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The Oakland Cat Town Café and Adoption Center: The Nation’s First Cat Café

January 29th, 2015 by Karen 46 Comments


























Cat Town Cafe Oakland

Cat Town Cafe Oakland

So I finally made it out to the new Cat Town Cat Café in Oakland last weekend (2869 Broadway in downtown Oakland, CA), and for starters, it was everything I imagined and more! 🙂 Coffee, smiling faces, adoptable felines, cupcakes and macaroons. With a business like that, how can you go wrong??

I walked in without a reservation, which you can make by phone or online, so I had to wait a little while for the next available appointment. You can peruse the cafe and sip a tasty beverage while you wait, which is what I did, because they only let a few people into the cat part of the cafe at a time.

When we got there in the early afternoon, the cats were pretty sleepy, and I got the feeling that they probably party all night long. After the humans go home and that play area is nothing but cats, I bet it’s total cat carnage/mayhem.

Knowledgeable volunteers and staff members are available to answer your questions about teh kittehs in the cat area, too, and the cats are all adoptable, so you can actually bring one home if you find your feline match.

I know my employer pretty well…and I didn’t find any new potential employees on this visit, but I’ll be going back.

Highly recommended if you like coffee, cats and you’re ever out this way.

Cat Town Cafe Oakland

Cat Town Cafe Oakland

Cat Town Cafe Oakland

Cat Town Cafe Oakland

Cat Town Cafe Oakland

Cat Town Cafe Oakland

Cat Town Cafe Oakland

Cat Town Cafe Oakland

Cat Town Cafe Oakland

Cat Town Cafe Oakland

Cat Town Cafe Oakland

Cat Town Cafe Oakland

Cat Town Cafe Oakland

Cat Town Cafe Oakland

Cat Town Cafe Oakland

Cat Town Cafe Oakland

Cat Town Cafe Oakland

Cat Town Cafe Oakland

Cat Town Cafe Oakland

Cat Town Cafe Oakland

Cat Town Cafe Oakland

Cat Town Cafe Oakland

The Oakland Cat Town Café and Adoption Center: The Nation’s First Cat Café / Originally published January 29th, 2015

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  1. Jaa says

    January 29th, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    The close-up of that cat’s face! So adorable! Thanks for sharing this, Karen! It totally made me smile! 😀 Did you get to try those macarons? I’m a big fan of macarons so yeah, I had to ask. LOL.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 29th, 2015 at 2:50 pm

      Hi Jaa,

      You’re welcome. 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed the post!

      The macarons were good, although I think they were a day or two old, lol. I’ve had fresher ones. These were by far the cutest though!

      Reply
  2. Agata says

    January 29th, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    What an awesome place. I didn’t even know such places exist? I hope you will find a companion for Tabs soon!
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    • Karen says

      January 29th, 2015 at 2:52 pm

      I’ve read that they are popular overseas, especially Japan. 🙂 This one seems to have a good model — I was happy to see that there were so many volunteers on hand to help out. Also, it’s a good way to meet potential kitty employers, lol.

      Reply
  3. Syah says

    January 29th, 2015 at 2:04 pm

    Singapore has lots of cat cafes! Can’t wait to visit when I go back to visit fam in the summer 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 29th, 2015 at 2:52 pm

      Hi Syah,

      That’s super cool! Do the cafes have cats that can be adopted out?

      Reply
      • Syah says

        January 29th, 2015 at 3:09 pm

        I don’t know actually. I’ll keep you posted on my findings.

        Reply
  4. Sunny says

    January 29th, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    Aww man, this looks like so much fun! We just got the first cat cafe in Belgium, and it’s the same idea (all the kitties are adoptable). Those cupcakes look goood, and man, so many cute kitties!
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    • Karen says

      January 29th, 2015 at 2:53 pm

      Hi Sunny,

      Have you had the chance to visit the cat cafe yet?

      Reply
      • Sunny says

        January 29th, 2015 at 3:06 pm

        Yup! I was in the area soon after it opened, so I had to go and do my CCL thing 🙂

        Reply
        • Karen says

          January 29th, 2015 at 3:09 pm

          Were you tempted by any of the kitties? I met some very nice cats. 🙂

          Reply
          • Sunny says

            January 29th, 2015 at 3:12 pm

            Hmm yes and no. I could see that most of them were rescued pretty late in their lives, and they haven’t been house-trained. They just need more time! It really struck me how lucky I’ve been with Kissa. She was also rescued way late in her life, but she “got it” just like that!

          • Karen says

            January 29th, 2015 at 5:39 pm

            It is so wonderful that you were able to find each other!

  5. Christina says

    January 29th, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    OMG! Love that place…how amazing. I used to live in Oakland many years ago.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 29th, 2015 at 5:40 pm

      Hi Christina,

      *waves hi from the North bay*

      Next time you visit the Bay Area you have to stop by! It is so much fun. And the coffee is good, too. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Rachel R. says

    January 29th, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    What an awesome place. I hope these catch on. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 29th, 2015 at 5:40 pm

      Hi Rachel,

      It is my new favorite cafe. 🙂 If you’re ever in the Bay Area you must visit!

      Reply
      • Rachel R. says

        January 29th, 2015 at 6:09 pm

        If I’m ever out that way, it’s on my visit list. As I child I lived there for a few short stretches, and visited a lot. I haven’t been there much as an adult, unfortunately. Stupid life getting in the way. 😉

        Reply
  7. Debra says

    January 29th, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    This venture cat-alist sure beats the SPCA Thrift Store in Davis!!

    Those little boxes are adorable. You must have been pinging from all the feline vibes!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 29th, 2015 at 5:41 pm

      You crack me up, Debra! You know I love a good play on words.

      Oh, and seriously, that was some of the most stylish cat furniture I’ve ever seen. Tabs would love to have some of those kitty towers in our/his living room!

      Reply
  8. Elizabeth says

    January 29th, 2015 at 3:43 pm

    Awe, so cute. I went to a cat cafe in Korea. They also had a dog cafe. I could go every day if I had the chance.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 29th, 2015 at 5:42 pm

      Hi Elizabeth,

      How cool! How long were in you Korea? Were you there for vacation or for work?

      Reply
  9. Rachel says

    January 29th, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    Best idea ever! I hope more like this pop up in other cities!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 29th, 2015 at 5:42 pm

      Me too. I would try to visit each and every one, lol!

      Reply
  10. Rae // theNotice says

    January 29th, 2015 at 4:31 pm

    What a wonderful recap of your visit, Karen! We’re still waiting on a cat café here in Edmonton, so I’ll be living vicariously through you for now 😉

    Those cats all look like total sweethearts — and I love the little buildings the cafe has set up for them to hide in! Hope you have better luck finding a friend for Tabs the next time you visit. 🙂
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    • Karen says

      January 29th, 2015 at 5:43 pm

      I hope you guys get one! And when you do you’ll have to take pictures so I can gush over all of teh kittehs.

      Reply
  11. Laarni says

    January 29th, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    I don’t think we have any cat cafes here. Coffee+sweets+cats=Brilliant!
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    • Karen says

      January 29th, 2015 at 5:43 pm

      It is GENIUS. I wish there was one in my neighborhood! I would buy coffee from that cafe every day!

      Reply
  12. HollieH says

    January 29th, 2015 at 9:29 pm

    Thank you for sharing. It’s such a great idea with a heart. I would go every day too for my morning coffee if there was one near by.

    Reply
  13. Eesha says

    January 29th, 2015 at 10:14 pm

    Oh man! What a lovely place to be to hang out with those cute kitties. Lovely recap of your visit. We are still waiting for a place dedicated on pet theme here in Mumbai. The instructions card is so innovative and I noticed and read it first in your post 😀
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  14. Chic Lapin says

    January 30th, 2015 at 12:48 am

    I went to a couple bunny cafes while I was in Japan… It was super fun and an utterly adorable experience! Wish We had something similar here. Love your pictures, thanks for sharing!:D
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  15. Kiss & Make-up says

    January 30th, 2015 at 4:01 am

    They need to open one of these here! I’d probably end up living there. In one of the cat houses.
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  16. Chelsea says

    January 30th, 2015 at 5:39 am

    I keep trying to get the husband to look at your pics but I think the cat lady in me is annoying him, LOL! I want to go! Macarons and kitty cats!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 30th, 2015 at 9:12 am

      And coffee and cupcakes! Can’t forget about those things! 🙂

      Reply
  17. hanna says

    January 30th, 2015 at 6:59 am

    I wish there were one close to me!
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  18. Kim says

    January 30th, 2015 at 8:51 am

    Everything about this is awesome. What a beautiful play area and so many sweet kitties! I hope they all find wonderful homes. 🙂 I also like how it was Cupcake CATurday. Great minds think alike!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 30th, 2015 at 9:10 am

      I hope to go back when the cats are more active. And who knows? Maybe I will find an assistant to you-know-who. 🙂

      Sending you some California sunshine on this lovely day!

      Reply
  19. Pamela says

    January 30th, 2015 at 11:30 am

    Ahhh, those cats are so cute!! I’m heading to San Diego in March (I’m from Toronto Canada) and there’s a Cat Cafe downtown that I can’t wait to get to!

    I’ll be getting two siamese kitties soon, so I’m looking forward to seeing the cute kitties at the Cat Cafe.

    Reply
  20. Julie says

    January 30th, 2015 at 11:36 am

    THIS PLACE WAS MADE FOR YOU! Cupcake Caturday? HELLOOOO.
    I also dig those shoes.
    If we had a cat cafe in Toronto, and believe me people are trying, I am afraid I would have to quit my job and just roll around with kitties all day.
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  21. Erin says

    January 30th, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    That grey tabby with long fur reminds me of my Zaphod. I miss that cat. She died back in 2010.
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  22. Iris says

    January 30th, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    What a wonderful idea, and I love how the cats are adoptable.

    Reply
  23. Amy says

    January 30th, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    That place looks absolutely adorable! I wish we had a cat cafe around here.

    Reply
  24. Majick says

    January 30th, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    I didn’t have time to read all the comments, I’m at work and have to get out of here BUT…

    THIS IS THE COOLEST THING I’VE EVER SEEN!

    If you post about it on FB and I see it I will definitely share it. WHat a great idea. THanks Karen!

    Reply
  25. Jennifer says

    January 30th, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    I want to take them all home, soooo cute. I love the orange one making biscuits on the rug.
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  26. Jennifer D. says

    January 30th, 2015 at 10:05 pm

    I just shat myself in excitement.

    Reply
  27. Wiebke Kuchel says

    April 1st, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    Hi Karen,I think this is a wonderful idea to connect these things, having a nice quiet place to relax in a clming athmosphere and the opportunity to get to know a perhaps-partner-for-live-cat :-)) because if a cat searches for human you’ ll never get away. Believe me we had it once before and it was the most wonderful thing I ever got to know. However I think that this is not already institutet in Germany may be probably in berlin (think I read about in a German Style magazine) but it s even better than to go to an a Asylum where grownup cats have to wait for new Partners for so much longer.
    This makes me happy to read about and your Photos make it even better Thanks for your wonderful article
    Greetings from old Germany Baltic Sea
    Wiebke

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