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    River Kitty Cat Cafe

    4.3 (63 reviews)
    InexpensiveThemed Cafes, Wine Bars
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Ava G.

    CATS + COFFEE! I had the best time ever here! If you aren't super into cats and just want to enjoy the cafe, don't worry because they have seating outside of the cat area as well. The price to sit with the cats is $6 for 30 min or $8 for an hour. I did 30 min and time flew! There is a knowledgeable employee sitting in the cat room to answer questions and help out. I would totally adopt a cat from here if I didn't have to fly back home! My coffee was pretty good. I got an iced latte but the ice was almost melted already once I got it. The maple flavor was great though. All in all, I recommend coming whether it's to see the cats, potentially adopt a cat, or just to get a drink!

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    Schyler B.

    The front of the shop drew me in immediately! So many lounging kitties in the window! When I walked through I was immediately greeted by one of the workers, I asked about the prices and they were amazing! $6 for half an hour $8 for an hour, I went in for an hour and had a really great time, the cat room was a little small, I was one of six people in there, and it felt crowded. The only issue I had was not all the cats were friendly with each other, so there were a couple hissing and cat fights. Also the cat's claws were not trimmed (at least the day I was there they were not) so I would not suggest bring small children in if they don't know how to properly interact with cats, I was scratched cause two cats who were not fond of one another stated a fight in my lap. (I don't blame the cats they are animals nor do I blame staff) I did not inform the workers because again it was no big deal and I only write it to let others know so they can plan accordingly. If I lived in the area I would DEFINITELY come again and probably be a regular.

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    Anna K.

    I'm in love with this place. I finally got to stop in while in Evansville on business. Not only were they open until 8, but it was happy hour so you could have wine and kitty cuddles after a long day. You can opt for $6/30 minutes or $8/per hour to spend in the cat room. The night I went, I got to meet 9 cats and 2 adorable babies who wanted to play. Best of all, the kitties are adoptable in partnership with the local humane society and they've adopted over 300 cats so far. My favorites were Albert and Tate. But who can resist kittens? They also have a selection of beautiful sweets and macarons and coffees to choose from. The atmosphere is very zen and relaxing and is probably just right for the yoga with cats sessions they offer! It was great and I look forward to returning during my next visit!

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    Klara C.

    Really cute spot! You can order drinks to bring into the cat area. They had a lot of cats and they were very sweet. You can adopt them here too. They have plenty of toys and obstacles and all seem very happy. Loved coming here. You can pay $6 for half an hour or $12 for an hour to play with the cats.

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    Amanda K.

    Tasty macaron treats, cat-themed stickers and more + coffee and adult beverages available. Cute kitties available for social time in 30 min increments for walk-ins and 60 min for online reservations. All kitties are adoptable. Very unique spot for EVV! Unfortunately, masks appeared void from many customers or improperly worn. I chalked it up to people eating/ drinking but most weren't and some were actively walking around, even to the counter as the cashier stood behind plexiglass, masked and I (also masked) tried to cash-out while politely asking a woman and her two children to give me some space by saying -- unfortunately, they didn't really "get it". I wish the cashier would have said something (and maybe I should have also been more direct instead of saying something about me needing to access the card reader) but it's so frustrating to deal with people who can't follow simple rules.

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    Stephanie B.

    Lovely place for quiet therapy! Plenty of art decor and quirky gift items. There's a smoothie bar to compliment the experience. The cats are well cared for and very friendly. They're all for adoption! I recommend this to anyone who loves sweet cats.

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    Cara L.

    I had an enjoyable time here. The macaroons are good and the cats are sweet. Very clean establishment

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    Laura P.

    PURRRRFECT for a fun time in downtown Evansville, the River Kitty Cat Cafe has a bigger mission and purpose: rescuing cats from the Vandeburgh County animal shelter and adopting them into good homes!! :) As of today 12 Jun 2019, 216 cats have been adopted from here into forever homes!!! We stopped in after walking past, but you can also schedule your visit online for any day they are available. The cost is $6 per person for 30 minutes, and $8 per person for an hour. Kids are very welcome, but must be over the age of 6 to play with the kitties. There are a few common sense rules: don't pick up the cats, use inside voices, let sleeping cats sleep, no food inside the enclosure (drinks are fine though). The cats are enclosed in a glass-walled room of their own with a view of Main Street for excitement and an escape hatch to the basement for lots of free roaming. The walls are festooned with half-logs of big bamboo for cat walks, and there are over two dozen cat hides, soft beds, and cat trees PLUS baskets of different toys to tickle every feline's fancy. This is the best cat cafe we have ever been to, bar none. Not a single whiff of cat box, and the place was immaculately clean, with a staff member inside with the cats at all times to clean up any oopsies. Five purrrfect outing stars!!

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    Jasmine T.

    This is an awesome idea! First time I was able to find one of these! The pricing and/or timing can be changed as it may be a bit much for only 30 mins but I get the money making idea. The coffee is good and they have a variety of flavors that can be added

    Alanna W.

    My boyfriend and I stopped by River Kitty Cat Cafe on our day trip to Evansville, IN. We had a memorable experience at this cafe and were warmly welcomed by one of the owners. We loved how spacious the room is for the cats and had a great time playing with them, learning their names, and their histories. We even got to sample a new coffee flavor they were creating. Yum! As a college student, I highly recommend a stop to this location for some quiet time and stress relief. Thanks River Kitty!

    This is the cat Gremlin whom earlier today was found resting in the cat walk at River Kitty Cat Café.

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    seven dollars for a smoothie along with another 8 per person for a half hour just to see three cats and one of them bit me

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    Me and my gf were in town visiting so we booked an hour with the beautiful and sweet kitties just for the serotonin. :)

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    Thank you, thank you for your lovely review!

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    1 year ago

    Allergies from cats. Sorry! I hear people have a nice comfortable setting and enjoy the cats. I just can't.

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    3 years ago

    Great people! Great atmosphere and of course, cats!! We've never yet had the food, but I'm sure it's great too!

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    Thank you so much for your kind review!!!

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    3 years ago

    Good smoothies and a great organization. The people working are always super nice and the kitties look very well taken care of and happy.

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    You are so sweet! Thank you for your kind comments!!!

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    4 years ago

    Loved the coffee and the cats are just a bonus. Everyone was very welcoming and nice as well.

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    My friend and I had dinner before attending a concert downtown last night. It was all around a…read moregreat experience! Everyone that I had contact with starting from making reservations over the phone to leaving after dinner were very pleasant! The food was excellent. The service was as well! We were seated downstairs. Neither of us knew there was a downstairs! It is a nicely decorated space and very comfortable. They were very busy but we were waited on timely and did not feel rushed.

    My husband and I were celebrating Valentine's Day and chose to go somewhere new to us…read more The restaurant itself is a very well decorated and cozy place. The menu tonight was predetermined with great options. Service was a little slow tonight, but that is to be expected when the entire restaurant is at capacity with reservations. My husband and I loved the appetizers. It was a sample of shrimp cocktail, spinach dip with pita bread, and sriracha honey bacon brussel sprouts. I ordered the garden salad for my next course while my husband chose the broccoli mushroom chowder. We each enjoyed our choice. For the main course I had the marinated grilled chicken with creamy spinach and artichoke, and my husband had the 16 ounce bone in ribeye. Both main dishes came with a twice baked potato and roasted vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, green beans, bell pepper). My chicken was slightly overcooked, but it wasn't too noticeable with the creamy topping. My husband's steak was cooked to perfection. We both enjoyed the sides. We got dessert to go as we were so full by that point. I chose the carrot cake and he got the cheesecake. Our son was very happy we decided to bring the desserts home so he could also try them. Both were delicious, but the carrot cake was the standout. We look forward to returning to have their regular menu.

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    What a wonderful experience! We had not planned to eat…read moredinner here, so without a reservation, we entered, hoping for the best. We were graciously seated in a very comfortable booth. My Cosmo was delicious. The scallop appetizer was Devine. Dave had chicken Marcella which he devoured. I had shrimp pesto which was also very good. Followed by, the chocolate mousse and Oreo cheesecake. Everything was superb from start to finish! We both commented on how great the evening had turned out :)

    Really disappointing experience for Mother's Day brunch. I was prepared for a wait because I had…read morebeen warned by a friend that it took a while to get your orders. But after an initial warm greeting and after our orders were placed, service disappeared and no one even checked on us to ask about water refills or apologize for the wait. The first of us was served an hour after our reservation time and the other three in 20 minute increments. One after the other. My companions enjoyed their food. Mine was the last to arrive. I got the crabcakes which were served more like a crab salad, not a cake or patty, and I didn't enjoy it. As I said, I expected a wait, and I was flexible and patient with the fact that there were items on the menu that they were out of. But I'm truly perplexed about what happened to our service, which was initially very friendly and present, and I'd have felt better about the experience if the issues were acknowledged.

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