Meows Rakuen

Cute, cozy, and so many kitties!! They are all under about 1.5 years old, and so friendly and social! I loved seeing all of them enjoy the customers, makes me want another cat. A few people said they had an animal that passed recently, and they were interested in this place and how the owner is giving others the opportunity for a beautiful kitty by having the place open!. I forgot to ask her name, but the owner is so sweet and friendly. I will be going back here! Please go and support this business it's absolutely worth the experience ❤️

💖🐈💖 this is a great cat cafe 😺the kitties are all super nice and fun to play with. I went on Christmas and one cat wore a cute Christmas sweater. They have fun beverages and a welcoming atmosphere. I highly recommend!💖🐈💖

Literally so much fun visiting the kittens here! Love this idea so much definitely a little pricey to be honest tho, it was four of us we were there for almost an hour, got one iced coffee and fed them some snacks for about $125 but my niece loved it and the kittens were nice and playful. Will be back

I took my daughter here yesterday for her bday ! We absolutely loved it ! kids need to be 7 and up and a waiver must be signed and a time slot before going to have crowd control . The cats were so friendly & the girl who was there yesterday night was absolutely sweet ! We bought snacks for the kitty’s and fed them ! We will definitely be back ! I posted a tik tok of this place and people are loving it !

I enjoyed my time there, but here are a few things you need to know, in order to prepare your expectations (which in no way is a negative review of the place. The place is clean, the staff nice and helpful, the cats are clearly well taken care of): You need an appointment You need to sign a waiver You are charged according to the amount of time you spend there, and you are responsible for keeping track of your time yourself. It is a small place, so there is not always room to sit, or a cat available to play. Because the time is not booked ahead, the staff may ask you to wait outside for other visitors to leave when they decide to be done. Our visit was 20 mins, 5 of which were spent inside waiting for a spot to sit. The cats were busy (or sleeping) with other patrons, so we waited a bit. Which was fine, as we were just there to get a "cat fix", and didn't have a problem letting cats play with potential adopters, which was more important. You can choose to order drinks free with a donation, or pay for them without a donation.

Meows Rakuen is the best cat cafe in the LA area. It's quaint, has adorable decor, and you can tell that all the cats have such lovely lives in the staff's care. All of the kitties are very friendly and healthy, staff is very nice... Their pricing is by far the best of the other South Bay cat cafes. For only $10 you're in there for 20 minutes, and you can add on from that as much as you want. It's by far the most affordable of the other cat cafes and catered to how long you'd like to stay or are able to. There's drinks to order and donations you can offer the cafe; if you pay the latter (another $10), you'll get a little tin of treats to offer the kitties while you're there!

The cats are so cute!! I loved going here and playing with them, they’re all so friendly. I highly recommend!!

A lovely experience overall. The café was neat, clean, and completely odor-free, which made the visit very comfortable. The drinks were incredibly delicious and clearly well prepared. I would definitely recommend this place for a relaxing visit.

The cats were extremely social and well behaved. Some of the nicest kitties i ever met! The place is also extremely cozy and clean.

At first the entrance was a little skeptical (looks like an apartment building), but service was great, drinks cheap, the place was clean, and the cats were tame and adorable.

Came here on a whim after having lunch across the street. It's sort of hidden on the second floor at the end of the business building's inner courtyard but once you find it, it's a very cute little space. It has a partnership with Spoon downstairs where they get their drinks made. They use two doors to make sure the cats don't escape. This is also a shoes off place, which keeps the place cleaner. There are many cats, most 9 months old, and all are adorable and adoptable. Being so young, they are still very active and enjoy being played with. All were shorthaired and a standard tabby or mix breed. The cat towers, chairs, and cushions are very cute and themed. The seats are situated so you are close to the floor. There is a strong smell when entering but they try to keep it down by propping open a door with a screen and running a humidifier. Our hostess was sweet and since it was our first time, she made it clear how it worked so there were no confusion. She doesn't monitor your time - it is up to you to keep track. After the first 20 min, it's $0.60/min. Recommend it for a date spot or if you want to chill with some active kitties.

My first visit to a cat cafe. Very relaxing atmosphere. The cats/kittens were between 2mos-11 mos old. Recommend to buy their cat snacks. They will come close if they know you have food. The staff member was very friendly. Located on the second floor and only accessible by steep stairs frm inside the courtyard. (Same building as Sakae Sushi.) Must remove shoes and sign a waiver. It was enjoyable playing with the kittens.

This is a very overdue review for such a wonderful addition to Gardena! Meows Rakuen is tucked away on the 2nd floor of a business plaza on Redondo Beach Blvd and Denker Ave. The website indicates it's above Spoon House but it's not directly above it. I want to say it's above the karate studio or dog grooming. Anyway, before you enter the cafe, there is a sign with information on the cost, what's available to drink, and their hours of operation. You can see some of the cats resting in some of the beds by the window. Once you enter the cafe, it's very, very clean so shoes are taken off at the door. You choose the amount of time you want to stay, order drinks if you like, then your time with the cats begin! There were about five to six cats there and they all looked very well cared for and comfortable. Some were playful but most of them wanted to nap and it was later in the afternoon when I went so I'm sure they all had a full day by then. The cats are all rescues and the cafe owner is truly passionate about rescuing and caring for these beautiful cats. I didn't purchase a drink but I made a donation and got plenty of face time with all the lovely cats. If you are a cat lover or maybe even a casual cat person, this is a very relaxing activity to do alone or with a friend. It's quiet inside and it's a nice escape from work or school. I'm sure you could bring a book or something to work on while you pet the cats or just enjoy being in their presence. Do give them a visit! You won't regret it.

This place was a fun way to spend an afternoon. However, holy moly it was expensive! I ended up spending over $100 for just 40 minutes with the cats. The cat treats were $10. The drinks were $2-$4 each. The place itself is very clean and does not smell like animals. None of the cats were super friendly, however, none were aggressive or tried to bite. If it was less expensive, I would be down to visit more frequently.

I'm so excited that this Cat Cafe is close by! Had a wonderful experience here. My cat recently passed away and I've been missing him so much that this visit was exactly what I needed. The cafe is sooooo clean and there are lots of air purifiers running. All of the cats were very friendly and you can tell how well they're taken care of with how gorgeous their coats are. If you purchase treats at the cafe to feed them, be prepared to have them climb all over you which is exactly what brought so much joy to my experience! You can also just lounge around without feeding them and they'll chill and just keep you company. There are also lots of toys if you want to engage with them. I will definitely be back here often! Oh and it happens to be on the second floor right above Spoonhouse Bakery one of my favorite places to dine, so what a perfect way to spend an afternoon visiting the cat cafe after lunch at Spoonhouse!

Pricey, but a positive & fun experience for my daughter who wanted to play with cats.

A CAT CAFE in the SOUTH BAY!!!! What a dream come true! They are located upstairs above Spoon House. You can make a reservation on their website or you can try to do a walk-in. We walked in today around 2:00 PM and we had to wait about 5-10 minutes as they were at full capacity at the time. I think they can only take about 10 people at a time. First, they had us sign waivers and a minor consent form for our daughter. FYI, the minimum age to enter is 7 years old here. You have to take off your shoes before you come in so I would suggest wearing or bringing socks. It's $10 for the first 20 minutes and then 60 cents per minute thereafter. They also sell coffee/tea drinks but we didn't order any drinks this time. Overall, the space was a bit on the smaller side but very clean, colorful and cute!! The two ladies working were very nice. They just opened on June 1st so there were only 5 cats there today but they will have more cats soon! The cats there were all SOOO cute and friendly and active! They were all very young too, mostly kittens! They had several different cat toys for us to use to interact and play with them. We had so much fun and we will definitely be back! Parking: free in lot or street

I love this cat cafe! All the kitties are so adorable and the drinks are good. The workers are also very friendly and show so much appreciation when you donate towards the kitties. The inside is clean and spacious. Definitely donate and get some treats to feed the kitties if you want them to hang around you!

Mayumi does a wonderful job fostering these cats. They are all well taken care of, groomed, and super social. It really looks like a cats ideal playground. We finally adopted our little girl Kinako Mochi (previously known as Sena) and we couldn't be happier with our decision. Because of Mayumi's love and care Kini adapted to her new home within an hour of us bringing her home. She truly is the perfect addition to our home. I would highly suggest people come and visit the cafe to play with these adorable cats and if you have the option to adopt - you will not regret it.

Wonderful vibe and kitties are so well behaved! My friends and I did the 20 minute option, but it felt like longer because it was just so relaxing. Would love to come again!

Located in the same plaza as Spoon House on the second floor! This cozy café serves as a temporary home for adoptable cats, giving them a safe, loving space while they wait for their forever families. The entry fee is $10 for the first 20 minutes, then 60¢ per minute after that -- and it goes directly toward caring for the cats. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase separately. Whether you're here to adopt, unwind, or just soak in the soft vibes and gentle purrs, it's truly a peaceful little escape. Highly recommend if you're in Gardena and need some quiet joy

It's not accessible at all in any way. If you're disabled it's probably best to go to another cat cafe. Waste of time and gas. Also, they don't list it anywhere so I thought the pictures were from the first floor but it's the second floor. Cute idea but they didn't have disabled patrons in mind.

very cute and cozy cat cafe. the owner was very kind and welcoming they have about 7 cats (3 kittens around a few months old). all the cats are friendly and very playful. will be back!

Oh my goodness, I haven't been to a cat cafe since a Japan trip but this is the cutest! Neighbors please support such a cute place, it is so well kept and clean. The wall and toys are so great for the cats and I believe they are also up for adoption?? This is a great place for people who are allergic to cats (my whole family) but we prepared and took allergy meds before, stayed only 20 minutes, then went home to change clothes and wash up and we were good! The love of cats is strong, lol! The cats are adorable, sweet and friendly. As long as you know somewhat how to handle cats and be gentle, they will approach you! There are lap cats and playful cats. I also enjoyed a mocha and it was awesome to sip while petting a sweet kitty on my lap. I want to be regulars!

Super super super cute and adorable cats!!!! COME AND PET THEM!! Or even better - ADOPT! They serve nice drinks too!

All the cats here are super adorable and friendly. The cafe is clean and the hostess is nice. I highly recommend this place to all the cat lovers out there and would come back again!!!

Cuteness overload! The ladies working there were really nice. They get their cats from the shelter and this cafe socializes the kittens so they can be ready for adoption. I'm allergic to cats so this is a nice way to get my kitten fix. I just need to remember to take allergy meds before hand. Place was really clean.

The cats are the show. The staff was very welcoming and accommodating. I've gone twice in less than a month and I'd go back.

I am SO happy this place opened in Gardena. The kittens are friendly and well socialized. It's a wonderful space with a nice owner. I can't wait to go back.

I am obsessed with this adorable new spot in town! This cozy little cat café has cute kittens, comfy vibes, and drinks all in one charming space. The second you walk in, you're greeted with warm smiles (from the staff and the cats!) and the coziest atmosphere that makes you want to stay for hours. The kittens are beyond precious, playful, snuggly, and clearly so well cared for. This small business is clearly run by people who genuinely love animals and their community. If you're a cat lover, a coffee lover, or just someone who needs a dose of serotonin, this place is a must-visit. I will definitely be returning. Support local and go fall in love with some whiskered friends!

Adorable kittens, ample treats, and numerous toys. I brought my mom there for her first experience at a cat cafe and she definitely enjoyed herself. We would definitely go back!

The place is very well kept and clean. The cats are probably the most friendly and playful cats I have seen. Our hostess was extremely nice as well. Highly recommend coming here!

I don't think I know of any other cat cafe in the South Bay LA area, so I was so happy to find out this place was newly opened! Tucked in the corner on the second floor of the building is a cute, clean cat cafe with all playful and energetic kittens. I really appreciated that it wasn't crowded with too many people at a time, so you can get enough time/attention from multiple kittens. Even the worker is friendly, willing to explain the process, and sincerely thankful when we donated. I'm looking forward to my next visit ‍

Amazing experience. Time goes by so fast. I eill definitely visit again. Wish I could adopt them all!

I went here with my Grandma and we had a blast! There were about 7 kittens that were extremely playful and adorable. They all had their nails trimmed so no need to worry about any scratches. They have drinks on hand as well. Definitely planning on going back. The owner was extremely nice and accommodating!

The owner is incredibly kind and the kids loved their time with the kittens. The spot is very cute and perfect for a fun afternoon with friends!

Love this place! They are so sweet and the cats are so cute! Bring socks with you bc you have to take your shoes off to go inside. The place is clean and fresh. Will come back soon with donations for the kitties.

I hope every one of these sweeties will get their forever home soon! We stopped in for some kitty therapy (not sure when we'll be ready to adopt again), and it was hard to leave! The space is super cute, and the kitties seemed pretty content and well taken care of. There were a few groups who came through and they got lots of love :)

I loved the cats so much the location is like on an upstairs area it's a bit hard to find But 100% recommend the cats were so cute and soft there's gonna be more cats coming next week

I dropped by right after it opened, and it was such a lovely experience! The staff were super friendly and kind, and the kittens--oh, they were so sweet and playful, really comfortable around people. I also liked that it's a no-shoes space--it keeps everything nice and clean. I'm already looking forward to going back!

The drinks were good, but let's be real I came for the cats! They were playful, friendly, and clearly well cared for. Super relaxing vibe. If you love animals and coffee, this is the place..

The cats were super cute and friendly, and the place was extremely clean and well maintained!

Took my teenagers here, as they are cat lovers and it did not disappoint! The kittens and cats are so adorable we couldn't get enough of them. The place is tidy and looks very asthetic, a cat wonderland!

omg they are so cute, its all tiny kittens. we spent 70 bucks for 2 people with 2 snack feeding but it was worth it

This is truly the best cat cafe in the South Bay. It's cute, quaint, and the staff is very friendly and polite. The pricing is the most reasonable of any cat cafe in LA, there's lots of add-ons you can purchase to interact with the kitties in different ways, and it's close to a lot of really great restaurants in the area. Great trip to make a day of. I've already been three times; I love it there so much.

Very cute and clean cat cafe! Cats seem well taken care of and were very active. Workers were very kind in explaining how their payment system works. Only downside is that it is a bit pricey since it is by minute and not by hour and drinks are not included. I enjoyed it very much and will be coming back!

Well organized cat cafe, with friendly/knowledgeable servers, refreshing drinks and playful kitties.

Really charming and adorable place, always wanted to go to a cat cafe, was kinda bummed there really aren't many places to go here in LA so was super relieved to find this place! The kitties are super adorable! So, so cute, and the service there was amazing. They were polite, informative and straightforward in terms of pricing and how to treat the cats. If you love adorable kittens and cats then highly recommend this place.

Just visited and had the best time! The cats are super sweet as well as the owner. Worth the visit, will be back.