Last Updated on 22 November 2025 by Vanessa
The very first cat café in New Jersey was Rahway Kitty Hall, which opened in April 2017 in Union County. It was founded by a local animal rescue advocate and was the state’s first foray into combining a lounge-like setting with adoptable cats.
After Rahway Kitty Hall, the growth of cat cafés in New Jersey was relatively slow but steady. It wasn’t until late 2018 that another café, PURRsonal Space in Palmyra opened. After that, there was a lull in new openings until Catfé Montclair launched in January 2024, revitalizing interest with a modern space and unique events like cat yoga.
Below is a regularly updated guide to every cat café in New Jersey—complete with locations, hours, and everything you need to plan your visit.
These are all the cat cafés in New Jersey
Calico Cat Café in Oaklyn
- Address: Calico Cat Café, 918 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn, NJ 08107, United States.
- Opening hours: Open daily from 09:00 am – 09:00 pm.
- Price: $12 for 30 minutes. $20 for one hour.
- Reservations: Online reservations are strongly encouraged.
- Menu: Calico Cat Café offers pre-packaged snacks, an instant ramen bar with a topping station, and a variety of drinks including coffee.
- Website: calicocatcafe.com
Catcetera in Raritan
- Address: Catcetera, 44 W Somerset St # B, Raritan, NJ 08869, United States.
- Opening hours: Not open yet.
Catfe Montclair in Montclair
- Address: Catfe Montclair, 356 Bloomfield Ave #5 SECOND FLOOR WALK UP, 356 Bloomfield Ave Suite 5, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA.
- Opening hours: Thursday, 03:00 pm – 07:00 pm. Friday, 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm. Saturday, 11:00 am – 07:00 pm. Sunday, 11:00 am – 06:00 pm. Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
- Price: $15 for 30 minutes in the cat lounge (ages 7+).
- Reservations: This café gets busy—make a reservation online to guarantee your visit.
- Menu: A complimentary self-serve drink bar with coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.
- Website: www.catfemontclair.com
Catsbury Park in Asbury Park
- Address: Catsbury Park, 901 3rd Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA.
- Opening hours: Thursday, 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm. Friday, 02:00 pm – 06:00 pm. Saturday, 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm. Sunday, 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm. Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
- Price: $20 per person for one hour.
- Reservations: Walk-ins are accepted when there’s space. Booking through their website is the best way to guarantee a spot.
- Menu: Coffee, tea, light snacks like salads and vegan/gluten-free items, plus sweet treats (including gluten-free macarons decorated with cat noses and whiskers).
- Website: catsburypark.com
PURRsonal Space in Palmyra
- Address: PURRsonal Space, 1005 Market St, Palmyra, NJ 08065, USA.
- Opening hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 02:00 pm – 08:00 pm. Closed on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
- Price: $15 per hour for adults. $10 per hour for children (15 and under) and seniors.
- Reservations: Online reservations are strongly encouraged.
- Menu: They don’t serve food on-site, but visitors can order from nearby eateries; the café provides a limited menu of drinks and snacks.
- Website: www.purrsonalspace.org
Rahway Kitty Hall in Rahway
- Address: Rahway Kitty Hall, 209 W Main St, Rahway, NJ 07065, USA.
- Opening hours: Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 am – 03:00 pm. Closed from Monday to Friday.
- Price: $15 per person per hour.
- Reservations: Their sessions often sell out, so reserve online.
- Menu: No food is prepared there (due to animal-safety regulations), but guests are welcome to bring in their own beverages (coffee, tea, soda), or have food delivered from the restaurant next door.
- Website: rahwaykittyhall.com
Conclusion: Cat cafés in New Jersey and beyond
Which of these New Jersey cat cafés have you visited, and which ones are now on your must-see list? We’d love to hear your thoughts, so drop a comment below and let us know your favorites!
And if you stop by one of these cat cafés, don’t forget to share your photos with us on Facebook, Instagram, X, or BlueSky – we’re always excited to see your feline-filled adventures.
Looking for even more cat café inspiration?
Be sure to check out our guide to cat cafés around the world, from Japan to Canada.
If you’re exploring beyond New Jersey, don’t miss the cat cafés in neighboring states like New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut – each offering its own unique twist on this unique hangout.
