"Went here to grab a cup while waiting to see Kathleen Madigan at State theater. Also, a cat rescue nearby. Love the little guys! Coffee was great, too! Around the corner from state theatre. A place to stop by, and enjoy a cup of delicious coffee or tea."

"Please visit this adorable Cafe and adopt a cat if you are dedicated to loving cats. We had a great time here and if my sister and I didn't already have 12 cats between the 2 of us, we would have taken hone 2 or 3 of these lovey babies."

"First time coming here and I was immediately greeted by Queen Marigold who led to me to the room full of kittens! She was a sweetheart, all of them were! Most of them were sleeping so I didn't disturb them but when I got some toys out to play with the adults, that's when some of the kittens started to wake up. The little tiger I love so much, I'd adopt him if I could! He just wanted me to keep petting him, he was just purring and softly meowing, and I played with him too but he then snagged the toy right off of the pole! Such a playful kitten he is, I'll have to make another visit! All of the cats were friendly, of course some did get a little hostile towards others but not really in a fighting way due to the catnip toys so be mindful that they are cats and will do what cats do. I did get one of the espressos as well before I left and it tastes amazing, only about $6, and it's $5 for 30 minutes to visit the cats so that's not really bad and the money goes towards the cats too! I highly recommend stopping in, especially if you're looking to adopt then take a visit here first because there's plenty of kittens looking for a home."

"This was my first time visiting this cat café with my boyfriend. We came in from New York City and had high expectations based on the 4.5-star reviews and photos. Unfortunately, our experience on Saturday, September 13th, 2025, between 3:37–4:15 PM was very disappointing. After paying for drinks and the 30-minute fee to spend time with the cats, we immediately noticed that the cat room smelled bad, and the furniture and toys didn’t seem well-cleaned or maintained. What really concerned us, however, was the treatment of one of the kittens. While we were playing with one of the larger cats, a small black kitten tried to join in, but the larger cat hit the kitten, and we later realized that the black kitten was actually being bullied by multiple cats. At one point, another large cat snuck up behind the kitten and hit it, leaving the kitten visibly scared and shaken. A staff member with long black hair, wearing a gray sweater and leggings, briefly stepped in and told one of the cats to leave the kitten alone, but she didn’t remove the aggressor or ensure the black kitten was safe. Later, when we notified another staff member at the register (fair-skinned, red hair tied up, wearing a floral shirt and jeans), her response was very concerning. She said, “Oh yea, we know, we find it funny.” This made it clear that the staff has been aware of the bullying but chooses not to address it. In other cat cafés I’ve visited, the staff are quick to step in, separate cats if needed, and make sure all of them feel safe. Here, not all the cats had a safe space, and it seemed like some were neglected. Based on what we experienced, the staff came across as irresponsible, and the environment didn’t feel caring toward the cats’ well-being. This is the photo of the black kitten that was being bullied:"

"Alley Cat Cafe is a small little cafe with a big heart! If you love cats you will love this place. The menu is all vegetarian and can be vegan, but that didn't stop us from trying some bites. I'd recommend the chickpea curry salad it's so good. And a great quick bite. They also have tea options for non coffee drinkers like myself. Cats do not roam the cafe like you would think. Instead, they are past two glass doors. You can enter the room and hang out with the cats in 30-minute increments. You do have to pay $6 increments, but it goes go to a good cause. Once in the cat enclosure, you can't bring food with you. You get to enjoy some time with the sweetest kitties ever. I would recommend this place even for a quick fix of alone time. Or if you want to bond with a cat before adopting one of your own."