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Meow Parlour

3.9 (326 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Ruby C.

From their social media to in-person interactions with the staff, it's clear that Meow Parlour genuinely cares for their cats. I've been skeptical of cat cafes in the past, as some seem to prioritize profits over caring their cats. But Meow Parlour truly put the cats first, and it shows in everything they do. Here, you can play with adorable cats while they are waiting for their forever homes. Remember to respect their house rules: no flash photography, and don't wake or pick up the cats. It's a wonderful spot for cat lovers, and maybe you'll find a new furry friend. Highly recommend booking a spot here, all while supporting their mission of rescuing more cats. It is around $23 after tax per person for a 50-minute session.

Marliz G.

I had never been to one of these places. But my son wanted to for his birthday. And I am so glad he did. Not only did I get to play with the cutest cats but I felt so relaxed and the tension I had been feeling for planing a trip was gone. We are from LA, Calif. the place was clean the staff was kind, and the cats, adorable. I won't be able to drop by this place anytime soon because I live across the country. But will be looking for local cat cafes in my city.

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Lauren M.

I don't understand why this place doesn't have 5.0 stars! What is there to complain about? $23 to play with cats for an hour and your money goes to the rescue. The space is clean and large. There's a clean bathroom too. The cafe window sells items you can bring inside while you play with cats. They have merch for sale too. All of the staff is so kind and friendly. Coming here is an instant mood lifter.

Jessica J.

I've been to all the cat cafes in NYC and this one is my favorite. I've been here 3 times already. The cats are very young so they're very playful and they are very comfortable around humans. You can't pick them up but some come up on your lap just because they're curious. You can tell they're very well taken care of. If I were to ever foster or adopt, I would do it through them.

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Tisha C.

The place is so clean and looking through the glass if you don't go in shows how happy and free and playful these cats are....I just wanted to see them through the glass because I know i would be vocal with awwwwws so much inside with them...I will go back to get my kitty fix and they have a separate area for refreshments and accessories to buy

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Simone W.

I got to visit this establishment and was very happy with my time here. Had a 2pm appointment and you get 50 minutes. Upon entering I was greeted by the front desk staff and told they received my waiver. The previous appointment still has time so I just waited in the lobby. Upon time to enter, we were giving the house rules and asked to keep one door closed before hoping the other to the cat room so no escape artists would get through. Asked to sanitize our hands. Then we were free to enjoy. Staff is always around to help or if there were any questions. The cats were lovely to interact with. Some may be waking up from a nap and some may be sleeping. They enjoyed the light pets and toys. The awake ones really like the wand toys. I enjoyed my experience. Will be back.

Dzvinka S.

This is such a cute spot! I wouldn't call this a cafe as there isn't any food or anything like that being served. However, the kittens are all so well cared for. You can also submit an application to adopt them so it's nice to see them roaming around the space with plenty of toys before being adopted. There are also plenty of toys you can use to play with them. They are a bit strict with the time slots you book, however it's understandable because you don't want to overwhelm the kittens with too many people.

Jasmin B.

On a recent trip to NY I signed up for cat yoga. It was $32 and included 45 minutes of time with the cats and 45 minutes of yoga. It was a small class, about 8 people, which I appreciated. The cats were so adorable and I really liked the yoga class, I definitely got a workout. I really wish I could have adopted a cat, but I live across the country. If you're ever in town or if you already live nearby, I definitely recommend making a reservation for the cafe or yoga when it's offered.

Heidi M.

First of all, love the concept of this space. Not just a cat cafe but an animal shelter as well. Sometimes I just want to play with the cats at other shelters, but feel pressured to be a serious adopter in order to do that... love that Meow Parlour encourages the socialization while also giving you the option to adopt - if you'd like! Of course, we do have to pay for the quality time but for $16 I'd say it's worth it. So after 2 years in a pandemic, I thought what better Christmas gift to give my mom (+ other family members) than an experiential one, playing with her favorite things in the world: kitties!! We all had such a fun time, and the awesome staff helped to make the whole experience a seamless one. I had originially booked a slot for 5 guests in January, but with Omicron still lingering around I was able to easily move our date online to late February instead. I also wanted to "privatize" our time slot (basically renting out the whole space for 50 min) so I reached out via email and got a prompt response from one of the co-founders. After minimal back and forth, she was able to accomodate my request. I paid the balance and was confirmed for a private booking. Easy peasy! I was allowed up to 10 guests total but there were only 7 of us, so the space felt comfortable for all of us to just sit around and pet/play with the cats. I loved seeing them sleep peacefully on the comfy beds and/or prance around the space. The owners + staff definitely give the cats here a great quality of life, even if it's short-term! It makes me so happy that the cats get to socialize, grow and thrive at this lovely temporary home. I've been thinking about adopting one at some point, so whenever that time comes I'll be coming to Meow Parlour first. 100% recommend if you are a cat lover!

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Yuan C.

Been meaning to stop by here for the longest time and was not disappointed! Make sure to book an appointment (50m time slots) in advance if you want to secure time with the kitties! There's a waiver that would be required for all parties prior to entering (and done for the reserver online). Bag and clothes could be hung at the front, and shoes must be taken off and put in the cubbies by the front. The staff was very welcoming and warm, but they're also serious when it comes to the rules--so please respect them (e.g. do not attempt to pick up our fur friends). They have lots of cute cat merchandise available at the front and some beverages available from next door. The space itself isn't huge but cozy, especially with the cats. All of the cats my friend and I interacted with were very cute and not shy of humans. Some were more up for playing, while others kept to themselves/their other cat friends. The cats come through a shelter partnership and are available for adoption if it's a great fit! Coming here definitely did not disappoint, and I'll have to make it back at some point! Nothing like spending some time around cute kitties and all.

Mary N.

Note that they currently close at 6pm, check out their appointment calendar online. This place was very cute, clean, warm and inviting. When you first walk in there's a nice selection of cat related merchandise you can buy to support the business. I was very tempted by some of the shirts i saw. We came at the end of the day (5-6pm appointment, $16/person) so all of the kitties were resting from a full day of interaction. It was a pretty peaceful experience, and by the end of the 50 min time slot, some of the cats were ready to play a little. It did feel a little awkward when it felt like people competed for the "playful" cat(s) attention, but in general everyone was very respectful of the cats and each other. It might be more active during the day time, but go in with low expectations on interactions with the cats. We came late to our appointment so only had about 20 min to enjoy the experience. If we came earlier then it seems like to nice place to chill with a snack/drink and occasionally pet a kitty.

Sarah S.

Who doesn't love spending time with some cats??? I thoroughly enjoyed spending some of my time here at Meow Parlour. You have to sign up for a time slot, which is around $17 total for about 50 minutes. Though I signed up in advance, about half of the people who were in my session were walk-ins, though I would recommend signing up early so that there is a guaranteed spot for you or anyone else you're with. You have to take off your shoes before playing with the cats. All of the cats and kittens are from a local rescue and are adoptable. The cafe is next door, I did not try anything since I was too busy with the cats! They have a tiny shop setup at the entrance with cute cat goodies like stickers, soap, earrings, etc. The employees were very nice and respectful. In between sessions, they take the time to clean and sanitize before the next group comes in! There was a bathroom located in the back of the room for customers to use.

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Is food included with the purchase of a ticket?

Unless food is mentioned ( sometimes there are event listings with food) there is no food included with booking a visit. They have a cafe next door that provides baked goods and drinks. You order with the staff in Meow Parlour and they'll bring it… Read more

Do they have any vegan options?

Yes!

Is this a place where you can bring your own cat? For playtime of course.

No, you can't bring your own cat - you just have to enjoy the selection of very adoptable/adorable ones that are there :-)

If I want to buy food or drinks from the cafe do I need to also buy time with the cats?

You can go to the cafe (Macaron Parlour) without going to the cat cafe, as they are different storefronts. But if you are in the cat area and order food from the cafe, you will be in there because you have already bought time with the cats.

Does Meow Parlour have a phone number they can be contacted by?

Not listed on their website so try email?

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We are kind of crazy cat people (have five at home) and pretty regularly stop in cat cafes when we travel.

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Meow Parlour - animalshelters - Updated May 2026

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