The Cheshire Grin Cat Cafe
St Louis, Missouri
The Cheshire Grin Cat Cafe is a nonprofit cat cafe on Cherokee Street's Antique Row in south St. Louis, open on weekends since August 2019. It is run by its own rescue, The Green Paw Rescue, founded by Kateri and Paul, who pull many cats from the city's animal control euthanasia list and take in strays and cats from feral colonies. Around 15 or more adoptable cats roam freely through a historic two-story brick building fitted with climbing routes, hideouts and a clear cat walkway overhead. Visitors book an hour for a small fee per person or walk in when there is space, and can buy coffee, drinks and cake. Children under 7 are not allowed, one adult is needed for every two children, and groups of more than eight need a private booking. Adopters apply to the rescue and talk with staff first, and young kittens go home in pairs.
- Adoptable cats
- Booking recommended