The Brooklyn Cat Cafe

Had the best time with the kitties. They are everywhere and they love treats.Getting there was super easy as well as the process to check in. Half an hour is enough time to go around give them some pets and maybe find one to play with for a bit if you are not planning on taking any home (tho I can assure you it’s super hard not to).They also have 🐰Wonderful experience!

Very cute spot and a lovely place to spend some time with their cats and kittens. Cats are up for adoption and there is an approval process. I would recommend reserving your tickets ahead of time if you can because it seems they’re strict on the entry and exit times. You have 30 minute sessions.I wouldn’t call it a cafe since they don’t really make drinks but you can buy bottled water or coffee. Love the atmosphere and their cats are so sweet and playful.

This place has so many friendly cats. Some are spicy but they’re still really cute. There’s also other animals like bunnies and guinea pigs. There is even a turtle tank too. It’s a good spot for cat lovers (or any animal lovers really). Worth visiting atleast once

Oh my goodness, I had so much fun here. Our household lost our beloved cat to cancer a few weeks ago and I was the only one ready to go… and I was nervous at first. But it was good for me in the end to see cats of various ages doing their meowy things, petting a few of them and giving them treats. I’ll definitely become a regular.

I took my daughter to this place, because she’s obsessed with cat. When we arrived, I didn’t know that we have to have a reservation, better have one! Cause it’s always full in the weekend. But, the staff were very nice and helpful they really made us felt welcome.It’s so relaxing, and my daughter just loving it, so excited!! She’s the one took all the pictures, made sure no cat left behind. She wanted to adopt all these cuties. Get some treats, they’ll love it and following you. We already have cat at home. But, yes.. we definitely will come again.

OMG...I am a Cat lady who currently does not have cats. I am also a person who suffers from depression and anxiety, I made a choice today to try and get some natural serotonin and the Cafe did not disappoint. I booked my reservation online (3 dollars less then walk in price).When you enter youre checked in, explained the rules and then given a little card with your end time and the few rules you were told. Theres a screen door with a worker who allows you in and ensures no kitties escape. There was a lovely mix of Cats, some sleeping, some playing and some just walking around. There was a decent amount of people in the Cafe but it did not feel crowded. Theres some light tunes playing and plenty of places to sit and interact with Cats.There were some really beautiful cats i got to meet. I will definitely be back.

I absolutely loved visiting this cafe in Brooklyn! The cats are all so adorable, well-groomed, and beautiful. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. It’s a great place to relax and enjoy the company of some lovely cats!

Pros: cute looking cats, nice ambiance and environmentCons: came during 5pm (which is during the adults ONLY period yet there were two children inside the cafe…) cats were mostly napping and interaction with them was very hard (unless u purchased the treats bag) imo $12 for 30min with minimal interaction is expensive and I would not probably come back because they did not follow the adults only hour :DI see the business replying to other people’s reviews, yet I have not received any replies nor explanations. :D

I thought it was gonna be like idk 6 cats. Man there were cats on every seat, every counter, every corner, every window. TOOOOOOO adorable. I had a great experience, make sure you buy treats with your reservation so you can really have a party! Haha. If yall see my boy Buick tell him I said wassup🐈‍⬛️ hehe.

It was very easy to make a reservation, but walk-ins are welcome. It was very fun to interact with these sweet curious creatures. Staff was helpful and kind

Had the opportunity to briefly visit when my cat was being spayed at their clinic next door. And from what I saw the staff are hardworking, caring, and extremely attentive. They ensure the cats are looked after and properly groomed, fed and cleaned.

We visited yesterday to check out the cats, my husband and my daughter are cat loversWe made reservations online, we came a little early and it was raining and i asked someone from the door what time we can enter for a 12pm reservation.Someone came out and spoke to us, Idk who she is but she said that they were accepting walk ins and to make a line, so i said we actually have reservation, then she replied to keep that 12pm reservation. In my head if someone had reservation, should that someone be the priority vs the walk in? Anyway… my family and i just moved along and waited until its our time. Didnt want to ruin our family weekend.So we purchased drinks and treats ahead, they have cold and hot drinks to choose from, I recommend just buying the treats for the catsMy daughter enjoyed being there, 30 mins wasnt enough time for her, the space was just right they have several couches and benches for you to sit and they also have bar stools.If you are a cat lover, you will definitely enjoy to be here

Amazing experience with all the different cats thats there along with other animals like turrets and rabbits, price is fair with $15 for 30 minutes but definitely wish it was a bit longer for $15, the workers there are also super nice and helpful with guides and rules, overall definitely worth a visit if you have the time with how fun and relaxing it is.

So much fun. We went in and were immediately met with cuteness overload. We fell in love with the 2 sweet 😸 and if we lived in NYC they would have come home with us. The staff was amazing and super helpful. The place really is a 🐈 sanctuary. They are all living their best lives.

So many kitties to play with! The staff was very friendly! My boyfriend and I had so much fun! Hope to come back again during my next visit!

Loved this place so much. Super cute and everyone is so nice. The place is pretty spacious. They have turtles rats guinea pigs rabbits and a chinchilla. I don’t think they are for adoption but you def can look at them. The cat are all funny in their own way. The red collar cats are the spicy ones. Hahaha.You get 30 min for 12$. Not bad at all. That is all I basically needed for my mental health. I already have a cat and work as a vet tech. This was a different experience because the cats are healthy and calm.

This cat cafe houses so many cats and they are all very sweet. They seem well cared for and the cafe itself is quite cozy.

The Cat Cafe is great - I have visited many times and recently adopted a cat from there. She is amazing and loving her new home. The adoption process was relatively quick and easy while scheduling a pick up date was a little bit frustrating. When going through the adoption process, I was provided with all of her medical records and told multiple times that she is completely healthy. During the pick up, a young woman handed us a plastic bag of dewormer syringes stating that she is totally fine, this was just preventative. As someone who has had cats before, I was confused as to why I would administer preventative medication. The cat cafe was NOT transparent in letting us know that our cat may have worms and that this medication was necessary. It wouldve been great if anyone at the establishment had let us know of this possibility and stressed that she in fact was not 100% healthy as we were told a handful of times.

Great organization from the staff. Socialization rules were clearly communicated before beginning our appointment which made it so that cats and customers were most comfortable.The staff was super attentive and knowledgeable about the adopt and foster programs. Great little organization! Love that it’s local.

A fun date spot, I always recommend this place for friends in the Dumbo area! There are a lot of cats that have many things to hide in and play with. The cats’ collars are colour-coded so you know which ones don’t like being pet / which ones are cuddly. All of the cats are adoptable which makes it a great way to meet your future cat 🥹 I look forward to visiting again

The best almost hour I have spent in a long time. So many friendly cats -- many ages and colors. I was particularly glad I bought little treat bags. The cats really enjoyed them and were very attentive and clever about asking and getting their treats. We are in the process of (hopefully) adopting 2 of their cats.

Lots of friendly and amazing cats! There were more cats than expected and 30 minutes goes by very quickly. I spotted some younger children stressing out the cats, ie. a cat tried to bite the kid because they kept on trying to pet the cat when it didnt want to be pet. Could keep the staff members a bit more spread out to make sure that guests are treating the cats well!

Such a fun place to visit!! The cats are so adorable and affectionate!! I hope I can adopt one in the future!! Would come back!!

A fun and cozy place to play with cats of different personalities - adoption-wise, its almost impossible NOT to find a cat of your liking. At the time I visited, they also were fostering some rabbits and guinea pigs.They also have stand-up comedy evenings every month, where you can watch the performance while the cats do their own show.

The Brooklyn cat Café is one of the most amazing cat adoption facilities I have ever been Associated with - The two kittens I adopted were so well socialized and acclimated beautifully to being rehomed with me. The staff has been incredible. One of the kittens had a cough and the Brooklyn cat Café Were in touch with their vets and gave me the medicine to help my kitten get healthy. They remain in touch with me, even for some simple like asking questions about plants and other things. I have nothing but the most amazing praise for Naomi and her staff. They have brought tremendous joy to me and my family.

The moment we came in were friendly, happy, beautiful cats all greeting us. It was like we died and went to heaven. If we could have stayed the whole day it would have flown by. This company has an amazing and important vision, helping cats in need, and every penny u spend here is towards their mission!!! The cats will thank you! The staff is warm and love talking about each and every critter there. We will be back soon!Paul and EV

If you like kitties, the Brooklyn Cat Cafe is your happy place. But its more than a feline petting zoo. Every visit helps support the great out-of-view work the Cafe performs in rescuing cats, giving them excellent medical care when needed, and placing them in forever homes. Its a full-service cat center, and as a cat lover Im so happy to support them and so grateful theyre there!

What a treat! my son is in love with cats so we took him for his birthday. he was in cat heaven. the staff were lovely and patient, and the cats adorable. they even had newborn kittens when we came (behind glass for safety)

First time going to a cat cafe and I couldnt have been more happy! Staff were great and very knowledgeable. My boyfriend and I went right at opening with our reservation. I didnt know we could pick them up, so I cheated myself on that 😭.You can just tell they care so much about the cats, turtles in the back along with the rats, which were so cute. I love what they offer and they have reasonable pricing for entry, treats and adoption fee if you choose to adopt. Will definitely go back soon. Thank you again to the staff!

There were so many cats here, and they were all very well taken care of. They had lots of space. It was very calm, quiet, and the setting was very cozy.Youre supposed to make an appointment ahead of time, but you can also try heading in and make an appointment on the spot.It is $10/per person for 30 mins and we were able to enjoy an array of snacks and bottled drinks. Its not so much a cafe as the name of the store says, but more like an open cage cat rescue with a comfy and homey settingOverall, my experience left me feeling motivated and refreshed. The cats I interacted with were so attentive and enjoyed playing with the toys I offered!**Do pay attention to the color of the collars as they will indicate how you should approach them

I loved it here! I came with my partner to get him to touch a random cat (he doesn’t usually like touching pets) and the staff were so nice! They were all quiet and sweet, informative, but very funny. One of the cats bit me (which isn’t anyone’s fault, the nice staff said she’s known for being a cranky territorial lady) and I was sad because I thought she was cute and she was one of my dream cat breeds. She did let me pet her for a while before deciding she wanted to bite, though. My favorite pet in the store was Tom Holland, Trixie (I think that’s her name, she was a really small black cat that liked to hide under the chair and play with the stick toy) and the very nice orange cat that tried to walk out the door with us and sat in a chair at the front 80% of the time. Every single cat had a different silly name. I will be coming back once I get more allergy meds!!

Had an amazing experience. They have a lot of friendly cats.

Very disappointed with the place. My daughter went to The Cat Cafe for her friend’s birthday party. They were taken to the second floor where the kittens are but other orders cats too. My daughter and friends hang out with the kittens, after that they tried to pet the older cats and the one my daughter tried to pet attacked her very badly. Bit her hand and scratched her. My daughter was careful, she put her hand first so the cat sniffed it but then attacked her. After this happened the person that works at the Cat’s Cafe said that she forgot to mentioned that that cat is not friendly. That was a very important information!!!!. We had to do a video call with her doctor since her hand got red and swollen and she was in pain. Her doctor said that cats have a lot of bacteria in their mouth and she was concern that my daughter could have an infection. So now she’s taking antibiotics, her hand is still red, swollen and in pain.She enjoyed the cats, but she didn’t like the place. She found the people that work there or volunteers very dismissive. The place was extremely crowded. And it seems it just turned into a business. The more people they can fit the better and the faster people can leave the better too.

The staff was amazing, super friendly! An hour went by so fast!I couldnt get over how disgusting and ENTITLED a couple customers were when they didnt read the rules for large groups. Demanding a refund because you didnt read the rules is trash

First time cat cafe-er here. No expectations going in, but was pleasantly surprised. The kitten experience was cute and lovely. The cafe itself was warm and inviting, and oh so cuddly. Would highly recommend for any cat lover or enthusiast. I only deducted a star because the attendant in the front foyer was rude upon our exit. My son held the door for 2 seconds too long, and although no cats were trying to get out or even in the vicinity, he had a full on meltdown and practically yelled at my son. If I didn’t have an Uber waiting outside, I would have asked to speak to a manager. His behavior was unwarranted and unprofessional. But other than that, it was a wonderful experience!

Its a great place to spend some time with cats and ask questions. However, 95% of cats for adoption come in pairs, so if you can only get one, youll be out of luck. Also, you pay for 30 min per booking. During a super fast orientation that lasts about 30 seconds, no one mentioned that if you spend more than 30 min at the cafe youll be charged for extra time and this is what happened to us. It was an unpleasant surprise to foot additional bill and I left with a feeling that this detail was omitted form the orientation deliberately.

I have a roommate and cannot have my own cat right now, so this was a lovely and needed replacement.The collar system is helpful to understand the friendly cats and the cats to be cautious around, I met one red collar cat who swiped at me 😅even after approaching calmly. so just be sure to check if things like that startle you.Will definitely be returning and donating. Thank you to the volunteers! this is such a lovely concept.

We had a great time here! Tickets are timed, and they give you a sticker with your check-out time. If you go over your 30 minutes, you have to pay for the extra time when you check out. Definitely get the optional treats (which sponsor a cats vaccinations), as it will get you more attention from the kitties. The cats have colored collars to specify which ones do not invite attention, but most are friendly and loving. They also have turtles, rats, Guinea pigs, and a rabbit. Toys are provided to play with the cats and kittens if desired. Its not a large place and felt crowded at times, but overall we had a great time and my daughter is already asking to go back.

Im from the UK and stumbled across the cat cafe by accident. They very kindly allowed me entry to fuss all their cats. Well worth a visit, especially if you want to adopt, as you get chance to meet your forever friend before committing to anything. I advise a visit during the week rather than at a weekend. There will be less people visiting and so the kittens and cats will be a bit more playful and active. I went on a Sunday afternoon and they looked a bit tired!.Well done to the brooklyn cat cafe and your volunteers. Great job.

Awesome experience! Staff was so friendly and so many cats to pet ❤️

I would absolutely recommend this place for any cat lover! Especially for the some who can’t have cats at the moment but get to feel all the cat love. Also great place to look to adopt a cat.

Cats are super lovely and I had a great time hanging out with them.I found the staff a little short with me during my visit, though. I paid extra to cover a vaccine and give the cats some treats, but when I went over to ask a staff member how I could go about in getting the treat bag she was quite dismissive.I also found as I was leaving I was rushed out when I was trying to look at the merch so that the door to the cafe could be opened for new people entering (I hadnt opened the street entrance door so this could have been done without me being told I needed to exit).Great experience with the cats, but some more friendliness from the humans wouldnt go amiss.

Great establishment for cat lovers - what a great cause! We had a wonderful time my 7 year old son wanted to adopt all of them! We would’ve adopted Cornea Cat but it so difficult to import animals to The Bahamas! Everyone who it looking to adopt their next family addition should visit Brooklyn Cat Cafe the kitties are beautiful so is the staff!

So much cuddling kitties!!!! Make reservations in advance, especially if trying for the weekend. Monday is less busy, thats when we went. Staff is very helpful.

Went here on a whim and its now easily my favorite cat cafe in NYC! the atmosphere was warm and wonderful, and i love the donation options they have. the cats feel very cared for and are super friendly and adorable as a result:)

Excellent organization ! The volunteers inform you about the cats in the beginning. They are very clear about their policies. Each 30min is $12. They are kind enough to let customers stay over their alotted times and you can pay before leaving for the additional time (they tell you at the entrance). Helping cats get adopted in a unique way

I had previously visited at their first floor and recently checked out the second floor expansion for their reading to the cats event with the more shy cats and both were amazing experiences. This is by far the biggest cat cafe in NYC with more playful cats. First floor seems always busy with human and cats while second floor tend to be on the quieter side with limited capacity. If you are looking for a more like chilling at a friend’s apartment with cats vibe I highly recommend the 2nd floor.

The cats are so cute!! They are so friendly and so cuddly and just fun to play with. They have so many cats to adopt. I definitely suggest at least an hour here! The place really takes good care of the cats. This is run by a non-profit with tons of volunteers who believes in the mission of the place! Definitely worth checking out when in the area!

When I went they no longer served any food/beverages. However they let you bring closed container drinks.They sold shirts/magnets/hoodies and pins.If you make a donation of $5 you get a cup of treats to feed the cats. To my surprise there were turtles and rabbits.Very relax place, not too many rules. For weekends do book ahead they do sell out..$10 for 30 minutes. Buy your tickets online and sign your waiver. No need to be there 15 minutes early.The check in is easy, you open the door, tell your name. they give you a sticker and tell you some rules and who to check out with.the place is decent, about 3 areas. The front is a large window with many cat beds. Near it there was a mom and her kittens in an enclosure.the back area had a lot of the fishing toys.At 3pm most cats were napping so try to go earlier!I have been to 7 cat cafes across the US, this is one of the larger ones ( space wise).

It’s a place where you can reserve a time to visit and play with rescued cats, and apply to adopt if you want. There’s no food, despite being called a café: it’s really all about the cats.Very cute cats, lots of fun. I think it’s worth paying a bit extra for treats. And the staff seems to care a lot: they’re around to respectfully intervene if some cat (or human guest) isn’t behaving. They were also nice enough to offer us the full length of time we paid for even though we were 20 minutes late for our reservation.

So many cute babies (cats)! I brought my nieces here as a treat because they are obsessed with my cat, and they were over the moon (so was I). Fun for the kiddos but also a lot of fun for the adults. I hope to take one home with me in the near future, my cat could use a sibling :)

This place is lovely. The volunteers/employees are so kind and helpful. You can see they care about the cats. There are quite a few cats and kittens. You cant pet the kittens, but they are so fun to watch. Its kid friendly too!

The cutest and most adorable cats/kittens ever! My husband and I are cat cafe veterans and this has the most cats of any cat cafe we’ve ever been to (except maybe Japan). We like that this place let us feed the cats which was unique (the one in LES doesn’t). The cats were so friendly and I sincerely wish we could have taken some home with us but we’re still training our 10 month old puppy. Parking was also great - so it was easy to get to for us. We’ll definitely visit again when we’re in town!

This place is probably my version of heaven.They have so many kittens that are VERY playful and love cuddling; the ones in the back especially love being pet (their fur is also incredibly soft.) The cats all have different colored collars that show you if they’re more aggressive (red) and will need to take time getting used to you before a petting, or if they’re generally safe to pet and comfortable around people (blue) which is something I appreciate.

This is the first review Ive ever written in my life, but I wanted to echo other comments about the staff being incredibly rude, even demeaning, from the very first second of interaction. I think its a bit ironic to treat cats with such care and consideration but humans I guess dont warrant the same respect.

Bonus, our 4 month old cat got spayed today. B.C.C. reps did a great job from explaining initial surgery procedure to after care instructions, during pick up. Great price(low-cost), great incision, great location. Really appreciate this place. 🙏

Love this place! I’ve been here a few times with my daughter (she’s now 7, but first visit was when she was 4), and it’s very kid-friendly. I was happy to see that they expanded!We tried out the “kitten party” in addition to the 30 mins with the regular cats. Everything is exactly as described on the website. The kitten party is really cute! It was just the 2 of us, and we sat and played with kittens for 30 mins before heading back down to play with the big cats.I have to admit that I felt like $100 was a bit much to spend for an hour total, but at least it goes to a good cause.We can’t have cats (we have birds!), but my daughter is a huge cat fan, so it’s great to be able to visit and interact with kitties. I would love for my daughter to volunteer here, but sadly you have to be over 18 (makes sense, but my daughter is unusually responsible. She actually reminded me about collar colors as I was petting a red-collared cat who ended up swiping me with his paw 😄).Please note that this is NOT an actual cafe! Again, everything is explained clearly on the website.The staff are WONDERFUL and kind. I’ve asked about various cats and they are all well-informed. They explain everything at the door as well, and now require you to wear shoe covers, which is for the protection of the cats.I highly recommend making reservations ahead of time, since they (thankfully) only let a certain number of people in at a time. Overall, lovely place with lovely people.

It is a rare opportunity when you get to be amongst several animals, in this instance cats, as they go about their day. The cats meander around, looking for engaging humans to hang with, in between their seemingly perpetual nap times. I saw younger cats annoying other cats just for the heck of it and also many cats loving to play and be petted. The environment is well supervised inside a former bar and restaurant. The superb staff offers insights into each cat such as their energy level, their temperament, their age, and what sort of previous stimulation they’ve had in the day. All the cats may be adopted after a thorough vetting application and personal interview. The Cat Cafe commits itself to finding the correct fit between each cat and their human. The modest $15 charged for a 30 minute visit is well worth your time to get your “cat fix” and you may just develop a lifelong relationship with a fellow feline.

Very very cute place. Kind staff and fun kitties its 10$ per 30min Which is reasonable and enough to interact with them. If you want to interact with them come when they are not sleeping (morning or evening).

Such cute cats and kind employees🥹🥹had a great time

It was great interacting with the cats! Please donate if you can

This is not actually a cafe but there are definitely cats! You pay for 30 minute time slots where you can just wander around inside with the cats. They were of course being cats so most of them were hiding or sleeping out of reach but there were still a bunch in petting range. You can buy a bag of treats for $5 which helped lure the more shy fellows closer.If you go expecting a room just full of cats being cats and not necessarily wanting much to do with you, you will not be disappointed. Exactly what I needed today! Seems like they are doing good adoption work too :)

All the cats were cute, it was fun, time went by too quickly :( and monarch, remsen, Ragnar are my favorite cats they are so cute. This was a fun experience. I would recommend it if you like cats or if your kids like them

What a great time with the cats! There were many cats roaming casually, some cats were resting in cat beds or on furniture. Several were being playful. The litter boxes were nicely disguised. Food was available in several places. The facility is very clean and the staff were very kind, but firm in their expectations of visitors. The guidelines and policies are clear. I had a great time snuggling with a couple of the kittens. I did not partake in the cafe part of the business because I was too busy enjoying and gushing over the cats. I look forward to visiting again!

Staff was very nice and explained thoroughly with a selection of cute cats! Its $15 (for walk in) per 30 minutes, which is kind of a lot imo...1 hour would make more sense. Its also not really a cafe? There was sparkling water, merch and treats to buy for extra. I just wish the inside layout was better, the back room is nice because theres more space. I came on a Friday afternoon, there were quite a few people and its kind of hard walking in a narrow row trying to find cats to pet. But I saw they have over 500 adoptions, yay!

The Paw & Poses: Restorative Yoga class was perfect!! The instructor led a wonderful class with the perfect balance of relaxation and difficulty, while offering modifications that work for everyone. Plus the cats are incredibly playful and adorable! Can’t recommend this enough and will definitely be back.

Booked in website for my cat neuter. I dropped off at 8 am. And picked up at 6 pm..Its been 2 weeks. I was worried after neutered, but he seemed healthy... lol.Picture of after neutered, his eyes are big and round. So cute...Thank you, brooklyn Cats Cafe...

BBAWC is a wonderful organization doing good things in Brooklyn. I was a fan of theirs years before the Cafe opened.The Café is a great addition to the neighborhood. The Cafe is divided into different areas. There are rooms for kittens, FIV and FeLV cats. The regular adult cats are in the café area. I did a half hour with the kittens and whats not to love? Little bundles of energy everywhere. 😍 I also did a half hour at the café and mingled with the resident cats, played with a couple of them and offered treats. Its a wonderful spot to spend an hour and do some good while youre there. I think families with older kids would find it fun. The volunteers are friendly and helpful. Will be back again.

Nice place to relax and enjoy some time in a nice environment with friendly feline friends

All Volunteers are incredible, they identify the cats by collar so you know if they can be feed during your visit or not. The space is very well kept and when you get to the cafe they explain everything you can or you cannot do. I’d really love them to have a espresso machine I really wanted to have an iced coffee while my daughter enjoyed the felines. You’re charge right before after leaving and you can get a treat bag for five dollars.

So the first time I attempted to go to the Brooklyn Cat Cafe, it was a full house and I was advised to make a reservation since the wait would be for an hour. It wasnt that difficult to make a reservation but they do require you to pay on the spot, which is totally fine!As you step in, youll see an array of snacks you can take in and bottled drinks. Its not so much as a cafe as the name of store says, but more like an open cage cat rescue with a comfy and homey setting. The space was large and there were tons of cats everywhere- ranging from young newborns (who are displayed away from visitors and with a parent) to elderly cats.The staff warned us about some cats with a red collar, indicating they do not appreciate being touched anywhere below the neck but my friends encountered many that were so sweet and friendly! One of them actually fell asleep in my friends lap!There was so many active cats (mostly the young ones) and also so many who were so sweet, friendly and calm. You could choose between playing with them or sitting down while petting them.I do have to say that EVERYONE should take consideration and pay closely attention to every little behavior from all the cats. Many of them can be over stimulated, causing them to snap at you or another cat. This is very cmon behavior within cats so dont be alarmed! Just leave the cat alone if they snap at you, or if they snap at another fellow feline, direct their attention elsewhere.Overall, my experience left me feeling motivated and refreshed. The cats I interacted with were so attentive and enjoyed paying with the toys I offered! So much so that there were 5 cats that I was playing with all at once!The only concern I do have to state is that there isnt very much ventilation, so you can smell the stench of clumping cat litter that it becomes suffocating.

Its my first time to visit cat cafe. There are few questions confuse me before the visit.First, are there cats? yes, a lot of cats.Second, is there coffee? no...Third, can you play with cats? absolutely. actually, you can feed them also. dont forget to bring quarter. you can buy some snack for cats, but limited as one quarter per person.Well, this is the place you must visit. workers are very friendly. cats are calm, most of them. just enjoy to pet them. you can adopt one if you like. there are applications online.

I actually did go there for the kitties but was surprised to find they also had rabbits, guinea pigs, a pair of turtles and most surprisingly rats! As a rat owner myself and a fan of those other animals too, it was great to see. Most people were crowding around the cute cats (and rightfully so!), so I had more time to interact with the rats. Hamilton, the brown rat is especially friendly and you can hold him, have him sit on your shoulder or snuggle in the bonding scarf. I literally witnessed a child go from saying ew to wanting a pet rat within two mins of holding him. Its also interesting how they are using rats to socialize kittens that are FIV positive. So for rat fans pining for a rat cafe, this is the place to go for as long as they have rats. For cat fans, this is absolutely a great place to go.

This cat cafe lacks common sense when feeding the cats. They are serving their cats friskies, as a cat cafe specialized with cat treatment why are they serving cats low quality meals that are bad for their health? I would question this upon questioning why aren’t we allowed to wear cultural clothing items as well? For example the kuffiyeh is disliked in that place.

Super cute place! $10 per half hour and tons of cats to pet and hold. Some are more friendly than others of course, but thats to be expected.

Awesome. The manager (I assume she was the manager) talked down to us a bit, as if we couldnt understand basic rules.But, once we got inside, it was alright. The cats were nice. I really like their mission. There seemed to be plenty of toys for the cats to play with and plenty of places for them to climb on and rest at.

A beautiful place with fabulous cats run by warm, kind people. It’s no surprise that they have so many adoptions. Bonding happens quickly when you can meet and play with cats in an open, friendly environment.

Absolutely loved it! We are considering adopting a cat and it was a wonderful experience. Definitely get the $5 treats! The 30 mins flew by and we did another 30. Highly recommended!

The BCC is one of the nicest and best organized cat cafés Ive been to. The space is enormous and beautifully decorated in upcoming, family-oriented, Brooklyn Heights. They are a non-profit and dedicated to placing the animals in good homes. Unlike many cafes, they have a philosophy that believes young children should learn how to behave around animals and handle cats, so they are very kid friendly. Make sure your child understands not all cats want to play, be picked up, or definitely not squeezed! Because of health ordinances they do not actually serve food or drinks. Everyone is super friendly, informative, and most of all the animals are well cared for. They also have the largest bunny Ive ever seen!

It was a clean and very friendly atmosphere, and there were cats everywhere. We were there at 3:30 pm and most of the cats were napping. Adorable none the less. Next time I would plan to go around noon.

Beautiful location taking care of a wonderful collection of cats. The volunteers running the cafe are all rescuers themselves. They are friendly, knowledgeable, & passionate about what they do and it shows! Of all the cat cafes I have been too, this was a real treat!

Super friendly staff!! It was a bit of a wait to get in but worth it! This place does good for these cats. And I love how they had people coming to do adopt. Great place doing great things. Anyone looking for a kitten/cat to adopt, the staff will help and answer you questions. I came from Florida for they day and cant wait to come back again. I also took a few pics Id love to share:]

Great staff and well managed! The cats are well taken care of and very cute.

30 minutes of cuddling and playing with cats in this huge, homey space is the purrfect antidote to a bad week. Staff is knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. Thank you for all you do!

This is my favorite cat café in new york! the prices are super great compared to the other ones that i’ve looked at. the cats are all super sweet and the staff are very caring with them. i really appreciated how they emphasized the comfort of the cats and made sure that they were having a good time as well!

Had a good time but the hamster cages i saw were awful. small wrong wheel and little to no bedding its not proper care for them:( the guinea pigs cages seemed small too and idk how they handle being near cats since they r prey animals.

This place is wonderful to spend some time with cats, especially when you miss your own! (My cat lives with my mom in PA and Im in the city now for work).The volunteers really care so much about these cats. What a wonderful way to support an animal welfare organization that wants the best life for all of these fur babies.

This place was FANTASTIC! For cat lovers, a paradise, but for anyone who doesnt know what cat energy is all about- this place exhibits it in droves. It was so great. Highly recommended.

Before walking in I made sure the place was kid friendly. I was told to make my kid be quiet and that there was no yelling. I understand the cats may get scared but then don’t allow kids in. How do you want me to explain my one year old to be quiet, come on man have a kid of your own maybe you’ll understand . Anyways not kid friendly

Such cute and friendly cats, none were aggressive! Don’t spend money on drinks and snacks, instead spend it on cat treats. Because you only get casual stuff you can get else where and it’s not really an eating environment, it’s much more enjoyable feeding the cats.

Lovely place to wind down and pet the kitties. From the name I expected a different environment, its more of an interactive shelter where you can adopt cats if youre really interested. Plenty of toys, beds, and hiding places for cats, dont be surprised if you looked up and saw a cat watching you or sleeping. Admission is cheap, they charge per half hour the minimum, friendly staff.

This place is absolutely beautiful. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable about each animal, and everything is so well-organized to ensure the cats are happy and comfortable.

Thanks a lot for your service. Great organization. Affordable prices. Cat returned to business. Recovery is going very well with no complications.

We had an amazing experience. The place was very clean. All the cats seemed happy and well taken care of. Our 1.5 YO daughter could play with the cats, feed them treats and learn to pet them. Highly recommend to all families with young kids who do not have a cat at home.

The Brooklyn Cat Cafe is absolutely great. Keep in mind that it’s not an actual cafe, instead just a cozy place to hang out with cats. You sign up on their website for 30 minute times for $10 each, sign a waiver, and you’re set. The cats are great and over all just a calming and relaxing place to get away from the rush of the city and center yourself

$5 for each 30 minutes, reservations requested and easily submitted on their wonderful website. Some hours available for adults only. ;) The cats are awesome.

The one girl with the long Island accent had a bad attitude — reservations are virtually pointless because they never tell anyone to leave, leading the place to be extremely overcrowded, often by people who seemingly have no respect of others space. Reservations are needless barriers to entry, besides raising money to sustain the business. The time slots for the reservations are irrelevant because there is no control over whether people are arriving or leaving on time, and the front desk provides a lengthy set of rules and regulations before your entry. The remaining staff were friendly and welcoming, knowledgeable about the cats, and were open to talking about the cats with anybody passing by.There seemed to be several unattended children, but fortunately staff intervened when a child began throwing a tantrum and screeching, by telling the parents they will need to do something about the child. The amount of children wandering around hitting cats and people in the face with toys was concerning.Unfortunately, this place is not a cafe at all, as there does not appear to be anything to eat besides the cat treats. Water or coffee would have been nice, but we knew what to expect.Lastly, masks are required and sold for a dollar. I hope that this is because they are concerned about the safety and wellbeing of the cats, not that theyre the only business in New York following a mask mandate that is no longer enforced by any business on the block.Over all, the experience was enjoyable as a majority of the staff are friendly, and so are most of the cats; however, Id recommend that the store employs a security guard to actually address some of the overcrowding and make the reservations actually have a purpose besides charging $10 per person. On the face of things, youd expect the $10/30 minutes per person to be a solid way to raise money and reduce crowding, but it doesnt. Dedicated staff to address this would fix this problem. My last comment would be — serve food, water... Something! Assuming, of course, the masks are for the people.

Such a great experience! And all for a good cause. Its super clean and have a lot of kitty friends to greet.

We recently visited the Brooklyn cat cafe and although staff was very nice and the concept and idea is great, there are a few things which were a bit disappointing and hopefully my feedback could lead to some improvements!It’s definitely a great idea, the Brooklyn cat cafe sign was cute and the staff were very kind, you can tell they treat the animals with respect and love.One thing which was not great was the smell, and I get it, there are cats and litter/food however I was expecting a bit more of a clean and modern aesthetic given the price and reviews.Secondly, one would expect a cafe to have better drink options, especially if you’re paying 4$ for a drink! there was no service for drinks, you just pour yourself and go. And there was no actual coffee machine… just hot water and instant coffee/packets of tea or hot chocolate. I wish somebody had written that in the reviews before i had experienced this. I’ve been to many cat cafes where they serve cute drinks to add to the experience.Overall, it’s was more like a pet shop/cute spot to see cats and maybe adopt one but definitely does not have the vibe of a “cat cafe”.Hopefully some of this would be taken into consideration to elevate the experience of being in a cat cafe!

Terrific place with hospitality. Cats were well cared for and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. These people are doing amazing job in caring and finding new homes for the cats. Family friendly place. Ended up being here over an hour!

I had an amazing time. Please if you think about adopting cat go here first. They care about their animals and need homes. I can’t wait to go back!! Don’t buy! Adopt or foster starting here

We went to the Cat Bingo night and had an amazing time! The cats are so incredibly cute and well behaved (shy ones wear a red collar, be aware!).Thank you for a fun evening! I will be back!

We visited today and were quite disappointed with the experience. Like a previous reviewer mentioned, my child was told to lower her voice, which I found quite upsetting. If children are expected to be quiet, then the establishment should clearly state that it isn’t kid-friendly and reconsider charging children the regular entrance fee.A friend of mine felt so uncomfortable that she didn’t even complete her 30-minute reservation because a staff member kept enforcing rules in an overly strict manner. This made the visit unenjoyable for everyone.Overall, if you’re planning to visit with kids, be aware that this place might not be as welcoming as youd hope.

Affordable cat surgery but they ALWAYS ADD something extra that wasnt asked for. Always need to pay extra for it... not good for people on a tight budget

Visited this exciting place last month and would for sure go back! Cats of all ages so happy and ready for love. The 30 minutes was perfect timing for the experience. While we were there a family was looking to adopt which was really nice to see. Staff was nice and made the process easy. They are very strict on the exact time you go in (if you book at 2pm you won’t go a minute in before 2) and if you should be out by 2:30pm you better be out by 2:29pm. Could have been a bit more laid back in that aspect as checking in due to the employee could take a few minutes away from your visit. That is my only suggestion. Other than that if you are an animal love this is worth it!

Not much of a cafe.....Although there is nothing to drink or anything of that matter, this place was so cute! Everybodys favorite cat in there was Undo. I think it gets the name cat cafe for having cats and being shaped like a cafe.

This place is so cozy and warm. Truly heaven on Earth. So many wonderful cats!!!I was able to walk in and enter the cafe quickly enough without an appointment, and when calculating the time I would have to leave, they rounded up :)I could not recommend this place more!

I recently visited the Brooklyn Cat Cafe and was absolutely charmed by the experience. The staff’s dedication and love for the cats were palpable from the moment I stepped in. Every cat was well-cared for, showing the deep commitment of the staff to their wellbeing. The cafe provided a warm, inviting atmosphere, making it a delightful spot for cat lovers. The staff were exceptionally helpful, answering all questions with patience and sharing insights about each cat’s personality and needs. It’s clear that this cafe isn’t just a business, but a passion project for those who truly love and understand cats. I left feeling not just relaxed but also inspired by the level of care and affection shown to these adorable felines. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to enjoy some quality time with cats in a loving and responsible environment. That’s my wife in the pic with one of there cats 🥰

Loved the experience of being able to hold and be around cats. If you’re interested in having a cat, this is a good way of spending time with them first and falling in love with idea.

There’s no actual food at this cat cafe, but you can definitely let cats like Hotcake (shown in picture) sit on your lap and have a lovely time.This cat cafe experience is worth it for all ages. It’s calming, highly interactive, and staff are always attentive to give you a hand or talk to you about the cats.I will definitely be returning.

This review is for cat cafe and clinic. Both are great.My pet has been spayed. No complications. 140$ and pet been checked from nose to tail. Very good people. I was worried to bring my cat but all the recommendations been very high and I have no regrets!Ps. I brought in some cat’s food for cafe and some chocolate for humans who work there as a token of my and my pet gratitude.

The cats at the cafe are well taken care of, and its a clean nice space. The staff at the cafe was helpful too, they introduced us to the correct cats that would work for us. We clearly indicated that we were there to meet cats and see whos a great fit for adoption.My only issue is its a bit too overwhelming with so many people around to figure out if youd bond well with a cat. And the quieter kitties definitely get a short end of the stick, since its so overwhelming. Maybe a small quieter room/limited access corner would be much better suited for them instead of open access to all people to all cats.But something about their process is amiss. I mean if we are spending like $30+ for barely 30mins I think the least is we get a better feel for adoption, especially if we inquire about a particular cat at the cafe. All the questions are stonewalled with a well the board will see your references and approve adoption. No idea is given if the cat has applications for ots adoption pending. Post visit too barely any communication. We were told the most delay is getting references in. Well our references were in, in like max 2 days after visit. Still the response for the particular application was 15days after application. Honestly would prefer better communication in between. Even my overrun city shelter in midwest tells us that there are applications pending so that it sets correct expectations with adopters. And also communicate in between too.After this weird experience I spoke to a few folks around me, well guess what they had very bad and rude experiences with them. Even post adoption they are rude and do not communicate correctly about the cats preferences or any info they have about them.

I only have good things to say about this place! They create a safe and comfortable environment for all the cats here. If youre a cat lover, definitely give the cafe a visit. There are so many friendly and sweet kitties, plus theyre up for adoption!

The cats were so cute. The staff are friendly and welcoming. If you love cats and are interested in adopting visit the cat cafe.

We love the Brooklyn Cat Cafe! We visited twice recently and had a great time interacting with several of the kitties there. The main cafe area is spacious and comfortable with many places for cats to play, hide, and sleep. Admissions are limited to avoid overcrowding and reservations (while not strictly required) and strongly advised. Staff is pleasant and there are CATS! EVERYWHERE!1!What more could you ask for? 😹While some cat cafes cater to feeding and entertaining humans, with roaming felines more as ambulatory decor, the Brooklyn Cat Cafe is on a mission. With few exceptions, the cats youll meet at the cafe are available for adoption. The adoption application is thorough without being tedious, these folks just want cats in good homes.We wanted to help in a more impactful way too, so we also signed up to their foster network and are currently watching our first crew of kittens.Whether you just want to pet some kitties for an hour or are looking for a lifelong companion (or two! Kittens are only adopted in pairs) the Brooklyn Cat Cafe is a great place to support.

Best place to adopt or just pay a visit. The fees goto help the cafe and are well worth it. The volunteers are kind and you can feel the love they have for the cats. I adopted my 2 kittens here and it was a seamless and lovely experienceAdd onI now foster for the cafe and it is an amzing way to give back to the community. Not sure how anyone could leave a negative review about an organization built on charity and volunteers 🥹 its about helping snimals not about lack of beverages or service

The cats were adorable and I appreciate that they offer adult only hours. There is a fire place in the back room where most of them were napping. We will be back soon!

Definitely a spot to go if your looking to adopt a sweet kitty! They have kittens and adult lazy ❤️ cats!. Reservations are recommended!!! FYI they also have rats and rabbits for adoption and I think I saw guinea pigs too but these animals were in large cages.

What a fantastic place, doing fantastic work. The cats are tired from all the love, but all the animals are clean, healthy and safe and it was a great place to bring my daughter.

Such an amazing experience and the staff were so kind. I would highly recommend.

I absolutely love and recommend Brooklyn cat Cafe, with everything in me.They were so kind and caring, and I had to bring all three of my cats that I adopted.One day after another, because that was the only appointment they had available.And the very last day of course, my daughter let the cat out of the cage in the car and it crammed itself under my backseat, and they had two of their lovely volunteers/workers come help me get the cat out from under the back seat.This is just kind of off subject but I just want everybody to know that they are the absolute sweetest people, and they truly care about the cats and animals whether youre getting your cat fixed, or shots.Or if youre getting a cat from adoption here, the animals are in good hands and I guarantee the ones youre going to get from them are going to be the best.PS. My cats are all healed up a week later from their shots, chips, and surgeries.Top tier vets and workers! 💖💖💖Thank you guys 🥇

This place is unfortunately is a sick for profit business that is negligent toward local cats.They neuter cats to then put them back in nature with no feeders and no safe place where to be.They release cats in an area with a basement where cockroaches, feeces and dead mouses are and whenever the cats go into that place to take shelter, they will close the door to lock them up there (see pictures attached).There are other HONEST and non profit cat rescues that tries to get those cats and get them a safe spot in barns and foster homes but the BK CAT CAFE isn’t letting them do what’s best for the cats.Please DO NOT give this cafe any business, because by doing so, you are supporting animal abuse.

I felt so much more relaxed after visiting here. But its so hard not to go home with a cute cat 🩷

Was excited to visit this cat cafe because of the volunteering concept but was disappointed. The staff was incredibly rude to me and my daughter especially Julia and another girl with glasses. I had a couple of questions and they were very snappy at me and couldn’t answer any questions I had. The environment of the place was questionable. The cats seemed very overwhelmed with everything going on; more people then cats. We could only stay for about 15-20 minutes because of the atmosphere, the smell and cleanliness. Just would like to note I have been to couple other cat cafes prior to this one.

Wonderful experience. I wish they had an option of more than 30 minutes at a time....maybe 45 minutes would be great. It can get a bit crowded but you have to love that almost everyone is a volunteer. Its incredible the amount of care and planning and supervision that goes into ensuring that all cars are treated with individualized care specific to their needs.Excellent experience for adults and small children.

Mary was really patient speaking with me about how to foster cats. She answered all the questions I had regarding being a foster cat parent for the first time. They have an old lady cat name Noot (I am probably spelling it wrong) that I came to love at first sight and maybe you will see her if you decide to visit. Shes tiny and adorable!! I wasnt sure what to expect from going to this class but I sure got more reassured and confident for fostering one.

Cats were lovely. People who run the place another story. I happily paid $22 to help the cats, but the rude staff made it very unpleasant. They were angry because we were 10 adults, they insisted they didnt get the waivers, which we did online before arriving, and they lectured us as if we were kids. I will never return.

The cats here are so fun to play with. There are plenty of toys and nice comfortable chairs to sit on. Like the other reviewers have said, the focus is more on the cats and less on the cafe; there arent really many drinks to buy. However, this doesnt really matter since the cats are what you came for anyway right?

It was easy to schedule a reservation on their website and the waiver was quick and easy to do as well. Check-in was fast and simple and the staff was friendly. It was nice to be able to interact with the cats and I like that they had toys to stimulate the more active ones and color-coded which ones preferred more space and which ones had allergies. Pleasant cafe to visit with a friend who likes cats - and the cats are adoptable!10/10 would recommend and plan to visit again.

Was very excited to experience this space. Paid for tickets ahead of time, showed up for our time slot, and was greeted by a relatively rude and dismissive person at check-in. Although I had more questions about adopting I was worried that hanging back to chat to someone about it would take us over our 30 minute limit and we’d be charged an additional $12/person for that time. For many people looking to adopt is a very emotional process and is often coupled with loss/ grief. This is the first place I’ve been to since the death of my senior cat 2 years ago, and I was so disappointed. Ultimately the concept is cool and it’s nice to go see cats in an environment that’s comfortable for them - wish the staff cared enough to make their visitors comfortable too, especially when it makes the difference between bringing a cat home or going somewhere else.

Awesome place to decompress with some very cute felines.Be aware there are some not too friendly, but in my opinion makes them even more cute :)))

There needs to be more places like this all over the world. We have adopted 2 small animals from The Brooklyn Cat Cafe and we look to adopt more animals in the future.

The rescue cats were so sweet and amazing! What a terrific organization… we will be back very soon 😸

Nice location, lots of cats which can use your help. Pay them a visit :)

It was the purrfect solution to the malaise Ive been feeling lately. So calming. Most of the cats were playful and/or receptive and affectionate.

Best cat cafe we have been to and we’ve been to a few! The cat’s were all lovely and friendly & the coffee was great. Excellent visit!😻😻❤️

Amazing! Had loads of fun, great ambiance and they have different events and great deals. Very friendly staff and cats.

Cute cats. They were mostly calm quiet or sleeping but there were a few that were awake. The kittens were locked away separately but you were able to interact with them.If you want a pllace to just pet calm cats, this is the place. If you want to play with cats, this is also a good space. They have toys and options for you to use

This is an amazing place run by totally dedicated and caring individuals! They adopt out over 700+ cats a year and rescue so many friendlies who have been dumped. They operate a low cost spay/neuter clinic which is available to ALL NY residents! They also TNR hundreds of feral cats who are then returned to the areas they came from (they do NOT want to be around humans) and socialize the ones who are young enough to turn. They now perform low cost dentals for ferals and friendly rescues as well. They are an absolutely invaluable asset to NYC.

Took a day off to visit the place and the fantastic world of cats it holds inside. Please not its highly recommended you book an appt to visit. My first time I showed up and was told to do so, so I planned for another day woth my family. Place felt fun with the variation of cats and kittens alongside some turtles in a tank. I took the option of feeding a few of the cats it was an amazing experience. The merch looks great too its a treat for the cat lover ❤️

It was amazing. There are many cute cats

Very disgusted with this organization and how they handled the situation at Ravenswood in Queens. They were paid a large sum of money to TNR and help the cats at this location. But what they did do was release the cats they TNRed back into a horrible situation where there are NO feeders and NO shelters set up for these cats. They lied multiple times in their posts about “Well-managed colonies” which they DO NOT manage and do not feed these cats or take care of these cats. They simply got paid and wiped their hands clean of these poor and innocent cats. What a shame to portray yourselves as a rescue when you released these cats back into a death sentence. Take that money and use it to help these cats long-term instead of letting them die in the same environment you yourselves complained about! Shame on you guys. Oh and turn your comments back on so your followers can hear the truth about these cats from people that actually go and see the situation they are in.

Very cute cats but too many people at peak times and one of the front desk staff was unfriendly

Very nice, super cute cats and other animals such as rats. Staff is very nice and helpful.

For cat lovers, a good place to get your kitty fix. Set up like a comfortable apartment with a good number of cats, Brooklyn Cat Cafe is a friendly place to visit, especially with children. The establishment does the wonderful work of trying to find good homes for the kitties, and educating the public about rescued animals.

We saw the Cat Film Festival last night at the Brooklyn Cat Cafe. It was a great experience. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Seeing the cats all over the spacious cafe was super fun. There are cats everywhere you look including up close to the ceiling. Its such a great space to house rescue cats who are clearly well taken care of. My family had a great time and we are looking forward to going back soon.

I absolutely love volunteering here and it’s also been great to visit with family and friends! Everyone is very nice and knowledgeable, the space is pretty big, and there are lots of cats to interact with (or adopt!)! I love all of the amazing work this organization is doing for cat rescue and adoption and highly recommend visiting them if you have a chance!

What a disappointment with the staffs approach. Excited about the possibility of adopting a cat, I had a discussion about the adoption process.However, the experience took a turn for the worse when, just five minutes after purchasing a $5 bag of treats, I was abruptly halted on my way out and informed that Id be charged for an extra 30 minutes of stay.What added to the frustration was the absence of any warning about my sessions end. I wasnt actively monitoring the clock while playing with cats, and it would have been a courtesy for someone to mention that my time was up. Instead, the staff member chose to charge my credit card for the treats without giving me a heads up that there will be an extra charge for staying longer. Selling me treats with the knowledge that it would result in additional charges is a low blow money-grabbing tactic.Despite having visited the cafe before, this encounter has left such a negative impression that this will be my last visit.

I wouldn’t call it a cat café. There is a small self-serve drink station. with three options and the food is basically chips or fruit bar. it was not enough time to hang out with the cats. The staff is very short tempered and rude and very disorganized. we cannot recommend. and definitely won’t be going back.

Wonderful happy available kitties. Book ahead or just look at cats through the window anytime

Everyone was lovely, lots of kids. But the smell is something to get used to. To be expected, and not much to be done I guess. It was quite clean and tidy though. My daughter had a great time, our half hour flew by.

Honestly this is such an amazing place to come and hangout with cats! They have treats you can buy to feed the cats and toys available to use as well. Will definitely be back many, many times. Although on my last trip one of the workers called a cat I playing with stupid, really irked me. What if someone called her stupid? I wonder how shed react? Maybe Im just overreacting but I dont like that, like sorry it doesnt meet your criteria to be an intelligent animal 😒 Anyway, everyone else who works here is a gem of a person. They truly create a warm and inviting atmosphere as well as a kind, wholesome one. Definitely check this place out, total mood booster!

My daughter wanted to spend her 15th bday there yesterday. Nice area with lots of small shops to visit. Easily accessible. She had a great time! The chaperones were great! Cats were great! She’s already talking about revisiting.

Definitely a place to visit for cat lovers. Majority of cats were friendly and staff helpful. No foods for humans though just for kitties.

Just left this place. Cats were sweet but the 2 workers that were at the front were super demeaning and treated me as if I was going to go destroy stuff. If you want to be treated like a burden don’t go here. I had the intention of adopting a cat because mine recently passed and it’s been very hard but with the way I was treated at the cat cafe I decided to adopt from somewhere else. If you guys have any intention of finding homes for those babies, maybe treat potential owners with a little respect.

I thought this would be like a shelter or adoption clinic, but as the name suggests, its a cafe. Lots of kids around when I went on the weekend so it seemed the cats were on alert. Some beautiful cats though, cleary well cared for.

Really cool concept, it was fun visiting all the different cats there — it would be great if there were more options for the humans that visit (I.e. coffee, lounge-ware, etc) that would give us more of an incentive to stay longer than the first round that you pay for! Please — we want to spend our money here!Other than that, good on them for housing so many good cats that deserve homes!

Cat lovers should boycott this sham of a rescue. They get paid to TNR the cats at Ravenswood. Instead of allowing them to be rehomed in sanctuaries they are released back to die in now cemented shut crawl spaces. They only care about $$, and don’t give a damn about the innocent cats.

Certainly checks the box for getting your feline fix. Watch the clock because they will charge you extra if you stay beyond your designated appointment

They have about 20 cats. it’s possible to go there without appointment. It’s a very cute place, i would go there again!

It was very cool to see the cats and play around with them. For the pricing. No one explained that if you stayed past a certain time you will get charged 12$ per person. It was very misleading. The staff walked around reminding people they could buy treats but no one reminded or told me that there would be extra charge. When I explained to the staff I didn’t know. They didn’t even try to understand where I was coming from since it was my first time and I still got charged extra.

I hate to leave a negative review, especially for a nonprofit, but their negligent actions towards the cats at a housing project leave me no choice. This “rescue” group TNRd cats and returned them to an UNSAFE environment. They knew it was unsafe. The cats are now stuck and will likely starve to death.

I was missing my cat while travelling on holidays so hanging out with the cats at Brooklyn Cat Cafe was exactly what I needed as a pick me up! There are many cats, no matter where you are in the building you can easily find a friendly furry friend. Staff are super friendly and welcoming.

I love this place!!! Staff is super kind as well! The animals seem so happy and well taken care of:)

Great place to relax and play with some kitties. It can get a bit crowded at some points so its better to go on week days before school lets out to get some quality time with the cats.

Such a sweet concept, nice large space and also a non profit. It is a real cat sanctuary in the way that they can roam freely and live a normal, happy life.There are also turtles, Guinea pigs, chinchillas and mice all available for adoption.Highly recommend and will definitely be returning.

Very friendly and organized Cats are so beautiful and fun to play with.

Great place to chill and hang with kitties. Make sure you take a Claritin or Zyrtec beforehand if you’re sensitive. The babies were sleepy after a long day (Sunday at 3 pm) didn’t mind it though all the $ goes to them!

The second we went inside, my daughter was immediately adopted by Salvage, who claimed her as his own for the remainder of the visit. She didnt mind and was very happy with all the attention. 🥰I will say this, though: Ive been training with kiddo to be around different pets/animals all her life, so she already knew how to act and behave with the cats, both friendly and spicy alike (i.e. let them come to you first, dont scream/be loud, do not make sudden movements, to treat them with care, etc). If your kids are not well-versed or dont have pets of their own, this would not be a good experience for them or the cat hosts, so maybe bring them when theyre older.

SET AN ALARM ON YOUR PHONE for a few minutes before your check-out time. Otherwise, you will be charged an extra $10 each for going over your explicit check-out time (yes, even if its just 2 minutes). By the time you wait for others to check in ahead of you, get any extras you paid for, leave your belongings at the door, and retrieve your belongings before you check out, you will only have about 20 minutes with the cats. I had assumed since I entered the cafe a few minutes after the start time, that I could stay a few minutes extra. Boy was I wrong. Its all going to a good cause, but it left a bad taste in my mouth right as I left the cafe, which made me not want to come back.That being said, the cats and the place itself is lovely. To folks who grumble that many cats are asleep: well, theyre cats. And they are being constantly stimulated from opening til closing time. There were about five to eight other people in the room with me, so the awake cat-to-human ration was rather off. But again, this is about the cats, so help them out by donating and socializing with them!FYI, this cat cafe doesnt serve food or beverages, its just a name. For comparisons sake, Koneko Cat Cafe, in the Lower East Side, allows you an hour with the cats and also serves tea and pastries. I hope the treats we give the cats here are just dry food, or else these cats are being fed way too many treats, which cant be healthy.

All the cats were very friendly, I adore cats so this was a great place for me to be!

The cats are so cute, they also have turtles and white red eye rats in a cage. You can see all the kittens play and fight, but certain cats require space

Not a terrible time but seems like most cats are overwhelmed, people seemed to not follow rules (no petting when cats are asleep) and cafe was very underwhelming i had to make the tea myself. overall a great initiative but i wouldnt spend $16 for half an hour again

This place and the people are exceptional. They are truly for the animals and put their heart and soul into saving and caring for every single cat and kitten. I love walking in there and seeing how happy and well cared for these cats are. They always look well cared for, and are playing!! I truly recommend this place for adoption/Foster, and donations. It’s well worth it and will help a cat/kitten in need. Thank you BK Cat Cafe staff for your tireless, and devoted work to these precious babies!!!!!

They released cats into an area that was dangerous for them, despite warnings and being told that the cats could be handed to someone who would take care of them.Irresponsible and inhumane. Insane behavior from a cat cafe, or anyone in general.

The Brooklyn Cat Cafe is a safe, clean, well run sanctuary for kitties waiting for adoption. The rainy Saturday afternoon I came was booked solid and while it felt a little crowded, it was a manageable level of busy for kitties to feel safe, take a nap, and scamper about. I think there were 15 kitties about, sitting on the bar, hanging out in the rafters, taking naps on cozy beds, and strutting around. Some cats are very friendly, some are shy and hide a bit. Remember that youre there to help the cats get socialized and like humans, dont expect them to crawl in your lap and chill. There are vases around with rainbow string wands, jingle balls, and you can buy cat treats to sweeten up the fuzzy friends. They staff and volunteers rotate the cats during the day so no cat gets overwhelmed, which I appreciated. There was a mama with five week old kittens in the front, in a plexiglass case to fawn over (but no touching). They also had a very chill rabbit, guinea pig, a family of rats, and a turtle/fish tank. There is a private room if youre looking to bond with a particular cat youre hoping to adopt.You can buy drinks here, but not food. There is no age limit for kids, but I highly recommend you have a good long talk with them about what being a nice human looks like. Restroom was clean. The Brooklyn Cat Cafe is a 501(c)3 non-profit so all proceeds go toward cat care. If youre the volunteering sort, they have opportunities to give your time and affection too.Highly recommend reservations online in advance. Slots are 30 minutes. If you want more than one slot, you have to check out multiple times, which is not UX friendly, but I guess it also helps them with turnover.

Where do I even begin?! I am obsessed. The hour of playtime is most definitely worth it and the cats are all so cute, I wanted to adopt them all. The cats are well respected and the employees made sure that all guests respected them too. The cats are clearly well taken care of!!! 10/10 recommend

So much love to give to unlucky and sick cats….. We appreciate you guys!!!

I love that place so much! For my first 3 years in NYC, I would come here every once in a while to get my feline fix. The volunteer staff were always so welcoming, the place is very clean and well kept and the cats are happy and healthy. I just adopted from them my baby boy Fritz and the whole adoption process was very thorough but smooth. They really take amazing care of the cats and do holy work. I cant stress enough how much appreciation I have to that establishment! Keep up the amazing work yall.

I adopted my two cats from the cat cafe in 2018 and had a stellar experience. Recently my sister adopted two cats from the cafe-one of whom needed some specialized medical attention while I was caring for the cat while my sister was away. The cat cafe provided incredible support to me in helping care for my sisters cats during this acute medical crisis and assisted me in providing the needed treatment with compassion and kindness when they absolutely had no obligation to do so. They go above and beyond.

People are rude at the Cafe. Also learned about the horrible behavior at Ravenwood where they allowed cats to be turned loose again only to be shut in alive in the crawl spaces. Horrible horrible behavior

Awesome kitties! If my own cat wasnt so jealous, Id take them all!!!

A variety of cats and very friendly. Cheaper prices than the other cat cafes as well.

I can feel staffs and volunteers there are really love cats. Help them with more visits or share with your friends

Staff are super helpful and polite. Cats are as adorable as can be. Great for families

Speaking strictly about their paid TNR work, BCC is releasing cats back into dangerous situations with no plan for feeding or sheltering them. Have they ended the cycle of endless litters? Yes. Have they eliminated the suffering for these cats? No. These cats will go hungry or get caught in buildings by the equally delinquent NYCHA employees, leaving them to literally starve to death.There is zero reason why this should be happening.

Nice to see the cats treated so well, however the staff was strangely abrasive. Doesn’t make sense to be rude when trying to get cats adopted. Don’t let that keep you from saving one though!

I visited the Brooklyn Cat Cafe today and absolutely loved it. I met a lot of the cats I have come to know on their Instagram and loved playing with them. I originally booked a half hour but decided to book more time once I got settled in and met some of the cats. I went pretty much right at opening and that seemed like a good time to meet some of the shyer cats.

Very welcoming clean and cats are extremely cute and friendly

I LOVE animals and I stayed for only 15 minutes....I was really exited to come with my niece and find a new kitten.The gentleman at the door was great, he helped make the experience nice and the plan was to leave with an adoption plan but soon after we entered the cat area our experience went downhill.One issue that had nothing specifically to do with the staff was there was a teen ( her mother signed her in and left) who kept blocking my niece every time she tired to engage with a cat. It was frustrating for my niece and she stopped trying to engage with the animals.The staff issue that was a turn off for me was when I asked one of the women about adoption the conversation was awkward and I felt like the only way to adopt was to adopt 2 at a time as they believe in bonding the animals. I get bonding, idk, it just all felt weird and pretentious speaking to her so we left it was really disappointing.I wish I could have had a longer conversation with the gentleman who checked us in, he was really friendly and informative, out conversation was cut short because he had to sign in other parties.

Amazing little gem. My normal vet wanted both arms and a leg to spay my cats. I paid $294 at Brooklyn Cat Cafe to spay two female cats. They also got a flea treatment, dewormer to take home, vaccination, an e collar, a felv/fiv test, and a nail trim. My cats are doing great. The staff is very professional, and you can tell they really care about the cats. Also, inside are cats available for adoption, and their setup for them is phenomenal. If youre looking for a kitten or a cat. Check them out, and if you can, please donate. They are doing a huge community service for people, their pets, and the strays.Edit: This place is getting as expensive as the vet. I thought they were a gem, especially for people who cant afford the cost associated with a vet. I will look to update pictures of my previous cost and then a screenshot of what they are charging now. Big difference, same service. 💔

Amazing mission driven non profit with a lovely place to hang out with adoptable cats. although I have my own cat, I love coming here to hang out with new kitty friends. affordable pricing too!

Very nice place. Friendly staff and got all of the time that we paid for. Kitten party only had 2 kittens but its honestly more than enough. Any more kittens and there would not be enough attention you can individually provide to them. Overall very happy with the place. Would come back again.

Took us a long time to mature to adopting a pet, we have two kids (5 and 8). I have had a previous bad experience with an ASPCA shelter we got our last cat from so I was very happy to find a cool alternative.We booked a session at the cafe (I think it was $10 per person for 30min you can extend if you want on site) more to see how kids will interact around cats. We did no go in planing on adopting sooner rather we’re thinking of it for later. The universe had other plans and we fell in love with a 6 month old kitty. Our visit was on Saturday and by Friday following week we had two cats moving in. Application is very in depth and it does ask for 3 references and expect them to be contacted, took about 5-6 days to go through.The cafe was very nice and cozy, you can tell the cats were comfy and happy there. You can feed them treats, and they have toys available to play with them. Overall the adoption process was awesome, I felt supported they contact you with a sponsor whom you can email if you have any questions. Same goes with any medical questions regarding the cats, ours had an extended cold and they helped us deal with it offering their vet services. You do a trail with the cat/cats and if it doesn’t work for some odd reason you have the option to find a better fit etc. I liked that a lot too.Kittens up to a certain age are only released in pairs, as they just do better that way socially and learning wise. I think total for the two kitties we got was $350-$400, it is a donation that goes towards paying for the services the cats received here. They are neutered/spayed, get their shots, regular vet care and most of all dewormed and flee free! It sounds like a lot but is not if you ask me.Thanks cat cafe for our beautiful furever kitties!

Cats were so cute must mostly sleepy and didn’t care much for humans. They’re so nice and soft though. Staff is very friendly and kind. Bathroom is very cute and cat themed. lighting was a bit dim but that’s okay.

This place is very cute and seems like very busy as well, if you don’t have a reservation you might not be let in. The kittens are cute and everything, it was just no one really told us you will be charged extra if you want to stay longer, and we stayed for an extra 10mins and they charged us extra $10 for everyone, and the ticket for each person was $10 and you get to play with cats for 30mins. Just seems a bit money hungry..Update: two stars for the kitties only, the operation itself here sucks.. didnt provide any resolution regarding my situation..

Always worth visiting and supporting all the amazing things they do for these loving cats who really can use a real chance at a real family🫶

Great experience...made a walk in appointment to spend 30 minutes with my girlfriend,and her 2 children. We were accommodated as we were unaware we needed to make an appointment online. We had traveled from Delaware to visit this Cat Cafe, since my girlfriends daughter loves cats. This is not an actual cafe. No food or drinks allowed. The cats are the main attraction, and you can purchase food for the cats. If youre in to cats then this is the place for you. Youll love it. Im not a cat person, but interacting with the cats inspired me to be more welcoming.

Loved the kittens and staff was nice, but paid $200 for a “private” kitten party in a repurposed storage room occupied by people doing construction. kittens were scared by drilling and loud noises, and i wish they’d just cancelled our appointment or the cable work instead of trying to do both at the same time and hoping we wouldn’t say anything.