The best $12 I've spent in a long time! I was lonely and needed some companionship and boy did these felines deliver. Much cheaper than going to therapy. It is recommended that you make reservations online, but they do take walk-ins. Upon entering, you will be asked to sign in sign a waiver and remove your shoes and remove your shoes. From there, you will enter into a large room filled with lovely beautiful felines that just wants to be loved. The golden rule of your visit is do not pick up the cats. You can interact with them, you can rub on them play with them play with toys get on the floor, but don't pick up the cats. In a separate room off from the main room, is a small coffee shop where you can get a cup of Joe or a snacky snack. You are allowed to bring your coffee and your snack back into the main room with the kitties. The staff is very knowledgeable about the cats. They are very friendly and helpful. They know they know about each cat, and adoptions. It's just a great place to visit for cat lovers. read more

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Crooked Cat Cafe is a great concept, and the cats are absolutely adorable. The space is clearly designed with the cats in mind, and they were friendly overall. Most of the cats are kittens and seem a bit under-socialized, which is worth keeping in mind. The menu could use a little more cow bell. Most of the drinks are very sugary, and the boba isn't real tapioca. There's room for improvement both in variety and quality. The staff experience was hit or miss and came across as somewhat rude. I strongly recommend scheduling an appointment or making a reservation. Despite what's advertised, walk-ins are not allowed. Since it's a non-profit, some of the business practices could also use a little more cow bell and clarity. Overall, cute cats and a solid idea. Some improvements in service, menu offerings, and communication would really elevate the experience. You're paying for the experience. read more

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I absolutely love what they're doing here! Giving people a slice of peace in their lives when needed, giving cats interaction time, and getting them adopted. While the prices are a bit steep, and the food and drink quality itself on the cafe side is nothing special, the cause is a good one and won't leave you feeling regretful about your time and money spent here. I have the incredible luck in life of being both "a cat person" and "an allergic to cats person". A cat cafe gives me the out when I'm not visiting friends or family who have cats that I can interact with. And there was even an employee at this cafe who set me up with a Zyrtec out of pure kindness and no obligation at all when I showed up unprepared on a whim. Absolutely worth your time to come by and restore a little simple joy into your life. read more

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We all miss the Winston location, but we were happy to visit in GSO to see and pet the cats and kittens they have lounging around and awaiting adoption! The catpuccino was pricey but also good. Staff was friendly, and the venue was clean and aesthetically pleasing with all the cat decor! And of course, the cats were a large army, forcing us into surrender to pet and scratch them in only the correct places, as referenced on the chart! read more

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The website is very clear in their expectations, prices, times and policies. Please read before you book. They have a waiver you complete (not tedious at all). If you have on socks, you can wear your socks. If you have on shoes, they have shoe covers. Be mindful to not let the cats escape. This is the cutest concept. Their cafe is located in the back and separate from the cats. You can tell the cats are well cared for and have a loving environment. I enjoyed my Americano coffee while the kitties frolicked about. The policies in place are to keep you and the cats safe. I really loved the decor and the cats are so well behaved. I will definitely consider adopting from them. The coffee barista was so friendly. You could tell the other ladies were very knowledgeable. We will definitely return. read more

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The café drinks are all very good, the ambiance and atmosphere is very inviting and relaxing, and the cats are all around a joy. The staff are very inviting and friendly, and happy to assist! Very good spot to visit and work, even just sitting in the café. read more

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So clean and you get a full hour with the cats. The artistic touches and health conscious staff makes this place well worth the visit. My kids and I drove from Boone and were glad we planned this as part of our outing! read more

Great place to be, enjoy quality time with some very friendly cats. I would definitely come back, they are alot of fun. read more

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Today we drove 45 minutes to the Cat Cafe with my wife and our 2 year old daughter who has been wanting to come see these cats so bad and we were told because of "insurance purposes" she couldn't even walk in the door and pet one cat. I carry a 2 millions dollar insurance policy on everything I own and I do not understand why we could not pay the ridiculous entry fee just to pet a cat for a little while. So thank you Becca for disappointing a 2 year old little girl who loves cats so much!!!! read more

A cat's purse one of my favorite sounds in the entire world it immediately lowers my blood pressure makes me feel content inside. My little guy wanted to visit all the cats at the café so for a small fee you can purchase some time and go in and play with all the cats. This is a nonprofit organization and it helps to find homes for cats that would otherwise be neglected and left to die on the street or euthanized. The cats were all clean, which is nice, and there are a lot of fun spaces to chill and just watch them in their own environment. There is a café in the back where you can snag a coffee or something read more

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The only other cat Cafe I've been to, was in Japan about 10 years ago, so I was looking forward to trying one now that they are popping up around America. My brother was in town so we thought it would be fun to stop by here while we introduce him to the downtown area. Make a reservation in advance because they seem to be booked up and not able to take walk-ins, especially on the weekends. I'm not a cat cafe connoisseur so I'm not sure that I have a solid understanding of how they should or shouldn't be. There weren't too many cats out, and most of them weren't in the playing mood. Which makes sense given that they are probably being antagonized by people all day everyday, but for an experience, it doesn't make for a lot of fun as a visitor. I appreciated that the cafe was separate from the main cat room, but unfortunately we weren't hungry enough to try anything given that we had just had a large lunch. Overall the place was clean, it was clear that the safety and well-being of the cats was a priority, and there were a good amount of cat toys to utilize during our visit. It's pretty quiet in there, so after about 30 minutes of little play and little sound, we were pretty much ready to go. I wouldn't call myself a cat fanatic, but I'm sure that people who are are probably going to enjoy this place much more! read more

We had a great time at Crooked Tail Cat Cafe. It was a random stop on our drive but a pleasant one. We spent $7 per person for half an hour with the cats. We met sweet adoptable cats and the space was clean and smelled amazing. We ordered coffee from their vegan menu and spent some quality time with the cats. They give you a rundown on the house rules and have you sign a waiver before you enter. The staff was kind an knowledgeable about the cats and the coffee was great too. We would certainly recommend stopping by if you are in town. read more

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I always love visiting cat cafes in new cities or towns that I visit. This one was very nice and clean inside, the employees/company really take good care of their cats. They have a cafe attached in the back, which is where you go to wait before your designated time slot is ready. I got a crème brûlée latte and it was good! Their cafe also has a mini shop of goodies you can buy like socks or shirts or trinkets. I would recommend this place. It was probably around $11 per adult I believe? Fairly priced! read more

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The place was very cute and the cats were adorable!!! However the service was NOT good at all. The lady who helped us was very rude, and seemed like she did not want to be there. She was not welcoming at all. read more

the best experience! i came from california and needed some cat TLC. i recommend this place to all kitty lovers! also ordered a caramel hot cocoa:) read more

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You have to pay $7 for 30 minutes or $11 for an hour but all the money goes to the cats. The owner/girl working there is super nice and knowledgeable about the cats there. The cats there are also very friendly and playful and the environment is overall really relaxing. I definitely enjoyed my experience at this Cat Cafe and I will be coming back read more

This place is always a pleasure to walk by and even better to pay the small fee to enter for 30 minutes to and hour time spans or more. The fee is to help foster the cats that are there up for adoption. And there is a cafe in the back to purchase drinks and maybe snacks to bring to the front while you can enjoy the cats. There were quite a lot of cats and some kittens there that seems mostly at peace, friendly and playful with people entering the cafe. I've heard some people complain about the place not smelling well but I can tell you that they place smelled very clean and not like a liter box or a bunch of cats. Pre COVID times they would have events to do yoga or other activities with the cats, but has been put on pause for the time being. I am very tempted to add to my family of a cat and two little dogs when I visit here for the cats up for adoption. You can play with them in the mean time and help them with the costs of sheltering them there. It was very worth the small fee. read more

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Amazing people and adorable cats! I recommend getting their drinks they're lactose free and delicious. Always different cats in and out so you're bound to see some new cute faces! I fully recommend booking ahead though. read more

We had so much fun there. Buddy was under the table napping but he was so kind for letting us pet him. A few cats/kittens don't like petting pass their neck though so I recommend just softly rubbing/patting their head. It would be nice if the cats have a spicy or sweet level on their profile on the overhead TV that has their bio, I love that addition of their bio by the way, it's such a great idea. I have suggested to one of the workers there that it would be so great if they sell cute little cards or pictures of the cats name and maybe more of their bio, like their favorite thing to do or Fave food or treat. I would've definitely bought one of Buddy's picture for sure! His white mustache is so distinct, cute, and charming! He's so playful for a full grown cat~! I'm such a fan! It would be great if there was a warm light to the place, a cute snack/treat dispenser would be such a nice touch too, I know I would've spent money on it, but I hope that these ideas helped, it'd help thrive for sure! read more

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I really enjoyed my visit to Crooked tail café. It is very booked out Saturday so I just went by myself. I spent an hour. The kitties are very well taken care of . The visits were well planned and there was enough room for people/ cats to interact comfortably. They encourage adoption so I am planning to go again to meet a few same old and potential new cute kitties read more

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Let me preface by saying I am not a cat person but I do love the concept... a little jealous they don't have one for dogs bc I would be there everyday. We went in for coffee only on our work break. We walked in and a worker escorted us back to the coffee lounge and told us we could look with our eyes not touch the cats.... you have to pay an additional fee if you want to hang out and play with the cats. I do like that they have a separate place to drink your coffee I got the Calico specialty coffee which was very good! read more

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I love the cheap entry good cat therapy the calm atmosphere and the great coffee the adoption system is so smart a cat cafe with an adoption system that like a better Starbucks read more

Love visiting the Crooked Tail Cat Cafe. Always wish I could adopt another cat, but I already have 3. Still, it's always fun to visit and get a nice drink from the cafe. Haven't been to the Winston-Salem location yet to review it, but the Greensboro location is so nice and located in a great part of town. Make a day of your visit to explore GSO and grab lunch or dinner. read more

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My friend purchased me and the hubs visits to the cat cafe. We finally went today. About 8-10 cats are available and most are available for adoption. Pros: Convenient to parking downtown Well ventilated and clean smelling area with cats (No litter box odor!) Bright but not harsh Lots of art Soothing music Coffee and other drinks +food available Cat themed merchandise for sale Cats!! To pet and cuddle Cons: Fee is a little pricier than expected, but not unreasonable (currently $20/per hour) Reservations needed - so you can go on a whim, but remember if too many others are there, you may not get in Remember they are live animals, so they may not always be in a mood to play, or cuddle. This is totally normal! Just mentioning it since there are times that you may not get what you expect in every visit. read more

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I had such an amazing time at the cafe. The cats were so cute and calm. The staff was very friendly. It was an overall chill vibe and nice time to spend with friends. From the cafe, I ordered apple cider and it was good as well. read more

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Cat cafes have been around since 1998 in Taiwan and spreading to Japan. It's a essentially a form of pet rental, where people who can't have a pet in a small apartment are still able to enjoy them, if only an hour at a time. The US doesn't have this particular problem, so why start a cat cafe in Greensboro? From my point of view there are two reasons: First, it allows people who don't want the responsibility of a cat, or perhaps aren't sure they want a cat, to hang out and enjoy them in a super fun, friendly environment with lots of toys. No matter what your problems, I assure you that watching a cat chase a laser pointer will lift your spirits. The cafe is beautifully and whimsically decorated, and chock full of delightful, chatoyant details to entertain both cats and those who want to play with them. There are two "catwalks", lots of tunnels, hiding nooks, laser pointers, feather toys, and every other cat gadget imaginable. There's also a back room where you can grab a coffee or tea, but the main focus is on the cats. The cats themselves are well socialized, but still cats, each with it's own personality. My favorite was an orange tabby who just purred and purred next to me on the couch. There was an energetic smaller cat who just spun and spun and jumped after the laser pointer. I went in the late afternoon, and half of them were taking naps. To make sure the cats aren't overwhelmed there's a limit on the number of people, so it's better to make reservations ahead of time. Unlike a regular coffee shop, most of their income comes from the $10/hour entry fee. The second reason? The second reason is simple math. A female cat can have three litters a year, so, depending on how you factor in mortality rates and litter size, can be responsible for increasing the cat population by up to 49,000 over ten years. The obvious result is an explosion of unwanted cats. In NC alone a little over 59,000 cats were euthanized in 2016. All of the cats at the Crooked Tail are available for adoption, and you can spend as much time as you want interacting with each one in a home-like environment. I've been an adoption counselor at the Orange County Shelter, and shelters are a great place to adopt a cat since volunteers put a lot of effort into socializing each animal. The advantage of the Crooked Tail is a more natural and relaxed environment so you can see the true personality of the animal. There's no pressure for adopting a cat, and if you're already a cat owner you'll still enjoy visiting The Crooked Tail. read more

I absolutely love it here! I live by Charlotte but am happy to make the hour and half drive. The owner and staff is really nice and the lattes are really good! Parking isn't too bad either. And best of all... CATS! Am definitely a repeat customer! read more

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A lovely and impeccably clean café staffed by people who truly love and care for the rescue cats. We adopted our perfect Leo cat over a year ago, and while we don't have plans to adopt another anytime soon, we still love coming back to support a great cause! read more

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The cats are sweet & so adorable! All of them are available for adoption as well. Everyone that works there are very kind. I've never tried the cafe itself but will sometime soon!! Calm and clean environment. Cats well taken care of, plenty of toys and food & water for them. read more

love the cute cute kitty cats! i love it so much. The food is yummy and the service is okay. I enjoyed my visit so much and will be back soon! read more

This is by far the most fun place to go in Greensboro. The staff is super friendly, they have a variety of beautiful kitties to visit (or adopt!!), and it's location is excellent as it is close to several delicious restaurants downtown. Perfect date night activity or girls night out on their kitty yoga night! Absolutely love this business. read more

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Suuuch a cute place! Stopped in with some friends about a week ago. I didn't catch her name, but a super sweet girl with glasses helped us check in, made our drinks, etc. She was incredibly friendly and sweet! She also made some fabulous drinks. I recommend getting the iced Tuxedo Cat with oat milk! If I'm ever in the area again, I would stop in again in a heartbeat. Such a relaxing place to hang out! read more

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Really great service and coffee. Loved the vibe and decor. Felt very comfortable and relaxed. 10/10 recommend

I love Crooked Tail Cat Cafe! I've been to both the Greensboro and Winston Salem locations and had wonderful experiences every time. The staff is very friendly and will tell you all about the cats at the Cafe. The kitties are so cute and love to play (the Cafe has lots of toys for the cats) and cuddle. It's such a lovely place to spend an afternoon getting yummy drinks and petting cats. It's taken everything within me to not adopt a cat every time I go. Also their instagram is 10/10. read more

This is such a great spot to hang with friends and play with some cute cats! Their decor is adorable and they do have a nice cafe with a huge assortment, and fun art available. I hope to visit again! read more

Went here with my boyfriend and we had a blast! Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about all of the cats. All the cats were friendly and the drinks were good! Definitely worth the visit and would most definitely visit again! read more

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Crooked Tail Cat Cafe has many adorable and friendly cats as well as great staff. I highly recommend visiting.

Do you love cats? Do you love coffee? Do you love tea? Do you love a great environment that can make even your worse days better? You do? Then this is the place for you my friend. I have been going to this cat cafe for about ten months now, and it's actually made my life better. I was able to meet one of my best friends, a little (not so little, but I digress) tabby mix name Christian, and I honestly could not have found a more purrfect cat! They are super friendly, and are always willing to help people out! Seriously, if you haven't gone, get your butt out there and pet some cats!! I assure you, you will leave happier than you came!! read more

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Wonderful place! You can really tell they care about the kitties. Had some very cute cat themed gifts. Must go and give the little kitties a home read more

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This is a really neat place if you want to come and sit around and play with cats. It costs 5$ per person for thirty minutes. They have a coffee shop inside as well. We ordered a coffee and a hot apple cider. My cider wasn't great but not bad. The wife had coffee and she said it was really good. They have a small gift shop inside the coffee shop. All the cats are up for adoption except one who is the shop cat. They had a young girl there singing tonight and she was pretty good. All the cats where friendly and it was very relaxing to sit around and let the cats. They have a awesome ventilation system and you can't smell any cat smells of any kind. It you like cats and are looking to adopt this is the place for you. I'll probably go back again next time I'm in downtown Greensboro read more