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Cat Cafes in New York City: 6 Top-Rated Cat Cafes

Meow Map lists 6 cat cafes in New York City, ranked from guest reviews that mention the cats. Every cat cafe here works with a rescue group, so the cats are adoptable and most visits need a reservation. Open New York City on the map to see them in place.

6 cat cafes in New York City, ranked by guest reviews

1

Koneko Cat Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6(382 reviews)High confidence

26 Clinton St, Lower East Side, New York, NY 10002

AI summaryNamed after the Japanese word for "kitten," Koneko takes direct inspiration from Tokyo's cat café culture. Rotating roster of adoptable rescue cats alongside high-quality coffee and Japanese-inspired snacks. $25/hour admission. Reservations required online.

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2

Meow Parlour

★★★★ 4.5(1,300+ reviews)High confidence

46 Hester St, Lower East Side, New York, NY 10002

AI summaryNew York City's first cat café, opened 2014. Partners exclusively with the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, so every cat is rescue-adopted. Known for its excellent pastries (run in collaboration with a separate bakery). Walk-ins welcome when space allows.

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3

Brooklyn Cat Cafe

★★★★ 4.5(196 reviews)High confidence

76 Montague St, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201

AI summaryA nonprofit operated by the Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition. All cats are available for adoption. $12 for 30 minutes — one of the most affordable cat café experiences in the city. Open Friday to Monday, 12:00–19:00.

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4

Espurresso Cat Cafe

★★★★ 4.4(155+ reviews)High confidence

Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York, NY

AI summaryA beloved Upper West Side institution with a loyal neighbourhood following. The cats are calm, well-socialized, and used to a steady stream of visitors. Strong specialty coffee programme. Great option for families with older children.

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5

Little Lions Cat Café

★★★★ 4.3(120+ reviews)High confidence

Astoria, Queens, New York, NY

AI summaryQueens' answer to the Manhattan cat café scene. Smaller, more intimate, and often less crowded than Manhattan options. All cats are rescue fosters available for adoption. Excellent local coffee and homemade baked goods.

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6

Purr & Sip Cat Lounge

★★★★ 4.2(90+ reviews)Med confidence

Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, NY

AI summaryA newer arrival in Williamsburg that's quickly built a reputation for its laid-back atmosphere and particularly affectionate cat residents. Natural light, plant decor, and weekend brunch hours make it a standout neighbourhood spot.

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Pet-friendly or cat-resident

A pet-friendly hotel lets you bring your own cat. A cat-resident hotel keeps its own, which is what Meow Map ranks. The difference matters at booking time: the pet-friendly listing may charge a pet fee and hold no cat at all.

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Published 2026-05-31. Updated 2026-08-23 · Results sourced from public guest reviews · rankings may change as new reviews are added