It went well! All the cats are adorable and very sweet. My friend was able to have this baby kitty on her lap :) very sweet worker very cozy place!! 4/5 because I couldn't take them home with me read more

Whiskerwood Haven - Baby kitty - Animal Shelters Near Me - San Francisco, California

I went there with two 10y old girls. There were about 15 cats, and they all looked very happy and relaxed. Some were sleeping, some were playing, and a few even came and sat on our laps. They were so cute! We had such a good time that the time went by very quickly, so we decided to stay longer. The owner, John, was very kind and told us how to interact with the cats. He also explained a little about each cat. The girls really enjoyed it, and we would love to come back again! read more

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It's a cat cafe!! I didn't think we had any in the US but this one exceeded my expectations. John the owner obviously cares deeply for cats and has created a wonderful space where cats living hard lives can relax and be adopted so much faster than at a shelter. I loved all the procedures to protect the cats (wearing booties on shoes, not picking up the cats, etc.), and the cats are adorable. The pricing is great and such a good treat on a day where you need to destress. I will say that the place smells very strongly of cat urine, which makes sense when you have 6 litter boxes and stray males marking up the space, but investing in a litter robot, more air purifiers, or room spray would be nice as it can cause a headache after a bit. Other than that, can't wait to go back! read more

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Sit on the floor, sit on the benches, or the sofa, or just stand around. Anything you want! Just hangout and take it easy. plant yourself near a cat or if you're lucky have them come to you. i was just sitting then I had 4 cats surround me because they all wanted a piece of that string toy I was throwing around. love! $25 per person for one hour. Can be booked online. Sign a waiver when you arrive. Follow the rules and be respectful or other human guests and the cats! Good time relaxing the cats here are way more playful than all other cat lounges I've been to around the world. some day one kitties were in cages to acclimate. sweeties read more

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I have been to a few cat cafe in Japan and also in Hawaii. I saw their page on Instagram and decided to make a reservation. I really liked the setup and how they had double doors. The lady was really friendly; even though I had a 4 year old with me. My daughter followed the instructions and everything went smoothly. The kittens were so friendly that it was really easy to interact compared to the Hawaii cat cafe with color coded bandanas. My daughter was expecting the same rules, but the cafe had a really chill vibe to it. The cafe was also really clean and really liked the setup. Lastly, I had no signal inside here and it would be lovely with free WiFi! read more

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They treat their cats very well! On our visit all of the kittens were in full swing. The older cats were more interested in nap time and there were plenty of spots where they could retreat. Friendly owners and staff and they are not at all picky about time limits. It is also very clean. read more

Came for the study session special. Great deal to study and pet cats for 2 hrs for 20$. If anyone scores an A on their exam they receive a free hour! Only downside is there are no tables so if you come for the study session be aware. John was very nice and welcoming! Will have to return again. All the cats here are so happy, active, and extremely social. One came up to sit on my lap ‍ read more

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Loved this place! Such sweet cats and the staff are really nice. They do cat movie nights even for kids. All proceeds go to help their cat adoption services. read more

super nice cats and nice staff! i have been here three times now and the prices are also reasonable read more

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Such a fun experience. Cats and kittens were so friendly and they seem very well taken care of!! Staff was also amazing! read more

Whiskerwood Haven - Daisy - Animal Shelters Near Me - San Francisco, California

What a cool, calm and comforting experience! I took my two boys (12 and 11) for 30 minutes and it was wonderful. They both love cats (11 year old is slightly obsessed) and we got to visit, pet and play with 7 different cats. The business owner was there the whole time, and he was kind and informative while giving us space to interact with the kitties. We can't have a cat at the moment so we didn't go with the consideration of adopting, but we will support this place any way we can! We're already planning to go back soon. You should too! Support this small and amazing business! read more

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Great spot to de-stress with some adorable cats. They are all up for adoption so definitely talk to the owner if you are interested. He is the one that greets you and tells you how everything works. He was saying he partners with UCSF to provide this space for students during finals time so they can relax which I thought was really nice. It was hard to not want to take all of the cats home. They have a wall with pictures of all the cats and their names. They don't let you grab them, since they want the cats to come to you instead so they aren't scared. When I went there was a mix of social and anti-social cats. You can stay there for half hour or an hour or even a few hours if you're interested. Half hour is $15 and an hour is $25 per person which is pretty affordable. read more

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Just got back from my first (but certainly not last!) visit to Whiskerwood Haven and I love it so much! So grateful for this new neighborhood addition! The owner was great and the kittens were adorable and so much fun to interact with! Really appreciate the calm, serene atmosphere and cleanliness (no litter box smell!). Much more of a homey vibe than KitTea Cafe in Mission. read more

My daughter and I visited Whiskerwood Haven on a Tuesday evening and what a find! The space itself is beautifully designed these cats are living their best lives with climbing trees, cozy nooks, and plenty of room to play or nap. My daughter was in heaven, and even I found myself completely charmed. What makes this place special is the genuine care behind it. The owner clearly isn't just running a café he's built something meaningful for the community and these animals. Hearing they've already facilitated 40+ adoptions in just five months speaks volumes. If you're looking for a way to spend an hour in the city, or if you're considering adding a furry family member, this is the place. We left smiling, and I have a feeling we'll be back soon.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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Came in on my birthday because I wanted to be surrounded by cats and wow did this place deliver. We got older orange cat with a galumphing presence, elegant black cat who reigns over the green mat, friendships, battles, the drama of kittens learning who they will become. Open and spacious abode, these guys are clearly thriving and well cared for. 10/10 way to spend an hour, and who knows? You might meet your next best friend. read more

First time to visit this cat sanctuary - I usually go to Kit Tea in the Mission, but this one is closer to where I live and easily accessible by the 38 Geary Muni bus. Rates are $15 for a half hour and $25 for an hour. From the front door, you're buzzed into a second room where you can leave your bags and shoes in lockers, and the owner John (or other staff) will give an overview of the place and rules. The rules are also on a card attached to the lanyard that has your locker key on it (see photo). You're required to remove your shoes and also put on disposable foot covers and sanitizing your hands when entering or exiting the main space. The space is like being in someone's living room - with benches, cushions, a sofa, and a few chairs spread around. I pretty much spent the time either walking around and saying hi to the cats (all of whom are adoptable!) or sitting on the floor and taking photos of the few that came closer to me. I didn't have the luck of having a cat go on my lap, but they were all receptive to pets. I arrived midday and there were already 2-3 groups that had visited ahead of me. I recommend arriving during the first wave of visitors or after feeding time where the cats are more receptive and not over stimulated if you want to get some playtime or snuggles in. I spent an hour here and the time went fast, but I left feeling relaxed and chill after spending time with the cats. I'll definitely be back to hang out again. read more

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This place is so amazing! The ataff are awesome, cats are adorable, environment is very clean. We did a yoga class, so much fun!!

Loved every minute! So relaxing. I love to just sit and read a book; watch them sleep or play. The facility and cats are so clean. John, the owner, is very sweet and knowledgeable about all the kitties. I highly recommend a visit. Perfect way to decompress after a hectic day. Thanks John! read more

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I visited the cat café around 3 PM, which happened to be the cats' afternoon nap time. Most of them were peacefully dozing when I arrived. Only one little kitten was awake and playful, so I spent some time playing with her. After about 10 minutes, the others slowly started to wander out and stretch. As soon as I had some treats in my hand, the cats immediately gathered around me. All of them were clean, adorable, gentle, and playful. I especially loved Sebastian -- his vibe reminded me so much of my own cat at home. If you're looking for a place to unwind for half an hour and enjoy some relaxing time with cute cats, I highly recommend visiting this café. You definitely won't be disappointed! read more

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Very chill and nice place for you to hang around with a bunch of cute cats! I paid $25 for one hour and it was really fun to watch and interact with them. :) The owner was very welcoming and explained how everything worked. It's also very close to USF, which is a plus for students! read more

Such a cozy place! Love the Studio Ghibili inspired decor. The owner, John, basically runs this place by himself so far. He built everything, takes care of the cats, works with two main cat rescues, cleans up and feeds, takes care of visitors, and runs the website and social media. He's a one man army! But you can tell he really cares about the cats and the visitors - super social and friendly with everyone. It kinda feels like when you enter a local Asian restaurant and the owners are bookkeeping at the tables or prepping veggies - that's kinda the vibe and I like how there is a bit of a grassroots atmosphere. Things are still developing and improving, but the owner has many great ideas coming up. The cats are adorable! I came in on Sunday as a walk-in at 3:15pm and there was lots of parking outside. 10 visitors are allowed in at a time; at least for this day, our 1 hour started based on when we came in, rather as a cohort. There are a lot of toys and cozy chairs for cats and visitors to sit in. Really cute cat furniture too and fall decor! There were about 10 cats; most were having their afternoon nap. I LOVED Sebastian. He was the oldest of the bunch. So friendly and chill, a very independent gentleman. The kittens were adorable. John also installed a TV for movies and played Japanese cat cafe videos in the background lol. Will definitely be coming back as much as I can, and looking forward to movie nights! read more

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i made a resy to come at 11:30am on a saturday which was a very chill time, there was maybe 3 other parties of 2 in the cafe as well. most of the cats are pretty shy and only really like to play with the toys, they don't approach you even if you are just sitting on the ground not moving. it was fun to play with them and the cafe was pretty nice and clean. i was sitting on the floor for the most part, and there are a couple chairs and one couch to sit on, but mostly ground to interact with the cats. seems like a great place to find a furry friend! read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped by for a 30-minute visit and had such a lovely experience. The cats were incredibly sweet and cuddly, and all of them were happy to be petted. None were aggressive or standoffish at all. We came in liking cats and genuinely left wanting to adopt one. The space itself was very clean and surprisingly neutral-smelling (no "cat smell," which I really appreciated). You can tell the owner puts a lot of time and care into rescuing these cats and making sure they're comfortable and well cared for. This was such a calm, joyful afternoon activity and a wonderful business to support. Highly recommend if you're a cat lover, or think you might become one. read more

Whiskerwood Haven - Animal Shelters Near Me - San Francisco, California

Booked this very last minute today and was the best decision. Owner told us he started out flying from Sf and Sacramento to LA picking up rescue cats and was very inspirational knowing how he started and how far he took it. You can really take your time and hang out with the cats and experience all their personalities. We are not from SF but it has opened our hearts to consider adoption one day The only thing I regret is not knowing about it sooner so we can participate in cat movie night, or cat yoga. Highly recommend! read more

Whiskerwood Haven - Animal Shelters Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had a lovely time here with my 4 yo niece! The cats are very well taken care of and the owner was very nice. I first called to see if they allow younger children and the owner let me know there's no age restriction as long as your little one behaved :) read more

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My gf and I came here for one of our stops on our anniversary. We both loved the experience. The owner was kind and accommodating. The space was in such a great neighborhood. We loved all the cats there. Just positive vibes all around. We will probably come and revisit very soon read more

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Super cool organization!! The cats are so sweet and all adoptable. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. We brought our 5 and 7 year old kids and they loved it. Highly recommended this place! read more

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I got rear-ended in front of this establishment but I felt so much better after looking in the window. The kitties looked so happy and peaceful! While I didn't have time to visit, I'm so grateful it exists. read more

We really enjoyed our 30-minute stay with the cats! My girlfriend and I had such a relaxing and fun visit. You can truly tell how dedicated the owner is and how much heart they've put into this place--it made the experience even more special. The cats were wonderful to spend time with, and the atmosphere felt welcoming and genuine. Best wishes from us, and we hope to visit again! read more

Whiskerwood Haven - Animal Shelters Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friend and I visited and had an amazing time playing with all the cats. They were super friendly and adorable, the owner was also super nice and helpful answering any questions we had! read more

Otherworldly does not even begin to describe this cat cafe. With the company of the world's greatest kitties; you too can be productive! The kindest staff that greets you and educates on cat hood. A clean, warm, and loving environment.... Thank you Whiskerwoodhaven read more

Whiskerwood Haven - Animal Shelters Near Me - San Francisco, California

So amazing, big peaceful space. The owner is so sweet and the cats are super friendly and playful read more

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John cares about each kitty and has created a lovely space for each of them to thrive and potentially meet their forever families! 10/10 experience visiting read more

We saw a viral TikTok post of this place from a visitor and was so excited and booked the appointment right after. The place is spotless and so clean, and the gentleman that opened this wonderful place was so super nice, and he said he also has 3 cats at home! We can really feel that the cats there are well cared for, and I didn't see or feel any cat litter sand on the floor or smelled anything. It's a wide space but because the entry is strictly regulated, the air inside can feel a little stuffy and could use some ventilation, or if you are sensitive to stuffy environment it'll be a good idea to bring some cold water along when you visit. We look forward to visit again. read more

SO excited that the westside now has a place where you can visit with cats and kittens. This place is charmingly decorated, well ventilated (so it doesn't smell), and has a dozen lovely rescue cats and kittens available to play with and even adopt. Chatted with the owner and he quit his job to live this dream of bringing cats and people together. It's a very nice time, and affordably priced enough that we'll be back fairly soon--my child was negotiating for our next visit the moment we left. read more

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The Haven is so relaxing, warm and welcoming. Cats and kittens lounge and wander about, with their essential curious nature. It is a wonderful place to destress. Whether you love Cats or have not been around them much Whiskerwood is non threatening. The owner John N is so kind helpful and friendly. He has such an Interesting cat support life story. read more

This is an amazing new cat lounge! The owner was so sweet and humble. All of the cats were very friendly and playful. Cher was my personal favorite because she is a love bug. The place is beautifully decorated and very cute. There were a total of 12 cats when I went. 10/10!! read more

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Great owner, amazing atmosphere, and reasonable prices, 100% would recommend and will be coming back! read more

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Great spot supporting local rescues. Inviting atmosphere. Adorable cats and kittens! They are relaxed and happy.

The owner is very nice and the atmosphere was super relaxing. Would 100% go again to see all the friendly kitties