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    The Tipsy Tabby

    3.8 (22 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Dan S.

    What an interesting addition to Newmarket. One must reserve time with the cats, you can't just show up. All of them are from a shelter in Seabrook and are available for adoption. There is a small counter where you can order Boba tea and cookies made by Sweetened Memories in Durham. I tried the Jasmine Boba with homemade jasmine pearls. I liked it because it wasn't too sweet. Cookies were great. The cats are confined to a separate room so if you are allergic, you can still get Boba tea without direct exposure to the animals.

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    Meghan G.

    3.5 Stars- I'm verging to the four star rating because the business is still new and learning. I've been waiting with great excitement for the opening of this cafe. I have been twice with friends on two different Saturday afternoons. The drinks are good and I can't speak about the baked goods. The process of getting into the cat lounge is easy and well thought out. The cat lounge is modestly sized and cat-ified (in the words of Jackson Galaxy). The space can be a problem when heavily booked (it was on both occasions). I would recommend the Tipsy Tabby consider a cap on a certain number of guests because each time I went, there was an awkward number of folks as opposed to available space/cat location in the lounge. This crowding really takes away from the experience and makes the $14 pp cost seem exorbitant. I'd be willing to pay for a guaranteed private or at least not crowded experience. The cats are sweet. The cafe is good about informing guests about their preferred petting spots, demeanor, and names. I wonder if I'd have a more pawsitive experience on a weekday.

    Front window seats are where they were soaking up the sun.

    I was excited to get the cat cafe experience and had heard that there was one in NH. I called the cafe to ask about how it was and if they were busy. My concern was another review mentioned that it was quite small and it is. I knew it was not handicapped accessible and it was street parking. there is a price for 15/30/60 minutes in the cat area. I was fine with that but I would have appreciated if they had told me this when I called them and specifically asked about reservations and what I needed to know about the cat cafe "experience". Yes you should call ahead to reserve your time. They have an area along the wall with stools that you can sit at if you're not interested in the cats. There was ample street parking and since I was on the clock for my time with the felines, I had no worries about being over the 2 hour parking time limit. I had a boba tea which was fairly priced. Lots of other coffee, tea options and hot chocolate options. A few small snack options. They have 8 beautiful cats and kittens currently. Each cat's info is on a poster on the wall so you can learn more about them. Essentially they are being fostered there and looking for forever homes. you can rationalize (girl math) the price of being with them as a donation for the upkeep of their needs. You can't pick them up which is understandable. So you are going to "interact" as much as they want but if you know cats that is the norm for most felines anyway. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I bought a nice handmade toy for my cat (@ home). They have some really cute handmade items that are obviously all cats. My cat the toy. FYI the litter box is a noticeable odor which is a bit off putting. Maybe I just caught them on a heavy use day... Certainly would recommend giving it a try and seeing for yourself. It is a great way to spend more time with a cat before adopting it. Ultimately, I'll go back.

    Dorothy sleeping beauty.

    High expectations on these reviews from people who need to readjust their expectations. Yes, I would love to play with the sleepy cats too, but remember these cats have been seeing customers all day. Cats sleep a lot, they're not on a work schedule. Paying $14 I understand the frustration but you could also not pay and not hang out with them also‍. Actual review: This is a great little place to test and see if a potential kitty would be good with you and find their forever home. The drinks were good my mother really liked the chocolate drink. I saw they had noodles also but it is cramped and I'm not sure how comfortable of a time I would have eating noodles there. I think they could do better notifying guest of the rules before they go inside.(a lot of not following the rules) maybe an age limit to who can visit the cats. I saw a few mothers and their young child who doesn't quite know delicacy yet so they spent the whole time yelling at the children and sipping happy juice. Although I don't mind them sleeping I would prefer if they weren't so unreachable when sleeping. It'd be nice to watch them sleep and give some soft pets. Place is new and learning. I think it'll smooth over eventually. Doesn't make sense giving a bad rating on a new business trying to do their best. That's like you getting a new job and having your manager tell you that you suck at doing your job because you haven't learned the job. Be better.

    They sell kitty treats which help get kitties closer to you!

    This place is a very sweet place. The owner and employees are very friendly and took care preparing our drinks. We are vegan, and enjoyed a delicious decaf (most places don't make it fresh for people, but they did!) and Boba brown sugar tea which my 16 year old loved. They are super caring of their kitties. I asked if I could take pictures and the owner said, "Yes, but please don't use a flash". That's something I asked people to do when my son was a newborn! Also, you are not supposed to pick up the kitties, which was very hard, but is very kind to the cats. In response to those who were surprised they had to book a time, and that it wasn't a time only for them, I recommend reading about places before you go to them! Also, we have looked at cat cafes before and haven't seen anything below $30 an hour, but it's only $14 here! The ONLY reason I left off one start is because it felt pretty cramped in the space. Mostly the cafe space. I LOVE that they separate the cat and cafe part with a big wall of windows, but if you wanted to go just to enjoy the cafe part, it is a tight squeeze with counter type tables along the hallway into the back.

    Employees were friendly. Lots of yummy baked goods. The kitties were cute and friendly

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    This place was so great. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful. The cats were sweet and my kids loved getting to spend time with them. Highly recommend.

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