NEKO Cat Cafe Bellingham

Fun little experience! Pleasant staff, clean atmosphere, aloof cats. I made a mistake when booking tickets. I called them, and the nice young woman who answered was able to quickly fix my mistake. The experience was lovely and sweet. I'd recommend this for neurodivergent people who don't want to be overstimulated.

My fiancé and I went for a day trip from Canada to the US and he brought me to the Neko Cat Cafe! We were very excited for the experience. When arriving, I could see how much they care for the cats; it almost felt like the cats ran the cafe and the employees were just there to feed them :D I was very pleased with how clean the environment was and how cat friendly everything was. They also serve alcohol and nonalcoholic beverages which was a bonus! Simon will forever be in my heart!

I love all the kitties! Luna, Prairie, Tilly, and Freya have all sat in my lap! The cats are all really chill, and super funny.

I recently visited Neko Cat Café, and I can’t say enough wonderful things about this adorable place! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by a warm and welcoming atmosphere created by both the staff and the resident cats. The café itself is beautifully designed, cozy, and clean, with plenty of spots for cats and guests to relax and interact. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, taking the time to explain the house rules and making sure both visitors and cats were comfortable and safe. It’s clear they genuinely care about the well-being of the cats and are passionate about creating a positive experience for everyone. The highlight of my visit was spending time with Luna, one of the resident cats. She is such a sweetheart—friendly, playful, and full of personality! Luna made the experience unforgettable, curling up beside me for snuggles and following me around for pets. It was so heartwarming to see how well-loved and cared for the cats are here. For cat lovers, Neko Cat Café is a little slice of heaven. It’s not just a place to enjoy some feline companionship but also an opportunity to learn about the cats’ stories and, if you’re looking, potentially adopt a new furry friend. The café provides a fantastic environment for both the cats and the people who visit. Whether you’re a long-time cat enthusiast or just looking for a relaxing and unique outing, I highly recommend stopping by. I left feeling calm, happy, and already planning my next visit. Luna and the other sweet cats make this place an absolute gem!

Fun and original idea. You won’t find anyone else doing this north of Seattle. So many adorable animals, you can even adopt some. Beers on hand and a gift shop.

Went for cat yoga - 10/10, would do again. Instructor led a small class and tailored it to what we were worried about or where we were tense. It was not too hard and the cats were walking around, tussling with each other, and having a good time while we were on the mats. Tilly even hopped on my back and stayed while I went through table pose and child's pose! I also had a peach kombucha.

An amazing experience. You can share time with the cats and enjoy a coffe. It was a lovely time. The first time I have seen a business like this. Love it.

I love coming here! The service is great and you can tell they care about the kitties. Seems like each worker knows things about each kitty and I love that. There’s toys you can use to play. The kitties are friendly and some are sleepy babies, but that’s okay, it was a relaxing and fulfilling experience for sure. Thank you guys for taking very good care of these furbabies! If you love cats, this is definitely a cafe to try!

If you want to see the cats play more, visit earlier in the day. As expected, they get sleepy as the day progresses. The cats are very cute and friendly, and the staff is very attentive. They thoroughly clean the entire place between each session.

A big, clean, and friendly place for 24 cats! The staff there were very friendly and loved talking about their cats, and I'm sure they say the same thing over and over again at every hour, so I appreciate their friendliness. There's also a bar for both alcoholic or non alcoholic drinks. We booked our appointment online, and we had to reschedule it a few times, and they have pretty accommodating for our poor scheduling. I saw a couple walk ins while I was waiting, but there wasn't any slots left at our time, but they were offered an hour later. For around $15 you get 45 mins with the cats. The cats, there were so sweet and peaceful. Seems like they were very accustomed to people petting them. There were a few playful ones. The place is so relaxed and big enough where you can roam and pet different cats and have a space of your own. The Seattle location is tiny compared to this one.

INCREDIBLE idea, wonderful place and so thankful they're helping rescue cats and saving lives. The manager is passive aggressive though and makes the experience not as enjoyable. Wish she would at least smile when she was being passive aggressive. That would make it a little easier to take. Don't want to go back because of her.

There is an entry fee for this establishment.. which makes sense because it keeps this business running so they can keep saving kitties. :) They serve cookies, drinks and have a cute store with cat toys, bandannas and hoodies/shirts. I loved this place!! My first cat cafe and it helped us decide to go to Seattle to visit their other location! I think it was worth it. My kids loved it.

I found this place by an accident after finding out Woods was closed. A friend and I were too desperate for coffee so this place was it, finally! We bought coffee for $3.50 per person ($5.25 CDN after conversion via online banking) it was not bad. Too pricy for coffee to begin with. Admission was pretty expensive which was $15 per person. I've gone to Catfe in downtown Vancouver, but this place was quite different. Nice relaxed environment where cats sleep and run while passerby can peek into this cafe. Later people gets evoked by curiosity if cat cafe is new to them. Cute cafe to visit for sure. Service was friendly. I had a good time seeing cats through the entrance.

i love this place! i went while visiting a friend and it was so much fun! i will say, make sure to make a reservation before hand as spots for each hour fills up fast! the staff was so nice and the cats were so fun to play with. I'd definitely come if i'm ever in the area again!

Shout out to Zeus---the beautiful orange man who greeted us at the door. You the real MVP. This is definitely a place I'll be visiting again when I get a chance! The cats all seem genuinely content, happy and well cared for. The staff are really friendly. The space is pleasantly designed and is super comfortable! If you have spare time and want to hang out with some adorable felines or adopt, I'd recommend giving this place a try

I absolutely love neko cat cafe! I've been to the one in Seattle and Bellingham and like the Bellingham location more. The interior is so cute and super spacious. There are around 20 or so cats, so there are plenty to go around for all the visitors. They cats are generally super friendly and love to get pats, though there were a couple that got a little testy. The cat bouncers are awesome too. They're all so knowledgeable, and were able to answer all of the questions we had about the adoptable cats and which ones would fit what we were looking for the best. Definitely recommend spending some time here, though I will say if you're looking to adopt, it won't be the fastest process so you'll have to be patient.

Great experience, friendly staff and cute cats. Like the appointment time and that they had cats you could adopt .

Neko was just about the cutest place we've been to in Bellingham so far. We stopped in a few weeks ago to visit their holiday craft market and it was a really nice surprise to find that Neko was super clean. I've been to a few other cat cafes in different states and have generally found that there is a heavy cat box odor when you come inside, but that was, thankfully, not the case. You can tell that all of the cats are well taken care of and truly loved. It was pretty chilly the night we went, so most of the cats were in a sort of hibernation state when we arrived, but once the cat treats came out, they perked up. Neko also has a decent selection of drinks for purchase and some resident cat swag to buy. We had a really great time visiting Neko and will definitely be back.

My boyfriend and I were taking a day trip up to Bellingham to visit a cousin. I made reservations for the three of us to try out NEKO (we are all kitty fanatics)! This place certainly did not disappoint. I believe there were about 20ish kitties overall and they were all so sweet. One even jumped up on my boyfriend's shoulders, I tried to get a picture but he got down by the time I got my camera out. I like that they offer small bites and drinks while you enjoy the playtime. Be aware that you do have to make reservations to get in. I definitely plan to check out the café in Seattle as well...if anything it supports the felines!

We loved it. My daughter won't stop talking about it. We'll be back time and again I'm sure.

Highlight of our vacation. Our kids have been bugging us for years to go to a cat cafe and we were finally able to be in a location that had one. Neko's did not disappoint. My children absolutely loved it here, loved it so much that we had to come back a second time. Very clean, very friendly staff, and of course the cats are awesome. Highly recommend.

The cafe was clean and looked as though the cats were being taken care of. The food looked good and was reasonably priced. Would come back!

Purrrfect visit! My son and I were very excited to experience our first cat cafe and we were not disappointed. This place is adorable, clean and has happy kitties! We had one tiny mix up when we first got there and the manager (Im assuming?) was extremely accommodating and very helpful! The entire staff is sweet, knowledgeable and obviously work hard to keep guests and kitties happy. I loved hearing about the different cats and their quirks. We tried the cat cookies (YUM), Chai Tea on draft and a hot cocoa. Everything was great! I definitely want to plan another visit soon!

We only came for the kitties so we can't comment on merch or drinks. The place is very clean and kitties definitely feel safe and at home. No bad smells here either. It's a great place to socialize with your future kitty, help one get socialized, or just spend some quality time with a kitty purrrrrrr. Shout out to Peaches! We hope this lovable, cuddle-pus of a red head finds a loving forever home soon.

MY FAVORITE PLACE EVER. please come here at least once. the kitties are absolutely adorable and i love how you are able to adopt. the staff is very knowledgeable and so friendly, and you can get yummy drinks! also, the price is super reasonable for a 45 minute visit!

Our visit was so much fun!! Definitely worth visiting. We went at 1PM though, right after lunch, and most of the kitties were sleepy and not very active or playful, because they had just been fed. I'd recommend going sometime not right after a meal! But that was our fault lol.

This is a fun New spot especially if u have little ones! It's 10 a person. A little steep if u have 4 or more family members for 50 minutes..but they have lots of kitties all over that are super playful and love to cuddle I think it's great to bring adoptable cats here they get so much love each day It will be our special occasion spot for our littles for sure.. Thanks for the much needed fun

Gotta love an excuse to go and pet cats! I visited a cat café in Japan and was super excited to see this open up in Bellingham. Neko occupies the downstairs space of the Trek bike shop. Look out for the cat on the side of their building and you'll know you're in the right place. Make sure to make a reservation, it'll guarantee you a spot for 50 minutes ($10/session for cat supplies/wellbeing). They have an excellent selection of beer/ciders, coffee and some cat themed treats that you can purchase when you check in. They also have stickers! All cats are from the Whatcom Humane Society, and they have an awesome space to nap, climb, explore and hang out. If I were a cat, this would be the dream, unlimited pets whenever, treats and a comfy home. Cats are available for adoption, but the staff informed us that that wouldn't be available for the first month to allow the cats to adjust to their new space. There are spaces along the walls to sit and pet cats, and mats on the ground to play with the toys. I was pretty content just to give cats pets wherever they were, and all of them are super friendly and fun to hang out with. They definitely seemed sleepier in the late afternoon, and next time I'm in town I'll book for an earlier time to see more active cats.

When it comes to cat love, Neko does it best. They crush service, offer up some amazing retail and provide a space for you to love on some kitties and they can find permanent homes. They have leveled up the adoption game and also provide a stylish home and loving environment for their house cats. I love their retail, and want every single piece they have on their site. I can't wait to come back to Bellingham and visit their space here. In the meantime, I hope you consider checking them out and supporting local this holiday season.

Neko cat cafe was an AMAZING experience. Bellingham is so lucky to now have this unique place. The decoration looked great walking in and inside. The workers there were so nice and helpful and the cats were adorable. They just brought in kittens which were playful and so cute! I also got a strawberry honeybush tea which they had on tap. It was amazing and I'll cherish my memories here for a long time. Can't wait to go back to Neko!

So adorable and cheap!!! Definitely coming here EVERYDAY after school! My fav is Sunday! So adorable PLZ PET THEM!

NEKO cat cafe is a cool place to go especially during a rainy weekend in Bellingham. Unfortunately we unknowingly timed out reservation with a birthday group of about 10 eight year old girls so they monopolized they cat cafe a bit and drove the cats away. We still got plenty of petting in .

Loved the Bellingham Neko location that opened today. I had previously visited Neko in Seattle and although just as fun, the Bellingham location is much bigger and full of cats with lots of different personalities. Some sleepy, some playful, some lounging high up and some that wanted attention and treats. The pawtenders are there to help and there are small snacks and drinks available as well as merch. Lots of photo opportunities & seating. This will be my favorite indoor activity in town.

EDIT: I am happy the owner repsonded and hope they follow through with making the environment for the kitties better. I was offered a refund and a free item from the menu. I will not pursue the refund because the funds benefit the cats and I don't want to take that away from them. I am increasing my star rating because of the response. I was initially excited to go and had a reservation with a couple friends but upon arriving the two girls up front were not very clear or helpful as to how we were supposed to check in or when to go in even though we asked specific questions and kept getting passed back and forth between the two girls with no answers. One girl thought I had already been there and just came out even though I just arrived. After entering our session it seemed exciting at first but quickly became stressful. Other customers were being very rude and pushy with the cats and chasing them down. There was a backroom as a safe zone with cat doors that only the cats could enter but one customer was near the cat entrance at one point and forced one to come back out when it tried to escape. Some of the cats were fast asleep or out of reach on the shelves thankfully but the ones who were not looked very stressed and kept trying to escape people. There was a young boy in my group and he was far more well bahaved and considerate to the animals than the adults and he was the only child at this time. My friend mentioned the way people were behaving to one of the employees only for her to state that she nomrally tries to maintain them but was tired at the moment. Very loud bar music was also playing in the lounge area, which I believe only escalated the stress for some of the cats. I only bought one treat and although it was absolutely adorable it tatsed not so great. One of their teas I tried tasted exactly like cough syrup. Their drinks are pretty pricey so I would be cautious about trying them. I really want to like the idea of this place because it can promote adoption for the cats and give them a nicer large foster home until adopted but it was sad to see the stressed and overwhelmed cats. I think that a calmer and lower volume music should be played and the employess should be more consistent maintaining the rowdy cusotmers. I believe the environment was not a very healthy one for these animals. It was very sad to witness. I hope this business learns to make some adjustments for the sake of the cats health.

NEKO was an absolutely purrfect way to spend some afternoon time with the most adorable kitties! I love the concept to getting to play with adoptable cats who get play, affection and love in the sweetest decorated space. You do need to make a reservation in advance and is $10 for 1 hr. My only feedback was there are 25 people capacity for the room and it felt crowded. Everyone is trying to pet cats that are in reach, while many of the cats are comfortably lounging up high on the shelves and unable to pet. I hope they might reconsider to limit the room to 15-20 people at most. This would allow more of us to have an opportunity to pet the cats and sit near where they are, as many of us didn't get much of an opportunity to sit and pet the cats. You aren't allowed to pick up the cats, and get to pet them only if in reach or pet if they come to snuggle and jump on your lap. There are cat toys, the staff handed out little treats to help entice the cats to come to you, and is a very comfortable and fun space. Staff was super friendly, the cafe offered some sweet treats and drinks, and all fees go to help take care of the animals.

This place is Ahhhhh-mazing. My kiddo loves cats and had been begging to go here. Brought my mom too and it was the best $33 I've ever spent. Staff was so nice, and the kitties are so cute. Had some come up to me and just lay down in my lap! (My one cat doesn't do that unless he's hungry.... my cat is kind of a jerk) Regarding Covid precautions: staff was masked and asked us to stay masked until we were in our own spaces. The place was very clean and everyone was respectfully our space. We will for sure be back!

Love love love!! Wish the session was longer. It's a bit spends for the time allowed. Love all the kitties.

Mwow! So in love with this heart felt concept and follow through! The bonding pad is where it is at last time I was there. I love the little fuzzy donut beds they have out for the kitties to snuggle in - they look so happy! Monday morning was a great time to go. The strawberry Smith tea on tap is soooo yummy! Yay happy cats!

Just a great experience. Took my kids, who all loved it. Compassionate cool staff. Just go there.

So fun. Kittens galore and friendly staff. Also worth hanging out with the felines. Go check it out- purchase a super soft T-sort and help the cause.

Had such a great experience here. Lots of cute cats, many of which loved cuddling and sitting on your lap. You could feed them treats as well. And great beverages, snacks, etc.

Cool spot but been trying to call all day and apparently every minute for the past 3 hours their phones have been busy. It's says the called party is busy but I know they haven't had that many phone calls. Love the spot but somethings going one with their phones

This was my first stop in Bellingham and it was so fun. Cats are soft and well taken care of and so SO sweet! The merch is adorable as well, I'll buy some for my own cat.

The infamous NEKO Cat Cafe has finally come to Bellingham! It is a spacious area filled with comfy places to lounge and a lot of spaces for these adoptable cats to sleep. I had expected there to be a lot of them roaming around, but our 2:00 reservation ($10 for 1 hr) was after a group of kids and the majority of the cats were exhausted and went to rest waaaay up in the cubbies. You cannot pick up a cat, but you can pat any within reach and there are plenty of toys to entice the ones who are wandering around to be pet. The Cat handler also gave us 3 cat nibbles to bribe a cat over to us. The handler was a really a great Hostess and kept checking on my friend and I and helped get a cat close enough for us to pat in our laps. The beverage selection great and it was fun seeing cats (asleep) on chairs, in tubes, boxes, beds and even on a chair at the bar! Tip: try going in the morning when the cats are more active.

I love this place, I went to the Seattle one for my birthday last year and went here for my birthday this year, both times it's been amazing.

Love the cats here! The staff is nice and they are taking a lot of precautions since covid. The cats are really taken care of they seem pretty happy.

Quality food and drink, friendly faces, and beautiful wonderful cats- what more could you ask for?!

This place is super rad. The cats are chill and love all the pets from the patrons. If they don't want the love, the have multiple places they can get away from the hustle and bustle of the excited customers. I counted 20 something cats while I was there so there were plenty of kitties to accept pets from people. The drink selection was good, I liked the beer selection and the nitro iced coffee was bomb. I didn't try the snacks but they look cool and fit the vibe. The ambiance is super cool, many zones to choose from to hang out in and all seem to have there own lighting vibe. I don't know what you call the look of the place, chic, industrial/contemporary, I don't know but I dig it. I'll be coming back multiple times for sure!

If I could give this negative 5 stars I would. You have to book an appointment? AND pay $10.00 before you can even actually go in? I went there today and it was crowded as heck, and nobody was even inside the actual cafe part. It was only 2:30pm and it was booked for the rest of the day and so I couldnt to in. I've been to other cat cafes where you dont need to pay a fee before going in and you can just walk in and sit anywhere, not wait forever before getting to go in the actual cafe part like Neko. Absolutely awful. Like if you have to pay $10.00 before going in, how much are the drinks and cats? If you wanna give cats to a loving home they shouldnt be too expensive.

Was very excited to see a cat café! I went in with high expectations, as someone who's owned cats my entire life, and Neko has surpassed them in every way. If you're a cat lover, this is a must-visit café; I hope that they are open for a very long time. Along with that, after the cats are settled, they will be available for adoption-- at which time I will surely adopt one. This is the first time a business has gone so above and beyond to the point where I felt I should leave a review, if that gives you any indication to the quality of this establishment.

My partner and I had a WONDERFUL time at NEKO during their first weekend open for Phase 2. They were very mindful about people sanitizing, socially distancing properly, and wearing masks. The cafe was super clean and filled with an assortment of playing, hiding, and sleeping spots for the kitties. The kitties were also lovely! There were 25 of them, so lots of opportunities to interact and cuddle. The staff were all professional and talkative answering questions about the kitties and were very positive to be around. Highly recommend, great stress reliever, and would definitely go back!

Great spot to hang out and grab a tasty beverage f one's choice. Cats are great and so are the cute owners. Will be back!

I took my girls here on opening day as a Valentine's Day treat for them. Although the cats were all hiding since it was their first day with so many guests, the girls had a lot of fun with the few cats that were out exploring all their visitors. So many places for these little kitties to hide, so many places for the kitties to play, so many toys to play with them, and you could give them treats! It was a very nice environment and the fact that you could run a tab while you were there was convenient-maybe a little too convenient! Good thing you are limited to 50 mins at a time! You can buy cat headbands, stickers, mugs, etc. such a wonderful place and we will definitely be back! Glad they finally opened one of these in our town! And the fact that these cats are all available for adoption through the Whatcom Humane Society makes it even better! As they would say at the cat cafe-it's purrrrrfect!