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What a great concept! I have a cat at home, but you can never get enough of cats! There is a cafe attached to Cat Town and you can bring your drinks and pastries in with you. I had a matcha latte which was okay, not spectacular. I wasn't really here for the drinks. We booked online and at the top of the hour, two volunteers met us at the door and walked us through their mission and rules. We were asked to use hand sanitizer before going in and also to sanitize between studios. There is one main area, an area for shy quiet cats, and a third area full of studios for cats with different needs. As a Native of Oakland, I appreciated all the little landmarks that they made into cat homes. It was a nice touch. It was around 2pm and nap time for a lot of the cats. They were all adorable, some were playful, some were more shy. We got a kick out of Dr. Breakfast's name. She was a pretty energetic kitty in her own studio. She loved her toys. We hung out with Nolan and Noelle for a bit, who we were told took more time to warm up to. So the volunteers requested we spent more time with them. The kittens were adorable. Would absolutely come back and hang out with the kitties. Well worth the money that goes to supporting these cats!
I stopped in yesterday while waiting for my car to be smog checked. The people in Cat Town were wonderful. Although they had almost nothing to eat, my friend and I did split a bagel, which was one of the best I've had in a very long time. The lead woman behind the counter was incredibly helpful in so many ways. I can't thank her enough.
We were looking for a place to have a cat café. This was recommended by someone in Davis , the place is really clean and odor less , there were a few cat selections in the 1st room and 2nd room has more !
Absolutely loved our visit to Cat Town! I've been to a few cat cafes and this might be my favorite one. The space itself and windows is nice and inviting and the volunteers know so much about the cats and they are well cared for. Enjoyed visiting the cats in the other rooms and appreciate all of the clear instructions. The price is very reasonable for about an hour visit too! I didn't try the cafe this time around but hope to stop by again in the future!
My wife brought me here for my birthday because I love cats! I was excited to know that they also have a cafe. The entrance is the cafe, once checked in you will be given instructions of Do's & Don'ts and then you are able to go in and play or watch the cats. We did order coffee and a pastries before going into the car room. I did feel like we were a bit of a bother the cafe staff, but they probably get excited people in there on the daily. Once in the car room you get to see all the cute cats. Some are sleeping and some are ready to play. They have another room where you can walk in and check on more cars and be in a private room with them. All In all, it's a great place to come and support. We also bought a T-shirt! Apparently all the staff are volunteers and that is amazing. We hope to be back soon.
Great experience! All the cats were super cute, and this was such a fun opportunity. Even though a lot of them were sleeping, we still got to play with them. Loved the rooms where we could play one on one with the cats!
I would like to consider how the staff were very nice and welcoming, and had let us know that some cats were new to the place. The kittens were very playful and friendly as well, even being new to interacting with humans. It was nice to meet them all.
EVERY single volunteer at Cat Town is lovely, and it's clear they care about the wellbeing of the cats and the visitors. We pay to pet adoptable cats everywhere there is an opportunity, and Cat Town is tops when it comes to dedication, organization, and professionalism. The volunteers are helpful, kind, patient, and not condescending. If you're local to Cat Town (we are not), and you are wanting to invite a new member into your family, I think this is the best place to visit and adopt a cat. It's clear they know their cats, the cats' needs, and the cats' personalities.
Cat Town was the best! My husband and I visited and had the most wonderful time petting, cuddling and playing with all the cats. The staff was delightful and so kind. I honestly could have stayed there all day chatting with them and playing with the cats. I especially fell in love Koala and wished I could have brought her home with me.
Wonderful organization, and a wonderful place to visit!!! Cat Town is basically cat heaven, with so many structures for the cats to climb, cozy nooks for them to snooze in, and plenty of feline company to help the shy guys come out of their shells. I love visiting the cat cafe so much that I became a volunteer so I could go more often! The staff is very friendly and super knowledgeable. I also adopted my two cats from here and they are the loves of my life
Wow, this place was just the best! I highly recommend taking a trip to visit the kitties at Cat Town. We went on a Saturday afternoon and it was meow-tastic. We spent most of the time playing and petting residents Thunder and Broccoli, two sweet boisterous male cats. If you are reading this, they are available for adoption at this time! We've been to a few different cat cafés but Cat Town is truly unique. Most of their staff are volunteers. They make a big effort to lower local euthanasia by hosting the "difficult to adopt" cats--the shy, the sick, and the older cats that are just as deserving as a loving home as the kittens. As the proud pawrent of a shy rescue cat that would have ended up at Cat Town if we had not adopted her first, I am so grateful for the work they do for our community. The setup of Cat Town is ideal. There's a big room full of braver, more people-friendly cats that you can interact with easily (the color-coded "green" cats by their traffic light classification system). Then there's a second room with lots of smaller walled off enclosures. These are for the "yellow" and "red" cats that are still acclimating . These small rooms have 1-2 cats per room that are available for adoption. Most of the cats in these rooms you can interact play with and pet (occasionally with assistance from staff), but a couple are newer residents still adjusting to Cat Town life. These "red" cats have limited visits at this time to keep both visitors and cats safe and happy, but they are still available to look at for adoption. This is where we had a blast with Thunder and Broccoli, who are just the sweetest boys! With Cat Town's priority for kitty comfort, they do have a few ground rules for interacting with the cats (don't wake them from sleep, don't chase them, etc). This is nothing a cat lover would ever have a problem with but this may not be the best place to for young kids that are still learning their way around animals. Tickets for admission were a really good price. The café drinks were also a good price, and quite delicious. As a cat lover I am very much looking forward to my next visit!
Such a lovely place with an awesome mission (and the coffee is good as well). My daughter loves to hang out with the kitties and I have to use up all my willpower to not adopt all of them kitties. Go, visit thew cats and help them out to keep the place open. Drink your coffee there, don't be shy! read more
My best friend and I booked the yoga class with cats on a Tuesday evening. The last time I visited Cat Town was during the pandemic and all of the cats were taking a nap, so I didn't have any hopes of the cats being up and about for this yoga class. I was pleasantly surprised when we came in and at least 20+ cats were up and playing. The yoga teacher was very friendly and nice. She ended up teaching more of an advanced yoga class and it was a little hard for me to keep up with all of the new yoga poses. Unfortunately, it was one of those random hot days in Oakland where it was about 85 that day. Inside doing yoga and having the cooling system not fully on for the class, made it a bit uncomfortable. Other than that, it was a great experience. The cats were too funny with their own little personalities. I wanted to take them all home! read more
I recently lost my cat after 15 years and have been considering adoption. I found this awesome place and decided to check it out. Cat Town's Mission "At Cat Town, our mission is cats. Together, we save the lives of at-risk cats, find them loving homes, and advocate for a future where every cat is valued." The site has a lot of good information about the program, It's history and adoption and foster processes. You can visit the cat Café for 50 minutes with a small entry fee by reserving a space online as well. Lindsey went over the do's and don'ts before taking us inside. The set up is really nice with plenty of toys, food/water bowls and litter boxes. There is a separate area with cats in studios. The color coded signs let you know if you can walk in and visit, if you need to ask a team member or if it's just not a good time for a visit. I enjoyed my time here and met some cute furry friends. Belle answered all of my questions and all staff was super pleasant, I'll be filling out an adoption inquiry soon. The way to enter Cat town is through the souvenir Café next-door. You can grab a coffee, tea or other beverage and a pastry to enjoy before entering the Cat play area or after as there are tables and chairs. read more
What a great concept! I have a cat at home, but you can never get enough of cats! There is a cafe attached to Cat Town and you can bring your drinks and pastries in with you. I had a matcha latte which was okay, not spectacular. I wasn't really here for the drinks. We booked online and at the top of the hour, two volunteers met us at the door and walked us through their mission and rules. We were asked to use hand sanitizer before going in and also to sanitize between studios. There is one main area, an area for shy quiet cats, and a third area full of studios for cats with different needs. As a Native of Oakland, I appreciated all the little landmarks that they made into cat homes. It was a nice touch. It was around 2pm and nap time for a lot of the cats. They were all adorable, some were playful, some were more shy. We got a kick out of Dr. Breakfast's name. She was a pretty energetic kitty in her own studio. She loved her toys. We hung out with Nolan and Noelle for a bit, who we were told took more time to warm up to. So the volunteers requested we spent more time with them. The kittens were adorable. Would absolutely come back and hang out with the kitties. Well worth the money that goes to supporting these cats! read more
2 months ago
I stopped in yesterday while waiting for my car to be smog checked. The people in Cat Town were wonderful. Although they had almost nothing to eat, my friend and I did split a bagel, which was one of the best I've had in a very long time. The lead woman behind the counter was incredibly helpful in so many ways. I can't thank her enough. read more
6 months ago
We were looking for a place to have a cat café. This was recommended by someone in Davis , the place is really clean and odor less , there were a few cat selections in the 1st room and 2nd room has more ! read more
Absolutely loved our visit to Cat Town! I've been to a few cat cafes and this might be my favorite one. The space itself and windows is nice and inviting and the volunteers know so much about the cats and they are well cared for. Enjoyed visiting the cats in the other rooms and appreciate all of the clear instructions. The price is very reasonable for about an hour visit too! I didn't try the cafe this time around but hope to stop by again in the future! read more
My wife brought me here for my birthday because I love cats! I was excited to know that they also have a cafe. The entrance is the cafe, once checked in you will be given instructions of Do's & Don'ts and then you are able to go in and play or watch the cats. We did order coffee and a pastries before going into the car room. I did feel like we were a bit of a bother the cafe staff, but they probably get excited people in there on the daily. Once in the car room you get to see all the cute cats. Some are sleeping and some are ready to play. They have another room where you can walk in and check on more cars and be in a private room with them. All In all, it's a great place to come and support. We also bought a T-shirt! Apparently all the staff are volunteers and that is amazing. We hope to be back soon. read more
8 months ago
Great experience! All the cats were super cute, and this was such a fun opportunity. Even though a lot of them were sleeping, we still got to play with them. Loved the rooms where we could play one on one with the cats! read more
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I would like to consider how the staff were very nice and welcoming, and had let us know that some cats were new to the place. The kittens were very playful and friendly as well, even being new to interacting with humans. It was nice to meet them all. read more
5 months ago
EVERY single volunteer at Cat Town is lovely, and it's clear they care about the wellbeing of the cats and the visitors. We pay to pet adoptable cats everywhere there is an opportunity, and Cat Town is tops when it comes to dedication, organization, and professionalism. The volunteers are helpful, kind, patient, and not condescending. If you're local to Cat Town (we are not), and you are wanting to invite a new member into your family, I think this is the best place to visit and adopt a cat. It's clear they know their cats, the cats' needs, and the cats' personalities. read more
5 months ago
Cat Town was the best! My husband and I visited and had the most wonderful time petting, cuddling and playing with all the cats. The staff was delightful and so kind. I honestly could have stayed there all day chatting with them and playing with the cats. I especially fell in love Koala and wished I could have brought her home with me. read more
6 months ago
Wonderful organization, and a wonderful place to visit!!! Cat Town is basically cat heaven, with so many structures for the cats to climb, cozy nooks for them to snooze in, and plenty of feline company to help the shy guys come out of their shells. I love visiting the cat cafe so much that I became a volunteer so I could go more often! The staff is very friendly and super knowledgeable. I also adopted my two cats from here and they are the loves of my life read more
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Wow, this place was just the best! I highly recommend taking a trip to visit the kitties at Cat Town. We went on a Saturday afternoon and it was meow-tastic. We spent most of the time playing and petting residents Thunder and Broccoli, two sweet boisterous male cats. If you are reading this, they are available for adoption at this time! We've been to a few different cat cafés but Cat Town is truly unique. Most of their staff are volunteers. They make a big effort to lower local euthanasia by hosting the "difficult to adopt" cats--the shy, the sick, and the older cats that are just as deserving as a loving home as the kittens. As the proud pawrent of a shy rescue cat that would have ended up at Cat Town if we had not adopted her first, I am so grateful for the work they do for our community. The setup of Cat Town is ideal. There's a big room full of braver, more people-friendly cats that you can interact with easily (the color-coded "green" cats by their traffic light classification system). Then there's a second room with lots of smaller walled off enclosures. These are for the "yellow" and "red" cats that are still acclimating . These small rooms have 1-2 cats per room that are available for adoption. Most of the cats in these rooms you can interact play with and pet (occasionally with assistance from staff), but a couple are newer residents still adjusting to Cat Town life. These "red" cats have limited visits at this time to keep both visitors and cats safe and happy, but they are still available to look at for adoption. This is where we had a blast with Thunder and Broccoli, who are just the sweetest boys! With Cat Town's priority for kitty comfort, they do have a few ground rules for interacting with the cats (don't wake them from sleep, don't chase them, etc). This is nothing a cat lover would ever have a problem with but this may not be the best place to for young kids that are still learning their way around animals. Tickets for admission were a really good price. The café drinks were also a good price, and quite delicious. As a cat lover I am very much looking forward to my next visit! read more
10 months ago
Easy to schedule a visit online, at a very fair price. The volunteers are kind and informative. We went at 4:00pm and the cats were super chill. Some are in their own cozy areas for medical or socializing reasons. In the main area my husband and I got many sniffs and a little bit of interest in toys, and got to snuggle a particularly friendly cat. Mainly we enjoyed the peace after a long day. Clearly a loving place for cats. Can't recommend highly enough. read more
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A place for REAL Cat lovers. Cat Town's mission is to adopt out cats that would otherwise have great difficulty finding a home from shelters. Many of the cats here have chronic illnesses, disabilities, are wallflowers, or elderly. Many are cats that have been given up on so many times. This is why they are picky with who they adopt out to, and I love that. I know Cat Town prioritizes the cats above all else. The $10 is a donation for the cats' care, so I didn't mind paying it. The group I went in with was pretty big, it did take a bit to get one-on-one time with the cats. Given that cats are usually not super social, I didn't care none came up to me in the playroom. The pastry I had at the coffee shop was fine, my brother ordered an americano that he said was also okay. I fostered through Cat Town, and even though it look a while, the cat they placed with me was such a perfect match! She ended up so perfect she became a foster fail lol. Anyways, if your love for animals is beyond just "they r so cute to look at!!" And you want a PERFECT and thought out match, Then you will also have a great experience working with Cat Town. If you want to foster cats, definitely work with them!!!! read more
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Great place for kitty time! You can help out these cats by playing and interacting with them in a positive and safe manner. My child chose to come here and play with kitties for their birthday and we all enjoyed our session. The staff is gentle with the cats and very knowledgeable. The cafe next door has quick options and you can take your food/drink inside with the cats. There are smaller rooms for cat duos who can be visited for a more calmer, intimate space for the cats. We all agreed we would definitely go back! read more
2 years ago
Really great place to meet and hang with cats. I enjoyed being in the different individual cat studios. All of the cats were friendly, but quite a few were sleeping. Volunteers were all nice and knowledgeable about each particular cat. There were "yellow" cats who were not as sociable or were more shy, but they were overall very open to pets and being around humans. The "red" cats were off-limits due to behavior or health (ringworm/quarantine) issues, but you can still see them through the windows. read more
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had a great experience doing cat yoga here with my partner! the cats were so cute and friendly & the yoga experience was a great way to destress after a long work day. it felt like a super comfortable environment to get to know the personality of the cats they had for adoption -- i totally fell in love with this sweet black kitty. plus for only $35 the class was super reasonable and accessible. i'd def consider coming back and adopting from these folks as they take great care of the cats. read more
3 years ago
Great place with a great mission. Came here a few times when they first opened, even came for cat yoga! Now that my cats have passed away it is an excellent place to go to get the cat fix until my husband is ready to have more cats. The café in the front sells all kinds of cat trinkets, snacks, and drinks. When you arrive with your appointment, there is a volunteer who goes over the instructions. You sanitize your hand, and then go in to the cat play area. Cats that are ready to socialize are in the main room. They recommend that you go in the early hours if you want them to be awake! The last time I went at 10 AM and there were a bunch of kittens who were running around nonstop. It was great! Plenty of toys for them to play with. This time I went with a group of eight of us cat lovers, and the cats are a little bit more subdued, so it just depends on the batch of cats encounter. There were also cats in the quiet room sleeping in the cubby holes. These other cats that do not want to be disturbed, but are still social and can come out if they want to. You can also request to go in the back room where the cats that have still yet to be socialized are in individual rooms. Depending on the color of their door tags, some of them you can just admire through the glass because they are not ready for interaction yet, some you can ask the volunteer to let you into their rooms, and others have green tag so you can go in after you have sanitized your hands again. Today, one of my friends had an injury and couldn't sit on the ground so I volunteer brought her a stool into one of the rooms. There are also couches and tables that you can hang out at while you admire the cats from afar or wait for them to come to you. You can also sign up to volunteer in their different roles, from customer service to cleaning or at their new kitten center at pet Food express on Broadway. It is paid street parking in the area. Plenty of parking on the weekend while there is no hospital work, but there are meters. I am also on their social media pages and it's always heartwarming to see the cats I get adopted and read their stories. While you're inside of the cat area, there's also a wall full of their pictures of the cats that are available and the ones that have recently been adopted. Appointments can be made online on the hour and you get 50 minutes of time. The volunteers wrap it up when time is coming to an end so the next group can come in. At this time it is $12 a person, and for a great cause This time we arrived at 9:45, because the email you receive upon confirming and a reminder email tells you to arrive 15 minutes early. However, although the signs were out that they were open, the door was locked until a few minutes before hand. The coffee was also not ready for the 10 o'clock crowd. There is a unisex restroom past the front counter, but you need to take the key that is hanging at the counter attached to a litter box scooper to unlock the door. read more
This place is so therapeutic. You get an hour, on the hour to hang out with the cats. The main room has the cats hanging around. You can play or sit with them, but you have to wait until they come to you. There's a studio with kittens and different levels of handling such as "ask for assistance". The volunteers were really nice and helpful and seem to love and are knowledgeable about cats. There's a small cafe where the entrance is, as well as wait for your session. No more than 10 people are allowed per session. So plan ahead. read more
3 years ago
Thank you Genevieve who and the rest of the Cat Town team for being so welcoming and patient with our large group (2 adults and 4 kids). We were able to interact with most of the cats there. We came for a specific cat but found this cutie that love being the center of attention with the 4 girls. Thank you again Cat Town read more
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1 year ago
They were very kind and accommodating during our visit. The booking process online was easy to get through and they were happy to answer any questions we had about the cats! We were able to really bond with a few in just our 50 minutes and even got to just hang out with the ones that didn't like to be touched (as pictured). It was definitely worth it, I definitely recommend for any cat lovers in the Oakland area. read more
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Can you purchase coffee or food here?
You can purchase food and drinks from our partners, Souvenir Coffee, and you are welcome to bring these inside Cat Town with you. Souvenir offers a comprehensive coffee and beverage menu!…
Do they accept credit cards?
Yes but their cafe has some sign that says something like they prefer cash if it's less than a $5 transaction but I bought a drink for $4.50 and they didn't say anything.
What kind things do u sell in gift shop?
Lots of cat-related things, toys for cats, t-shirts, mugs. Plus great coffee and RAWR cat food.
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