The Cat Cafe

The Cat Cafe The Cat Cafe, Southern California's first cat cafe and located on Island Avenue, offers a unique coffee shop experience with its adoption program and partnerships with local San Diego businesses. Visitors can enjoy coffee from Cafe Virtuoso, pastries from Bread & Cie, cookies from The Cravory, and sandwiches and snacks from Sunshine and Orange while also having the opportunity to adopt a furry friend through their partnership with The Rescue House.
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Our latest arrival, Cammy, likes to be up high. And she likes to sleep when she is up there.
09/24/2026

Our latest arrival, Cammy, likes to be up high. And she likes to sleep when she is up there.

09/24/2026

September 24, 2026
Meet Derek. Check back daily to see another one of our cats.

Say hi to Clayton. He's one of the cats living with Homer the Blind cat. Go check out his social media and learn more ab...
09/24/2026

Say hi to Clayton. He's one of the cats living with Homer the Blind cat. Go check out his social media and learn more about Homer and how he has adapted to living without being able to see.

Jacey went in for a check at the vet yesterday. You can tell she's thrilled about being there. The physical checkup was ...
09/23/2026

Jacey went in for a check at the vet yesterday. You can tell she's thrilled about being there. The physical checkup was good and we're waiting for the blood work to see what's going in inside her body.

09/23/2026

September 23, 2026
Meet Squishy. Check back daily to see another one of our cats.

Thanks to Kimono Cats for creating this image of a cat in a kimono enjoying the cherry blossoms outside the window.
09/23/2026

Thanks to Kimono Cats for creating this image of a cat in a kimono enjoying the cherry blossoms outside the window.

Laa Laa and Winky going home took us to 941 adoptions. We'll miss these two and so will their brother Po but we're glad ...
09/22/2026

Laa Laa and Winky going home took us to 941 adoptions. We'll miss these two and so will their brother Po but we're glad they found a home.

09/22/2026

September 22, 2026
Meet Cammy. Check back daily to see another one of our cats.

This is a great way to start a family, just with one of the members having four legs instead of two. Thatnbks to PatzMeo...
09/22/2026

This is a great way to start a family, just with one of the members having four legs instead of two. Thatnbks to PatzMeow for sharing this.

We like how the light plays on the face of Winky, with the left side of his face more brightly lit than the right.
09/21/2026

We like how the light plays on the face of Winky, with the left side of his face more brightly lit than the right.

09/21/2026

September 21, 2026
Meet Winky. Check back daily to see another one of our cats.

The Animal Rescue Site by Greater Good shared the story of this cat, who wandered into a business that was closing and g...
09/21/2026

The Animal Rescue Site by Greater Good shared the story of this cat, who wandered into a business that was closing and got trapped inside. After ten days with no food and water, workers arrived and saved the cat.

A sleepy backlit La La enjoying a nap in the sun.
09/20/2026

A sleepy backlit La La enjoying a nap in the sun.

09/20/2026

September 20, 2026
Meet Lala. Check back daily to see another one of our cats.

The sad thing about having a cat as a four legged family member is that you know they will leave far too soon. Enjoying ...
09/20/2026

The sad thing about having a cat as a four legged family member is that you know they will leave far too soon. Enjoying them for as long as you can is what makes it worthwhile.

Jacey is so relaxed in the cat room that a lot of times even when she's awake, she doesn't open her eyes. Here she is en...
09/19/2026

Jacey is so relaxed in the cat room that a lot of times even when she's awake, she doesn't open her eyes. Here she is enjoying the sun and only opening them a tiny bit.

09/19/2026

September 19, 2026
Check back daily to see another one of our cats.

Looking for a special needs cat to follow? Check out Anakin Two Legs. He's happy and healthy and he's doing well for a c...
09/19/2026

Looking for a special needs cat to follow? Check out Anakin Two Legs. He's happy and healthy and he's doing well for a cat who was found as a kitten missing his hind legs.

09/18/2026

September 18, 2026
Meet Pumpernickel. Check back daily to see another one of our cats.

Stop us if you've heard this one before. Pumpernickel is being a goof.
09/18/2026

Stop us if you've heard this one before. Pumpernickel is being a goof.

Say hello to the first new species of cat in over 100 years. This is the Tilcayo cat, found in the Bolivian rain forest....
09/18/2026

Say hello to the first new species of cat in over 100 years. This is the Tilcayo cat, found in the Bolivian rain forest. It's a tiny cat, weighing in at around three pounds. And not much is known about it yet.

We like how Po has different sized eyes here. It's fascinating how just a small difference in the light fallling on a ca...
09/17/2026

We like how Po has different sized eyes here. It's fascinating how just a small difference in the light fallling on a cat's eye can make an obvious difference in the pupil dilation.

09/17/2026

September 17, 2026
Meet Murphy. Check back daily to see another one of our cats.

This is a pretty good way to live a life if you ask us. We don't know who designed the trippy background which we think ...
09/17/2026

This is a pretty good way to live a life if you ask us. We don't know who designed the trippy background which we think takes away from the message but it still works.

09/16/2026

September 16, 2026
Meet Bella. Check back daily to see another one of our cats.

Address

302 Island Avenue #101
San Diego, CA
92101

To get to the coffee shop on Island Avenue in San Diego using public transport, you can take the Blue or Orange line and get off at the Gaslamp Quarter Station. From there, it's a 10-minute walk to the coffee shop.

If you are driving and need to park, there is a parking garage on 6th Avenue between Market Street and G Street. Once you park, it's just a short walk to the coffee shop on Island Avenue.

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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What people say

The Cat Cafe, located in Island Avenue, San Diego, has been recently reviewed by multiple newspapers, providing ample insight into the experience of visiting the coffee shop.

A recent review from The San Diego Tribune describes The Cat Cafe as a "charming spot" with an "adorable feline twist." The reviewer praises the cat adoptions that take place at The Cat Cafe and commends the efforts taken to provide a safe and hygienic environment for both cats and customers. This review was published in August 2021.

Another newspaper review from Eater San Diego, also published in August 2021, calls attention to the quality of coffee served at The Cat Cafe. It mentions that the cafe sources its beans from local roasteries and provides a variety of brew methods. However, it also notes that the food menu is limited and could use some improvement.

Online reviews from customers also offer additional perspectives on The Cat Cafe. One customer commented on Yelp that they appreciated the friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere of the shop. Another customer expressed disappointment with how small the space was and how few cats were available to interact with during their visit.

Overall, while most reviews have been positive about aspects such as cat adoptions or coffee quality, some have noted room for improvement in other areas such as food options or space limitations.