Very cute place, I'd definitely want to bring my laptop and spend the afternoon. But having to pay to interact with the animals, I choose not to do that as I have my own cats at home. I opted for a sweet tea to be on my way but it was $2.00 and had to be green. Wasn't sweet at all and I threw it away when I left. Cute place but it was the worst $2 I've spent in a while. ********And Nancy, I've been a server and bartender in this town for over 15 years, I was in love with your establishment but I didn't need to pay the extra as I have my own animals as I stated, thank you. The tea was in fact the only thing I ordered and I didn't care for it so I left a review on my experience. Ma'am, you really could've responded more professionally and I would've given you another shot. Perhaps you're new to customer service and that's why you responded in the manner you did! A good business owner would take the good and the bad and try to improve...not INSULT the paying customer!! Im not a disgruntled employee, just an unhappy customer, and thanks to your response, you won't be able to make it right which is unfortunate. One happy customer tells one person, one unhappy one tells 15. Work on that customer service, your business will thank you. Good luck to you and your establishment in the future. read more

Awesome Macaroons (imported weekly from NYC). Awesome Vietnamese Coffee (aka Thai Iced Coffee) read more

River Kitty Cat Cafe - Themed Cafes Near Me - Evansville, Indiana

I'm not even a cat person, but I really enjoyed visiting the cat cafe. The staff told us about the cats and it was a very relaxing experience. They also have delicious macarons (the pistachio was great). read more

We stumbled along this place on Main Street. First off thank you for being open on a holiday Saturday when many others were closed. The coffee was good and the staff Manning the cat room was very knowledgeable. They have a special exit for kitties that goes to the litter boxes so it doesn't smell in here. One kitty, Rocky walked right into my hubbys lap and laid down. It was so sweet. Nice place to spend and hour on a lazy weekend. It's a great place for stress relief. You can't be mad after coming here. I'm so glad Evansville has one! They have a good selection of coffe, smoothies, treats, and also serve beer and wine. Very cool! read more

I love this place! The owners are so kind to my young special needs child, who adores the kitties available for adoption. My favorite is the vegan mocha, either hot or iced. The macarons are delicious(no food allowed in with the kitties, but drinks are)! Remember to make your reservation on their website before you go. It's super easy! River Kitty Cat Cafe is a gem in the Evansville area! read more

The coffee is disgusting. I'd rather drink hot lead BUT the cats are adorable. The attendants that take care of the cats made me smile. If you are stressed out and need to relax and unwind I suggest the cats. Tell the management if they are going to yell at an employee they shouldn't do it on the floor. Terrible business sense. read more

I would really like to give a higher rating, because we really enjoyed the coffee and the baristas, but the manager was rude and snobbish. We've been to a couple of cat cafes in NYC and have never experienced someone so toxic to their business and to their customers. I wish I could recommend going there, because we love cats and it's great ambience , but we won't be going back to this establishment. read more

Adopted out a cat today. The guy handling them had no idea what he was doing. Let the cat go 4 or 5 times and was panicking. They definitely need people who know how to handle animals. Especially if their only job is to handle the animals. read more

What a fantastic place to visit when you're downtown in Evansville Indiana. Owners and staff are more than pleasant and will ensure your stay is memorable!! Visit with the kitties that get adopted out or just stop in for a delicious latte and a macaron. Don't miss out on this venue!!! read more

Back in December my friend came into town to visit me and I took her to River Kitty Cafe! We both got hot chocolates (which was delicious!!!) and spent an hour petting cute kitty cats and learning from staff members about this wonderful place. Not only are they selling great tasting treats and drinks and helping VHS by fostering the cats we get the privilege of cuddling, but they're providing an inclusive and welcoming environment in Evansville. Which means the absolute world to me. Thanks for all you do RKC!! I'll be back in for a coffee and some kitty snuggles soon! read more

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You walk in to a warm beautiful building with the smell of coffee in the air. They have a glass windows as you walk in so you can see the cats in action. The owners were incredibly friendly and treated us like human. My partner and I were exploring downtown and experienced a whole new adventure in his hometown at this cafe! The owner took the time to introduce us to their mission and all the cats in the kitty room. Worth checking it out! The coffee is delicious! read more

Yesterday, I had the pleasure to stop by. It was a great destress from finals. The owner was super friendly and they even give a student discount! I'll definitely be back to try more than just the macaroons which were lovely as well. I recommend to anyone that likes cafes and or cats. read more

Wow what an awesome place.. one of the owners took us to see the enter workings of the cafe. If your a cat lover you will love it...... did I mention the coffee? The foam art was awesome ! read more

I stumbled across this amazing place while walking downtown Evansville. What a find!! I enjoyed a lovely glass of pinot grigio while playing with Gaston, a gorgeous, playful, lover, and handsome boy kitty. As that isn't enough, I had a delicious macaroni, a French Oreo cookie thingy. Loved it all! Wish we had a cat cafe cafe in my town. read more

River Kitty Cat Cafe - Gaston - Themed Cafes Near Me - Evansville, Indiana

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Everything I have had from here has been great! and you get to see the cats! I haven't been since the Humane Society took over, but do look forward to returning! read more

Awesome place with super friendly cats and a very nice owner. Everything I expected and more. I would give them 6 stars if I could

Such an incredible asset to Evansville! Not only is it gorgeous inside and out, the cats come from the Vanderburgh Humane Society to help them find their forever home. Doesn't get much better than good coffee and savings lives! There's an option to go into the lounge and enjoy the cats (for a small fee that directly benefits the cats) or sit outside the huge enclosure and watch them play as you enjoy a macaron or two. Love this place! read more

Delicious food and beautiful cats. I love to see a place that helps cats who are up for adoption. I love that the cats are treated correctly and that they are up for adoption so that they can get a good home instead of being in a cage. I love that they are able to interact with people instead of being in cages like they would at Petsmart. The cats were about as nice as the employees. I would go there again and recommend going there if you love food and cats. read more

This is the most restful place to share a coffee drink on a summer day. I am allergic to cats but enjoy watching their antics and the separation of the areas make it perfect for watching. The adoptions have saved many lives. If your looking for a unique experience downtown don't miss river kitty. read more

This place is a huge get for the city of Evansville! My wife and I just moved back to Evansville from being on the east coast, and we were thrilled to see a Cat Cafe here (they are really popular in New York and Philly). The River City Cat Cafe has a beautiful setting in downtown Evansville. The cafe looks clean and well-kept, and the large windows make it easy to admire the cats even if you're just there for coffee and a light snack. I also admire the public good the Riv er City Cat Cafe is doing by assisting with the adoption of cats from the humane society. Do good and feel good by giving your money to the River City Cat Cafe! read more

Love this warm, sweet environment. Great drinks. Love their sweets. But the kitty cats are the stars. Just a relaxing space to get to know the cats' personalities. read more

I had taken my niece and nephew (teenagers) to eat at Zuki downtown and we saw the cat cafe on the way in so when we left dinner at Zuki I told them we could go in for a minute and check it out and possibly get some dessert. My mother and 3 year old daughter were with me as well. We went to the counter and the gentleman behind the counter was giving us the rundown. My daughter was at another counter in close proximity that looked to have merchandise. She was simply looking while we asked some questions about the place. The other lady working there (which I later found out was a co-owner) grabbed her firmly by her jacket hood, pulled her toward the counter that we were standing by, and sternly told her "Go to your mommy!, Go to your mommy!". I absolutely do not recommend this place if you have any children with you. We were not even in the closed off area with the cats. I was simply wanting to check the cafe out because my niece and nephew thought it looked interesting and grab a sweet for us all. She obviously has poor customer service skills and maybe should just be a silent partner. Needless to say I held it together (although my blood was boiling) while we were inside. But after my family walked out of the establishment I gave her a piece of my mind. Adults only for sure!! I do not recommend taking children in period. Even if they are not going in cat area. Edit after response from owner: I only wish you had video surveillance to post so everyone could see what a bold faced liar and all around rude and mean person you are Annette Gries. All I can say is Karma read more

The 2 men working today were so amazing! They were were extremely helpful and kind while my family had to wait for a ride to go get our vehicle that had been towed from the neighboring Zuki parking lot. We weren't even paying customers and they let us duck into their business during the rain, use their bathroom and offered us a water while we wait. I would highly recommend this business!!! Thank you! read more