Get A Gato

I had been wanting to come here for a hot minute and so glad we did! The artwork is just as cute as the kitties. All the cats were great but Cabbage Patch with the heart nose was the biggest sweetheart. All the workers were lovely. Once you’re done visiting kitties there is lots to shop for and enjoy goodies at the cafe. New staple for visiting Philly 😊

I loved Get-a-Gato! Whenever I travel, I always love visiting each city’s cat cafe. As a new yorker, I’m sad to say this one in Philly was *the nicest* cat cafe I’ve ever been to. The space is nice, clean, new and beautiful. For a cat cafe, they have a pretty solid food menu on top of their already generous drink offerings (get the empanadas!) You can tell by their high adoption rate this cafe takes such good care of their cats. Plenty of litter boxes and amusement, and careful attendants. What really stands out to me about this place is their additional programming on top of being a cat cafe. I was there for their Easter egg hunt during spring, but I’ve also seen they do drag shows among other things. Whenever I’m back in Philly I’m heading back to get a gato, and you should too!

I’m giving this a strong, very strong, five star review! There are a variety of reasons as to why I feel so confident in my rating because the people that work there are exceptional first off. They are so diligent with making sure that every animal that walks through the door is properly vented, healthy, medically, taken care of, and is a perfect animal for an adoptive family. They really do get to know their kitties. Now, for the rest of the review, the facility itself is beautiful, it is bright, it is clean, it is inviting! The café bar is fabulous. I personally recommend the iced chai tea and they have great little snacks and comfort foods. I also noticed all of the little things that they do in order to ensure the safety of the pets. They have double doors for safety to make sure that nobody escapes out into the streets. There are so many cool toys, and hands-on fun to be had with each of the adoptable kitties!! So whether you’re coming in to get a kitty cat fixed or you are considering adopting a friend or two, this is the place to go

Get a gato has become a weekend staple for me and my partner! They have amazing coffee, pastries, and the cutest cats to hang out with. They usually have themed drink specials happening every month, I was a huge fan of their blueberry lemonade. My partner had no intentions of adopting a cat when we first went into the lounge, but we left the following week with a brother sister duo ❤️ staff are very kind (one barista even remembers my coffee order now) and knowledgeable on everything cat related. Interior design is spectacular, you can tell they crafted the cat lounge with the wellbeing of cats in mind. You can book a 30min playtime session with the cats in person for ~$10 or 50min sessions online. You can get a stamp card for drinks and the lounge, which earns you a free drink/cat lounge entry with 12 stamps. All proceeds earned by this cafe go towards caring for the cats. If you can’t visit the lounge, they are always looking for donations for cat food, litter, treats, toys, and other necessities.

This place is fantastic! The space for the cats is clean with tons of different spaces for cats to sleep, play, hide, or curl up in the sun. They gave a great rundown of how to interact with the cats before you enter the cat space, they're clearly SO conscientious of the cats and make them the first priority in everything they do. I like the color collared system that lets you know if the cat likes being approached or not. They gave us treats to make sure we had some interaction with the cats, and the staff were happy to share stories about all of them. The place is decorated ADORABLY and had tons of cute cat related merch. Even if you're not trying to adopt a cat this place is SUCH a fun little visit to get some time with animals & help socialize the cats so they get adopted. Highly recommend!!

I love Get A Gato! They always have such great cats - they get adopted so quickly so turnover is really high; there's new cats basically every week! I adopted my sweet girl from here and Jackie and staff made the process so easy! I like stopping by when I'm in the neighborhood to try their limited edition lattes.

I’ve gone to get a gato a number of times since they opened. Their horchata is soo good. I always order it. They keep their cat room clean and take good care of the kitties. I also fostered for them for a few months and the process was super manageable and they really help you with everything you and the fosters need. Recently, I finally decided to apply and adopt my Cleo (formerly Disco). They’re thorough with vetting and help you find the right cat to fit both of yours and the cat’s needs. Everyone was super helpful and sweet. Always have a good experience everytime I visit!

We had an amazing date night at the cat cafe! The atmosphere was cozy, and we had the place to ourselves. The staff was super friendly and attentive, and the space was impressively clean and accessible. The cats were adorable, the décor was cute, and they even put on Lilo & Stitch for us. Plus, the empanadas were delicious! We can’t wait to go back!

I signed up for cat yoga here and went yesterday. I didn't even know it existed - I've heard of puppy yoga and goat yoga but cat yoga seemed so relaxing. I had to give it a try. I can't speak on the cafe itself as I did not order any food or drinks, but they have a decently sized menu! I'll pop back in again to try the cafe one of these days. I saw some signs hanging up regarding adoptions, so I assume adopting takes place here, too. Really cool. The yoga instructor was very thorough, and the class was just myself and one other person. Maximum attendees is 5, I believe. There is limited space in the cat room, but for just the two of us, it worked out well. Some cats roam around periodically, while others sleep or play with toys. You're encouraged to pet them and snap photos. The kitties like to square up with each other and you may hear a hiss or two during the class. The class was one hour in length. Not a bad deal for $30. Highly recommend to friends, family and all cat lovers!

I find this lovely Bella Vista cafe to be a truly special place. Who doesn't want to enjoy some tasty drinks and hang out with adoptable cats! The cafe supports the noble cause of helping animals in need. Upon entry to the cafe you truly get the cat lover aesthetic! The cafe is decorated in cat artwork on the walls, the cafe seats have little cat ears, and there are fun daily cat facts near the coffee pick up station. There are also a variety of local goods that support artists and cat nonprofits as well. The drinks are very tasty with the dark chocolate latte being *chefs kiss* It was not too sweet and did not feel like I was sipping on straight up fudge. The regular latte was mellow and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Now onto the best part...The cats! I reserved about 50 minutes to hang out with the cats on a Saturday and I highly recommend you reserve in advance to ensure you can go inside. The space to leave your belongings in is a little tight but you will find a spot. Be sure to take off your shoes and cleanse your hands! I appreciated the graduate wall where little polarid pictures of adopted cats line the wall where you store your belongings. It felt super personal and I love seeing prior residents find homes! The space where the cats are housed is actually larger than I expected. Vertical space is used to the brim with tall shelves for the cats to sit and sleep on. There is a tall cat tree, a counter where us hoomans can sitties, and even cat tv! I loved seeing the different enrichment that the cats can enjoy. The cats themselves were fantastic and I appreciated that they have collars that say if friendly, cautious, and what have you. Also, the litter boxes were a part of the decor and honestly, it was not the least bit smelly! We got to play with a variety of aged cats and kittens and got to feed them churu. There is a ton I can do to rave about this amazing little cafe but do give it a shot!

I was in town visiting and we stumbled upon Get a Gato. The cafe has ample seating, drinks and a small selection of pastries. The cats for adoption are in a separate room. It is a $10 donation for 30 minutes with the cats or $15 for 60 minutes with the cats. When we showed up, the current session was booked so we waited about a half hour for the next cat interaction session. In the meantime, we enjoyed some drinks at the cafe. The lavender London fog is so good!! They have little trinkets and gifts for sale. I bought a cozy pair of cat socks for $5.99. Before you interact with the cats, you need to remove your shoes and coat and store them in the cubbies outside the cat room. After sanitizing your hands, it's time to hang out with the cats! It was awesome to hang out and play with the cats. You are allowed to play toys with them or feed them treats that the staff will give to you. There is also seating in the cat room - I think you may be able to bring a drink inside if you want. All of the cats were friendly and playful. Some were pending adoption which was great to hear. It was a rainy, dreary day and this was a perfect activity to do, and the cost benefits this non profit cafe! The staff was all very nice and accommodating. The cafe is open 7 days a week for drinks and cat interactions.

I have come here several times with my young son. The place is clean and has very nice pastries. The variety of baking goods is impressive. I usually drink matcha or decaf, so I can't really speak to quality of coffee, but drinks are made well. Now to the part of why this place exists. It is a non-profit that facilitates adoption of cats. It also sells souvenirs. The cats can be observed through a (plastic?) glass window or if you are 5 years or older, you can pay a fee and go in the room where cats are. Great idea but the place is really not made for young children unfortunately. It also does not have ADA entrance, so you can't come with a stroller or wheelchair. Another problem is that if you are small and short which most young children are, you can't see cats unless you are held up. The place has a window sill, so to speak, adjacent to the aforementioned window through which one can see cats. But that window sill cannot be used as something to put your young child on. I have done it several times and was not told that I cannot use it, but during our very last visit, one of the workers told me to take my child off of it. The place also has high (flimsy) bar stools, but those are only suitable for adults. So overall it is a cool place to have snack and look at cats but unless you are a very tiny human. Which unfortunately a lot of tiny humans like to do, to look at animals. Otherwise good place with good purpose and tasty pastries. But just doesn't welcome everyone. Expect the usual check to be $10-15 per person. I also didn't see bathrooms there but maybe I just didn't look hard enough. They also run out of coffee lids. Some don't care but I do. So that's my 2 cents.

We had a PURRFECT experience here. We had an opportunity to speak to th owner and the manager who has a true heart for helping animals. One of the sweet little cats in there had been rescued from the cold snap just days before and already has a new furever home. The aesthetic of the shop has a clean, modern, cute vibe that is reminiscent of cat cafes in Japan. The coffee shop in the front has a great selection of offerings for cat lovers and non-cat lovers alike. The hot chocolate was wonderful as well as the Arepas. There was a great variety of merchandise. This would be a great place to go on a date or of course to adopt a cat! Well done.

Kittens, coffee & cat kitsch for a good cause. What's not to like?! If you want to visit with the gatos on a weekend, make sure you book a few days in advance. But you can cat watch for the price of a drink at the counter facing the kitty studio with a huge window overlooking the feline action. Highly recommend for kids who are cat crazy or as a soothing stress reliever.

This is the best cat cafe. Buy tickets ahead of time to spend time in the cat lounge with the cats. Tickets are a really good price point. They also have small bites and coffee, but I'd say this place is better for the cats than the coffee. The empanadas are really good.

Cute cafe at the corner of 7 and Christian. They sell Kouklet baked goods and empanadas. You have to make an appointment to spend time with the cats. $15 for 50 minutes. The staff wa very friendly and knowledgeable. A couple of cats were super playful but some were timid. I had a great time with fellow cat lovers

Staff is so kind and care about their kitties. You can get a coffee and hang out with the cats for a small donation, but you forget it about it once you're in the cat room. It's therapy for less than $20 where you can give treats and pets to cats that are ALSO available for foster/adoption. Amazing.

If you can get a spot you have to go to cat yoga! It was such a fun experience! Some of the cats joined in and made themselves comfortable on our yoga mats. The cat area is kept super clean and there lots of adorable decor on both side of the cafe. The staff was all really great and talked to us about the cats and their personalities. They also have a great selection of food and drinks if you ever want to just stop in for a quick bite and just see the cats through the window.

Unlike many cat cafes which overcrowd with 20+ cats, Get A Gato truly puts cat welfare as their top priority, ensuring all cats are socialized, comfy, and healthy before and during their cat lounge stay. You can find all of the information about the cats they currently have on their website. It's a BEAUTIFUL space with a cafe you can actually sit in and enjoy a Colombian-inspired savory or sweet treat and a quality coffee (or various drinks on-tap like chai, kombucha or cold brew). There's even a counter on the cafe-side to sit and watch the cat lounge through a huge window. Plus you can get cat themed gifts and other items while you're there. Since they're a nonprofit all proceeds go towards cat care, specifically for their partner Fishtails Animal Rescue.

The cappuccino and pastry were yummy. My daughter was thrilled to play with cats. The place was clean and well run.

You can get a coffee, tea, kombucha, etc and watch the cats through the window or you can opt to go in and hang out with them, either way was a great time.