5 Cat Cafés in NYC and on Long Island

Best Cat Cafés in New York City and on Long Island

Love cats but can’t have one due to a family allergy or strict landlord? Visit a cat café, where you can socialize, play and hang out with cats that are adoptable through various animal rescues.

Here are cat cafés in New York City and on Long Island!

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Cat Cafés in New York City

Koneko Cat Cafe

26 Clinton St, Lower East Side

(646) 370-5699

Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 9 am to 9 pm

Admission: $25 for 1 hour; reservations recommended

Koneko, which means kitten in Japanese, takes its inspiration from the cat cafés in Japan, with an artisanal Japanese-influenced menu.

The café’s mission is to find loving homes for its cats, which are pulled from the at-risk list—a list of cats in NYC that are scheduled to be euthanized—by its partner Anjellicle Cats Rescue.

Cat lovers can reserve 1-hour slots to hang out in the Cattery (children between the ages of 8 and 14 must be accompanied by an adult), and Thursdays offer Kid Hours, where children under 8 can visit with an adult.

Meow Parlour

Temporarily closed, new location coming soon!

Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 11 am to 6 pm; Friday through Sunday, 11 am to 7 pm

Admission: $22 for 50 minutes; reservations recommended

Visitors at Meow Parlour can enjoy sweet treats in the company of a furry friend. All cats in the café are available for adoption.

In addition to regular hours for children older than 9 and adults, the café offers special times for children 9 and younger and Yoga & Kitties for children 9 and older and adults. Children younger than 17 must be accompanied by an adult, and all visitors must sign a waiver.

Brooklyn Cat Cafe

76 Montague St, Brooklyn Heights

(347) 946-2286

Hours: Friday through Monday, 12 to 7 pm

Admission: $12 for 30 minutes, price varies for special events; reservations recommended

Visitors at Brooklyn Cat Café can purchase packaged foods and drinks, many of which are made by local businesses. Brooklyn Cat Café has a small nook set up for children with books and games, and the café hosts special events for families and children.

Children younger than 14 must be accompanied by an adult, and all visitors must have a signed release form. As a nonprofit run by Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, all cats in the café are available for adoption.

Cat Cafés on Long Island

Catpurrccinos

322 Main St, Huntington

(631) 944-3331

Hours: Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm; Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 8 pm

Admission: $15 for 1 hour

Huntington’s Catpurrccinos hosts a cat room and cafe, making it the perfect place to spend an afternoon. Grab lunch or a drink from Catpurrccino’s cafe (and be sure to take a look at the adorable cat-themed names given to the menu items) and then head into the cat room to play with the cats.

Cats at Catpurrccinos are available to adopt through Feral to Family. Visitors under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older at all times. While walk-ins are accepted, reservations are highly recommended.

The Shabby Tabby Cat Cafe

197 W Main St, Sayville

(631) 750-7007

Hours: Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 am to 7 pm; Thursday through Saturday, 11 am to 8 pm

Admission: $16.33 for 1 hour

A visit to the Shabby Tabby Cat Cafe includes an hour to play with the adorable cats plus a complimentary coffee, tea or hot chocolate! Keep an eye out for special events, like paint nights, trivia, yoga and more.

The Shabby Tabby Cat Cafe partners with Almost Home animal rescue, which rescues all of their cats from kill shelters, the streets and poor living environments. If you fall in love with a cat, look into adopting.

INTER

INTER is your portal to the unknown&mdash;an intergalactic adventure filled with immersive environments and interactive art. In the midst of NYC&rsquo;s non-stop energy, our intergalactic adventure offers a refreshing escape from the ordinary. Tourists come to the city for unique, once-in-a-lifetime adventures, and this is exactly what we provide&mdash;a break from the hustle and bustle, where they can step out of the concrete jungle and into otherworldly planets. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Speakitaly NYC

SPEAKITALY NYC offers stimulating and entertaining lessons for children 0 to 16 years through a wide combination of activities based on the communicative approach anchored in the Common European Framework of Reference: active learning (group work, role plays, etc.) and practice exercises aimed to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Kids will start speaking and using Italian in a very natural way.&nbsp; Small classes capped at 6 students to make sure each one gets the needed attention and facilitate learners' progress.&nbsp; Our method is driven by a didactic method that is the result of constant updates, professional certifications and more than 10 years of experience in working with non-native speakers from different native languages and levels of knowledge. Our aim is to develop a range of Italian language skills while improving accuracy that will enable the students and participants to interact without stress or feeling rushed. We want to help those in the community really embrace not only the true culture in Italy but the Italian culture within New York City&hellip; Who doesn&rsquo;t love what Italy represents in the kitchen, in history &amp; in the arts? Speakitaly wants to support multilingual families who want to learn a new language or pass along their ancestor&rsquo;s heritage and culture. Raffaella, the founder said: "We see language awareness and intercultural sensitivity as the milestones for an inclusive society. Italian, like all other languages, is an enrichment and a growth in every way. Vi aspettiamo!"

Young Actors at Strasberg

Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.