Cat Cafes in South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina

Pounce Cat Cafe + Wine Bar in Charleston, South Carolina, is a charming urban retreat founded by best friends Ashley Brooks and Annaliese Hughes in December 2016 as the first of their two locations. Partnering with Charleston Animal Society, this cozy spot hosts around 15-20 adoptable rescue cats in a stylish, cage-free lounge where visitors can enjoy an hour of feline interaction after sipping coffee, local beer, or wine—served with pastries—in a separate bar area. The cafe’s modern design, with exposed brick and plush cat perches, offers a welcoming atmosphere for relaxing or socializing, while its mission to boost shelter cat adoptions has contributed to over 4,000 successful placements across both Pounce locations. Perfectly situated in downtown Charleston, it’s an ideal stop for locals and tourists alike to unwind with a drink and a purr, making it a beloved community hub where every cat is a potential new family member. Reservations are highly recommended to ensure a spot in this popular blend of cafe culture and cat companionship.

Georgetown, South Carolina

Purr & Pour Cat Cafe in Georgetown County, South Carolina, is a heartwarming venture founded by Patricia, inspired by her compassion for cats and her rescue kitty, Mr. Biscuit, who spent two years in a shelter before finding his forever home with her. This cozy, home-like storefront fosters adoptable rescue cats from Saint Frances Animal Center and All4Paws Animal Rescue, revolutionizing the adoption process by providing a safe, comfortable space where cats and humans can connect, boosting adoptions and enriching lives. Visitors can relax with Wi-Fi and comfy seating, sipping Kitty Town coffee, Charleston Tea Garden hot tea, soda, craft beer, or wine from the gift shop, alongside Sweeties Sweets chocolates, while enjoying the company of adorable cats—all available for adoption. With a vision of a county free from homeless cat overpopulation, Purr & Pour also serves the community by hosting respite and educational outings for Veterans, school groups, trauma survivors, and nonprofits, blending furry fun with kindness. Reservations are recommended for the cat lounge, though the cafe cannot accept surrendered cats, directing those cases to local rescues instead.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

Purrfect Pair Cat Café is a charming feline oasis situated at 1125 Anderson Road N, Ste 101, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, within York County, recognized as the city’s first cat café dedicated to blending coffee culture with cat adoption. This cozy spot welcomes visitors to enjoy expertly brewed drinks from Forte Legato Coffee and tasty snacks while mingling with adoptable rescue cats from the Humane Society of York County in a thoughtfully designed lounge. Founded by Inga after a personal journey sparked by loss and a love for cats—ignited further by fostering a friendly black cat named Foster in 2022—this café opened on May 25, 2024, following months of community support and a Platinum award from CommunityVotes Rock Hill 2024. Offering 30- or 60-minute sessions starting at $10, Purrfect Pair creates a relaxed, catified space where guests can unwind, connect with cats, and support a mission to find these felines their forever homes, making it a purr-fect addition to Rock Hill’s vibrant community.

Columbia, South Carolina

Cat Daddy Cat Café is a cozy cat café in Columbia, South Carolina, designed as a haven for cat lovers to unwind and connect with adoptable felines. The café partners with local rescues to house a rotating group of cats, providing them a comfortable, cage-free environment where they can interact with visitors while awaiting their forever homes. Guests can enjoy a selection of coffee, tea, and light snacks in a separate area, maintaining hygiene standards, before entering the cat lounge to play, cuddle, or simply relax in the company of the resident kitties. With its laid-back atmosphere and mission-driven focus on feline welfare, Cat Daddy Cat Café offers a purr-fect blend of relaxation and social good for the community.