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    Rikesha F.

    For my birthday in 2023, I had a theme where I wanted to patronize women owned small businesses. Since I'm an animal lover, Gatos and Beans were on the list. Years ago, while on a business trip to the DC area, I visited a cat cafe and wished that we had one here in Birmingham. I took me a few years to get here but I made it and it didn't disappoint. The resident cats were so playful and mischievous (they're cats after all ) which made my visit that more fun. There were lots of toys to play with to keep the cats entertained. With admission price, I chose a cold beverage (I think it was a canned Coke?) There were books to also look at with info about each cat. The female owner passed away last year but her husband has kept the business open. I would love to go back to visit because I want it to stay open and because I love the concept of the place.

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    Lucille W.

    Great environment. All the workers were helpful and the cats amazing. Went for Cat Yoga, and the instructor greeted us with a warm smile and inviting attitude. Visiting the area and would gladly do this again. Coffee was good too.

    Shelby L.

    Loved the concept. On the outside of this cafe is a cat mural that is just gorgeous. The cafe is located down for 41st street and Cahaba Brewing. The cafe has two rooms. A main cafe area with chairs, couches, and the coffee machines. The other room has cats and every kind of cat tower and toy that can be found in kitty heaven. $10 gets you a free coffee/tea and entrance into the cat room. The cat room is very spacious. Many different ledges and overhead walkways for the cats to lounge on. Most of the cats are adoptable, but there are some permanent residents. The kitties come from Kitty Kat Haven in Hoover and will be on rotation. Loved it. Enjoyed petting the cats while drinking some pretty good coffee. Cats will be cats and sometimes will be out of reach, but this was a fun experience that Bham has been missing. Love the idea that the cats are adoptable and how it really showcases the kitties. The paintings and the cat towers are awesome and the designs are unique and different. I'm sure the cats just love the space and all the different toys and ledges. Will definitely be back when I need some kitty loving.

    Emily D.

    I loved my visit to Gatos and Beans! I made my reservation for their cat room online at their website. The ticket was $10 and it included an hour in the cat room, as well as a free beverage (a can of soda or a cup of drip coffee). While the cat room reservation only included those two beverages, there was also an option to upgrade your drink to another one on their menu if you should so desire. I thought it was really cute how all of the names of their drinks were cat related. The general seating area outside of the cat room was well decorated and full of bright colors. The general area also included big windows that looked into the cat room. When talking to the cat room worker, she mentioned that all of their cats have come from Kitty Kat Haven and Rescue, and that the majority of them are up for adoption. They currently have 9 cats, but they're getting a couple more this upcoming week. The cats were all friendly, albeit a bit sleepy, as the majority of them were taking cat naps. The worker mentioned that they're most energetic during the mornings and an hour before they close, so if you're looking to actively play with any of the cats, I'd recommend coming during those times. I loved how bright and open the cat room was, as well as how they softly played classical music in the background. There were also multiple toys that you're able to use to play with the cats. 2 of them loved the laser pointer, and I low key spent a solid 15 minutes playing with them with it. Time flies while you're in the room with them, and it's definitely a cool place for cat lovers to visit.

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    Vanessa M.

    This was a lot of fun for me and my kids. But make sure you sign up on their website if you want to play with the kitties. It's 12 dollars for an hour. They are very friendly and accommodating. They have some cute souvenirs and some coffee and drink choices too if you want.

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    Jake F.

    Amazing! We loved gatos and beans. Friendly staff, clean area, and lovable cats. I brought my elderly mother here with my five year old son. Great experience. You can order a latte, sit back, and wait for a new friend to come and rest in your lap. Or, you can grab a toy and play with friendly cats. We will all be back.

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    Years ago, while on a business trip to the DC area, I visited a cat cafe and wished that we had one here in Birmingham.

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