Cat Cafes in United States

Nashville, Tennessee

The Catio Cat Lounge is a woman-owned, cage-free cat cafe featuring adoptable cats from local rescues like Nashville Cat Rescue. Guests aged 8 and up can book hourly visits for $15 to interact with the cats in a cozy, home-like setting designed with cat trees and lounging spots, while enjoying complimentary coffee, tea, or hot chocolate from a self-serve station (outside food and drinks are also allowed). The lounge partners with local businesses to offer additional snacks and hosts rotating monthly events such as yoga, trivia, and crafts, with all proceeds supporting cat care and adoptions. Focused on finding forever homes, it provides a relaxed space for cat socialization and visitor enjoyment.

Norfolk, Virginia

Catnip Cat Cafe is a spacious, cage-free lounge offering 2,000 square feet for adoptable shelter cats to roam freely. Partnered with local rescues like Billy the Kidden Rescue and Feral Affairs Network, it houses cats that are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and ready for adoption, aiming to find them homes under the motto “Adopt, don’t shop!” Visitors can book reservations to spend time with the cats, with a complimentary beverage (coffee, tea, or water) included in the fee, and free Wi-Fi available. As the first cat cafe in Hampton Roads, it provides a relaxed environment for cat socialization and guest enjoyment, supplemented by an online store with cat-themed apparel and products.

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.

Fort Myers, Florida

Cattyshack Cat Cafe is a unique coffee shop and lounge with a dedicated, cage-free area for interacting with adoptable rescue cats and kittens. Partnered with Gulf Coast Humane Society, it typically houses 15-25 cats, providing them a comfortable space to socialize and find homes, with over 500 adoptions since opening in June 2020. Visitors can book 50-minute sessions in the “Mulligan Room” for $15, enjoying coffee, beer, wine, and grab-and-go foods like grilled cheese and pastries, all crafted with a cat-themed twist (e.g., “Catspresso” or “Meowchiato”). The cafe features a golf-inspired design with cat-friendly elements like climbable palm trees and a mini golf cart, plus events like cat yoga and trivia nights. Entry fees and an online store with cat merchandise support the cats’ care and the cafe’s mission to reduce local euthanasia rates.

East Lansing, Michigan

Constellation Cat Cafe is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit combining a full-service coffee shop with a separate, cage-free cat room housing 6-20 adoptable rescue cats from partners Saved by Zade and Happy Feet Pet Rescue. Visitors can book time in the cat lounge to interact with the cats, enjoying seasonal lattes, teas, milkshakes, or snacks purchased from the cafe, with all proceeds supporting the mission to find cats forever homes—nearly 800 adoptions since opening in 2019. The cafe also offers events like trivia and craft nights, a gift shop with cat-themed merchandise, and a commitment to inclusivity for diverse communities.

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.

Los Angeles, California

Crumbs & Whiskers is a cat cafe offering a cage-free environment where visitors can interact with adoptable rescue cats and kittens. Partnered with local rescues like Kitten Rescue, it houses cats at risk of euthanasia, providing care until they find homes, with over 2,000 adoptions since opening in 2015. Guests can book 70-minute sessions for $35 (or $25 on weekdays) to enjoy the lounge, which includes multiple cats and a calming atmosphere, with optional coffee, tea, pastries, and sandwiches available for preorder from a local partner cafe. Founded by Kanchan Singh, the cafe supports its mission to reduce shelter euthanasia rates through entry fees, with additional experiences like kitten parties and private events available.

Washington, District Of Columbia

Crumbs & Whiskers is a cat cafe featuring a cage-free lounge with adoptable rescue cats and kittens from local partners like Homeward Trails Animal Rescue. Visitors can book 70-minute sessions for $35 (or $25 on weekdays) to spend time with the cats in a cozy, calming environment designed to promote adoptions and reduce euthanasia rates, with over 2,000 cats adopted since its 2015 opening. The cafe offers coffee, tea, pastries, and sandwiches available for preorder from a local partner, with all entry fees supporting the care of the cats until they find homes. Founded by Kanchan Singh, it also provides additional experiences like kitten parties and private events.

Deland, Florida

DeLand Cat Café is Volusia County’s only cat café, featuring a living-room-like space where adoptable cats and kittens can roam freely and connect with potential families. Housed in a shared building with Trilogy Kitchen—a full-service restaurant and coffee shop offering breakfast and lunch from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Wednesday through Sunday—the café operates separately, charging $10 per hour for adults and $7 for children to visit the cage-free cat area, with proceeds supporting partnerships with local rescues like Halifax Humane Society, New Hope Animal Center, and Aristocats. Designed to boost shelter cats’ visibility and adoption chances, this welcoming spot features cat trees, toys, and a separate kitten room, inviting guests to relax with a drink from Trilogy, use free Wi-Fi, or simply enjoy the therapeutic company of felines in a calm, homey environment.

Houston, Texas

El Gato Coffeehouse & Cat Cafe is a full-service cat cafe featuring adoptable cats from Houston rescue organizations. The cafe offers a cage-free Cat Cottage where visitors can spend time with 30-40 cats, enjoying a menu that includes coffee, tea, empanadas, and other treats, with a boutique selling cat-themed goodies for guests and their pets. Founded by Renee Reed as Houston’s first cat cafe in 2017, it provides a comfortable environment for cat socialization and adoption, with a $95 fee and a 7-day trial period, plus events like yoga, painting classes, and movie nights. Open Tuesday through Sunday with varying hours, reservations are recommended, and proceeds support El Gato Charities’ mission to reduce euthanasia rates.

Tallahassee, Florida

Fat Cat Cafe is a unique and charming non-profit cat cafe located in Tallahassee, Florida, where you can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere and indulge in a variety of treats and beverages while surrounded by adorable and adoptable felines. With a cozy boutique and eclectic decor, the cafe offers a welcoming space for cat lovers to socialize and play with the resident kitties. As a haven for felines, Fat Cat Cafe works closely with local rescues to provide a safe and loving environment for cats of all breeds and personalities, and offers adoption services to help find forever homes for these loving animals.

Long Beach, California

Feline Good Social Club is a nonprofit cat lounge offering a 1,800-square-foot, cage-free space where visitors can interact with 25-50 adoptable cats and kittens from their rescue partner, Long Beach Felines. Guests aged 7 and up (with adult supervision for those under 15) can book 50-minute sessions for $19.99 to relax, work, or play with the cats, enjoying free Wi-Fi and ample seating in a bright, colorful setting. The lounge aims to find permanent homes for cats, many rescued from high-risk situations, and supports this mission through admission fees, with additional offerings like private group sessions, yoga, comedy nights, and sound healing events. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended.