Cat Cafes in Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama

Gatos and Beans Cat Cafe is a cage-free lounge offering visitors a chance to interact with adoptable rescue cats from Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue. As Alabama’s first cat cafe, it provides a 1,500-square-foot space where guests can book one-hour sessions for $13 per person to spend time with the cats, with each visit including a choice of drip coffee, tea, water, or a soft drink. The cafe features a separate coffee shop area serving a variety of beverages like Maine Coon Mocha and Gato Latte ($2.50-$5.50), with a layout that keeps the cat room distinct yet visible through windows for health compliance. Founded in 2019 by Kelli and Stephen Steward, it supports cat adoptions—nearly 300 to date—and offers private bookings for events like birthday parties, with reservations strongly recommended due to a 12-person capacity limit.

Huntsville, Alabama

Cattyshack, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehoming shelter cats throughout Alabama. Located inside the Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment center in Huntsville, Cattyshack offers a cozy lounge where visitors can relax, sip a drink, and interact with adoptable cats in a welcoming, home-like environment. With a suggested donation of $14 per reservation, every visit helps provide medical care, foster support, and a second chance for cats in need. Whether you're looking to adopt or simply unwind with some feline friends, Cattyshack delivers a meaningful and memorable experience for animal lovers of all kinds.

Alabaster, Alabama

The Lotus Catfe, nestled in Alabaster, Alabama, is a cozy, welcoming space that blends feline companionship, yoga, and spiritual wellness. Opened on April 15, 2023, by Nicole Jacobson and her daughter Skye, the cafe offers a cat lounge where guests can spend an hour with adoptable cats from Shelby Humane for $10, which includes a complimentary single-serve coffee, tea, or cold beverage. Skye, a 200-hour certified yoga instructor and Reiki master, leads beginner-friendly yoga classes—$10 each or available through monthly and yearly passes—using props like yoga wheels, straps, and bolsters, with inclusive offerings such as cat yoga on Saturdays and sessions designed for bigger bodies. The Catfe also provides angel card readings ($40 for 30 minutes or $70 for an hour) and features a small retail shop with books, crystals, and tarot cards. Open Wednesday 3–7 p.m., Thursday 12–5 p.m., Friday 12–7 p.m., Saturday 12–6 p.m., and Sunday 3–7 p.m., The Lotus Catfe invites visitors to relax, recharge, and connect with cats and community in a serene, judgment-free environment.

Tuscumbia, Alabama

Colbert County Cat Café is a unique feline retreat situated at 5010 Missouri Street in Tuscumbia, Alabama, within Colbert County, offering an innovative twist on animal shelter adoption spaces as part of Colbert County Animal Services. Launched with a grand opening on June 29, 2024, this café provides a spacious, interactive habitat where visitors can relax with adoptable rescue cats in a cozy, open setting built from a renovated portable shed, complete with cat towers, bridges, and an outdoor deck for fresh-air lounging. Spearheaded by shelter director Corey Speegle and supported by grants and donations—including a $5,000 individual gift and funding from local organizations—it aims to ease shelter overcrowding while giving cats a playful environment to meet potential adopters. Open Tuesday to Saturday with free entry, the café invites animal lovers to enjoy hot dogs, merchandise, and quality time with cats, fostering adoptions and community engagement in this northwest Alabama town.