Last Updated on 26 December 2025 by Vanessa
Looking for cat cafés in Kansas to enjoy a cup of coffee while spending time with some adoptable cats?
Our regularly updated guide provides you with the latest information on cat cafés across the state, including addresses and opening hours, so you can plan your visit with ease.
Cat cafés in Kansas: locations, opening hours, and more
Espurresso Cat Café in Lawrence
You’ll typically meet around 10 to 15 cats when you visit Espresso Cat Café in Lawrence. Every cat comes from the Lawrence Humane Society and is available for adoption.
This café fits right into downtown Lawrence life, sitting near Mass Street and the university. If you use public transport, several Lawrence Transit bus lines stop nearby, and the walkable surroundings make it an easy visit without a car. Driving works too, with metered street parking and garages close by.
- Address: Espurresso Cat Café, 1014 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA.
- Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 08:00 am – 06:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Reservations: Recommended for the Purrlor, especially on weekends or for larger parties; walk-ins accepted if space allows.
- Child policy: Children are allowed, but staff expect them to behave gently and quietly around the cats. Parents remain fully responsible for supervision during the visit.
- Menu: A variety of coffees, teas, specialty drinks, and baked goods, including vegan options.
- Website: espurressocatcafe.com
Second Cup Cat Café in Shawnee
This cat café originally operated in Olathe before closing in August 2025. In October 2025, it reopened in Shawnee at the Trailridge Shopping Centre, so there’s plenty of easy parking.
Second Cup Cat Café partners with a local rescue, and every cat on site comes from a background of homelessness and is available for adoption. You don’t need to arrive with adoption plans, though. You can simply stop in during a shopping trip to relax, enjoy the space, and spend time with the cats.
- Address: Second Cup Cat Café, 7426 Nieman Rd, Shawnee, KS 66203, United States.
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 am – 05:00 pm. Saturday, 09:00 am – 05:00 pm. Sunday, 12:00 am – 05:00 pm.
- Reservations: Recommended due to limited space; walk-ins welcome if availability permis.
- Child policy: Children are welcome, but the café recommends that they be old enough to understand and follow cat-handling rules. Adult supervision is required at all times.
- Menu: Entry includes a complimentary hot or cold drink; additional snacks and beverages available.
- Website: secondcupcatcafe.com
The Literary Cat Co. in Pittsburg
This cat lounge blends cats and books in a way that feels intentionally cozy rather than gimmicky, so you can just as easily come to browse, read, or decompress as you can to meet cats.
The number of cats on site stays relatively small and manageable. They come from local rescue partners and are adoptable.
Parking is available nearby. Public transportation options are limited.
- Address: The Literary Cat Co., 915 N Broadway St, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA.
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 am – 06:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.
- Reservations: Not required; walk-ins welcome.
- Child policy: Children are allowed, but The Literary Cat clearly leans toward a quieter, more bookish atmosphere.
- Menu: Primarily a bookstore; offers a selection of beverages and light snacks in a cozy reading environment.
- Website: theliterarycatco.com
Topeka Cat Café in Topeka
Set in a car-friendly part of Topeka, this cat café works well if you’re already out running errands or exploring the city by car. Parking is available on site or very close by, so stopping in is low-effort. Public transit serves the wider area, but driving remains the easiest option.
Topeka Cat Café usually has about ten to 15 cats on site, all of whom come from local shelters or rescue organizations and are adoptable.
- Address: Topeka Cat Café, 400 SW 29th St Suite H, Topeka, KS 66611, USA.
- Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 am – 07:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Reservations: Recommended to guarantee time in the cat lounge or kitten room; walk-ins accepted based on availability.
- Child policy: There’s no strict minimum age. However, the cat café has to stay low-stress for cats, so staff may intervene if children don’t follow the rules.
- Menu: Prepackaged snacks and drinks; also features a gift shop with cat-themed merchandise.
- Website: topekacatcafe.com
Snick’s Cat Café in Wichita
You’ll find Snick’s Cat Café close to downtown Wichita, which makes it easy to pair with shopping, food, or a casual day out. You can reach the area by Wichita Transit buses that serve downtown, but most visitors arrive by car and use nearby street parking or public lots.
Inside, the space usually hosts between 12 to 20 cats at a time. All of them come from local rescue partners and are adoptable.
- Address: Snick’s Cat Café, 8336 E 21st St N Suite 600, Wichita, KS 67206, USA.
- Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 09:30 am – 06:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Reservations: Required for the Cat Lounge; café area open to all without reservation.
- Child policy: Children are welcome, but younger kids must stay under close adult supervision at all times.
- Menu: Handcrafted drinks, pastries, and specialty items; full menu available online.
- Website: snickscatcafe.com
Sunflower Cat Café in Manhattan
Sunflower Cat Café is not far from Kansas State University, and you can reach it by ATA Bus routes if you’re coming from campus. That said, most people choose to drive and park nearby.
The café usually cares for eight to 12 cats at a time. These cats come from local rescue groups and are all adoptable, but the space also works well if you simply want a calm place to study or unwind.
- Address: Sunflower Cat Café,
- Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am – 06:00 pm. Sunday, 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm.
- Price: Free.
- Reservations: Not available.
- Child policy: Children are allowed, as long as they can follow the rules and respect the cats.
- Menu: Classic coffee and tea drinks, as well as soda, juices, ice tea, etc. The food menu is more elaborate with sandwiches, salads, cookies, muffins, Greek plates, and charcuterie boards.
- Website: www.sunflowerpet.com/cat-cafe
Cat cafés in Kansas that have closed
- Second Cup Cat Café in Olathe
Conclusion – Cat cafés in Kansas and beyond
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For even more feline-friendly travel ideas, check out our complete guide to cat cafés around the world.
And if you’re exploring beyond Kansas, don’t miss our overviews of cat cafés in neighboring states like Missouri, Colorado, Oklahoma, and more.
