I passed by this cafe a few weeks ago and decided to check out the website. The website shared that they offer cat yoga in which I immediately signed up for. The price was under $30 for an 1 hr and 15 minute session. Yoga and a beverage such as coffee, mimosa, or tea was offered after class. The instructor and staff were super friendly and it was such a welcoming environment. The cats are all up for adoption so it was such a great experience to interact and see their personalities. I highly recommend checking out this spot if you are a cat/animal lover and want to try something new! read more

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'Cafe' is a biggg stretch of the word here. It was a fun experience making reservations online for 1hr to play with the cats. The inside doesn't smell the best, which staff voluntarily admitted was not normal. The 'cafe' is in the back separate from the cats. It's truly not a cafe. They have all the same drinks that would be offered a a doctors office or church lobby (hot/cold coffee, hot/iced tea, hot chocolate. Etc). They also have wine. This is not a coffee shop with espresso drinks. This is a very cat-forward experience. The furniture is verryyy cheap and clearly came from Amazon which was fine for no more than a one hour experience. The cats were friendly and so was the staff. I'm glad we tried this for a Saturday date but it's not a place we would repeatedly go. read more

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I have not owned a cat in a long time. I miss having one, but I don't miss the fur it would leave behind. That was the main reason for coming in. You pay for either 30 minutes or a full hour. Thirty minutes and a drink from the bar (which is a large, cat-free room) that you can bring into the main room were all I needed. The place is super clean. (Not counting the cat toys all over), and there isn't a hint of smell anywhere. Most of the furry friends were completely passed out when I was there, but even with that, it was still enjoyable. Part of the fun was just finding where they were hiding while catching a snooze. They have packaged snacks in the barroom, but I'm not sure why you would come here hungry. The surprise was asking about the cats' stay here. At least for the ones in front of me at the time, they were only here a week, and most of them are in the process of being adopted. Meaning this place seems to be super successful as a midway point for finding new homes for them as they are taken out of shelters. To me, that was worth the price of admission in itself. read more

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Absolutely in love with this place, the atmosphere, their mission, everything. They are one of the top places in the country I think for cat adoptions. In my visit to Charleston I went there all four days I was visiting. The vibes are excellent! It's so much fun and so healing to be surrounded by the cats. The staff is also very nice, especially Emily who chatted with me about everything they do including providing cat food for income insecure cat owners. I only wish they had this in every city - this place is heaven on earth! read more

Came here on a Tuesday with a reservation. You can reserve online for an hour for $17 which includes a non-alcoholic drink. You can buy alcoholic drinks there. You can also walk in and get a 30 minute session for $12 if space is available, drink not included. There were only 4 cats there since some had been adopted, but they can hold up to 17. The cats are of varying degrees of friendliness, but some are very playful. Great concept and cause. read more

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Such a cute little spot! I love that they work with the local shelter to help get the cats adopted. They have a 30 min option and an option for 1 hr that comes with a drink, while the drink is only like tea and lemonade, nothing fancy, they do have alcoholic options for an additional charge. The cats are adorable and have their own little personalities. read more

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We took our fifteen year old kiddo for their birthday on a Saturday evening, and we all enjoyed our time at Pounce, even though my husband and I are allergic to cats! Making a reservation online was super easy, and we arrived a bit early for our time slot. We were given little tickets for a nonalcoholic beverage at the bar, included in the price of admission. The bar also has a small selection of beer and wine for a few dollars extra if you are so inclined. After grabbing our drinks, we hung out and got to pet and play with some kitties for about an hour. I think there were two other people in the café in our time slot, so there were plenty of cats to go around - I believe I counted eight or nine. I love that the cats in residence at Pounce are up for adoption and that the café owner(s) is collaborating with local animal shelters to get more cats adopted. The space was plenty big for cats and patrons alike, and was very clean and cozy. The employees were friendly and helpful and really seemed to love their jobs. I'm sure we will definitely be back! read more

Super cute they make an effort to put playful cats in there. a great addition to the Charleston scene. The coffee was decent as well but I'm mainly there to play with the cats. read more

I'm a little belated posting my review of Pounce Cat Cafe, as I visited on my birthday in late May. I hope by now that all the kitties who were present at that time have found homes. They were all so deserving! I love that they average 1-2 adoptions daily. I am a huge cat lady and was on vacation in Charleston, so Pounce popped onto my radar right off the bat. My friend and I booked a reservation to visit in the afternoon after lunch and spent an hour with the cats plus received drinks as part of our purchase. We both chose the rose. The cats were so friendly and snuggly. I wanted to take them all home, preferably. I had great fun hanging out with them. The space itself is warm and inviting, with lots of enrichment options for the kitties. They also sell merch. My friend purchased a tshirt for me for my birthday, which I happen to be wearing right now as I write this!! If it wasn't clear already, I am a big fan of Pounce and all the work they do to find sweet baby cats their proper homes. Highly recommend checking them out! read more

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This was honestly my favorite thing I did in South Carolina! I love all animals. I spent about $12 per person for 30 minutes of play time with the cats. They also had an option that was $17 per person for an hour, plus you would get a drink. Either way, it was a great deal! All the cats are up for adoption and they get in new cats all the time. According to a sign in their place, they already adopted out over 2,000 cats. All the staff is so sweet and friendly as well as very knowledgable! I had such an amazing time and could have stayed there forever! If you like cats, or animals in general - definitely visit! I would be back if I was in the area. read more

Pounce Cat Cafe - Pet Adoption Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Staff was nice and the kitties were too. Their drink menu was kind of limited but that's okay. I had a great time here!

Great experience! The kitties all had their own personalities that made our visit so memorable. We each got a lemonade to drink, it was a relatively small glass but was delicious. The place was well kept and clean even with at least 10 cats that lived there 24/7. No cat box smell at all. read more

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Love! =^..^= Casual, organized, welcoming, with a separate bar area for drinks and shopping. And the cats were out and about for pets and play and exploring! read more

The Pounce Cat Cafe hosts cats from the Charleston Animal Society, and it is a genius way to get these cats adopted. I've had three friends come here and leave with a cat. As part of the $15 an hour fee, you get to have a drink or coffee with your visit. It's genuinely so relaxing to hang out with the cats and play with them or read the various cat books they have scattered about. read more

10/10 Costco and Wasco were the absolute best boys. Won't ever forget Fushiki. 1 hour with the cats and a free drink with refills was really nice. Would have adopted Costco and Wasco if we weren't so far from home. read more

A cat mom myself I had to come in and check this place out. You can pay for the amount of time there and if you pay I think it was for an hour you get a voucher for a drink from the back which was cool. I had a glass of wine while I spent time with the cats. All totally adorable and had their own personality. This place is playful, clean and comfortable with many areas to sit. I plan on coming back here soon! Now go adopt a cat from here! read more

Pounce Cat Cafe - Straight chillen - Pet Adoption Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This place is a must do if you are visiting Charleston! It was definitely one of the highlights of my trip. All of the cats are so friendly and it is just a fantastic time. The ambience of the café is really relaxing and peaceful, mixed in with some fun because of the cats! read more

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Pounce cafe was delightful. If you're looking for a relaxing little break in your day exploring charleston, or if you're looking for a cat to adopt, check out Pounce Cafe. Every person in there was just happy and relaxed and smiling the entire time. If you're looking to adopt, this is a great option. Even in just an hour you can really get to know the temperament and personality of some of the cats. Some are more snuggly, others more playful, and of course there are some that are a bit more spicy. They partner with local shelters, and the people there are amazing to talk to about each cat, and how long they've been there and what they're like. We actually ended up going in twice during our stay in Charleston, and the second time decided to go with the 'Cat Whisperer' package. If you really want to make sure you get a few cats interacting with you, or in your lap, then they give you a little bit of treats and catnip. It's still a great time without it, and there are toys and things all around to play with for everyone to use. Be careful though, it's gonna be hard to leave without wanting to bring one home with you. read more

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A fun experience for my wife and I yesterday. Reserved an hour to play with cats and upped the ante with a date night special and cat treats. The date night special is a pastry to share and a bottle of house wine, also to share, which we did. There seemed to be about a dozen cats in the area, mostly sleeping because that's what cats do. Several were friendly, but others were feisty. We were there later in the day, so maybe by that point they had just had enough. Or maybe it's just because cats are a-holes on the regular. Still love them though. Walk-in traffic appeared to be welcomed, but several had to wait for a later time slot so that the cafe didn't get too full. Staff was really friendly, and we left without adopting a cat (this time). read more

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$15 reserves you one hour with most adorable rescue cats and a drink of choice (coffee or tea). The facilities are so clean. I didn't even realize there were litter boxes around me because they are hidden and kept clean. The cats were so adorable! The day we reserved they only had eight cats, which is apparently really low. I can see why they all get adopted so quickly! There's plenty of space to play and so many toys to choose from! I highly recommend coming here even if you aren't planning to adopt! If you do happen to fall in love, you can sign adoption papers right there and cat pickup is on Monday. The adoption fee is $50! read more

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Love the idea and that all the cats are up for adoption. You have to make reservations. A little costlier than the others I've been to. Kind of dirty/smelly inside the petting room. Cool that they have a bar in the back with beer/wine/coffee. Friendly staff. read more

Pounce Cat Cafe - Pet Adoption Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This is definitely a unique experience! I came here with little to no expectations and was pleasantly surprised. The price tag is a little hefty at $15, but a coffee, tea, or lemonade is included in the price. The cats were all so adorable, but you could tell they were pretty tired from constant interaction with patrons. I love the mission of the cafe and had a pleasant experience here! read more

I love this little spot. I had an hour to kill between breakfast and going on a tour so I decided to pop in for a little while. Most of the cats are super chill but one in particular took a shining to me. Winnie hung out with me most of the time. Such a sweet kitty. There's a front section where you can sit and hang out with the kitties, but there's also a bar in the back that's a whole different room. There's more lounge like areas back there. They offer a large variety of drinks including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Really cool spot - good for seeing the cats and to simply hang for a drink. read more

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We had such a wonderful experience at the Pounce Cat Café! We chose the date night option when reserving a time slot which came with a bottle of wine and a dessert. Both were delicious and made the experience all the more special. We were able to hang out with several friendly cats that let us pet them and snuggle them. Some were sleeping which we expected but we definitely feel like it was worth it! The staff members were kind and knowledgeable of the kitties. The café does a great job of getting them adopted out which I always appreciate. Make reservations ahead of time as they seem very popular and fill up quickly. Totally a highlight of our visit to Charleston. read more

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For $15, you get a free drink and an hour of time with a room full of cats :) The cats are well taken care of and seemed very happy here. The area is super clean, you wouldn't even know litter boxes were around. They have a sign that says over 2,000 cats have been adopted here and I think that's amazing. If you are reserving a spot at Pounce, I would recommend visiting earlier in the day. We visited at 5 PM (the last slot of the day) and some of the cats seemed to be done with socializing by then. No blame to them, just something to consider! read more

Pounce Cat Cafe - Indoor seating - Pet Adoption Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Had a great experience! The employees are all extremely friendly, and the price of admission is very reasonable especially since it includes a beverage. Definitely a fun way to spend an hour and just relax. read more

I'm not even sure how to rate this crazy experience. There was one cat being a butt munch, but other than that, 5 stars for all the other kitties. I was on my way to my lunch reservation when I saw Pounce Cat Cafe. It was closed at the time but I peeked in and saw a bunch of cats lazily laying around like they owned the place. I instantly had an urge to bust in and play with the cats. "No, Lily F.", I told myself. "You're allergic to cats. Also, you don't like cats. Dogs are way better." Two hours later, I'm drinking wine from a plastic cup and using my best baby voice to encourage a really chunky cat to come out from under the cabinet. All adoptable and adorable, the cats are literally just walking around the room while filled with toys and strangers from all over trying to pet them. Ko-Ko the cat was by far the best. I hope someone adopts her soon. A cat cafe is exactly how you think it is. Awesome. read more

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My daughter and I wanted a relaxing afternoon and to pet cats. I made my reservation that morning online easily and thankfully there was an opening. When we arrived we were shown to the back to be offered the light bakery items and bar. We had just eaten lunch so we didn't eat any of the great looking baked items but we did have a light cocktail and coffee. After given our instructions we were then able to go enjoy some animal therapy. The cats are given a great cat appropriate room. Risers on the wall to climb up to the ceiling, great couches they can sleep in the sun and maybe share with humans. Scratchers, boxes and beds and other toys The room was so clean and you would think you would see cat hair everywhere, this was not the case. I recommend highly to plan a visit if you are thinking about adopting a cat. You get to spend quality quiet time and choose the one that best suits your personality and desires. We will be back when we need a little kitty loving again for sure. read more

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This is a very fun experience. You get many cats, some cat treats, catnip, and a cat toy. You also get a non alcoholic drink included or a glass of wine for 5 bucks more. Price without the wine is 17 bucks for an hour. The kitties are all shelter boys and girls and up for adoption. They are very clean, happy and well cared for, and they are a riot to play with and watch interacting. The caretakers are awesome and the customers friendly. We had a really nice time. read more

This was a very fun experience! It's definitely one of those situations where you should expect to just chill and vibe with the cats. Most of them didn't seem the most interested in playing with their toys as they preferred napping or eating. One toy that really got them excited, however, was the wire toy that had brown paper-like pieces at the end. A worker recommended it to me when I asked her about it, and boy did the cats go crazy for that thing. One especially, named Snuggles, was doing high jumps and flips trying to get it ! So adorable. I would've loved to adopt one but unfortunately we couldn't as we live in California and didn't have the means to be able to. I hope all these lovely kitties get a good home Photos by my partner @greyintentions on Instagram :)! read more

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My wife and I would strongly recommend. We had a blast during our hour time slot. Great value with the ticket to get N.A. drinks, or for an extra $3, I enjoyed a beer (maybe had two...). Everyone there had plenty of interaction with the cats. First time enjoying the venue with kitty cats, definitely something to try! read more

Loved this cat cafe!!!! For the $15 admission price, we started with a non-alcoholic beverage, where most of the cat cafes charge and then you pay for the drink. There were lots of playful kitties to spend time with. The check in was organized as well. We did pay for the treats, catnip and toy. I would recommend doing that earlier in the day. We got there around 4:00 and the kitties weren't so interested in the treats. But we did take them and the toy home for our kitties, so win/win. read more

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You have to pay $17 dollars to get in and you will have only 1 hour to enjoy the cats. And you need a reservation . I called and asked how it works if I could just come in and grab some coffee while chilling with the cats and they told me yes. At no moment they mentioned reservations or the $17 dollars. It should be advised read more

I so love this idea of combining a rescue organization with a cafe and wine bar! Not only can you enjoy the company of free roaming cats in need of a permanent furever home, but the human can enjoy the cuddles along with a light meal, tea, coffee, or a nice glass of wine! The cafe was fully booked during my stay, so couldn't rate the actual food, but the idea is purrfect! I spoke with two customers leaving and they were return customers. They attend college nearby and can't have animals in the dorms and miss their pets. Solution, cuddle time here and some coffee, while they study. Great idea and let's hope all cats find a home! read more

Pounce Cat Cafe - Outside view. See the chillin' cat?! - Pet Adoption Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Was SO EXCITED to stumble upon this place when visiting Charleston from NYC and missing my cat terribly. It was a delight to be walking home at night and seeing the cats looking back at us in the window. I immediately made a reservation for the next day. The deal with reservations is great, while your money goes to a good cause, it also gets you a free non-alcoholic beverage or a reduced price alcoholic one. Bonus points for future drinks if you are there during Happy Meower. We also splurged for the cat whisperer package to get a wand, catnip, and treats. The only bad thing with this is we were stealing the cats from other people! The cats all had their own personalities and this cafe helps get cats adopted much quicker. One thing that might be tough for potential adopters is seeing past the behavioral patterns the cats have developed living together, often getting grumbly at one another to claim territory or treats for themselves. I imagine this would not be a problem once the cats are at home or even with other pets. read more

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Love this place. It's a great business that does a lot for the cats that need homes and the homes that need cats. It's such a nice time to just chill with cats for 30 or 60 min. It's a great way to get cats used to people and just a fun thing to do. read more

I'm not even what you would call a "cat person". I don't dislike them but I'm definitely a "dog person" when it comes down to it. My friend had his mom in town and was making a plan to go so a few of us tagged along and made a reservation for 6. It was fifteen bucks a piece and that gets you a drink plus an hour in the cat area. If you'd like to stop in and hang out for a drink, you're welcome to do so in the back and you can view the cat room from there. To go in the cat room I believe you need a reservation. I grabbed a beer and went in to hang with the felines. There was about eight cats roaming around and a bunch of toys/posts for them to play with. They even have laser pointers and treats they give you to get the attention of your new furry friends. It's just like any other bar where everyone is fighting for the attention of a fine piece of tail. Although you can't hate on this place because the whole thing is for a good cause. All the cats are adaptable and they keep a count of how many they've adopted out to the community. Top notch idea to help animals. I'm a fan! read more

Why 5 stars? Because how could anyone hate coffee and cats? --- --- --- I recently went to Tokyo and experienced my first cat cafe (as one does in Tokyo.) A couple of months before that, I actually attempted to visit Pounce, but they were super booked up on their reservations. Fortunately, they still allowed me to grab a coffee from the back, but it was such a tease to walk through the cat area without any petting! On this trip to Charleston, I was sure to get my reservation booked in advance. While my lifetime tally of cat cafes is only two, Pounce is definitely my favorite. In Tokyo, the cats mostly wanted nothing to do with us, but here, they were quite affectionate. What's the point of a cat cafe when cats just want to play hard to get the whole time? At Pounce, apparently they did a much better job at finding cats that get enough attention. Not only are the cats here friendly, but the people are great too! If we lived here and didn't already have two cats of our own, we'd definitely be looking to adopt from Pounce! read more

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This is the best place I've ever been to. Even if you don't enjoy cats you will love this place. I was talking to another customer and she said it was like therapy and I couldn't describe it better. Drinks are reasonably priced and any money you spend here goes to helping the cats or paying the employees wage so it makes me feel good coming here. So many cats have been adopted through this business it's really a great concept. read more

I'll say the place is cute and the idea is great. They've been doing this overseas for quite a while and I was wondering when it would catch on in America. I'm fine with the entrance fee and the terms of service. The place was extremely clean and the staff were welcoming and personable. I would give this place a five star save for one thing...the other patrons. To start, there were about 8 or 9 cats total, and around half were sleeping. That's to be expected, they're cats. The thing that made it irritating was that there were maybe 12-15 people there, and every single one of them was desperately chasing after the cats. There was one cat in particular that was just trying to nap by the window and at least ten people approached it, woke it up, tried to shove treats and catnip in its mouth or surrounded it poking at it trying to get it to play with them. Needless to say there was blood drawn every time and I spent almost my entire hour watching it light up dopes like Muhammad Ali. It was very entertaining, and it looked like the girl at the register was enjoying it aswell, but I really felt bad for the poor cat that was just trying to nap peacefully. I understand that people interacting with cats is the point of the business but I personally (and I'm sure I'm not alone here) went just to chill out and vibe with some cats in a tranquil setting. With about a third of the people and double the cats I'm sure this would have been an oasis, but this visit was nerve wracking watching poor cats being chased around by a bunch of needy, discourteous cretins. Maybe I should come back on a weekday? I'll try that and report in. read more