Last Updated on 30 November 2025 by Vanessa
Do you love coffee and cats? If so, we have good news for you: there are some fantastic cat cafés in Minnesota, where you can enjoy both at the same time.
Looking for the best spots to sip and snuggle? This regularly updated guide has all the details, including addresses, opening hours, reservation info, and what to expect from each café.
Just be warned… once a cat curls up in your lap, you might never want to leave.
4 purrfect cat cafés in Minnesota
The very first cat café in Minnesota, The Café Meow, opened in Minneapolis in 2018. It was a dream come true for cat lovers: hot coffee and purring companions all in one place.
The Café Meow had to close its original Minneapolis location. Luckily, three more cat cafés have popped up since then, each with their own unique charm. Some are bright and playful; others feel like a warm hug on a cold day.
Ready to find your favorite cat café in Minnesota?
The Café Meow in New Hope
Open since June 2022, The Café Meow in New Hope occupies space in a small strip-mall complex, which means finding parking is fairly easy. Public transportation also serves New Hope via the regional bus network of Metro Transit, which connects New Hope to the wider Twin Cities region.
The cat lounge hosts up to 30 rescue cats at any given time.
Some of them were overlooked in a shelter, but here, their personalities shine. You might walk in thinking you know which cat you want, but don’t be surprised if a different one steals your heart. Many happy matches have been made over a cup of coffee.
To protect the cats’ wellbeing, children 6 and under can visit only during private reservations. Children between 7 and 10 may join regular sessions as long as an adult joins them. The café also limits how many children can be in the lounge each hour to keep the space calm.
- Addresses: The Café Meow, 3524 Winnetka Ave N, New Hope, MN 55427, United States
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 11:00 am to 07:00 pm. Friday and Saturday, 10:00 am – 08:00 pm. Sunday, 10:00 am – 07:00 pm. Closed on Mondays.
- Price: $16 for 1 hour.
- Reservations: Book your cat lounge visit through their website to guarantee a spot. Walk-ins are welcome but not always available, especially during busy hours. Want a private experience? Exclusive reservations are perfect for birthdays or special events. You can even preorder cat-themed cupcakes to make your gathering extra sweet.
- Menu: The Café Meow has a full-service espresso bar with some of the best coffee around, along with pastries like meowcarons, scones, brownies, cookies, and muffins, all from local Minnesota bakeries.
- Website: thecafemeow.com
The Café Meow in Roseville
This cat café opened its doors in 2022. Since Roseville is well connected, you can reach The Café Meow via several of Metro Transit’s local bus routes (including routes 223, 225, 227), or via the rapid-transit Metro A Line, which stops at nearby stations such as the Rosedale Transit Center or the Snelling & County Road B Station.
Like the New Hope branch, Roseville’s café features both a coffee-and-tea side and a cat lounge housing up to 30 rescue cats at a time. These cats are adoptable via their partner rescue organizations, so a visit can turn into a potential adoption.
For the cats’ safety, only children seven and older can attend regular sessions, as long as they are accompanied by an adult. However, children six and under must have a private reservation. The number of children per hour is limited to keep the lounge calm.
- Address: The Cafe Meow, 1718A Lexington Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113, United States.
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 11:00 am to 07:00 pm. Friday and Saturday, 10:00 am – 08:00 pm. Sunday, 10:00 am – 07:00 pm. Closed on Mondays.
- Price: $16 for 1 hour.
- Reservations: You do not have to make a reservation to visit the café or try to get into the cat lounge. But because lounge slots are limited, a reservation is strongly recommended if you want to be sure you get in.
- Menu: While there’s no full meal service, the drink menu is packed with creative and seasonal options, so there’s always something new to try.
- Website: thecafemeow.com
Catzen Coffee in St. Paul
Unlike many American cat cafés which feature rescue/adoptable cats on time-limited visits, Catzen Coffee uses permanent resident cats. These felines live full-time in the café, not in short‐term “adopt or foster” cycles. According to the founder, some cats came from local breeders, while others come from shelters.
Their home is warm and cozy, with a renovated 1930s interior that feels like a living room, reminiscent of the famous Java Whiskers décor.
There are also plenty of events, including coffee workshops, art activities, live music, meditation sessions with the cats, and themed TV or cartoon hours.
The café opened its doors on January 1, 2025, in the Macalester-Groveland area along Grand Avenue. You can easily reach it by St. Paul bus routes that run directly on Grand Avenue.
If you prefer to go by car, there’s also plentiful free street parking surrounding the building.
- Address: Catzen Coffee, 1416 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, United States.
- Opening hours: Tuesday, 07:00 am – 07:00 pm. Wednesday to Saturday, 07:00 am – 08:00 pm. Sunday, 07:00 am – 07:00 pm. Closed on Mondays.
- Price: Entry to the “Cat Den” / “Living Room” is free — you just need to make a purchase in the café.
- Reservations: Reservations are required (45 min time slots) for the living room/den; for parties of 5+ there’s a $5/person reservation fee and no further purchase needed.
- Menu: Specialty coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and other handcrafted drinks. Food includes local pastries, pies, empanadas, sandwiches or quick bites, plus vegan treats, popcorn and similar snacks sourced from local businesses.
- Website: www.catzencoffee.com
Wired Whisker in Duluth
Wired Whisker is split into two parts: the regular café up front and the cat lounge in the back.
Upon entering, a staff member will give you a quick rundown of how everything works.
The cats’ comfort is taken seriously, and they always have the option to duck into a “Decompression Room” if they need a break from the attention.
Because the goal is to keep things calm for the cats, the café sets some age guidelines.
General admission is 12 and older; anyone under 16 needs to be with an adult. However, private bookings open the door to younger visitors, though they must always have an adult along. Children under 8 can’t go in, but they’re welcome to watch the cats through the big viewing window.
DTA buses that run up and down Superior Street stop close by, so you can hop off and walk just a minute or two. If you’re driving, there’s plenty of free street parking in front of the café and along the nearby side streets.
- Address: Wired Whisker, 1823 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55812, United States.
- Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:00 am – 05:00 pm. Friday to Sunday, 07:00 am – 07:00 pm.
- Price: $7 for 50 minutes on weekdays or $10 for 50 minutes on weekends.
- Reservations: To hang out with the kitties, you’ll need a lounge reservation, which you can book online or at the counter. Walk-ins are welcome if space allows. However, you don’t need a ticket for the café. Just walk in, grab a drink, and find a cozy spot. A big window lets you observe the cats from afar.
- Menu: Coffee, tea, and other beverages, along with baked goods.
- Website: www.wiredwhisker.com
Cat cafés in Minnesota that are closed
- The Café Meow in Minneapolis
Which Minnesota cat café is your favorite?
States like California and Texas may have more cat cafés than Minnesota, but what the North Star State lacks in quantity, it makes up for in cozy vibes, great drinks, and some of the most lovable rescue cats you’ll ever meet.
Have you visited any of these cat cafés in Minnesota? Which café stole your heart? Did you adopt one of their cats? Drop a comment below, and share your experience.
If you’re on the hunt for even more feline-friendly spots, check out some neighboring states like Wisconsin, Iowa, or South Dakota.
Or, if you’re traveling, you may also want to check out our guides to cat cafés around the world.
