Boyfriend loves this place. I am not really someone who likes to pay to play with cats when I grew up with them. Easy to find on Whyte with street parking everywhere. Go into the cafe first to find out if they have room to admit you. Then, if there is room, you buy your entrance fee and a drink which I think is unlimited refills. Drinks are on the pricey side but understandable if there is unlimited refills. For 2 of us it was ~$35. This allows you 1 hour of cat-playing time. Sunday at 4PM it was quite busy and they had to go count to ensure they could let us in. There was approx 8 other people inside. Sign read there were 16 cats inside as well. After entering there are really nice sinks to wash your hands before and after and even lint rollers for use. Also an upper level for older children/adults (more than 7 years old) only. We saw 5 cats in the hour we were there. 2 tabbies and a black cat were around but did not want to play nor cuddle. 1 white cat came out (from sleeping under the couch) 10 minutes before we left who was open to scratches but not play. 1 fuzzy tabby was all play and fun but with more than 6 other people there it was hard to all play with 1 cat. Non-supervised area as 1 client often picked up cats to cuddle even though the signs said not to and he was not reprimanded. Nice jazz-type music was playing which made it a nice place to sit and relax. I got the strawberry refresher which was soda stream carbonated water and ?strawberry juice - it was fine. Boyfriend got a latte - pretty standard. Couches were linty and I defiantly had to use the lint roller after. Tables and board games are available to. Overall not my thing but boyfriend loves the atmosphere and the occasional cat play.

The Cat Café on Whyte is an amusingly civilizing diversion from what could be a busy day shopping the avenue, snacking on the things. The best part, aside from the cats, is that your coffee drinks are paid-for during your admission hour. There are sweets too, featuring maple and sugars and many colors. I was happy with the caffeine and cats. And there are a lot of cats, some adoptable (with stats on the wall), and even more cat perches, cat shelves, cat houses, cat caves, and cat toys. Small human offspring are supposed to be confined to the lower of the two cat rooms, but distractingly their otherwise helicopter parents completely zone out when bringing their brood here. Meh. One parent even inquired about just dropping off her charges so that she could have "me" time shopping down the street. Request refused. Other than the unleashed kids, the Cat Café on Whyte is a win! Enjoy!

WOW! This was honestly the best experience. The ladies working were so kind and gave us amazing service . It is a 16$ entrance fee for anyone over the age of 13 however you get unlimited drinks and 1 hour of play time with the cats . The cats are so well behaved and well groomed , they let you pet them and cuddle them as well as purchasing a small bag of treats you can give to them . The drink menu is large and they have dairy free options for everything . The snacks are very good I suggest the brownie and it's 3$ and I must say one of the best I ever had . They have card games and puzzles to play wile your there and couches and chairs everywhere. Over all this is a MUST see destination point . I will be returning at least monthly :)

For what it is, the Cat Cafe on Whyte does it well. If you're a cat person or think you can down enough speciality hot and cold drinks in an hour to make it worth it, take the plunge and visit the Cat Cafe. Don't expect the cats to be fawning over you. Their cats. They have their own agenda and sometime you not on it. If you go ready to enjoy their presence you will be happy with the mischievous lounging from many of them. You'll be ecstatic when one actually graces you with their presence! While we visited, we watched the cats, drank 2-3 drinks each and played a game of Exploding Kittens. It was surprisingly relaxing.

Grand opening today No food items as of yet and limited coffee options (no syrups or decay as of yet) Admission is $15 and includes a beverage of your choice. Our beverages ended up mixed up and in the wrong cups but it all worked out. Currently - business hours are available M-F. They do have Wi-Fi if you ask:-) Cats are adoptable and from a rescuer agency: Safe Team http://www.safeteam.ca Suggestions for the future: Of course increase drink options A sugar substitute other than Sugar Twin Sell some retail cat trinkets - even small kitty toys to bring home to your cats. A family rate or lower price for children. $15 per person when you're bringing a kiddo or two is a bit steep I'd give 3 stars overall for price/options but since I am Kristin Kat and the cars are rescues for adoption and they're working out the kinks - I'll bump it up to 4 stars. ***I just read on their fb page that the cat cafe is for kids over 10 - Oops! Both of mine are under yet nothing was said to us. It does appear that they are going to host kiddo hours first thing Sunday mornings for free but you must reserve your spot in advance**

All of the reviews I see on here are for the café itself, which is a wonderful environment to spend some time with cats. I am here to review the adoption process. We adopted two cats from the café in early December, and I have to say that we could not be happier. The two cats we adopted were each about 9-10 months old at the time, and they are two of the best cats I have ever known. They were highly socialized during their time with the SAFE team and at the café. As a result, they are very affectionate, extremely calm even with strangers, and are incredibly "people oriented". They are wonderful companion animals. If you are interested at all in bringing a cat or two into your life, I highly recommend going through the SAFE team and the Cat Café.

It's hard to give anything but five stars to a place that does such wonderful work both raising money for and helping to adopt out Edmonton's homeless kitties. The cafe is a beautiful environment for the cats with lots of things to climb on and toys to play with. There is also comfy chairs for the human visitors to sit on but really who would want to sit on chairs when you can be down on the floor petting the fur babies? The price tag looks a bit steep at first glance as it's $15.00 for an hour visit but it also includes unlimited hot beverages during your visit and really if you drink two I think your more than getting your money's worth. Also make sure to grab a frequent visitor punch card from the ladies at the till to earn great rewards like free baked goods and even a free admission once you get the card filled. If your down on Whyte in need of a coffee fix and have an hour to kill this is a must visit. Thank goodness you have to fill out an application to be able to adopt or I would leave with all the cats each time I go!

This place is super unique and fun! Took my kids here for their birthday celebration since they wanted to play with the cats. There were 9 cats in the cafe in total so lots of options. For kids under 7, they need to stay in the lower half of the cafe which is totally fine since there are a lot of cat toys down there. The upper half of the cafe has couches (for the cats only) and a few table and chairs. They also offer games for you to play. Although this place was a little pricey ($15 for adult and $5 for kids) they do offer unlimited drinks during your one hour stay and the drinks are actually yummy!!! There are hand washing station and bathrooms in the cafe as well which is super convenient. All the animals are also adoptable which is a great way to "get to know" the cats before you decide to adopt. I highly recommend this place for a unique and fun experience.

Finally, a place in Edmonton that has combined the love of fur babies with the love of coffee. Opening late last month, this cafe took Edmonton up by a storm. We came second day of opening on the Friday, and there was a lineup out the door. The space is split into 2 different rooms. First the "cafe" - where you'll pay for admission and to get access to the cats, here you'll also be able to pick up drinks and baked treats. $15 for an hour with the cats and a complimentary drink! All the drinks on the board are classics you'd find at any coffee shop except they've taken an extra spin of mixing cat puns. Drinks were alright, I feel like the focus is more on the novelty of making it a cat cafe than the actual quality of the coffee. The space was very narrow and tight, with not a lot of seating available with how much of a crowd there was. They take reservations through their website so you can plan ahead and book in your preferred time slot, but walk in's are also welcome if you don't mind having to wait for the next available slot. Lounge area - WHERE THE CATS ARE! Homey chill vibe, there was about 6 cats in the room when we visited. The room is made to feel comfortable with adorable cat paintings, great area to socialize and mingle with other cat lovers. No designated area to put your belonging anywhere, you're really just claiming the few tables and couches in the room. Obviously visiting during grand opening week was beyond hectic, with loads of kinks needed to be worked out. There was miscommunication with how much people coming in and out of the cat area leading to an extremely crowded lounge. The sticker process was inefficient to manage different time slots. There was only 1 person supervising the lounge with 1 barista and 1 person working till over at the cafe side, definitely understaffed. With that being said, there is so much potential here seeing as it's the first of it's kind in Edmonton.

Cute kitties and nice drink! All cats are friendly. Nice place for cat lovers. Love this place and will come again

I was kind of expecting the cat hair all over the place And smell of kitty litter, but I was pleasantly surprised. We stopped by for a quick latte on the weekend. The cats are in a different room and the rules are you must have socks on your feet (sold for $3.00 per pair) to go into the cat room. I believe you also get two free drinks in your time with the cats- $16.00 for two hours with cats and two drinks- but I may have to revise this. I only went to try the latte, which was surprisingly good. I would put it up there just below Transcend. (I haven't found a better latte) but the medium latte was under 5 dollars- a rarity these days. So good coffee value, and I am happy to support their cat rescue operation. The staff were friendly. The downside is that there are only two small tables in the cafe. It might be hard to find a spot this winter.

I have been aware of this place since before it opened. I haven't visited because I wanted to save it for a rainy day. I knew that once I went, I would never be the same. And I was right. I have actually already applied for a job there. I need to be in this space with these magical creatures. I was walking by just as it opened and thought this was as good a time as any to stop the madness. My first impression was how clean and organized everything was. The cafe area was top notch and cozy, with cat paraphernalia galore. There are yummy snacks to nosh on and the drinks are no joke. There is quality coffee (I had a Caramel Macchiato), designer tea (I had a chai latte), and even smoothies (I LOVED the mango). They even bother to make little designs in the foam...I had a flower and a cat paw of cinnamon. Very clever touch. The drinks are unlimited so bottoms up! Some people may scoff at the $15 price tag for an hour with the cats, but it's pretty much free it if you have three $5 drinks. The real danger here are the cats. You will be hard pressed not to adopt one. I am not joking. I almost walked out with Penny, the little white one with yellow eyes who stole my heart. I almost cried when I had to leave her. If you have a little kid, good luck with getting out without a new pet. Don't go here unless you are looking to adopt a cat or risk the wrath of your child. These cats are seriously adorable and in every personality. They are some of the most well behaved and lovable felines I have met. They are fine with kids, even the little ones who can be less than gentle. They are active and playful and mostly polite. Sometimes they even fetch their toys and bring them to you to play. It's darling! I love that there is an area for small children and one that is for only 7 years and up. I was pleasantly surprised that the kittens bounded right down there with the children to play with them. These are not scaredy cats at all which means they are probably going to make wonderful forever pets. I love that the cafe has already adopted out over 100 cats since they opened a year ago. This place is really doing our community a service by supporting SAFE team which is a no kill organization aimed at educating the public and saving animals lives. If you have any love of cats, you need to check this place out. With any luck, maybe it will be me serving you your paw print cinnamon dusted drink.

I was passing through the area and ended up at the cat cafe because the ice cream shop across the street was closed. No regrets though! This cafe is very inviting, with lots of cat related merchandise and a good variety of drink options. They post the names of the current cats on the wall and number of cats that have been adopted from the cafe. If you have a cat, there is also a wall for you to post your cat's picture on! The cost for us to visit the cat zone is $15 for adults and $5 for little kids, which isn't a lot of money considering that it's for 1 hour and in that time frame you can have unlimited drinks; not to mention the fee also helps to maintain costs to care for the cats until they are adopted. I recommend to bring socks along, but they also have cat print socks for $3 too. The non-cat area has a nice seating area plus a few seats outdoors, but the cat area has air conditioning and the washrooms. It's also nice that the faucets are kid accessible and that the lower level has colour pages and crayons, or games to entertain as well. Older children and adults are able to access the upper level which is well decorated and very cozy looking, it's also quieter for those cats who aren't as energetic or into noisy environments. It's very clean, bright and relaxing. The workers were informative, friendly, quick with service and easily able to assist when asked. Whatever the cat treats are that are sold at the front desk, I noticed the cats are highly attracted to (even over their own kibble dish), so if you want cat company, definitely buy a little baggie of that when you get your drinks. Since I am not a pet owner myself, I find this cafe to be very therapeutic to visit without the maintenance of pets and helpful to warming my child up to animals.