This was so much fun. I went there for a Paint with Cats night with 3 of my friends. The entire group was 20 of so people all painting and mingling with cats and kittens. We all painted a portrait of a cat with pearls and a tiara with an instructor. They supply the canvas and all the art supplies. It's on University, easy to get to with plenty of parking. All the cats and kittens are adoptable and very sweet and all the staff members are welcoming. At the end of the night we took a group photo with our creations. It was a pleasant evening of art, friends and cats. read more

The cats are adorable and we had such a fun time playing with them. However, it was very hot inside and obviously just smelled like cats. Overall I like the idea, but the decor is lacking and the pricing is a bit steep just to hang out with some cats... read more

10 stars!! My favorite place to unwind!! First of all, $10 for an hour with 15-18 cats to play with/snuggle/give treats is a bargain!!! All of the cats are adoptable which is awesome, and they rotate them out so that all the cats in the shelter have a chance to be socialized and/or adopted-even more awesome. I haven't had a chance to do the yoga or paint nights, but am hoping to soon! The owner is a real sweetheart, so kind and welcoming any time I've been in! Whether it's a cute date spot, family outing, or just somewhere to unwind and destress this place is it! Thanks for always a great experience!! read more

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This is a really sweet, relaxing place! It's so casual, just go in, sit on the floor and play with the kitties! It doesn't get any better than this! The kitties are so playful. They play and purr and sit on your lap. It's so relaxing. A cute little orange kitty crawled up in my lap and fell asleep. I had a hard time staying awake!!! I took my granddaughter and she was in heaven! We'll be back read more

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I don't often make reviews on a place but I find it necessary to write about this wonderful place. The ambience is what you would expect from a cat cafè; quiet, friendly, yet filled with excitement. The cats are almost all very sweet and the fact that adoptions are possible make this an even sweeter deal. We will definitely be by again soon! read more

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The cats are so content and well adjusted! Remember, this isn't a theme park and the cats aren't paid actors. You'll enjoy yourself if you're patient, calm and just enjoy being around cats! We had several excited to play and interact, and some were happy snoozing with a gentle pet. The facility is clean and welcoming! Definitely a fun activity!! read more

Seriously such an adorable place! So glad I found it. All my sister wanted for her birthday was to go to a cat cafe and this place did not disappoint. Although it's not technical a "cafe" yet (waiting on licenses) don't let that deter you. If you just want to play with some cats or looking to adopt it's a perfect place. Almost all the cats were very friendly and quite playful. It was a happy atmosphere and considering the amount of cats, very clean. Couldn't be happier with our visit today. read more

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this place. missy has done such a fabulous job of combining her love for cats and also helping community shelters adopt kitties to loving homes. Even if you cannot adopt a cat the lounge is a good place to just chill and get some cat loving. read more

Went to the lounge last week and it was great ! We were the only customers for most of our time there. Most of the cats were tired of attention, but that's just how cats are sometimes. The owner, I believe, was working while we visited and she chatted with us for a bit. It was clear how much she cares about these cats-- though just a glance around the room could tell you that much, it was a cat paradise. I'm glad these kitties are in good hands while they wait for their new parents to find them !! read more

Visited for the first time yesterday. A lovely set up with lots of seating areas and even table to complete activities such as games they provided. The cats were so friendly and I enjoyed the cuddles. I'll be back read more

loved visiting here! seeing all the cats and the great work Misty does to care for them is so encouraging. we actually ended up adopting a lil guy from here after falling in love during our visit so watch out! will definitely be returning to hang with the cats. read more

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It is the most original and cute place I ever been in US. The kitties are in perfect shape and the environment is well designed to play with them and maybe find a new owner. I totally recommend this place for cat lovers and maybe for those that want to discover why we love them :) read more

Super fun w the kitties s d the drag queens and the bingo. I will def go back for 70's night

This was the weird experience ever.. My friend and I have been wanting to visit this place for a long time but I work two jobs and go to school so I have not had time. Today is my first whole day off in about two weeks so we decided it's final time to visit the cats. We drive 45 minutes to Tempe as we are from Glendale and there's always traffic just to arrive and see the "Closed" sign posted in the window, not promising but we hope it's a mistake. I attempt to open the door but it's locked, a lady comes around and just points at the sign before unlocking and saying that we are closed. I say that on apple maps it says you are open at 3pm today. She said "It shouldn't" I'm standing there thinking to myself "okay?? But it does!" That's your responsibility to not be misleading your customers like that. She goes on to ask if we had a reservation, I say no as I didn't realize we needed to have one. She says they have reservations for 5pm today and that next time do that. She didn't seem apologetic at all for our time wasted due to the lack of responsibility on the business end to just make your apple maps hours are accurate. To change them you literally just submit a request. read more

PHX Cat Cafe - Proof that they don't even have accurate hours on apple maps - Pet Adoption Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I made a reservation and pre-paid for my reservation. However, I was not able to make it that day and emailed the company to let them know that I will not be able to make it and that I would like a refund. No one ever got back to me and I never got a refund. That's just bad business. read more

I love this place. The owner is truly passionate about her mission. Hundreds of cats have been given a 2nd change. The environment is so great. Cats hanging around everywhere while you play bingo or just stop by to get some cuddles. I love that they have events. Such a great place. read more

Took my nieces on Sunday to the Cat Lounge and we were not disappointed. Love the art work and bright colors very inviting. The kids had a blast playing and snuggling the kitties. It's very laid back and an overall fun way to spend time with the kitties. I would definitely come back again but for much longer than an hour. The bonus all the kitties are up for adoption through All About Animals a no kill agency read more

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We have experienced La Gattara several times with our most recent visit on Mother's Day. They hosted a paint night event during which we were instructed on how to paint our own cat pictures. All painting materials and instruction were included in the cost. The instructor did an awesome job engaging the group and making the entire experience so much fun. All of that aside, the main purpose of La Gattara is to help place rescued and fostered kitties into permanent, loving homes. Missy (the owner) is an absolute saint dedicated to giving these animals a wonderful life filled with good health and so much love. You can go hang out and visit all of the cats which is exactly what we did for about an hour prior to the painting event. These kitties are love being pet, playing with toys and receiving an occasional little treat. During the event they walked around near the easels, sit on nearby tables and shelves and simply enjoyed the interaction with guests. If you like cats this place is a must visit! I highly recommend stopping in for cuddle time with a kitty or one of their fun scheduled events like painting or a yoga class. read more

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This place is a Cat-Lover's dream. I am a student at ASU and I miss my cats at home. This place is the perfect place to fill my empty, cat-less heart. Cats and kittens are everywhere you look. Bob Marley is playing constantly at a medium-low volume. There are cold drinks and cat trinkets for sale. And the best part, all the cats are adoptable!!! It's only $10 an hour and we ended up staying around 3 hours because it wasn't busy and the attendant didn't pressure us to leave. It was a healing experience for me and my sister. Only love and appreciation for LaGattara Cat Lounge! read more

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This place was so welcoming and fun! I had a wonderful conversation with the owner and she is a wonderful human doing amazing work. A cool place to just chill and enjoy the presence of cats and cuddle with them if they want. Make sure that you respect the cats autonomy and let them sniff you before you pet them. They are all so sweet and lovely little floofs. What you pay for time with the cats serves the cause of fostering and adopting cats, such important work! If you want to interact with animals, go to a place like this instead of a marine park or zoo where the animals are abused and treated without compassion and with cruelty. I couldn't recommend this place enough! If I lived nearby, I would visit all the time! read more

Super chill place to get some kitty love. Refreshments, coloring table, kid friendly, adoptable cats!!

My favorite place to relax! There are always a ton of kitties (and sometimes baby kittens!) to play with and the owner Melissa is incredibly sweet and friendly. They offer yoga classes, paint night and drag queen bingo in addition to regular lounge hours, so there's something for everyone! I have been to cat cafes in other states and this is the best. There's not a set time limit to your visit, and it's only $10! The cats are available for adoption, so if you're looking to adopt you can get to know the different kitties and see which one is the best fit for you! I feel so lucky to have a place like this in my city! Definitely worth checking out if you're in from out of town or if you just want a relaxing way to spend an hour (or more!). read more

Supper cool place to hang out and get the cat love in. Plenty of toys and cat related games. Some cats don't get along together. All the cats seem heathy and happy but a few seemed sickly and wounded not sure how to feel about that. But over all is a fun place and I will go again read more

This place is great! There are so many aspects to this review so I'll take them one by one. First- the cats! They've adopted out SO MANY cats! The environment is perfect if you want a cat who is well socialized (which I need since there are always so many people in and out of my house!) They're clean, well cared for, and oh so lovable! Secondly- the space itself is just awesome. It's cute, relaxing, clean. It doesn't smell like cats at all, you'd never know there were cats in the space, let alone how many there actually are! Next- the boutique. SO MUCH CUTE STUFF! They have a good drink selection most days of both popular drinks in their cooler, as well as locally produced teas which are phenomenal. The days they have a slimmer selection is always due to high traffic of people throughout the day. The management is always super helpful, kind, and on top of things. Her hair even matches the decor! She knows each cat by name, and regularly gets updates on the cats she's helped adopt out from La Gattara. I love going in and hearing stories about how some of my favorites have been doing in their new furever homes! Definitely a great place, and I highly recommend it. read more

I came across this place on accident. We were next door buying fish. When we walked out I saw their sign and had to check it out. I was immediately greeted by Melissa's beautiful face. She told us all about her place and how it was started. She is very passionate about what she does. What an amazing concept. You walk in and hang out with beautiful cats of all ages. All but one of them are adoptable. This is such a blessing for the community. These cats help children with Autism, people with depression and so much more. The cats just stroll about basking in the attention from visitors. It's a win win for everyone. Stop in and say hello to Melissa and her team and maybe you will meet your forever fur baby too. read more

This is the best place to visit in Mesa! I stopped in on my business trip to get a few snuggles and purrs and wasn't disappointed. I can't wait for a return trip. read more

There was no cafe. No coffee no food. Just cats which is great but I was expecting a cafe since that is in the name.

LaGattara is such an inclusive, light hearted, and inviting place to come and hang out. The owner is incredibly sweet and passionate about her work, which makes it hard not to enjoy your time. The boutique is a paradise for a connoisseur of cat based wears, including mugs, wine glasses, and much more! While they don't provide fresh coffee, they certainly have a Keurig and several selections of cold refreshments you can treat yourself to while enjoying your stay! They have plans for even more selections, including pre packaged foods and cupcakes in the future! She charges a flat $10 for an hour of unlimited kitty cuddles during lounge hours, but let's you stay as long as you want, unless it gets too crowded in the lounge. It's a very affordable and fun way to spend time with the family and friends alike! If you're interested in a fun place with a relaxing, upbeat ambience, look no further! LaGattara is the place for you. And since it's currently the only cat café and lounge in Arizona, it can't be missed!! read more

Very warm friendly generous people, their hearts are definitely in the right place sincerely grateful, meow .

This was a very fun place to go and it was a nice alternative to shelter, letting people get to know cats before adopting them. Also allowed gave me the opportunity to fill my camera roll with an unhealthy amount of cats. read more

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Love this place! We have been probably 6 or 7 times! Every time that we have gone during the week its been awesome and alot quieter. We went this past weekend and i honestly felt that there were waaaaay too many people in there at one time, including like 5 or 6 children and more coming. It was a bit over whelming for us, and im sure for the kitties too! But anyway, this place is amazing and highly recommend that you stop by! read more

Went to cat yoga this morning. So much fun and so relaxing. The cats really enjoyed being part of the class. What a great idea! The owner is super nice and clearly has a passion to care for cats read more

Can't say enough about this place!! Missy is amazing and if you like cats/kittens this is the place to adopt from!!!

My friend and I came here on a whim one night. It was packed and we had to wait outside while people from the last time slot were clearing out. Once we got in, we were greeted by cats who were kinda just sitting there (what do you expect?) There was a lot of seating areas, on the floor and comfy nooks with cute aesthetics. There were a multitude of cat toys you could play with the cats. There were also some books you could read during your stay there. I believe there was also internet there so if you wanted to come spend a few hour studying with cats around you, this would be a good place to go. They had some refreshments also however I was more interested in the cats. I do believe they have special nights where they have some events planned (a movie night, I believe) You can also adopt a cat if you feel a special bond to them. They even have a special board set up showcasing all the cats that were adopted from the cat café. Highly recommend! The place was super cute and comfy and all around an enjoyable experience. read more

I love love love this place. Missy the owner is amazing. I love how she helps the community and the cats and kittens who are in need. I have never been to a more peaceful loving kitty environment. If your looking for a peaceful break this is your spot. If your looking for a fur kid to adopt and want to make sure you mesh this is your spot. I can't say enough about this place. Good job Missy. read more

This is the best place to relax with cats, great music and friendly people. The atmosphere is chill with cats and kittens playing and napping everywhere. The owner knows every cat by name! I'm always impressed by that! She is as friendly as the cats! La Gattara is on my list for a girl's night out, hanging with the kitties. I am so glad she opened her shop in Tempe and will be increasing her hours, making it easier to go. Many thanks to Melissa and her kitty krew! read more

THANK YOU so much for a PURRFECT experience! I booked for a group of 7 for my little sister's cat-chelorette party. She was SO surprised and cried she was so happy. The staff was happy to let us put up some signs and bring our own cake and champagne. It was the perfect party event for us. Missy even went above and beyond: she had a little gift bag with and handwritten card and cat mugs for my sister and her fiance, and lent us some bridal-themed cat ears for her to wear. She also let us pick my sister's favorite music to play! I wish we all lived in Tempe so we could come more often! It was wonderful. Even the gals who didn't love cats found themselves cuddling some kittens and having a good time. Thank you for your hospitality and for going above and beyond! It was honestly the perfect event for our weekend, and it couldn't have been better. read more

Great place for cat lovers! You can hang out with cats pet them play with them even take one home. I brought my granddaughter here a smile on her face the whole time playing with kitties and petting them. read more

This place is awful. I booked a reservation a week in advance and got 2 confirmation emails for my appointment but less than an hour prior to my appointment time I got a text that they were already closed and their website had "made a mistake" booking the appointment. So not only did I fly out from California and book this appointment for my daughter and I for her birthday but then they blaimed me for their mistakes and they never offered a refund or any way to fix the situation. Needless to say my daughters birthday was ruined and now I'm out money for a place that clearly doesn't care one bit about their customers. I will never attempt to go back because I can't stand to have then make another "mistake" and break my daughters heart again. read more

If you would have asked me three weeks ago, I would have given at least four starts, but not after the princess Leia cat paint night. My friend and I expected Artsyarti, the regular artist and the artist advertised to host the class, but that did not happen. The class was hosted by two very sweet young girls, but gave no direction. I do not blame these girls, I am sure they did what they were told, but everyone had a painting that looked completely different from the others. Artsyarti was very helpful and shared many of her painting techniques. By the end of her class, everyone had a painting that looked very similar to the advertised painting, but not at all with the new girls. I had planned on going to every paint class offered. I have three paintings I am very proud of thanks to Artsyarti and one that I can't bare to look at. I am not an artist, so when Artsyarti was able to show me how to paint and walk me through the process I came out feeling proud of my work. I am so disappointed, I really wanted to continue going to events at the cafe, but I am not going to. It has left a very bad impression. I will miss the cats very much, but I can't bare another class like the Princess Leia class. read more