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    The Cat Cafe

    3.8 (605 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Pet adoption

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    Kim C.

    My husband is allergic to cats, and if he weren't, I would've been a cat lady. My kids also like cats, so we get our fix at Cat Cafes. This is our favorite cat cafe in San Diego. The staff has always been friendly. They are great with my kids at explaining the rules and guiding them for a better interaction with the cats. My youngest likes to ask questions, and the staff have been polite in answering them. There are permanent resident cats; all of the other cats are adoptable. It's nice to see that the adoptable cats don't stay for that long. Admission: It's the same price for adults and children $25 Children have to be at least 6 years old You can also get a membership. If I didn't have dogs who let me know that they are not pleased that I'm spending time with cats I would have been all over that membership. One of my dogs doesn't greet me when I come home they look at me take one whiff and walk away. It's about 50 minutes that you get to spend with the cats. With the admission it comes with your choice of a drink or food item. I have enjoyed the items I've received here, including sandwiches, baked goods, and beverages. The other cat cafes do not offer anything else besides time with the cats. Parking: Street parking. You can get lucky and find free parking, but most street parking is paid. Cat Area: Ample toys for you to engage with the cats. There are areas for people to sit. The area is well-maintained. Take a look at the binders of cats who have been adopted. There is a separate area for the cats to rest if they don't want to play. Cat Cafe Live Stream: Check out their facebook page or go on their website to check out the live stream 24/7! My kids and I will continue to get our Cat fix here.

    Danissa C.

    I came in with my family expecting a pleasant visit, but it ended up being a very disappointing experience. The owner was extremely rude and made us feel unwelcome from the start. We were interested in adopting, but the negative atmosphere completely changed our minds. I do want to thank the barista who welcomed us, he was very kind and made the visit a little better. Poor cats!

    Lea D.

    I love a good cat cafe so when I saw there was one near my hotel during a recent trip, I knew we had to check it out. Admission on the website says you get one drink or snack item when you check in but the worker didn't bring it up or ask what we wanted so we felt awkward asking for it. There were a decent number of cats inside but most of them were sleeping or hiding in the spare room. There were two cats that came around to hang out with us. The workers were there the whole time and made some small talk/tried to get the cats to interact. Most of the cats are adoptable too!

    Jamie L.

    I absolutely loved this place! You get a free drink/food with your visit. There are a lot of sweet cats here. I got to play with most of them on my visit. I will say they had a lot of people in the room so at some points you don't have a cat to interact with and that made me sad.

    Beautiful bengal.
    Craig W.

    I'm a sucker for cat cafes. This is one of the larger ones I have visited. Make a reservation! I believe they take wak-ins but why take a chance at getting shut out when it takes five minutes to reserve a time slot? You get any snack or any gourmet coffee drink included with your reservation. That's a nice perk, especially when some of the coffee drinks run up to around six dollars. Plus, you can take your snack or coffee into the cat area, which isn't always allowed at every cat cafe. They had nine cats during our visit. Most slept the entire time--not unusual--but at least two were pretty frisky. Parking is terrible downtown but you either will find a street spot or you will need to bite the bullet and pay for a parking lot or garage. It is great fun. Plus, you just might earn some points for heaven by adopting one of these furry beasts.

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    Katie N.

    The cat café was a complete waste of money and time. I left disappointed and wishing I could get a refund. Mocha Frappe: 3/5 The only redeeming part of the visit was the mocha frappe, which came as the complimentary item included with admission. It was decent in quality with a nice balance of sweetness, but it was far from enough to make up for the overall experience. Service: 1/5 The staff felt unwelcoming. For most of the session, one employee spent time playing with two cats instead of engaging visitors who had actually paid to be there. It gave the impression that guests were more of an afterthought. Ambiance: 1/5 The space was small and dreary, with only a few tables, worn-out toys, and melancholy music that made the room feel uninviting. The cats were largely antisocial, keeping their distance for nearly the entire hour. I ended up sitting at my table sipping my drink with little interaction, which made me question where the steep admission fee is going. Overall I cannot recommend this café. The cats showed no interest in visitors, the atmosphere was gloomy, and the service left much to be desired. I even considered leaving early because of how dull and discouraging the experience was. Another downside is also having to pay for parking. Instead of paying for the session, look at the cats through the window because you'll get the same experience but without wasting time and money.

    Sharron G.

    I've seen cat cafes on TV and on social media, I was very excited to see one down the street from our new home! I loved the set up, if you want to just go in for coffee and peek in the kitty window you can. Or you can schedule a kitty visit, if I remember correctly your visit includes a beverage. You go in with a small group of people and get to visit with the kitties for just under an hour. It's clean and bright with lots of kitty toys and perches and, of course, kitties!! The cat litter boxes are in another room, that the cats access by 2 small holes in the wall. There's a ginormous filter in the ceiling, which was quite impressive - so much that I took a picture to share. They offer a one-time visit fee and monthly membership. We met a gal that had a membership, and it seems like the perfect way to help them help cats and get some mental health time for yourself! I highly suggest you go get your kitty fix!

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    Aiko S.

    Every time we come to San Diego we visit the cat cafe since my daughter is a big cat lover and I am not. It's pretty cool how it comes with a free drink or snack. It's a very quiet and calm place to see cats. Everyone working there is really nice and helpful. Kids do have to be 6+ to enter.

    Team bonding with my work family!
    Jessica X.

    Soooooooo cute! Must try Atleast once or twice or multiple! The workers are absolutely so nice, informative, and very helpful. Some options for food, not so much of coffee but more alcohol ha. Which I don't mind. Order in the front, and when your order is ready they find you and you will have to bring the food or drinks inside. The place is spacious and kittys everywhere! It was a cute experience and I'm allergic to cats... but took allergy meds and survived it all and so worth it all! I'm not much of a cat person but this may have changed my mind. Do not pick up cats but you can play with them and they just park core all around you. This is their home so be respectful and kind. they can be adopted too! Look up their back ground stories or their own little personalities. Must go again!

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    Ask the Community - The Cat Cafe

    Where is the best place to park?

    there is street parking all around

    Are there vegan options for the drinks?

    They have soy milk.

    Do I have to make a reservation if I want to buy a coffee and hangout with the cats?

    No reservation is needed. If you want to hang out with the cats, it's $8, but that includes your drink! It's so fun there!

    Is there a fee to enter the cafe, and if so then how much? Are reservations required?

    The entrance fee is now $8, and it still includes a drink or snack

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    Review Highlights - The Cat Cafe

    Just let them come up close to you :) I definitely recommend this place if you're a cat lover.

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