Having moved to Saint Paul just a week ago, I decided it was time to explore the neighborhood this morning. Luckily, the Catzen Café is just a few doors down, so coffee and cats seemed like the perfect place to start. The barista greeted me with a big smile and kindly explained how everything works. I also had the pleasure of meeting the owner, who was incredibly friendly and welcoming. I grabbed a latte, opened my laptop, and headed into the cat den - where the real fun began. Tim the Enchanter was the first to greet me. Definitely not a werewolf (despite the name), but extremely friendly and very curious about what I was doing on my laptop. Apparently he takes his role as office supervisor very seriously. Then there's Big Cup of Joe, the gorgeous gray-and-white Maine Coon who is absolutely magnificent and looks like he runs the place. Leroy, the laid-back orange tabby, stopped by to say hello, and Halloween Blizzard might be one of the most striking cats I've ever seen. Between great coffee, curious cats, and such a welcoming atmosphere, this place is a gem. As a brand-new neighbor, I can already tell this will become one of my favorite spots. I'll definitely be back... and next time I'm bringing my cat- and coffee-obsessed friends with me. read more

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This place is super cute! I made a reservation for the cat lounge on a Sunday afternoon and the vibes were very chill and quiet. There's no booking fee for groups smaller than 5 people, just one purchase per visitor in the cafe. I got a lemonade, very tasty. Mostly came here for the cats but they are all permanent residents who can float freely between the lounge and the private basement space so only 3 cats made an appearance during our visit, 2 napping and 1 popped in for some food. There's no guarantee you will see any cats during your visit. The space is very cozy and has plenty of books to browse while you hang out which is nice when the cats aren't there. I am not sure when the best time for maximum cat activity would be. There is also space to sit in the coffee shop bit outside the cat room which is nice, some people were studying there. Lots of little trinkets and things to browse all around. The bathrooms were super nice and had sanitary products freely available. Would come again in hopes of more cat activity! Big Joe was super cozy and soft (and widely posted that he only accepts head pets). read more

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Oh Meow Goodness!!!! Catzen is a cat lovers dream cafe! Cozy cat theme decor, with over ten cats and lil cat personality cards to learn about each of their quirks :) my husband and I ordered the pumpkin chai latte and matcha latte and both were deliciously creamy. The cost to get into the room after reservation is just the cost of one item on the menu. PRO TIP: if you'd like cats to come through, be chill! When we first came in, a group of six were a bit loud playing board games. The cats stayed in their private den in the basement. Once the group left, within ten minutes multiple cats came up and one even sat on my lap :') I will most definitely be back. There is ample street parking. I recommend groups no larger than 4! read more

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This place is a slice of heaven. It's a stunning space with stunning, adorable cats. I love that the cats have two spaces (one to themselves, one in the lounge area) so they can choose whether they want to be with people. read more

Absolutely adore this cozy little place to grab a coffee and a treat, without needing to pay extra for entry (but reservations to be with the kitties are required). This spot offers comfort for kitties and humans alike, with a warm fireplace and comfy chairs. Books are available for reading if you forgot your own, and I fully plan on bringing some knitting projects with me when I go back. The kitties aren't for adoption, as this is their home. The service at the counter is great and the coffee I got kept me fueled throughout the day! read more

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Came for the Art-o-mat machine, stayed for the cats and coffee. What a FANTASTIC welcome to the city! I could stay here all day, enjoying the coffee, petting the cats, soaking in the cool jazzy velvet vibes. Can't believe it's only been here for less than a year- it has such a lived in and local feel to it. Decaf flat white (no heavy cream, that's a bummer) but it was frothy and strong. 100% this would be our local haunt if we lived in MSP. read more

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Thank you for your nice reply. I can appreciate what it takes to start a new business. I feel I was too harsh.

Let's get straight into it: 1. Free 45-minute sessions with a purchase! 2. Walk-ins are welcomed if there's room, but best to make a reservation if you're unsure. Parties of 5+ will need to make a $5 deposit per person to reserve. 3. Drinks are typical local cafe pricing (lattes $6-8 depending on size and alterations) *see pics* 4. All cats are house cats and not adoptable 5. Important if you're bringing kids: -AGES 15+ are allowed at any time. -AGES 10-14 are allowed with an adult on Wednesday evenings 7-9 pm, and all Saturday and Sunday. -AGES 0-9 are only allowed Saturday mornings during Cats & Cartoons, 7am-9am Other info: Cats have an exit into a private basement space, so they can come and go. There's also plenty of toys if/when they're feeling playful. read more

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Unique cat cafe located in St Paul off of Grand! We came for the main attraction (seeing the cats) and were happy with the experience overall. Coffee was good! (Well, I actually got a Chai latte, but still very good.) It was also fun to sit with the cats and try to coax them out of hiding or come say hi. Most were sleeping. :-) The only somewhat disappointing piece was the time frame of the reservation (45 minutes). It goes by fast! read more

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This is a lovely place to have some coffee and see some cute cats. The cat den is such a cool space - comfy seating areas, books, a fireplace, games, and, of course, cats with lots of places for them to hang out, scratch, and sleep. The cats are able to freely come and go with their "Dramatic Exit" door to their basement lair, when they don't feel like socializing. The service at the cafe was super friendly and helpful. My brown butter pear latte was delicious and they can make any of their lattes decaf, if you like. Tasty donuts, too. read more

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The best ambience for cat lovers! So many cute cats and really good coffee and snacks. I ordered a calzone which was very delicious. Sitting with the cats and sipping coffee was so fun! The hot chocolate was really good too! read more

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I didn't know what to expect but it's cute inside but small for normal seating (because part is sectioned off for the cat area). Service was overall good. Latte was pretty but it was very bitter which isn't my preference. Cool concept but you need to plan ahead and reserve a spot for the cat area. They were sleeping the entire time we were there so low activity. read more

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Don't "paws" () on making a trip here. We made a reservation for the cat den and check in ran smoothly. Ordered our "cat-puccinos" (see what I did there?) and found a comfy seat in the den. Other people were already entertaining one of the 3 cats-the other two were asleep. I mean...they're cats so. The coffee is OUTSTANDING. I'll be back for take out coffee for sure. Don't really need to revisit the cat den. Also they give you a 5 min heads up when your 45 min. limit is up. read more

Catzen Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

This is a fun idea, but expect to pay a lot for your drinks and wait a while for them to come up. If you have reservations for the living room, be sure to order drinks well in advance of your reservation as there will be a line. The living room is crowded and hard to navigate. The staff is friendly and the chai latte I had was good. If I had no other way to interact with cats this might be worth it. Love the art! read more

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GAH, I LOVE this cat cafe! Obviously, anything involving kitties is going to be a hell yeah in my books. The coffee is tasty and I appreciate their dairy free accommodations. The staff were incredibly delightful and funny and I enjoyed my brief conversations with them. The vibes are lovely and I cannot wait to visit again. Hopefully, sooner rather than later. read more

This cafe is so cute with cat deco throughout. Sitting in the living room with the cats was super enjoyable- reserve a time and you can be on the room for 45 minutes. They don't charge a separate fee to sit with the cats your drink purchase gets you on. The coffee menu was unique. I enjoyed the cherry mint mocktail. After 4pm they have a mocktail and charcuterie board option. Parking is on the street, but plenty of space. read more

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Very cozy place! Cats are people friendly and unbothered. I got Golden Tumeric Chai Latte and would highly recommend for those who want an alternative to coffee. read more

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Cute cat cafe!! You're supposed to get a reservation to go into the room with the cats, however, they were very accepting of walk-ins. The cafe is separate from the room with the cats - you get 45 minutes for the cat room and you can take your coffee/food in. The cats come and go from the room - they have a way to go to their own space away from the room if they need - they are all very chill and sweet. The room is so calm with couches, a fireplace, books, etc. The coffee itself is good, and the workers are super sweet. Spaces to sit and work outside of the cat room as well. read more

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I stopped by Catzen during Grand Old Day, after having driven past many times. I was super excited to see that their special was a peach flavored latte & ordered that. The staff were super kind, despite the huge rush of people, & the wait was pretty short (even after someone stole my drink & they had to remake it). The shop itself is super cute; the cat room was closed for the day, but I'll definitely be back to pet those babies! read more

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My favorite thing about Catzen (besides the cats, of course) was the decor - there is so much fun cat-themed art everywhere and the environment is just so fun and whimsical! Making a reservation was easy and I appreciated that the ambiance in the living room was very relaxed - 4 of the cats came out to visit while I was there. The pour over coffee was pretty standard, I'd like to go back to try the mocktails sometime. It does seem to get a little busy right before living room reservations start since everyone is asked to purchase a beverage/food item before visiting with the cats, so I'd recommend getting there a little early if you have a reservation. read more

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Wife and I reserved a Sunday morning time slot with the cats. They are free to come and go as they like from the living room so only two were present when we were there. Big Joe was lounging most of the time but Holly was super playful! The coffee and pastries were good and the staff were friendly. We will be back and I'm glad they do reservations so it's not too busy in the living room. It's comfy and a nice spot to spend your morning. read more

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This adorable cat cafe made me happy. It's an interesting experience. Front room is a standard coffee shop. You can sign up for a free hour in the "cat room" and bring your beverage inside to enjoy while petting (or attempting to pet) cats. Personally, I liked the unique experience but wondered if the cats liked it or not. read more

My husband and I braved the cold and crowd to go on opening day. We cannot wait to go back. The resident cats (8 total) are so friendly and playful. This place is super popular so you do need to book a reservation window on weekends but it is free. The coffee drinks we got were delicious! We got the Big Joe Latte and the Catzen Latte. Both were good sized and super tasty. It was so fun to drink our drinks in the "Living Room" with the cats. The staff did a great job keeping up with the crowd and even though the line was down the block we feel like it was well organized. read more

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My first cat cafe! I love cats and I love cafes so I don't know what took me this long. This one is brand new, and its newness might color this review so if you're reading this way in the future (from January 2025), bear that in mind. The relevance of that caveat is that they're so busy in these opening weeks that there are lines and reservation times to get into the cat room. I'm not sure how that reservation system works - for my second visit, I was early enough in the morning that I was able to get in there normally. (Update: use Resy to reserve a time.) Solid cafe fare is available from what I can tell so far. The two lattes I've gotten were tasty and had unique style. They also have some baked goods, I see on their website that they roll out charcuterie and mocktails starting at 4pm. I will definitely return to try that stuff. The main thing here is the "Den", which is the cordoned-off room where the cats are. Lots of perches and toys and hidey holes for cats and it really feels like a homey living room. But they have to mete out spots in there, and even when you're in there you might not get to pet a kitty because them's the breaks. I brought a laptop and did some work and it was cozy although there wasn't anyplace nearby where I could plug my laptop in. Oh, and they have a neater water dispenser than I usually see! It is a fancy thing for drinking water! I like it. And in a particularly creative touch, they converted an old cigarette vending machine into one that dispenses local art! So yeah, I will definitely be coming back here, and I'd recommend you try it out, maybe at a non-peak time in these early months. read more

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Lovely ambiance n Lovely cats n Lovely staff! All the feels! Will definitely revisit!! read more

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What a lovely cafe experience! Got a chance to go shortly after opening day. Their business model is evolving to best support the cats and customer's experience in interacting with them- check the website/social media for updates. The coffee was fantastic! Lots of unique flavors I haven't seen elsewhere like sassafras (suggestion to business owner would be to update the menu for the Catzen and Big Joe lattes to include their flavors). I will definitely be back for more cat and coffee love! :) read more

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Friendly staff, delicious coffee, even better banana bread. Cat den is great (you need reservations) and when Tim the cat made an appearance people exclaiming "Tim!" was fun. The cats have a downstairs zone, which is nice, but can also lead to a situation where you are in a cat (singular) cafe rather than a cat (multiple) cafe. If your expectations are set appropriately, then all good. I'd come back for the coffee alone. read more

Love this place. So cozy! Great spot for relax and focus work. I was in a heart-break situation when I was here. I feel cured by the music, the comfy seating, the cats, the coffee and the chocolate croissant. The staffs are friendly as well. I didn't even want to leave at the end. read more

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We love this cat happy coffee shop! Fun flavored lattes and be sure to make reservation to go into the living room to watch the cats! Just respect their space! read more

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So fun! Great beverage options and a nice low key spot to interact with beautiful cats. read more

Catzen Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Visited Catzen Coffee on opening day, and it was crazy busy/popular. While people were waiting in line, the staff members were talking with customers, handing out cat swag, and offering samples of hot cider and sandwiches (part of celebrating their grand opening!). Their entire team was professional, kind, and efficient. They sold super cute merchandise inside (tumblers, mugs, tshirts, hats, etc.) and customers were able to spend some time in the Den (with the cats!) after ordering drinks. I had a matcha latte, which was great. I also noticed they serve Dogwood Coffee, which I already know I love. The cats were playful and seemed to enjoy interacting with the guests. I would love to come back when there are less people. read more

I would not get your hopes up as far as the cats getting super friendly with you but ambience is nice, in the cat room, and the drinks are good: I got the Fig and Walnut Latte: very subtle walnut and fig flavor which was perfect. The staff may bark at you, "The dirty cups go there!!", and there were two old guys, unrelated to each other, yelling about this or that but overall, a cool enough experience. read more

Fun place but unfortunately I was unable to see any of the cats besides one during my appointment slot. I came here hoping to see cats so this was a bit disheartening. The coffee I had was nice overall. read more

Very cute on the inside, they even have personalized art of all of their cats which I thought was adorable. The cat room is cozy and the cats are very friendly, especially Big Joe who loved getting his chin scratched. There was a wait to enter the cat room, but nothing crazy! The hand pie I got was really good also! It's definitely worth a visit :) read more

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What a delightful addition to the Grand Ave retail scene. Catzen is the perfect neighborhood spot: great coffee drinks and baked goods, a soothing vibe, and CATS! Highly recommended. read more

Loved my brown butter latte! The cat den wasn't busy, so I was able to go in without a reservation. It was morning, so ~5 cats were out and about--so sweet! Of course they're cats, so they do what they want... two were willing to play and be petted, while several more just strolled around on their own terms. read more

Great coffee, friendly staff, and adorable cats! I love this place! Before you go, know that the number of cats you'll see will vary since they have the ability to go to the basement/away from people. While I'm always a little sad on the days I don't see many, I really appreciate that they have the ability to retreat. read more

The butter pear latte was good. My husband was not crazy about the tamarind soda. Generous portion of a tasty banana bread. The person at the counter was helpful when asked for a recommendation. The ambiance was lovely but apparently we got there at nap time so only 1 kitty was up for petting. The place is cute and clean. read more

The service was amazing accompanied by food such as strong cappuccinos, earth matcha, and pastries galore. If you want to visit/pet the cats you must a reservation (which is free)! Colorful ambience and lots of space to unwind with kittens! read more

A real joy to find this gem during my visit to the Cities! Apparently just opened but seems to be running smoothly already; plenty busy but drinks came quickly and *so good*!! Plus did I mention THEY HAVE CATS??? I mean come ON that's almost not fair. read more