever homes. Lounge visits require reservations and are priced at $15 per hour, including a complimentary coffee, tea, or hot chocolate from a self-serve bar, while a no-reservation cafe area offers additional snacks. The colorful, sock-only lounge (shoes off, kids 7 and up welcome with adults) hosts events like yoga with cats, sound bowl healing, and paint nights. Adoption is encouraged via Miss Pat's Cats but never required.

Oaklyn, New Jersey

Calico Cat Café is on White Horse Pike in Oaklyn, New Jersey. South Jersey's first cat cafe has a separate lounge where guests can book 30- or 60-minute visits with its rescue cats. The cats are available for adoption through Homeward Bound, and the lounge also works as a quiet place to read, study, or relax. Outside the lounge, the cafe sells coffee, tea, ramen, prepacked snacks, and light bites. Walk-ins depend on available space, so the operator recommends booking ahead. Monthly passes are available for repeat visitors. Calico Cat Café is a purr-fectly practical stop for anyone who wants a drink, some unhurried cat time, or a chance to meet a possible new family member.

Collingswood, New Jersey

Catmosphere combines a neighborhood coffee shop with a separate lounge for adoptable cats on Haddon Avenue in Collingswood. Visitors can book lounge time or walk in when space permits, meet cats looking for homes, and order coffee roasted in Puerto Rico. The operator also uses the cat room for private gatherings and showcases work from local makers. Outside animals are not allowed, which helps protect the cats living in the lounge. Catmosphere opened in July 2026 and works with rescue partners to place its cats with adopters. Check the cafe's current schedule and reservation options before traveling for a purr-fectly relaxed South Jersey visit.

Raritan, New Jersey

Catcetera Cat Lounge in Raritan, New Jersey, gives visitors 50-minute sessions with more than 30 adoptable cats in a free-roaming lounge. The cats come from Beacon of Hope Animal Rescue and Project MEOW, and the space includes quieter areas for kittens and shy cats. Catcetera does not sell food or drinks, but guests may bring their own and keep them away from the cats. The lounge also sells cat-themed gifts and work from local artists. Online booking is the safest way to secure a session, though walk-ins are accepted when space permits. Catcetera limits attendance to keep the room comfortable for the cats and requires one adult for every two visiting minors.