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    Scruffy’s Cafe

    4.1 (13 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Kenma: First Meeting!
    Michaela S.

    I seriously can't say enough good things about Scruffy's! I paid my first visit to the cafe with some friends not too long after they first opened, and then again during a Valentine's Day event featuring some other local businesses. Both times, I was met with the warmest welcome, the nicest employees, and the sweetest kitties! I was so excited to learn about this place opening, as I had only ever visited a cat cafe during the time I went to school in Japan, and it was one of my favorite experiences. So to find out that a cat cafe would be opening so close to me was a real treat! The cafe's layout is so calm and cozy. Plenty of comfy places to relax or study and hang out with the kitties! They also serve lots of yummy drinks and treats, and even have a cute collection of cat-themed items you can buy up front! All the cat residents are very well cared for and seem to have lots of toys and trees to interact with. The best part about this cafe, however, is that it hosts adoptable cats from the humane society! I think it's a great opportunity for these sweet kitties to bond with visitors and find their forever home.~ I also have to mention that Scruffy's is the place where I adopted my sweet boy, Kenma! The adoption process was very smooth and the owner was so kind to answer my questions over the phone. I instantly connected with this little cat, and I'm happy to say that it's been an amazing ~5 months since his gotcha day! I had been going through a very tough time, and adopting Kenma was the best possible thing I've ever done. He is my best friend, and I am so grateful to Scruffy's for bringing us together. Overall, Scruffy's is a fantastic cat cafe with an amazing mission. If you ever need a place to unwind or spend time with friendly company, this is the place for you. I've been meaning to write this review for ages, and I'm glad I finally got around to it! I'd give it 10 stars if I could! P.S. Here are some photos of Kenma! The first one is from when we met at the cafe for the first time, and the second is my most recent picture of him, now in his forever home! :)

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    This is all about cat adoptions. We got our new kitty there! Have a cup of tea and play with cats!

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    Cute place! Lots of cats to hang out with! We had a great time. Such a cool idea, there were snacks and a coffee shop inside too.

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    No. Small with like a very small variety of cats. Smells highly of urine. Won't return

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