Last Updated on 30 May 2025 by Vanessa
West Virginia is known for its stunning mountain landscapes, outdoor adventures like whitewater rafting and hiking, and rich Appalachian culture. But did you know that the Mountain State also has a growing cat cafe scene? That’s right, there are several cat cafes in West Virginia where you can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while surrounded by cuddly cats.
Whether you’re a cat lover or just looking for a unique experience, these cafes are worth a visit. From spacious lounges with play areas to cozy, intimate spaces, here are the adoption lounges in West Virginia where you can enjoy some quality time with feline friends.
Cat cafes in West Virginia
Cups and Cats Cafe in Charleston
The cat cafe plays host to rescue cats from the Charleston/Kanawha Humane Society, Itty Bitty Kitty Committee, and Dream Away Cat Rescue.
You can visit the cats in a dedicated lounge separate from the cafe area. Feel free to bring your drink along if it has a lid—or simply relax in the cafe and watch the cats through the window if you’d rather keep your distance.
- Address: Cups and Cats Cafe, 187 Summers St, Charleston, WV 25312, United States.
- Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am – 06:00 pm. Sunday, 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm. Closed on Wednesdays.
- Price: $10 per hour
- Reservations: Reservations can be made via Cups and Cats Cafe’s online booking platform.
- Menu: Coffee, tea, bottled drinks, and some salad options.
- Website: https://cupsandcatswv.com
Give Purrs a Chance in Berkeley Springs
Give Purrs a Chance is the largest cat cafe in the United States in terms of space and number of adoptable cats. Since opening in May 2017, they’ve proudly found loving homes for more than a thousand cats and kittens.
Partnering with four local rescue groups, the cafe welcomes cats and kittens that have been spayed or neutered and fully vetted. These cats roam freely throughout a charming two-story Victorian home, where they can interact with both visitors and each other while they wait to be adopted.
There’s also a boutique that offers a wide variety of cat-themed merchandise, from ceramics and jewelry to soaps, textiles, and many other unique finds.
- Address: Give Purrs a Chance, 51 Independence St, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411, United States.
- Opening hours: Open daily from 11:00 am – 05:00 pm.
- Price: $10.00 for adults and $6 for children younger than 7.
- Reservations: No appointments required.
- Menu: Not applicable.
- Website: https://www.givepurrsachance.org
Kitty’s Catfe in Fayette County
Previously known as Fayette County’s Wonky Ginger Boba & Bubble Tea Cat Cafe, Kitty’s Catfe partnered with the Fayette Regional Humane Society and helped 157 cats find homes in just one year. It is now permanently closed.
Mugs ‘N Mittens Cat Cafe in Fairmont
Mugs n’ Mittens opened in October 2023 and brings together a warm cafe vibe with a space for adoptable cats. You can sip your drink while watching or hanging out with the cats in a separate, glass-walled room.
In the gift shop, you can find locally designed and handmade goodies like jewelry, art prints, decorations, freeze-dried sweets, and keychains… all with a feline twist!
The owners are also planning to launch a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program to help manage the local stray cat population.
- Address: Mugs N’ Mittens Cat Cafe, 900 Fairmont Ave # 201, Fairmont, WV 26554, United States.
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 08:00 am – 06:00 pm. Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- Price: Not applicable.
- Reservations: No reservations required.
- Menu: Mugs n’ Mittens serves boba, coffee, floats, bottled drinks, lattes (iced or hot), and creamy options like chai, matcha, and hot chocolate.
- Website: https://mugsnmittens.com
Cat cafes in Virginia and beyond
West Virginia’s cat cafes are purrfect spots to relax, sip something tasty, and maybe even meet your future feline best friend.
Have you visited any of these cafes? Do you have a favorite, or are there others we should know about? Tell us in the comments—we’d love to hear your stories!
And if you’re a fellow cat lover, don’t forget to share this article with your friends or post it on social media. The more rescue cats we can get adopted, the better!
If you’re craving even more cat cafe adventures, check out nearby spots in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, and Kentucky.
