Cat Cafes in North Carolina

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cat Tales Cat Cafe is a two-story, cage-free lounge that is home to 12 adoptable cats from their partner, Cat Tales Rescue NC, providing a cozy, low-stress environment where feline friends can roam freely and showcase their unique personalities. Guests aged 7 and up can unwind with a local coffee, craft beer, or glass of wine while mingling with the cats—whether you're looking to adopt or simply enjoy some quality kitty time. With a mission to connect cats with their forever homes, every visit supports socialization efforts and the cafe’s nonprofit rescue initiatives. Reservations are recommended for this charming spot on Franklin Street, where every kitty has a story, and every guest becomes part of it. Check out their website for booking, adoption details, and more

Greensboro, North Carolina

Crooked Tail Cat Cafe is a rescue-focused lounge housing up to 12 adoptable cats from Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network in a cage-free environment. Visitors aged 5 and up (with kids 5-12 requiring adult supervision) can book reservations to spend time with the cats, enjoying a 100% plant-based menu of coffee, tea, and snacks that can be brought into the lounge. As North Carolina’s first cat cafe, opened in November 2017 by founder Karen Stratman, it aims to provide a safe, relaxing space for cats to find forever homes while offering a therapeutic experience for guests. The cafe limits guest numbers for cat comfort, recommends reservations, and uses proceeds to support its rescue efforts.

Charlotte, North Carolina

Mac Tabby Cat Café in Charlotte is a cat café where visitors can spend time with adoptable rescue cats from Princeton’s Meow, a cage-free adoption facility. It opened on May 20, 2017, as the original Mac Tabby location in the NoDa arts district and has since expanded to Concord and Salisbury. Guests aged 7 and up can book hourly sessions in the cat lounge for $13-$15 (depending on the day), with kids 7-12 needing adult supervision, and enjoy drinks like coffee, craft beer, or wine from the separate café area, where outside food is allowed but not drinks. All cats are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, with the three locations collectively achieving over 1,000 adoptions.

Raleigh, North Carolina

Purr Cup Cafe is a unique and comfortable adoption center where local rescue kitties can thrive and find their forever homes. As a welcoming community space for all cat lovers, we offer a cozy atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while spending time with our adorable felines. Our menu features a variety of specialty drinks and snacks, and we also host regular events and workshops on cat care and adoption. Whether you're looking to adopt a new furry friend or simply want to spend some time with cats, Purr Cup Cafe is the purrfect place to do so.

Lenoir, North Carolina

Brews and Mews Cat Cafe is a unique haven where you can indulge in specialty coffee and tea while snuggling with adorable felines. Our cozy cafe features a spacious cat room filled with plush toys, scratching posts, and cozy nooks, where you can relax and play with our friendly feline friends. With a variety of cat breeds and personalities, you're sure to find your new best friend.

Gastonia, North Carolina

Cool Beans Cat Cafe is a cozy and inviting spot where cat lovers can indulge in a unique blend of coffee and feline companionship. Upon entering, visitors are greeted by a warm and welcoming atmosphere, complete with plush furniture and soothing music. The cafe's resident felines, a diverse and adorable group of cats, roam freely throughout the space, allowing customers to interact and play with them at their leisure. In addition to the cat cuddles, Cool Beans offers a variety of specialty coffee drinks and delicious baked goods, making it the purrfect spot to relax and unwind.

Carthage, North Carolina

Kitten Around Cat Lounge is a cozy cat cafe located in historic downtown Carthage, NC, providing a safe and playful home for adoptable cats until they find their forever family. Our cafe offers the best aspects of a coffee shop, including locally roasted drip coffee and baked goods, free Wi-Fi, and a relaxing lounge, with the added bonus of playful and cuddly cats. Visitors can watch our adoptable cats from the cafe or join them for play and cuddles in the cat playroom. We partner with four local rescues to provide a cage-free environment for our kitties and offer a fun and unique experience for the community.

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Crooked Tail Cat Cafe is a cage-free lounge housing adoptable cats from Triad Independent Cat Rescue. Visitors can book time in the Kitty Lounge to interact with the cats, with options for a 30-minute visit ($10) or a full hour ($15), and enjoy a selection of made-to-order coffee, tea, and snacks like cookies and brownies from a separate coffee shop area. Founded by Karen Stratman as North Carolina’s first cat cafe, it provides a relaxing space for cats to showcase their personalities and find homes, limiting capacity to 10 guests at a time for the cats’ comfort. The cafe supports rescue efforts with all proceeds and offers a therapeutic experience for those unable to own pets, with walk-ins accepted if space allows.

Asheville, North Carolina

Cats at Play Cafe is a enchanting destination in Asheville, NC, where the love of cats and coffee come together. Our cat cafe is designed to provide a serene and cozy atmosphere, where visitors can relax and enjoy a cup of specialty coffee while snuggling and playing with our adorable adoptable cats.

Asheville, North Carolina

House of Black Cat Magic, located at 841 Haywood Rd in Asheville, North Carolina, is a one-of-a-kind blend of metaphysical supply shop and black cat lounge, opening its doors in May 2023 as the first model of its kind dedicated to the magic of black cats. Partnering with Binx’s Home for Black Cats, a non-profit rescue, this enchanting space offers visitors a chance to browse candles, incense, herbs, books, and ritual tools—many sourced locally with sustainability in mind—while mingling with adoptable black cats in a cozy, cage-free lounge for a small fee of $7 for 30 minutes or $13 for 50 minutes. Open Wednesday through Monday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, the lounge welcomes all ages (with specific “kiddy” hours for younger children) and aims to increase awareness and adoptions of black cats, providing a chill vibe interspersed with playful feline moments, all rooted in a mission to foster a community that cherishes these often-overlooked panthers.

Wake Forest, North Carolina

Frabjous Catfé in Wake Forest, North Carolina, is a distinctive cat cafe born from a passion for coffee and a commitment to animal welfare, offering a cozy space where visitors can enjoy beverages, snacks, and the company of adoptable cats. Inspired by founders Dawn and Steve’s experience at a cat cafe in Charleston, SC, and fueled by Dawn’s history as a foster with Paws For Life NC, the cafe partners with this local rescue to provide a sanctuary for cats awaiting their forever homes. Guests can book 30-60 minute sessions in the Cheshire Lounge to interact with the kitties, savor offerings like coffee, tea, wine, beer, and treats from local businesses, or simply relax in a whimsical Alice in Wonderland-themed atmosphere. With a mission to reduce feline euthanasia rates and promote adoptions, Frabjous Catfé combines community engagement with feline therapy, creating a haven for both cats and humans to connect and unwind.

Fuquay Varina, North Carolina

Right Meow Cat Café is a heartwarming feline retreat nestled at 913 South Main Street in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, within Wake County, offering a purr-fect blend of coffee, boba tea, and cat therapy since its opening in 2023. Founded by Karen and Damion Posey, this cozy haven welcomes guests to enjoy custom-made drinks like brown sugar boba or caramel macchiatos while spending time with up to 12 adoptable rescue cats from Facilitate Rescue in a cage-free lounge, fostering a stress-free environment where feline personalities shine. Open Tuesday to Sunday with a shoe-free policy (bring socks!), the café invites visitors to book sessions for $10-$15 to cuddle kitties, browse a cat-themed boutique, or simply sip a drink in the café area—all supporting a mission to save cats from high-kill shelters. With a family-run vibe, cheerful décor, and a commitment to over 50 adoptions to date, Right Meow Cat Café provides a therapeutic escape for cat lovers and a lifeline for felines in this Southern Wake gem.