Cat Cafes in United States

Omaha, Nebraska

Felius Cat Cafe & Rescue is a nonprofit cat lounge offering a cage-free environment for adoptable rescue cats. It partners with local organizations to house cats from the streets, owner surrenders, or those born in care, providing them with full vetting—spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and dewormed—before adoption. Visitors can book sessions to interact with the cats in an open-concept playroom, enjoying coffee from Muglife Coffee while supporting the cafe’s mission to facilitate adoptions (over 1,265 to date) and reduce euthanasia rates. The cafe also runs a free trap-neuter-return (TNR) program, having served over 811 community cats since 2019, and offers a maternity ward for pregnant feral cats. Additional amenities include educational workshops, a cat supply pantry, and an online store with cat-themed merchandise, with all proceeds aiding rescue efforts.

Birmingham, Alabama

Gatos and Beans Cat Cafe is a cage-free lounge offering visitors a chance to interact with adoptable rescue cats from Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue. As Alabama’s first cat cafe, it provides a 1,500-square-foot space where guests can book one-hour sessions for $13 per person to spend time with the cats, with each visit including a choice of drip coffee, tea, water, or a soft drink. The cafe features a separate coffee shop area serving a variety of beverages like Maine Coon Mocha and Gato Latte ($2.50-$5.50), with a layout that keeps the cat room distinct yet visible through windows for health compliance. Founded in 2019 by Kelli and Stephen Steward, it supports cat adoptions—nearly 300 to date—and offers private bookings for events like birthday parties, with reservations strongly recommended due to a 12-person capacity limit.

Dayton, Ohio

Gem City Catfé is a nonprofit cat cafe offering a cage-free lounge with up to 18 adoptable rescue cats from its 501(c)(3) partner, Gem City Kitties. Visitors can book one-hour sessions for $10 per person ($5 for kids 12 and under) to spend time with the cats in a cozy, carpeted space designed for play and relaxation, supporting the cafe’s mission to find them homes—over 500 adoptions since opening in 2018. The separate espresso bar serves coffee, tea, wine, beer, and baked goods like muffins and cookies, with a viewing window into the lounge for cat-watching while dining. Founded by Wendy Welch, it also offers private events and uses all proceeds to fund cat care and community outreach.

Berkeley Springs, West Virginia

Give Purrs A Chance Cat Cafe is a nonprofit lounge offering a cage-free environment where visitors can interact with adoptable cats and kittens from local shelters and rescues. Guests can book one-hour sessions to spend time with the cats in a cozy, home-like setting equipped with cat trees and toys, enjoying complimentary drip coffee or tea included with admission (small snacks available for purchase). The cafe focuses on finding permanent homes for its feline residents, providing a comfortable space for socialization, and supports this mission through entry fees, with additional revenue from an online store selling cat-themed merchandise. Open Wednesday through Sunday with varying hours, reservations are recommended, and more details on bookings, adoptions, and visiting policies are available on their website.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Lady Luck Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering a cage-free environment for adoptable cats and dogs at the Good Luck Cat Cafe in Fort Lauderdale. Visitors can interact with the animals daily from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (except major holidays) for a $15 donation, which supports the rescue’s mission to provide second chances to abandoned, neglected, or surrendered pets. The organization ensures all animals are vet-checked, spayed/neutered, and vaccinated before adoption, carefully matching them with families through an extensive application process. Founded by Kate Wruszak, it also provides fostering COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS opportunities and relies on donations, with additional support options like a Chewy link and Amazon Wishlist available online.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Happy Cat Cafe is a unique blend of a cozy coffee shop and a cat lounge, where you can indulge in specialty coffee drinks and delicious baked goods while surrounded by the warmth and companionship of adoptable cats from local shelters. Our spacious and well-designed cat lounge features multiple play areas, scratching posts, and cozy nooks for cats to lounge and play, and our knowledgeable staff is always happy to introduce you to the cats and share information about their personalities and backgrounds. With a variety of seating options, from comfortable couches to quiet tables, you can relax and enjoy your visit while supporting the important work of our partner shelters and the cats in their care.

Honolulu, Hawaii

Hawai’i Cat Cafe is a cage-free lounge offering visitors the chance to interact with 15+ adoptable rescue cats from the Hawaiian Humane Society. Guests can book 30-minute sessions for $15 or one-hour sessions for $25 to spend time with the cats in a cozy, calming environment designed with cat trees, beds, and toys to encourage socialization and adoption. The cafe serves locally roasted coffee, tea, and packaged snacks like cookies and chips, with all proceeds supporting the care of the cats and the cafe’s mission to find them homes—over 300 adoptions since opening in 2022. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, it welcomes visitors aged 8 and up (with adult supervision for those under 13), and also offers private events and an online store with cat-themed merchandise.

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Karma Kat Cafe is a state-licensed animal shelter offering a lounge where visitors can interact with adoptable cats and kittens. Guests can book reservations to spend time with the cats in a relaxed environment, enjoying coffee while supporting the cafe’s mission to find homes for homeless cats—over 1,000 adoptions since its founding in 2018 by Mystie Beckwith. The cafe also provides low-cost spay/neuter services twice monthly for both shelter cats and the public, contributing to efforts against cat overpopulation, and hosts events like painting with cats and yoga. Open daily with hours from noon to 8 PM (11 AM Saturdays), it relies on admission fees, donations, and volunteers to sustain its nonprofit efforts through Karma Kat Rescue.

San Francisco, California

KitTea Cat Lounge & Cafe is a cat cafe that offers a lounge where visitors can interact with 15-24 adoptable and resident rescue cats from various California shelters. Guests aged 9 and up (with adult supervision for ages 9-12) can book 55-minute sessions to spend time with the cats, with tickets including a complimentary canned beverage, while outside non-alcoholic drinks and snacks are permitted. Founded in 2013 by Courtney Hatt as the nation’s first established cat cafe, it provides a therapeutic environment with a small menu of snacks like popcorn and candy, aiming to facilitate adoptions—hundreds to date—and support cat welfare through entry fees and an online gift shop with cat-themed merchandise. Open daily with varying hours, reservations are recommended due to a 14-guest capacity limit.

Mason, Ohio

Kitty Brew Cat Café is a cat café located at 6011 Tylersville Road, Suites 6-7, in Mason, Ohio, where visitors can spend time with adoptable cats from local rescues like Animal Friends Humane Society and His Hands Extended Sanctuary. Founded by Jenni Barrett, it opened on April 9, 2017, as Greater Cincinnati’s first cat café and has since facilitated nearly 1,300 adoptions. The café has two separate areas: a lounge where guests can interact with cats for $13 per hour (plus tax), and a coffee shop offering organic, fair-trade coffee, teas, and snacks like cookies and paninis. The cats are all spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, and a live webcam lets people watch them online anytime. Open Monday through Saturday from noon to 6 or 7 p.m. (depending on the day) and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., reservations are recommended due to the 14-person limit in the lounge.

New York

Koneko Cat Café is a cat café at 26 Clinton Street in New York City’s Lower East Side, where visitors can spend time with adoptable rescue cats from Anjellicle Cats Rescue. Opened in October 2015 as America’s first Japanese-inspired cat café, it features three areas: an upper cattery, a lower cattery, and an outdoor catio, with a total capacity of about 20 cats. Guests aged 8 and up can book hourly sessions for $25, which includes a covered beverage like coffee or tea from the café’s menu of Japanese-inspired snacks and drinks; outside food and drinks (non-alcoholic) are also allowed. The café is open Wednesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the cattery opening at 11 a.m., and reservations are recommended due to a 15-person limit per session. A live webcam streams the cats online, and the space doubles as a venue for events like movie nights and art exhibitions.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kzoo Cat Café and Rescue is a cat café where people can visit adoptable rescue cats from their own nonprofit organization, Kzoo Cat Rescue. It opened on July 17, 2017, and has facilitated over 1,000 adoptions since then. The café has a lounge area where guests can spend up to an hour with the cats for an entry fee of $12 for adults or $8 for kids under 12, which includes drinks like coffee, soda, or juice and snacks; outside food and drinks are not allowed. All cats are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and vetted before adoption. The café is open Monday to Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a capacity limit of 12 guests in the lounge, so booking ahead is recommended.