Last Updated on April 14, 2024
Cat Cafes are wonderful places where cats, kittens, and people can hang out together while enjoying drinks and snacks.
The world’s very first Cat Cafe opened in Taiwan in 1998, and a few years later, they began popping up in Japan.
Starting in 2014, Cat Cafes began to open throughout the United States.
Cat Cafes in Florida
What makes Cat Cafes in the USA unique compared to other countries? Many of them focus on adoptions!
Visit this list of cool Cat Cafes in Florida, and maybe you’ll find a cat to give a forever home.
Table of Contents
- Cat Cafes in Florida
- The Caffeinated Cat, Jacksonville Beach
- Fat Cat Cafe, Tallahassee
- Frisky Cat Cafe , St. Augustine
- Good Luck Cat Cafe, Fort Lauderdale
- The Kitty Beautiful, Orlando
- Orlando Cat Cafe , Clermont
- Tally Cat Cafe, Tallahassee
- Witty Whisker Cat Cafe, St. Augustine
- Cattyshack Cafe, Ft Myers
- Feeline Good Cat Cafe, Gainesville
- Cats and Caffeine, Tampa
- Deland Cat Cafe, Deland
The Caffeinated Cat, Jacksonville Beach
If you’re looking to cuddle and pet some adorable cats while sipping coffee or even a glass of wine, look no further than The Caffeinated Cat!
This Cat Cafe is Jacksonville’s first and only feline coffee and wine shop in Jacksonville Beach.
If you want to adopt a cat, you can also adopt one of the cats or kittens you visit at the cafe.
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm.
The Caffeinated Cat Address: 331 1st Ave North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
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Fat Cat Cafe, Tallahassee
You can enjoy treats and beverages at Tallahassee’s Fat Cat Cafe while visiting with kitties from rescues across Tallahassee. The coffee is from “Crazy Cups,” “Midtown,” and more.
If you adopt one of the cats or kittens, rest assured they are up to date on their vaccines and are microchipped. You can also visit Betty’s Boutique for various items such as soap, paintings, bath bombs, and fun novelty products!
You can book your one-hour visit with the cats online on the Fat Cat Cafe website.
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm
Fat Cat Cafe Address: 2901 E Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301
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Frisky Cat Cafe, St. Augustine
The Frisky Cat Cafe in St. Augustine also doubles as a nonprofit cat rescue. This cafe helps the cats and kittens get out of the stressful shelter environment and into a fun and entertaining environment for them and the guests!
Grab their local roasted coffee, smoothies, beer, wine, and delicious pastries while you cuddle. They also host “Happy Meower” on Thursdays and kitten yoga on Wednesdays!
Walk-ins are always welcome, but you can also make a reservation online at the Frisky Cat Cafe website.
Open Monday to Thursday from 11 am to 6 pm, Friday from 11 am to 6 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm.
Frisky Cat Cafe Address: 1092 S Ponce De Leon Blvd St, Augustine, FL 32084
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Good Luck Cat Cafe, Fort Lauderdale
This Cat Cafe is run by Lady Luck Animal Rescue. It’s located near the FAT Village Arts District and Flagler Village in Fort Lauderdale.
Visit Good Luck Cat Cafe and grab a cup of coffee and a snack while petting some adorable cats! Since the cafe is run by an animal rescue, you can also adopt one of the cats and take them to their forever home.
Make sure to call ahead to reserve your spot.
Open seven days a week from 11 am to 5 pm
Good Luck Cat Cafe Address: 901 Progresso Dr. #202, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
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The Kitty Beautiful, Orlando
At The Kitty Beautiful (Get it, Orlandoans? Like the City Beautiful!), you can play, hang out, and cuddle with a room full of free-roaming and adoptable cats.
They work with the Cats Can adoption partner, so all cats are up to date on their vaccines and have been microchipped.
When you visit, you can enjoy coffee, tea, hand-crafted soda, freshly-made juices, beer, and wine. They also have sandwiches, soup, and more.
In addition to the cats, you can also use the wi-fi, play a board game, borrow or leave a book from the free library, participate in cat yoga, or stop by for a “mewvie night”!
The Kitty Beautiful highly suggests making reservations, especially on weekends. You can make the reservations online The Kitty Beautiful website.
The Kitty Beautiful Address: 360 State Lane, Orlando, FL 32801
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Orlando Cat Cafe, Clermont
Located approximately 4 miles west of Walt Disney World, the Orlando Cat Cafe is a great place to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.
The Orlando Cat Cafe has partnered with SPCA Florida + Minch Coffee and opened as the first in Central Florida.
Twelve to fifteen cats roam freely in the 1,000-square-foot cat play area, doubling as an adoption area. That’s right! You can also adopt one of these adorable kitties.
However, if you want to grab a drink and pastry, you can cuddle and pet the cats in the cafe.
Keep in mind that you may need to ensure your space by making a reservation or calling ahead.
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm and Monday from 12 pm to 6 pm
Orlando Cat Cafe Address: 532 Cagan Park Ave., Clermont, FL 34714
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Tally Cat Cafe, Tallahassee
Another Tallahassee cat cafe, Tally Cat Cafe serves Lucky Goat coffee, espresso, cold brew, beer, wine, and pastries from local bakeries.
The cafe is separate from the Cat Lounge. You can view the cats through the viewing glass while waiting for your turn.
Leon County Humane Society provides the lounge as a foster home for their cats waiting to be adopted.
Walk-ins are available, but Tally Cat suggests booking online on the Tally Cat Cafe website to guarantee your spot.
You can also reserve a spot for their movie nights, Cat Bingo Nights, and Jackbox Party Nights.
Open Wednesday and Thursday from 12 pm to 8 pm, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm, and Monday from 12 pm to 8 pm.
Tally Cat Cafe Address: 2218 N Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303
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Witty Whisker Cat Cafe, St. Augustine
Located in the St. Augustine historic district and a short walk from Flagler College and Saint George Street is the Witty Whisker Cat Cafe.
While you can adopt the cats at the cafe, you can also visit to play and cuddle. Their vast cafe menu includes multiple types of coffee and tea, juice, hot chocolate, wine, beer, and White Claw. They also have cupcakes, brownies, cookies, and more.
While walk-ins are welcomed, space is limited, and the Witty Whisker encourages online reservations. You can also reserve a spot at “Mewsic Night,” “Meowditation,” and the painting night on the Witty Whisker Website.
Open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Witty Whisker Cat Cafe Address: 112 N Ponce de Leon Blvd Unit A St. Augustine, FL 32084
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Cattyshack Cafe, Ft Myers
Located in Ft Myers, Florida, Cattyshack Cafe is home to a cat cafe you won’t want to miss. Not only can you enjoy a menu of delicious snacks, but you can also support cats and help them find a new home. The good news is you don’t have to adopt a cat to support it.
Reservations are expected and can be booked on the Cattyshack Cafe website. This makes sure they have the staff they need available.
You can adopt cats at the cafe. However, funds raised at this cafe help pay for the cats’ care until they are adopted.
Open Monday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, and Tuesday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Cattyshack Cat Cafe Address: 9902 Gulf Coast Main Street D-140 Fort Myers, FL 33913
Feeline Good Cat Cafe, Gainesville
Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, but it’s also home to Feeline Good Cat Cafe. At Feeline Good Cat Cafe, you can help beautiful cats find a new home or help fund a program that will find homes for cats.
The beauty of a cat cafe is that you can give back without bringing home a pet you aren’t ready for.
While reservations are not required they are highly recommended. This is because it will guarantee your ability to spend time with the cats.
Open Thursday and Friday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Feeline Good Cat Cafe Address: 201 SE 2nd Pl, Suite 113, Gainesville, FL, 32601
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Cats and Caffeine, Tampa
Cats and Caffeine in Tampa is a place you need to visit. Not only do they offer a cafe with delicious options, but they foster the kittens in their care.
The cats and kittens at Cats and Caffeine live at the cafe full-time. Visiting will allow you to help fund the great work they do.
Reservations are recommended and can be cooked via the Cats and Caffeine website. This will guarantee your ability to spend time with the cats while at the cafe.
Open Tuesday through Thursday from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and Friday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cats and Caffeine Address: 4033 Henderson Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629
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Deland Cat Cafe, Deland
Deland Cat Cafe opened with the goal of increasing the visibility of shelter cats. They foster cats in a cage-free environment where they can roam.
The Deland Cat Cafe does not require reservations. That said, if you want to guarantee that you can visit with the cats, you will want to set up a reservation.
Open Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm and Saturday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm
The Deland Cat Cafe Address: 844 East New York Ave, Unit B, DeLand, FL 32724
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