Cat Town

I did a walk-in just to have a quick peek today and they fortunately had one spot open! The cats were so friendly and receptive to pets and scratches. The separation of studios further inside the cafe was really cool for individualized socializing. It's also super clean and stocked with toys and seating areas. The decor and cat houses were so cute too!

My husband and I went here for the first time and really quite enjoyed our visit. It’s very affordable and a great date idea. It’s best to make a reservation and arrive a few minutes early. The entrance to cat town is their coffee shop. Cat town has several, wonderful cats ranging from kittens to adults. The main room with all the cats was a bit overwhelming with all the people, so I was thankful that they had separate rooms where you could play quietly with cats. They provided plenty of toys, hand sanitizer, etc the staff was super helpful. The cats were absolutely lovely. They were friendly, a few of them walked into our lap or on my husband’s shoulders. It was a heavenly experience.

make sure to make an appointment (phone/website-- $12/person/visit) beforehand rather than dropping in, slots can fill up quickly for viewings. super friendly staff; they're super knowledgable, explain the rules clearly, and give you toys so you can play with the cats! there was one large "free roam" room with cats and a second section with several smaller "mini apartment" rooms that hold smaller amounts of cats (or solo cats) that are still getting acclimated. you can also bring in your drink into the rooms if you order anything at the cafe 🙂‍↕️

The staff were friendly and very informative about all the cats. Very clean and most importantly the cats were well cared for.

My wife brought me here for my birthday because I love cats! I was excited to know that they also have a cafe. The entrance is the cafe, once checked in you will be given instructions of Do's & Don'ts and then you are able to go in and play or watch the cats. We did order coffee and a pastries before going into the car room. I did feel like we were a bit of a bother the cafe staff, but they probably get excited people in there on the daily. Once in the car room you get to see all the cute cats. Some are sleeping and some are ready to play. They have another room where you can walk in and check on more cars and be in a private room with them. All In all, it's a great place to come and support. Apparently all the staff are volunteers and that is amazing. We hope to be back soon. Wish I could give this 4.5 Stars!

I visited Cat Town for the second time on a Sunday (Dec 10th), as I'm not local. I made it a point to visit the first cat cafe in the country again, though, because I think they do a wonderful job. The cafe and merchandise room was closed when I visited due to short staffing, unfortunately. But the main attraction is the cats, and they have a main room and another section with smaller rooms where you can interact with cats who are still being socialized/not quite ready to join the main room. All of the cats are adoptable, which is amazing. Cat Town is a non-profit cat rescue and they take in cats that would have a tough time finding homes otherwise. All of the cats were very relaxed and I could tell that they are well taken care of. All of the volunteers were also very helpful and knew all of the cats' personalities. I highly recommend visiting and supporting Cat Town!

Unique idea of a place to interact with cats as they get geared up for adoption in a commercial setting. It's clean and well maintained. You can get coffee and snacks and then come interact gently with the cats in two different areas. Groups are allowed in at intervals so you have to plan ahead. The cats are in charge here, so if they're sleeping then you leave them alone but there's usually a couple of them up for interacting.

We came to pet sweet kitties and that’s exactly what we did. We stayed a bit in the main room and got some good play time in before moving back to the individual studios. The volunteers were so friendly and were able to tells us about each cat and whether they were okay being pet or if they wanted to be left alone. If you like petting cats, this is the place for you. Also a super cute little merch corner with some awesome shirts, pins, cat toys, and a bit more.

had a great experience doing cat yoga here with my partner! the cats were so cute and friendly & the yoga experience was a great way to destress after a long work day. it felt like a super comfortable environment to get to know the personality of the cats they had for adoption -- i totally fell in love with this sweet black kitty. plus for only $35 the class was super reasonable and accessible. i'd def consider coming back and adopting from these folks as they take great care of the cats.

My wife brought me here for my birthday because I love cats! I was excited to know that they also have a cafe. The entrance is the cafe, once checked in you will be given instructions of Do's & Don'ts and then you are able to go in and play or watch the cats. We did order coffee and a pastries before going into the car room. I did feel like we were a bit of a bother the cafe staff, but they probably get excited people in there on the daily. Once in the car room you get to see all the cute cats. Some are sleeping and some are ready to play. They have another room where you can walk in and check on more cars and be in a private room with them. All In all, it's a great place to come and support. We also bought a T-shirt! Apparently all the staff are volunteers and that is amazing. We hope to be back soon.

A place for REAL Cat lovers. Cat Town's mission is to adopt out cats that would otherwise have great difficulty finding a home from shelters. Many of the cats here have chronic illnesses, disabilities, are wallflowers, or elderly. Many are cats that have been given up on so many times. This is why they are picky with who they adopt out to, and I love that. I know Cat Town prioritizes the cats above all else. The $10 is a donation for the cats' care, so I didn't mind paying it. The group I went in with was pretty big, it did take a bit to get one-on-one time with the cats. Given that cats are usually not super social, I didn't care none came up to me in the playroom. The pastry I had at the coffee shop was fine, my brother ordered an americano that he said was also okay. I fostered through Cat Town, and even though it look a while, the cat they placed with me was such a perfect match! She ended up so perfect she became a foster fail lol. Anyways, if your love for animals is beyond just "they r so cute to look at!!" And you want a PERFECT and thought out match, Then you will also have a great experience working with Cat Town. If you want to foster cats, definitely work with them!!!!

Really great place to meet and hang with cats. I enjoyed being in the different individual cat studios. All of the cats were friendly, but quite a few were sleeping. Volunteers were all nice and knowledgeable about each particular cat. There were "yellow" cats who were not as sociable or were more shy, but they were overall very open to pets and being around humans. The "red" cats were off-limits due to behavior or health (ringworm/quarantine) issues, but you can still see them through the windows.

Great place for kitty time! You can help out these cats by playing and interacting with them in a positive and safe manner. My child chose to come here and play with kitties for their birthday and we all enjoyed our session. The staff is gentle with the cats and very knowledgeable. The cafe next door has quick options and you can take your food/drink inside with the cats. There are smaller rooms for cat duos who can be visited for a more calmer, intimate space for the cats. We all agreed we would definitely go back!

Great place with a great mission. Came here a few times when they first opened, even came for cat yoga! Now that my cats have passed away it is an excellent place to go to get the cat fix until my husband is ready to have more cats. The café in the front sells all kinds of cat trinkets, snacks, and drinks. When you arrive with your appointment, there is a volunteer who goes over the instructions. You sanitize your hand, and then go in to the cat play area. Cats that are ready to socialize are in the main room. They recommend that you go in the early hours if you want them to be awake! The last time I went at 10 AM and there were a bunch of kittens who were running around nonstop. It was great! Plenty of toys for them to play with. This time I went with a group of eight of us cat lovers, and the cats are a little bit more subdued, so it just depends on the batch of cats encounter. There were also cats in the quiet room sleeping in the cubby holes. These other cats that do not want to be disturbed, but are still social and can come out if they want to. You can also request to go in the back room where the cats that have still yet to be socialized are in individual rooms. Depending on the color of their door tags, some of them you can just admire through the glass because they are not ready for interaction yet, some you can ask the volunteer to let you into their rooms, and others have green tag so you can go in after you have sanitized your hands again. Today, one of my friends had an injury and couldn't sit on the ground so I volunteer brought her a stool into one of the rooms. There are also couches and tables that you can hang out at while you admire the cats from afar or wait for them to come to you. You can also sign up to volunteer in their different roles, from customer service to cleaning or at their new kitten center at pet Food express on Broadway. It is paid street parking in the area. Plenty of parking on the weekend while there is no hospital work, but there are meters. I am also on their social media pages and it's always heartwarming to see the cats I get adopted and read their stories. While you're inside of the cat area, there's also a wall full of their pictures of the cats that are available and the ones that have recently been adopted. Appointments can be made online on the hour and you get 50 minutes of time. The volunteers wrap it up when time is coming to an end so the next group can come in. At this time it is $12 a person, and for a great cause This time we arrived at 9:45, because the email you receive upon confirming and a reminder email tells you to arrive 15 minutes early. However, although the signs were out that they were open, the door was locked until a few minutes before hand. The coffee was also not ready for the 10 o'clock crowd. There is a unisex restroom past the front counter, but you need to take the key that is hanging at the counter attached to a litter box scooper to unlock the door.

I came here for a quick afternoon cat café visit with a friend who wanted some help Ing a human cat café experience! We had a lot of fun visiting with the cats, the staff were great at telling us what the rules of interaction were, and it was a chill, peaceful, enjoyable way to spend an hour. This is definitely a place that is more focused on the cat part of the cat café, which I'm totally cool with, but is something to keep in mind! if you're looking for an extensive menu, this is maybe not the best place. However, you can always go elsewhere for that, and then come by to just enjoy socializing with the cats! I've also adopted from Cat Town before, and they were incredibly supportive, especially since I adopted a cat who had some health issues. Cat Town covered his dental work since that was already underway, and even went so far as to pick him up and drop him off. The volunteers and staff here go above and beyond to make sure that these cats who might struggle to find homes at local shelters get loving places to live. How could you possibly put a price on that?

Cat Town just makes you feel good--assuming you aren't allergic. There is always someone I can find to ask cat questions to. Even if they are busy they will make sure to make time. For an hour of spending time with a collection of cats ranging from playful young ones to wise, gentle and older cats, the price is basically a steal. And if for some reason, you don't get enough, you can volunteer and get all of it for free! I started out as a happy customer and have now been a volunteer for over two years because I fell in love with the cats, the mission and how well they do the work they do. I've volunteered for a number of non-profits in the past and it's one of the most fulfilling volunteer work I've ever done. I also love the cafe and shop selling all kinds of unique and hand-selected cat toys and cat apparel. My cats love the little acrylic wand with silicone strings on the end. Any time I've asked for help as a customer or volunteer, everyone who works here has been kind and really helpful. They also have a lot of planned events like yoga, TNR classes and more you can find on their website. I took the TNR one and it was really informative. I could probably write a small novel, but basically, I can't say enough good things about Cat Town.

I booked same day and there were only a couple cats that were actually interactive- many had been adopted, recently-but it was still a nice experience. The staff were very nice and the place is well kept. I didn't order drinks in the cafe section so I can't speak to that part of the business.

A wonderful place to get in some kitty time for only $12/person. They have several areas for a variety of cats that need homes. You can play with the cats, pet them, and watch them sleep. The volunteers are friendly and knowledgeable. It's a worth weird idea to visit, see cats, and help where you can. It's also nice that the RAWR Coffee Bar is next door, where you can grab a coffee, beverage, or snack before your visit. You can bring your drink and food with your when visiting the cats.

We had an amazing visit at Cat Town as we began preparing to adopt a cat. While we didn't walk away with one that day (it was too early for us, we realized), we were blown away by the amount of thoughtfulness and care put into caring for these kitties (particularly the special needs ones) and the attention that staff/volunteers paid to make sure we had a good visit while preserving the well-being of the cats. Highly recommend this as an outing & as a place to support/adopt cats from!

Thank you Genevieve who and the rest of the Cat Town team for being so welcoming and patient with our large group (2 adults and 4 kids). We were able to interact with most of the cats there. We came for a specific cat but found this cutie that love being the center of attention with the 4 girls. Thank you again Cat Town

Went today as a bday treat. I was alone adult with a group of cute kids, but I tried to flow with it. The cool part was that they have different vibes for different spaces, and could put me in a chiller space, to bond with the kitties. Pretty sure I'm going to be a mom, as I plan to come back and adopt. Also, coffee was good.

Friendly staff and the kids loved it! Can't wait to bring them again. As cat loves we all found this to be a great experience.

This place is so therapeutic. You get an hour, on the hour to hang out with the cats. The main room has the cats hanging around. You can play or sit with them, but you have to wait until they come to you. There's a studio with kittens and different levels of handling such as "ask for assistance". The volunteers were really nice and helpful and seem to love and are knowledgeable about cats. There's a small cafe where the entrance is, as well as wait for your session. No more than 10 people are allowed per session. So plan ahead.

I went to meet the cats today because I've been really distressed lately, and I thought meeting and socializing with some feline sweethearts would help. It really did help. I also wanted to foster for literally years, and I was given a card. I also asked plenty of question, and the staff patiently answered every single one of my questions. I left there having my spirits significantly lifted. Kennedy the sweetheart cat, if you end up still being av when I have ready to adopt, you have a home with me. Otherwise, I hope you get a good loving home!

Had a great time here! It's an amazing mission and they have a wide range of different cats. Hope to adopt from them one day, but good way to visit cats if you like them / want to see if you like them / expose children to them. I have a 2-month-old and they let him in with no issues; even some tears!

A really special place!! Very cutely decorated sunny area to visit adoptable cats. There's a main room with cat-sized landmarks around the Bay Area and smaller studios where 1-3 cats live All the volunteers are very knowledgeable and kind and recommend which cats are best to visit. There's many toys to interact with that cats with, and you can bring in your food and drink The cats are often sleepy, but still a great opportunity to spend time with cats and also support a great organization Will come again!!

I was referred to this place by another cat place in San Jose. I set my reservation online and for 2 adults and 1 child it was $36 for an hour. I thought that was a pretty reasonable price for a lot of fun. We found street parking it's in an area where it's not busy. You walk in and it's a little cafe you check in there. If you did not set a reservation you can buy a drink and just see the cats they have a large window. It was pretty cool inside. Great pictures and you get to play with tons of cats. The woman who worked there was very friendly and helpful. There was another room that was a quiet area where the cats are sleeping. There was another area in the back with separate little room with cats in each room . You get more one on one time with the cats and get to know them. My kids really enjoyed coming here. It was really fun and you help a great organization.

A loving and compassionate shelter for cats who need a second chance for a sweet and good life. Grateful for the advanced medical treatments available and offered at great expense to cats who need it. Hibiscus will enjoy a more comfortable life because of it. She was very fortunate to have had trained staff who devoted days and months to help her through her fears and stress levels of a homeless cat. Staff and volunteers are simply amazing in their knowledge and love for the felines there.... Their toys and food are specific to kitties' needs and personalities! Please do consider adopting Cat Town as your pet charity! They deserve your help!

Visited for the first time and loved it! It is recommended to make an RSVP online if you want to visit the cats for playing, but no need to for the cafe. I opted to do a visit and definitely enjoyed my time there. The staff are super helpful and talking you through any important information you may need to interact with the cats. The first main room is a play room and then in the back area there are kittens and a few cats who need more cautious care/interactions. The pricing is fair and cheaper than some places that I have seen before. Would recommend visiting for cat lovers!

Had a great time here - the staff and volunteers were really nice and seemed to genuinely enjoy the cats. The only bummer was that it's not a cafe - they don't have an espresso bar or anything. Just drip coffee and teas. But I would definitely come back for the cats alone. :)

Nice comfy space for cat lovers! Volunteers helped me play with the cats, who are being rescued from euthanasia. A fun way to spend time

This is such a cute place to come for an hour and play with cats. One thing that stood out to me was how sunny this space got. It has large floor to ceiling windows in the main room giving ample light and ideal for essential sun naps. The custom-made cat buildings in the main room are so cute and creative. It gives the place a lot of flair and If I was a cat I'd love to hang out in there and sleep or play. In addition to the main room there's another room area with small cubicle rooms where you can visit with certain cats individually. It's all very organized and color coded as to which cats can have visitors because some are not ready. I thought there were a good number of volunteers and employees always around monitoring the space and available to answer questions. It seems like the cats there are really looked after and cared for.

My daughter asked to go to a cat cafe for her 10th bday so CatTown it is. Volunteers was super friendly, cafe workers was too, but the cafe need to have more drink options to be called a cafe, they literally only had drip Coffee and canned drinks and at 4pm out of drip coffee. The cat lounge was awesome, they had cute kittens, sweet cats and adorable cats with sweet markings :).. we loved it! Our 50mins was over too fast.. thank you for making my daughters bday memorable:)

Very cute cats, all of them were very tubby and round. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Would recommend!

Cat Town does an excellent job nurturing cats into readiness for adoption - very special place. We have visited several times, and every time have had a remarkable and memorable experience because of the warmth of the care the staff puts into prioritizing the well-being of the cats. When we go, we lounge around, pet, play, and observe some very sweet and cute kitty friends. Next week we'll be coming back with my mom who is visiting from out of state!

Came here with friends to visit some cats. Super easy to make a reservation online ahead of time! The workers/volunteers were kind and instructive. I've been to a cat cafe before but I think I enjoyed my experience here more--the studio, where you could do private "meet n greets" with the cats, was great for meeting and socializing with the kitties one on one. Of course, there's no predicting how the cats will feel at the time of your appointment, so every experience will vary (plus, there will be different cats all the time, as it also works as an adoption center!) but I think we interacted with a good roster of feline friends. I'd definitely come back in the future.

Staff at Cattown could be more diverse, I've been made to feel uncomfortable there despite being led on to adopt. I have frequented the shelter & cafe for over a year and still haven't been recommended a single cat. Thanks. PS. This business seems to remove A LOT of reviews even by yelp standards, and it must improve their ratings as well. Doing some light reading of other peoples experiences, its seems to align with discriminating against prospective adopters and catering to a specific demography

Cat Town is wonderful. The staff are very friendly and accommodating I adopted two kitties today and I couldn't be happier with the process from start to finish. Thanks, everyone!

Cat Town is the nation's first cat cafe and I can definitely tell! It's probably the largest one I've been too. There are three types of area, the main area that has all Oakland themed landmarks for the cat trees, and kitty area, and another area where other cats stay in rooms. You can go into these smaller rooms to play with these cats. There are so many cats and kitties, and they're very cute. For $10 an hour, you really can't beat it. The staff there were very kind and can tell they love what they do.

Great place, nice people and strong coffee. I booked a slot to visit the cats with my daughter and she loved it!! Such a wonderful experience. Highly recommend

My fiancé and I went in to check out cats to possibly adopt in the future and we left adopting 2 cats. This place is a dream and has a team of people who truly love and care for these cats. We were given detailed information on how to care for them due to their past situation. Because of their amazing advice, our kitties are thriving! We adopted Hazel (now Basil) and Dali. Basil won our hearts by coming up to us for pets. Dali was very shy but super sweet so we could not say no. After weeks of hiding under the entertainment center then moving to the our stools tucked onto the counter, they are now huge couch potatoes. Dali surprised us most by becoming the biggest lap cat! They are the absolute best! Thank you so much cat town!!

OMG. Cats, and then more cats. What a great place to just chill with kitties for an hour. The staff and volunteers are so welcoming and the cats are so soft and pettable.

Went with 3 friends and we all left feeling bubbly after our cat therapy. The cats seemed well taken care of and happy. Had rules that made sure the cats were not going to be harassed/ stressed by customers and so they can feel comfortable as this place was created first and foremost for cats, not humans. The kittens were ADORABLE (had 6 at the time of visit). Volunteers were nice, knowledgeable and clearly loved the cats. The mocha needed more sugar (but you can add it yourself), but the chai latte was delicious. The gift shop portion of the cafe had fun and quirky cat-themed items. Overall love the concept and execution. Made me really want to adopt Marnie, the gray cat in the studio that loves being a sweet lapcat. Definitely made my day better and hopefully we made the cats feel loved. Loved that it was only $10, fully non-profit (vs KitTea in SF which is for profit and much more expensive), and the cafe was reasonably priced. Tip: go during the mornings or evenings for more active cats. We went at 3pm which was when most of them were asleep. BUT had plenty of cats, so at least a few were awake. What are you waiting for? Go and get some furbaby therapy! :)

We visited Cat Town while vacationing in the San Francisco / Oakland area from Canada, where we volunteer for the MEOW Foundation, a no kill cat rescue in Calgary, Alberta. Cat Town is exactly what the title infers, lots of cats and lots of time to spend with cats. It was great to be able to interact with the cats in a safe and friendly setting. The cat condos and cat furniture are pretty cool and you never know where you will find a cat hanging out... This organization does a wonderful thing for these cats and with the chance to play with and pet these cats allows anyone interested in adopting to get close to the potential next member of their family. Thank you for all that you do... Don & Joanne L.

I had visited this Cat Town location right when they first opened a few years ago. What had been intended to be a cat-loving girls date wound up becoming an adoption for one of us, me! Our visit to Cat Town was quick and easy. We made an reservation for our girls date on their website and paid the donation fee for each visitor. When we arrived, we were greeted by two of their staff, each super welcoming and friendly. They briefed us on rules of conduct (like how to treat the cats, what to do with our coffee & snacks etc), took our coffee order and we were on our way to hang out with the kittehs! The kitty room was so fun and well decorated. The walls were covered in cat-themed murals featuring famous cats with some Oakland flair and there were cat trees and beds throughout the area. We played with the cats and got to see where the resident fosters were staying. This was a very well maintained facility and you can tell the cats were happy staying here. There was one kitty that took a liking to me, so much in fact I decided to take him home! I had to fill out an application form and make an appointment with them to come back to pick up the kitty. There was an adoption fee, which for my cat at the time was $50. The process was seamless and I felt supported by Cat Town I had not had a cat in over a decade. The staff is passionate about what they do so whether or not you bring a cat home, you leave feeling happy you had come and experienced this cool place! Please considering donating to them if you are able to, they are so worth supporting!

We had a good time visiting Cat Town. We reserved a time easily online. We arrived a few minutes early and got coffee in the adjacent Rawr Cafe. They give a short briefing on procedures. There are two rooms with lots of cats. The big room has lots of places for cats to climb and to play. Some cats want to play. Some want to watch and some want to sleep. The other room is smaller with glassed in I'll call them cat closets where people can go in to interact with some of the cats. These rooms have tags to indicate whether cats are ready to interact with people or not. The staff are very helpful and obviously care about each cat. It's a great place for cats to recover from prior difficulties and for people to get quality cat time.

So nice we went twice (in less than a fortnight)! A truly wonderful cause. Staff are very knowledgeable, and there is a lovely coffee/gift shop attached with friendly staff. Awesome space with lots of light, loved the Oakland theme! Thank you.

I try to visit a cat cafe at every new city I visit (if they have one), so of course I had to visit the first cat cafe in the U.S, Cat Town, while in Oakland! This place is lovely. Make an appointment online ahead of time, $10 for a one hour slot. We arrived 15 minutes early as instructed and checked in, then snacked on a few goodies in the cafe part of the building before our time to enter the cat play area. Before entering a volunteer will come out and explain the rules and usher everyone in. The play area is spacious and has a ton of different structures for the cat to play and relax in. Most of the cats were in a separate little room relaxing, but the volunteers showed us in to them and told us about all of their personalities. If you're not a "cat person," please keep in mind when you visit that the cats are not there for entertainment. The cafe essentially functions as a shelter where you can interact with the cats, but remember that their welfare is the top priority, so don't be disappointed if most of them are just lounging around and not running and playing. They are cats, after all! I can tell that the staff and volunteers at Cat Town really love these animals and give them the best care before they find their forever homes. I think they are doing great work and I highly recommend a visit!

This place is a hidden gem! Perfect for cat and animal lovers who want to spend time with these precious kittens and cats and potentially adopt. The place is clean and super cute and staff is amazing. There is a main play area where cats and people can roam and play and a smaller area with rooms to pet kittens. We took our daughter here for her birthday and she absolutely loved it. Thank you to volunteers Chelsea and Elizabeth for making our visit so special! We will be back soon.

It's a really cute spot and my daughter is obsessed with cats but we can't adopt and own one right now so this was a great place to enjoy their company.

My first time at Cat Town, and it was a most enjoyable experience. We had a 10am appointment on a Sunday, so it was a perfect time. Free parking right out front, no traffic, no crowds, and best of all the cats were awake! We spent our 50 minutes playing with the cats with wand toys, and give an occasional scratch. These cats are a little more leery of human attention, and the goal is to get them acclimated for adoption. Cat Town does great work in that department, as we saw first hand cats coming out of their shells. The volunteers were all friendly, kind and patient. They were able to give information on each cat and impart their knowledge of cat care. Cat Town is a wonderful place to visit, and $10 is a reasonable amount to spend for the experience.

Our first time here and it was wonderful. The volunteers were super friendly - shout out to Josie for bringing us to the studios and telling us stories of her own cats. I've been to other cat cafes but the warm welcome from all the staff and volunteers were on another level. I appreciate how they separate out the cats who are less ready to socialize - it shows a lot of care in supporting these cats. Will be coming back for sure!

before I got a cat, I came here to play and everyone nice and informative about cat behavior. I want to get cat here, but one cat come to the house I stay and need home. so I do not visit as much cat town.but nice place to see cat

Very lovely settings. there were different options to interact with the cats; big room where many cats are staying, and individual rooms in the back that two people can interact with one to several kitties in private. Also very helpful staff. Some cats are shy but many of them are playful. At $12 per person per visit, it is a great way to spend an hour with these lovely kitties.

Super friendly staff and loved that they established the boundaries of the cats. Very cute area and I love the work they're doing to help these beautiful cats stay safe and get new homes :)

I surprised my cat-loving 8 year old with a trip to Cat Town this weekend. We had a great time! We haven't been to other cat cafes, and I appreciated that this one is non-profit and working to help cats get adopted! The volunteers were friendly and welcoming, as well as clear about the simple rules. While they keep an eye on the interactions with the cats, they never seem judgmental and also encouraged us to visit the cats who are available in the studios. The cats themselves were friendly and sociable, fun to pet. There was one kitten who was being picked up and my daughter and the other kids there were able to play with it before it went. I will definitely seriously consider adopting my next cat/cats from Cat Town, as the cats we met were all so companionable and the volunteers really take the time to get to know them and what they need in a home! One other, important factor: I have observed another cat rescue organization be unfriendly to potential adopters and noticeably racist, and these volunteers, while those I saw all appeared white, seemed to interact with all the adopters (and the guests as well) in a friendly and welcoming way, regardless of race.

Was super excited to come here since I love cats! I didn't expect to have to pay to enter ($10/person) but they later explained that it is needed to take care of cats and to basically not have them killed :O We waited 30 minutes to enter so in the meantime we got a banana bread from the Rawr Cafe right next to it. When we were finally able to go in, I was pretty excited! But most cats were asleep... and I'm like really?? $20 for this wasn't worth it. The volunteer even said that most cats wake up at the time we came (5pm). I feel like for at least 30 minutes we were kind of just sitting and starring at cats sleep. Disappointed at our first visit. Also, we parked 2 blocks away from the place and my car was later broken into. Although this didn't affect my review for this place, I don't think I will be coming back to this cat cafe.