Mount Purrnon Cat Café + Wine Bar

Purrfection in Old Town! Had such a fun visit to Mount Purrnon Cat Café + Wine Bar in Alexandria, VA yesterday! Downstairs is where you’ll find drinks and a light food fare (yes, fare is the right word here!) — all dining happens there. But the best part? You can take your beverage upstairs and spend time lounging, petting, and playing with the adorable cats. The space is clean, cozy, and welcoming. The staff is friendly, helpful, and clearly cares about the cats and guests alike. If you fall in love with a furry friend (and you just might), you can sponsor a cat — or even adopt! So many sweet lap-warmers are waiting for homes. Highly recommend for cat lovers, or anyone looking for a unique and relaxing experience.

This place was soooo cute and fantastic! We stumbled upon it by luck. We had some delicious food and refreshments (their Cobbler Mountain cider collection is adorable) , then got to meet very lovely kitties, including sweet little Gollum who just arrived very recently. Everyone we spoke to was so nice and it was a great experience - I’ve already signed up for their cat yoga which is a monthly event!! I will be back, hopefully often :)

We visited during the cat’s nap time I guess. Which is okay but all of them sleeping at once kinda defeats the purpose of visiting for an hour. The 1/2 cats not sleeping were high up on the ceiling slots so we didn’t get to spend time with cats at all actually. I understand they won’t abide to visitor timings so maybe block visiting hours when it’s usually nap time. It’s a small room with lots of fur around. I would suggest daily cleaning and brushing the cats if possible. Other than that it’s a nice place with cute souvenirs and lots of cats to play with, if awake

100000000% worth the time. Came here twice with friend. Purchased the day pass. So worth it. The cats are very friendly and cute. The last visit some of the cats was just so affectionate and sweet. On your lap, purring and gaining love. Definitely will return. Very calm and friendly environment with nice friendly staff. Don’t be worry if some cats are sleepy and fiesty. You will get love if you treat them with love. 😻😻

I come here quite often as it’s fun to hang out with the cats here. The staff are very nice, and have amazing customer service. They are transparent about their residents and will let visitors know which cats to be more cautious when interacting with. They also will answer almost any question you have about any of the cats who are there.

MOUNT PURRNON CAT CAFE & WINE BAR has become a must-do for out of town kiddos visiting Northern Virginia, if you love cats and you love kiddies. Mount Purrnon is located on Alfred Street just off King Street, the main 'drag' in Old Town Alexandria so everywhere you turn you are walking in historic footsteps. Parking is on the street. Payment is fed in to free standing rectangles. The receipt is placed on your car dashboard. Mount Purrnon is a healthy walk towards the water with your back to the Metro. If you are lucky, you can catch Old Town's free trolley, a fun thing kids of all ages love to do. The trolley will land you near enough to the cafe allowing you to combine two kid fun events in one outing. , The Mount Purrnon Cafe is kitty corner to a vintage shop, around the cornerdown the street from Sephora and up the street from the amazing Torpedo Factory. Entering Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe + Wine Bar, you enter the most delightful gift shop filled with cat 'stuff' of all types, high end, crafty and lower priced fun stuff, all benefiting the charity housed in this historic house once upon a time someone, maybe, infamous in history lived there, after all, ghosts of America's fathers still live there, technically. Friendly volunteers sit waiting to take payment for adults, kids, lunch if you choose and the length of time your visit to last- 1/2 hour, an hour. I once met a young woman who pretty much spent all day there. She said she found inner peace. Mount Purrnon profiles its current residents on the wall in this room so you sorta have an idea which kitties you will be greeted by upstairs AND maybe even want to take home with you if you are in the market for a furrever friend. The stairs are a bit steep heading up to the cattery. There are steps outside, too. Before you head up, there is a downstairs eating place with a limited menu that includes out of this world cheese melt sandwich a finicky-as-a-cat four year old I know literally inhales this sandwich. There is a cat themed bathroom on the first floor. It's sort of a nice thing to do- eat first, fill your tummy then head up the stairs. The photos speak for themselves. I wanted to take them all but, got a better offer, two kiddos who love love love coming here to Mount Purrnon Cafe. Thank you, yet again. oh yeah, photos are copyright (c) Carrie Devorah and may not be used unless given permission by me, not by google or the cafe

The cafe is such a great addition to the cat space, and it’s clear that the cats are well loved and taken care of. Some cats are seniors and just living out their last years in a bright, clean, lovely space, and others are much younger who are eager to make friends! The staff genuinely care about the cats and their care. Please stop by, support them and adopt!

We had a wonderful time at Mount Purrnon! The staff was so helpful in answering our questions and they were informative of the cats. This business is doing wonderful things to support cats in the area. Will definitely be back!

Mt. Purrnon provides a safe, lovely home for kitties seeking their furever families! I highly recommend supporting this small, local business in hisstoric Old Town. Downstairs is food (to include a delicious grilled cheese) and drinks (both alcoholic and non). You don't need a reservation--you can just grab a glass of wine, relax, and share cat pics with strangers (if you want!). Upstairs is - CATS. Cuddly, standoffish, playful, sleepy, bossy, purring CATS of all shapes and sizes. If they have space, you can walk in without a reservation, but I don't recommend that on weekends because they're really popular (with both locals and tourists). The staff are absolutely lovely and clearly devoted to the kitties and their well-being. What a fun, easy way to support something wonderful!

I went here on a whim a random weekend. It's in Old Town so plan ahead for parking. I parked on the street, there is no direct parking lot to this place. This is my first time at a Cat Cafe. You have to book your 1 hour appointment online ahead of time. About 20 bucks or so. It doesn't include anything I think just for the time with the cats. The wine bar is downstairs so you can grab a drink and go play with kitties. That is a cool experience. The cats are here from a local rescue, which means they are of all ages and varying health conditions. They have a little door in case the cats get overstimulated they can go to the back room where two legged humans are not allowed. I like that they consider that cats can be moody. They give you instructions as you walk in and warn you about any cats that will swipe at you. Unfortunately, when I went it suddenly got busy and I didn't get to interact with as many cats as I would prefer. I played for a while with one cat and then he took the toy into the back room :-/. This place has a lot to do: weekly wine tasting, cat yoga, cats and tarot, among other events. I love that about this place. Even though my first visit was not amazing, I hope to return for one of the events! Recommend that you go and try it for yourself. Lots of lovely well behaved cats in need of a forever home.

I love this place and the owners are amazing people. I've had my cat for almost a year and she's more amazing every day. Great food too! Anyone saying negative things does not understand how cats interact with strangers or that vet bills are always a thing that will happen.

One of the best cat cafes ever! It actually has real food and drinks, and adult libations! The cats can be overstimulated so if you want a more interactive experience, I suggest going earlier in the day. Regardless, all cats are adorable and I wish I could adopt a couple. Service is good. They explain the rules well (aka respect these masters of consent) and an hour is $25 while 30 minutes is $15. Adult only hours are from 6pm-8pm on Thursdays-Saturdays.

Mt Purrnon is a gem in Old Town! The folks that work there are so friendly and clearly genuinely care about the cats that live there. It is so nice to see cats out of cages and getting to roam around - such a better and different vibe from visiting shelters. The wine selection is on point and I highly recommend the Maria Sauv Blanc. 10/10 will be returning!

We came to Old Town Alexandria primarily to visit this cat cafe, and we picked the earliest time available on a weekend (11am). Since we were the first ones, we had the entire cafe and all the cats to ourselves for the first 30 minutes, and all the cats were ready to play. The kitties were super adorable and many of them came up to you looking for pets. We didn't really try any food since we had lunch plans afterwards. But overall it was a great experience, and we definitely plan on coming back here multiple times.

An absolute fun experience! From the warm welcome to the time with the cats. The dining area and cat area is very clean and well maintained. I was worried my allergies would act up but surprisingly with a mask on, I was normal. This was an experience for the kids and they had a blast...just enough to fill their desire for a cat. Everyone here is super friendly and very knowledgeable. A must return and we all had a great time. Parking is limited to paid street parking. Enjoy!

I have been to several cat cafés and this place is always my favorite! We walked in to a welcoming staff member who checked us in for our reservation and gave us information about the cats and heads up on any cats to be more cautious with. They have food and drinks on the bottom floor. We got an Iced Chai Tea Latte and we were able to bring it with us to play with the cats upstairs. It has a cozy vibe for cats to play, relax and roam around with people. I love how they only allow a small group of people in each time slot compared to other cat cafés. That way the cats don't get overwhelmed with so many new faces and everyone gets to interact with different cats.

My first cat cafe experience and it was amazing!! Staff was welcoming and helpful, helped us with any questions we had. Around 20 cats at the cafe when we came, all the cats were well groomed and super clean. Most of the cats were really friendly and so cute, however some can be really feisty and might hiss at you. There is a first floor, which offers drinks and food and second where all the cats are. The cat room is really clean, there isn't a bad smell and rarely any fur. But little crowed with other guests inside.

Coffee, wine and cats. What more do you need?? The staff was very friendly and welcoming, highly recommend!

This place has a great concept and I love that they take in rescue cats. Be very careful when booking that you get what you need. They are very strict about guest limits and they will not compromise with you regardless of how much money you spend or are willing to spend. I used to support them frequently but will now be taking a break.

Great concept to promote adoption and fun vibe at this place. I will say however that this place may not be as kid-friendly or the petting session you might be looking for - some of the cats are not very happy campers. Two people got scratched on the hand and arm in our hour long appointment. Some cats dislike touch when they are sleeping, for example. Simply need to watch out and remember that they are rescue cats after all - they may have health issues and dislike being petted. The fee is about $25 per person which is pretty pricey but it goes to taking care of the cats - and they have 32 in total. The chai tea latte was sweet - the barista was happy to add an extra teabag for us because we like it less so and it tasted amazing.

First off! I was so happy to see all the great reviews! Mount Purrnon deserves every single star! We stopped in for Happy Meow-er today and we're greeted by a lovely young lady that explained the cat time process. We decided to go for the 30 minutes for $12 dollar option. For those that stated that those prices were a little steep, I'm here to tell you that I have spent $12 on worse things (sorry Starbucks..no hate) so up the stairs we went! The cats were healthy and very happy to have the interaction with us and the children that were playing with all of them as well. Please do not overlook their official greeter "Colleen Robinson" she is ADORABLE! And if you got the reference in the name like we did..you rock! Let's talk about Rachel the bartender! You could not have a more pleasant person take care of you! She was a joy! The space is cute and super well maintained. Both the cat room and the cafe! The wine list is solid! The snacks are amazing and we are looking forward to going to try some of the sandwiches on the really well thought out menu. We will be going back to see Rachel..eat some awesome food and of course to see Colleen Robinson

A cat in my lap and a glass of Prosecco--what a purrfectly heavenly way to spend an hour or two. It's clean and cozy and chill. The kind and friendly staff know the cats well and have lots of information to share about them. The cats are well-loved and well cared for. The other visitors were awesome, too. We're all there because we love cats, so the place always feels happy.

We are in the process of relocating to VA and my daughter is here visiting. We were walking King street and on the corners are signs telling what businesses are on the side streets that come off King. She was like "MOM, OMG Cat Cafe" and I noticed the rest of the sign "and Wine bar". They had me there ;) What a fun, fabulous place if you love the kitties. They have adopted out 548 cats since opening, which is outstanding. My daughter facetimed my other cat loving daughter back at home who was equally as delighted. Check them out on social media (and maybe consider supporting this wonderful cause.

What a fun unexpected treat! The staff here is super friendly and helpful. I wandered in on a Wednesday afternoon and it wasn't busy. I had such a relaxing great time with all the cats. They offer drinks. I was able to sip my Diet Coke while I visited with the beautiful cats. It was the highlight of my visit to Alexandria!

The superior cat cafe in the DMV! I went for my birthday and the room reminds me of a classic grandparent house- it's so cozy! the cats are diverse in age, size, and playfulness! they have a cute coffeeshop downstairs you can visit regardless of whether you play with the cats! extremely affordable given the going rate and generally just a business I feel strongly about supporting! Worth the trek to VA if you're in DC!

I have mixed feelings about the cat cafe. I appreciate what they are trying to do in terms of helping cats find new homes. The price is decent and the location is nice. It's nice that there is a cafe and schwag so you can support the effort. That said, the cats seemed really stressed out. The day we went there was a large group, and the groups change every hour. Many of the people visiting have never owned a cat, and could benefit from instruction on how to hold, pet, or interact with a cat on it's own terms. Some of the cats were terrified and hiding, and others were pretty aggressive because by the evening, they were tired of being touched and handled by strangers (who wouldn't be?!) It was worth doing once, but we ultimately ended up adopting a cat through Lucky Dog which had a stricter process. We ended up with a very cuddly, wonderful cat and they were very helpful in getting us settled. Overall, good people, good cause, but the model of the cat cafe and how visitors are educated about the process could be better.

A lot of aggression towards customers - especially children, especially non-neurotypical. My cat-adoring joyful, happy, snuggly child came out sobbing. If Rachel doesn't like you, you are dead meat. She will kick you out even when you are peacefully snuggling with an animal (see photo). My kid followed the rules - didn't pick up the cats, avoided the cats we were warned about, but Rachel still didn't like him. That he wanted to play with the cats, that he told other customers not to snap because loud noises stress that cats, that he was scratching a cat under the chin and it was purring. She claimed that my child slapped me (huh?!) and her when she "put her hand between the cat and my child's hand". She lied that the manager wanted to talk to me (she was actually avoiding me in the back room), lied about no security cameras inside the cat area when I asked to review together, and would not let me talk to the owner. Oh, keep in mind that you get punished for prepaying online - they only offer hour long slots on the site while half hour slots are saved for walk-ins and not even mentioned on the site. And what other customers say about the bad smell unlike other cat cafes is also true. Cats are sweet and lovely, though!

Nice mix of sweet and playful cats, great coffee and gluten free food, cute decor, and everyone was very kind.

Super cute and fun. Grab a snack, beer or glass of wine before you head upstairs. The cats roam freely and you get to see their personalities. I suggest grabbing some churos (sp) treats to entice them to come play. It's very relaxing and a fun environment for all ages. The fur babies are super adorable.

This is definitely the puuuuurfect experience for a cat lovers. It combines a wine bar downstairs and a romper-room upstairs for cats that are up for adoption. I started with a wine tasting with their somm, who took us through samples of 5 wines. The only reason I didn't give this place 5 stars is I didn't love any of the wines, but all were drinkable. But I did enjoy my sandwich and snacks, plus the somm was very knowledgeable. After a good half hour we went upstairs to play with the cats. No kitties were there; all the cats were grown up. Don't expect any cuddling; these cats roam at will and might let you hold them but will just as easy give you dagger eyes. Fortunately there are a lot of cat toys around - including a very cool fishing rod with a cat toy at the end - so the cats will inevitably come to you.

There is never availability, and the place was smelly. The attendant was also rude and not willing to provide more information on next available as she just said everything is online. Terrible customer service!

Cat cafes are always a hit and this one is no exception. Especially during Covid times, it's a good way to interact safely with furry friends, and even adopt after the meet & greet session! There were about 15 cats on the first and second floors. When you walk in, make sure to close the first door behind you before opening the second. You'll check in, sign the waiver that you won't cat fight the cafe, should a kitty get a bit feisty with you. Plan ahead and reserve your spot online. It's about $20/adult per hour. If you want less time, there's a 30 min for $12 option but it isn't available on their website. When we went, I thought only us 2 and another 2 would be all bc we reserved, but there were a lot of walk ins. So you might not be all that comfortable since people walk around a lot. I would recommend that staff continue to engage the guests by talking about the cats' personality- the place was more like a library and everyone was whispering - only when one of the staff began talking and bringing about treats did I hear a peep. Please also visit their adorable cafe in the back- their coffee was great! I'm all for supporting local & small businesses, and especially if they're also in it for a great cause like this. Note that they're pretty new and don't serve wine yet despite their name, but once that comes around, I'm sure I'll be meowing a lot myself as I'll be back for a boozy furrrenzy fun day. There's plenty of toys and staff routinely sanitize the areas. You're told not to wake sleeping cats. I also wouldn't just pick up any cat unless you're told they don't mind at all, and I'm pretty experienced with animals in general. So please handle the fur babies with care! They were all absolutely precious.

The service is amazing we did not get to taste the food and the ambiance is so welcoming

Very unique place; a cat rescue, cafe & wine bar. The people are friendly and genuinely care about cats.

Had a great time at the cat café this weekend! I made a reservation for the latest time slot on Saturday night and had the place all to myself + my partner. It was very clean and I felt extremely safe (COVID-wise). A great mix of kitties - old and young, playful and relaxed, etc. The cats aren't ALL cuddly, which is understandable considering they're rescues and have various levels of comfort around people, kids, and/or other cats. As long as you're respectful of the cats, their space, and their feelings - you'll have a great time! The staff was kind and helpful - willing to answer all of our questions and tell us all about the cats' personalities. Can't wait to go back!

While the concept is great, the experience leaves little to be desired. $25 is a steep price to pay to have little to no interaction with the cats. The cats that were avai!able when I was there on a Sunday afternoon had no interest in being pet, handled, or even looked at. They all were very damaged emotionally and had many restrictions for us to abide by. For example, one cat would scratch you big time if you pet its tummy. Another cat swiped at you with its claws if you came to close. Another refused to come out from under the couch. You get the idea. I left before my hour was up because none of these cats were friendly or remotely adoptable. I was there to get to know the cats to determine if there would be one to adopt. No luck there. I get that this place houses cats that are older and harder to adopt, but unless you are looking for a cat that is unappealing, unfriendly, and sometimes aggressive/angry, save your $25 and attend an adoption event at your local PetSmart or contact Lucky Dog Rescue for an amazing selection of wonderfully adoptive cats and dogs. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue enabled me to adopt the most amazing cat I've ever had!

I had a lot of fun here and would definitely recommend for cat lovers! The staff is nice, informative, and helpful. The merchandise is really cute and i love that you can buy churu to give the cats!

My. Purrnon is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy cats. My sister and I went for a bite to eat and to hang out with cats. We were so excited and the experience did not disappoint! The facility was clean and the cats are well cared for.

Entertainment value - 5/5 Deliciousness - 3/5 This is a great concept! Basically, you pay to pay to play with cats and kittens. If you fall in love, you can adopt one (they are all rescues furnished by local shelters). If you don't, then you've had a great time interacting with them. My daughter adores cats, but we don't want to own one right now, so this was a great way to let her interact with her furry friends. The cats ranged from playful to cuddly to (of course) stand-offish - so you got a good mix of feline companionship. I also met the owner, and he was very friendly and engaging (we talked about horror movies for about 20 minutes - making him awesome in my book). They also have struggled a lot between govt. bureaucracy and the pandemic, so I really admire their ability to get this place up and running! But there was a bit of downside. First, it's quite an expensive endeavor. One hour for myself, my daughter, and my wife was $70.00. It's far more cost effective to get a daily or monthly pass if you are located close by. My hope is that once they are on solid footing, the hourly rate comes down a bit so it's more accessible. They are still working on getting the cafe fully operational, so it's a bit unfair to grade them on it yet. Ultimately, they hope to have a full coffee, alcohol, and panini biz up and running. But for now, it's only coffee drinks (and a pretty limited selection too). I'll definitely update this review the next time I go when everything is fully furnished.

The cat café is great, very friendly staff. But if you're looking to adopt, I don't recommend Fancy Cats Rescue. Although they say they'll respond to adoption applications within 48-72 hours, it took me more than a week and three messages to get any response from them. By the time they noticed me, the cat I wanted was already adopted :( I'd go elsewhere if you want to adopt.

I went in today as a first timer; my fur baby had passed away last month, and while I'm not ready to adopt another cat yet, I wanted to spend time with cats again. Everyone in the staff was super nice, and more importantly they put the cats first. Making it clear that the cats were to be respected and not forced to interact. And I loved the pictures they had for each cat they currently have! The cafe they have is also very good ^^ And yes, I took a lot of pictures.

A great place to just relax and hang out with cats. They are still brand new, but a very nice staff with a nice venue and a lot of cats. It's all going in the right direction.

Mount Purrnon is the purrfect addition to old town! For those who don't know what a cat cafe is, you pay an entry fee to play with up to 15 cats that are up for adoption! It's a fantastic way to get cats out of a cages and to find forever homes. It's well worth the money to play with kitties and support them getting a family! This cafe is a mix of cats and history (and soon wine!). There is a divider between the cat area and the cafe, so no worries about cat hair in your food! The cafe has a nice mix of sandwiches, salads, cookie dough, cookies, and drinks! The tables are set 6 feet apart and the food is pre packaged, so it's COVID safe! In addition, masks are currently required, ensuring the safety of the staff and guests. I would recommend Mount Purrnon to anyone who loves cats, wants to adopt a cat, or wants to support a new business during this time to stop by and experience what a cat cafe is all about!

This place is a a great experience. I've been to both crumbs and whisker's cat and kitten location and this place is better. It is much more calm and relaxing. There is no cat smell. The cats are mostly non-kittens so they are not overly excitable and just wander around looking for pets. I love the room set up and they have tons of comfy chairs and it seems like you're in a nice house. It is a little quiet wish some music was playing. Staff was very nice. On Sundays it's easy to find parking.

Best place to hang out for cat lovers I had a super fun and relaxing time with adorable cats

This place was a great time, my boyfriend and I visited during the afternoon. The cafe has a great selection of drinks non alcoholic and alcoholic as well. The cats were all located upstairs the area was clean and the cats were all friendly. We will be visiting again!

First off, I am not a fan of cats but I am all about new experiences so when my friend suggested visiting this place, I was all about it. This is such a great concept for adoption. The cafe downstairs is quant, cozy, and has a surprisingly varied menu with food and drink options. The cats are all upstairs and roaming free, living their best lives. It was feeding time when we arrived so the cats were pretty occupied for a while then afterwards they returned to their normalcy... it appeared. Surprisingly the room did not have odors one would expect after walking into a room with so many cats. There was a smell of cat food but that's to be expected since there were several bowls of cat food placed for feeding time. You can tell that the cats are well loved and taken care of until they are adopted. The photo wall depicting personal information about each cat was special plus added an extra layer of fun trying to identify each cat in the room to be able to call them by name. The ambience was relaxing, soft music, comfy chairs and everyone spoke softly and observed the cats or had fun playing games with the cats who were interested. There is conveniently located metered parking right out front. Cool place!!!

I wouldn't recommend the latte for the coffee snobs (..me) i had the melted cheese Turkey sandwich . It was good . Interacting with the cats was obviously the purpose of the visit. They are well taking care of. The smell can be overwhelming at first once you enter the cat area. They are trying to place adult cats which is commendable. Go for a visit and support their mission.

I went to Mount Purrnon Cat Café and Wine Bar on 8/12/20. Although I am writing this review many months past when I visited I remember the experience well. The Cat Café is well maintained. I was impressed with the number of cats that it didn't smell like a litter box. The majority of the cats I met on the floor we're friendly. The shelters that are providing the residents appear to be doing a great job screening cats that do well with strangers and other cats. The cat café also has numerous toys available for you to engage in play with the cats. If I had one suggestion there should be more signage about how you put in an application to apply to take home a resident (you cannot go to the cat café and pick up cat during you're time, the animal organization needs to screen you first). In a nutshell, this is a great addition to Old Town for animal lovers.

I've been here several times and it never disappoints! Wine bar on the first floor, cat lounge on the second floor. Only 12 people allowed in the cat lounge at a time so reservations are highly recommended. Staff are friendly, caring, and passionate about helping the rescue cats that live there find their forever homes. Nice food & drink menu includes locally brewed beers/ciders, grilled cheeses, & edible cookie dough. Fun events like jeopurrdy , wine tasting, yoga and more. I appreciate that they offer adult only hours & have an age requirement. Be sure to visit the website to read the FAQ's & policies before you go!

As a (former) non-cat person, I echo the other glowing reviews. To be specific, my kid wanted a cat, I advised against it and encouraged a visit to a cat cafe to see first hand. Everyone liked a few of the cats. I encouraged repeat visits to really get to know the animals. Several visits later we adopted two cats and they have been wonderful. (Nothing like the cats I'd dealt with in the past). Point being, this cat cafe serves an awesome purpose, to let you get to know a cat(s) to figure out which one(s) are the right fit for you. Cats can get a bad rap because their personalities are very different depending on the person. People get dogs sight-unseen and can train the dog accordingly but that's a dog. A cat isn't a dog. Go multiple times and make sure you get the right cat for you and I'm confident you'll be very happy (no affiliation), again I think providing this format is a great service to both the cats and the lucky people that adopt them

I visited the cafe a week ago with my daughters. I'm only reviewing the cat area as we didn't visit the food section. With the $20 person cost, I was expecting a pleasant atmosphere. Unfortunately there was a very strong smell of cat urine that made our eyes and noses burn. Having had cats all my life, it was clear that some cats were using the rug instead of the litterboxes. Most of the cats were happy to approach and interact with visitors. I was concerned to see a cat who recently had a leg amputated- still had stitches- in the room. It was obviously not feeling well and some of the other cats were bothering it. I do appreciate Mount Purrnon's mission to help cats ,but I hope they only use fully healthy/ healed cats for the cafe going forward.

I'm so glad I've discovered this cat cafe! I've had the best time with cats and having an opportunity to go downstairs and grab a cup of coffee or wine. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and polite. Can't wait to go back!

We got our cat in September and she has cost us over $1,000 in vet bills since then. She first had diarrhea that spewed all over our apartment and an ear infection that went unnoticed by the caretakers at Mt. Purrnon. Once she got better from that, I figured out I got ringworm from her - when I talked to the people at Mt. Purrnon, they said that they knew she was exposed but thought she was fine. We have not had a healthy cat and it is devastating that this place does not take care of their cats. I would not recommend this place to anyone looking for a cat - the ringworm alone (and months of treatments and cleaning) should deter people from even going here.

Such an amazing cat cafe with a wonderful mission! I am a cat lover and am so happy to see this cat cafe become a reality in Old Town. I have two kitties of my own that I adopted and do everything I can to support this small business. It's not easy that they opened right in the middle of COVID. Their owners are tireless and work so hard to do what they are passionate about: finding homes for cats and kittens in need. They are the nicest people and I love that they are helping save the lives of many innocent animals. I go to the cafe to buy wine/dessert/etc just to support them. I have also participated in their jeopardy and trivia nights which are always a lot of fun. Stop in to see all they have to offer!

This place is awesome! You can tell how much they care about the cats well-being and safety. They have signs up of the kitties who are there so you know their likes and dislikes and if they're bonded pairs or prefer to be solo, okay with kids or dogs, and their ages. The cafe part is also wonderful, with plenty of options for alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks and some nice snacks. I even adopted a pair of bonded kitties, and they're wonderful!

Very cute little Cafe in old town Alexandria. The interior is clean, they take covid seriously, and the cats are just wonderful. The cats here are playful, well socialized, and healthy. There are a mix of different personalities and kitties so that you can interact with them. This Cafe is very active in their community, organizing events and adoptions. As long as you respect the kitties, you will have a good time here.