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    River Kitty Cat Cafe

    4.3 (63 reviews)
    InexpensiveThemed Cafes, Wine Bars
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Ava G.

    CATS + COFFEE! I had the best time ever here! If you aren't super into cats and just want to enjoy the cafe, don't worry because they have seating outside of the cat area as well. The price to sit with the cats is $6 for 30 min or $8 for an hour. I did 30 min and time flew! There is a knowledgeable employee sitting in the cat room to answer questions and help out. I would totally adopt a cat from here if I didn't have to fly back home! My coffee was pretty good. I got an iced latte but the ice was almost melted already once I got it. The maple flavor was great though. All in all, I recommend coming whether it's to see the cats, potentially adopt a cat, or just to get a drink!

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    Schyler B.

    The front of the shop drew me in immediately! So many lounging kitties in the window! When I walked through I was immediately greeted by one of the workers, I asked about the prices and they were amazing! $6 for half an hour $8 for an hour, I went in for an hour and had a really great time, the cat room was a little small, I was one of six people in there, and it felt crowded. The only issue I had was not all the cats were friendly with each other, so there were a couple hissing and cat fights. Also the cat's claws were not trimmed (at least the day I was there they were not) so I would not suggest bring small children in if they don't know how to properly interact with cats, I was scratched cause two cats who were not fond of one another stated a fight in my lap. (I don't blame the cats they are animals nor do I blame staff) I did not inform the workers because again it was no big deal and I only write it to let others know so they can plan accordingly. If I lived in the area I would DEFINITELY come again and probably be a regular.

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    Anna K.

    I'm in love with this place. I finally got to stop in while in Evansville on business. Not only were they open until 8, but it was happy hour so you could have wine and kitty cuddles after a long day. You can opt for $6/30 minutes or $8/per hour to spend in the cat room. The night I went, I got to meet 9 cats and 2 adorable babies who wanted to play. Best of all, the kitties are adoptable in partnership with the local humane society and they've adopted over 300 cats so far. My favorites were Albert and Tate. But who can resist kittens? They also have a selection of beautiful sweets and macarons and coffees to choose from. The atmosphere is very zen and relaxing and is probably just right for the yoga with cats sessions they offer! It was great and I look forward to returning during my next visit!

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    Klara C.

    Really cute spot! You can order drinks to bring into the cat area. They had a lot of cats and they were very sweet. You can adopt them here too. They have plenty of toys and obstacles and all seem very happy. Loved coming here. You can pay $6 for half an hour or $12 for an hour to play with the cats.

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    Amanda K.

    Tasty macaron treats, cat-themed stickers and more + coffee and adult beverages available. Cute kitties available for social time in 30 min increments for walk-ins and 60 min for online reservations. All kitties are adoptable. Very unique spot for EVV! Unfortunately, masks appeared void from many customers or improperly worn. I chalked it up to people eating/ drinking but most weren't and some were actively walking around, even to the counter as the cashier stood behind plexiglass, masked and I (also masked) tried to cash-out while politely asking a woman and her two children to give me some space by saying -- unfortunately, they didn't really "get it". I wish the cashier would have said something (and maybe I should have also been more direct instead of saying something about me needing to access the card reader) but it's so frustrating to deal with people who can't follow simple rules.

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    Stephanie B.

    Lovely place for quiet therapy! Plenty of art decor and quirky gift items. There's a smoothie bar to compliment the experience. The cats are well cared for and very friendly. They're all for adoption! I recommend this to anyone who loves sweet cats.

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    Cara L.

    I had an enjoyable time here. The macaroons are good and the cats are sweet. Very clean establishment

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    Laura P.

    PURRRRFECT for a fun time in downtown Evansville, the River Kitty Cat Cafe has a bigger mission and purpose: rescuing cats from the Vandeburgh County animal shelter and adopting them into good homes!! :) As of today 12 Jun 2019, 216 cats have been adopted from here into forever homes!!! We stopped in after walking past, but you can also schedule your visit online for any day they are available. The cost is $6 per person for 30 minutes, and $8 per person for an hour. Kids are very welcome, but must be over the age of 6 to play with the kitties. There are a few common sense rules: don't pick up the cats, use inside voices, let sleeping cats sleep, no food inside the enclosure (drinks are fine though). The cats are enclosed in a glass-walled room of their own with a view of Main Street for excitement and an escape hatch to the basement for lots of free roaming. The walls are festooned with half-logs of big bamboo for cat walks, and there are over two dozen cat hides, soft beds, and cat trees PLUS baskets of different toys to tickle every feline's fancy. This is the best cat cafe we have ever been to, bar none. Not a single whiff of cat box, and the place was immaculately clean, with a staff member inside with the cats at all times to clean up any oopsies. Five purrrfect outing stars!!

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    Jasmine T.

    This is an awesome idea! First time I was able to find one of these! The pricing and/or timing can be changed as it may be a bit much for only 30 mins but I get the money making idea. The coffee is good and they have a variety of flavors that can be added

    Alanna W.

    My boyfriend and I stopped by River Kitty Cat Cafe on our day trip to Evansville, IN. We had a memorable experience at this cafe and were warmly welcomed by one of the owners. We loved how spacious the room is for the cats and had a great time playing with them, learning their names, and their histories. We even got to sample a new coffee flavor they were creating. Yum! As a college student, I highly recommend a stop to this location for some quiet time and stress relief. Thanks River Kitty!

    This is the cat Gremlin whom earlier today was found resting in the cat walk at River Kitty Cat Café.

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    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

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    My husband and I were celebrating Valentine's Day and chose to go somewhere new to us…read more The restaurant itself is a very well decorated and cozy place. The menu tonight was predetermined with great options. Service was a little slow tonight, but that is to be expected when the entire restaurant is at capacity with reservations. My husband and I loved the appetizers. It was a sample of shrimp cocktail, spinach dip with pita bread, and sriracha honey bacon brussel sprouts. I ordered the garden salad for my next course while my husband chose the broccoli mushroom chowder. We each enjoyed our choice. For the main course I had the marinated grilled chicken with creamy spinach and artichoke, and my husband had the 16 ounce bone in ribeye. Both main dishes came with a twice baked potato and roasted vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, green beans, bell pepper). My chicken was slightly overcooked, but it wasn't too noticeable with the creamy topping. My husband's steak was cooked to perfection. We both enjoyed the sides. We got dessert to go as we were so full by that point. I chose the carrot cake and he got the cheesecake. Our son was very happy we decided to bring the desserts home so he could also try them. Both were delicious, but the carrot cake was the standout. We look forward to returning to have their regular menu.

    Food had a great taste, but only items we had that was warm was my steak (very good flavor) and my…read morewife's chicken tenders (done right). Starter: Bacon and Brussels Sprouts again good taste but cold. Sweat Potatoes fries, fried cabbage had a good flavor but cold. I had ordered my steak mid-rare and it was done right. I forgot to specify doneness of my grand-daughter's cheese burger and it came mid-rare and 11year old didn't like the red center. Waiter was very attentive helpful.

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