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    The Cat Cafe

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    64 reviews
    #22 of 236 Coffee & Tea in San Diego
    $, Cafe
    472 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-6803
    +1 619-786-2289
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    Open Now:8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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    4.5 64 reviews
    #22 of 236 Coffee & Tea in San Diego
    #646 of 4,788 Places to Eat in San Diego
    Certificate of Excellence2018 Winner
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    CUISINES
    Cafe
    Meals
    Lunch
    FEATURES
    Outdoor Seating, Seating, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Wheelchair Accessible
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    Location and contact

    472 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-6803
    0.8 miles from USS Midway Museum
    Website
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    +1 619-786-2289

    Menu

    HOT DRINKS
    12oz 3
    Espresso
    12oz 3.25
    16oz 3.5
    Americano
    12oz 3.5
    16oz 4
    Cappuccino
    12oz 3.5
    16oz 4
    Latte
    12oz 2.5
    16oz 2.75
    Coffee
    12oz 2
    16oz 2.5
    Hot Tea
    12oz 4
    16oz 4.5
    Mocha
    12oz 4
    16oz 4.5
    White Mocha
    12oz 3.5
    16oz 4
    Chai Latte
    12oz 3.5
    16oz 4
    Hot Chocolate
    ICED DRINKS
    16oz 2.5
    20oz 2.75
    Iced Tea
    16oz 4.5
    20oz 5
    Iced Mocha
    16oz 4
    20oz 4.5
    Iced Chai
    16oz 4
    20oz 4.5
    Iced Latte
    16oz 2.75
    20oz 3
    Iced Coffee
    BLENDED DRINKS
    16oz 5.25
    20oz 5.75
    Coffee Frappe
    16oz 5.75
    20oz 6.25
    Mocha Frappe
    16oz 5.75
    20oz 6.25
    Caramel Frappe
    16oz 5.75
    20oz 6.25
    Chai Frappe
    16oz 5.75
    20oz 6.25
    White Mocha Frappe
    FOOD
    3
    Assorted Pastries
    3
    Cookies
    5
    Egg Protein Tray
    5
    Fruit and Yogurt Parfait
    4
    Hummus and Pretzels
    6
    Sandwich
    EXTRAS
    $0.50
    Soy
    Raspberry
    Chocolate
    White Chocolate
    Caramel
    Vanilla
    Sugar-free Vanilla
    Hazelnut
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    Reviewed 2 days ago
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    Cats and coffee. Two things I love. My daughter and I had a great time. If we visit San Diego again we'll be back.

    Date of visit: August 2019
    Thank Amymontana77
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Cats were obviously the best part

    I appreciate the controlled environment and as mentioned you are told about which cats to be a little more cautious of but it is clear how much the cats are loved and respected and the owner talks you through how long they’ve been there, names,...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank Pixelocrates
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Visit during Comic-Con

    This is my second visit to The Cat Cafe, both during Comic-Con. The directions are clear, so I know what to expect and the staff are friendly and definitely want the best for the cats as well as the visitors. It starts out with a...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank Dolly W
    Reviewed July 11, 2019
    Interesting diversion

    This was my first experience at a cat cafe, and it was different from what I expected. I was picturing a relaxing cafe where we could sit at a table, enjoy some food or drink, and casually pet cats that came around. Instead, this is...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank Erika C
    Reviewed July 3, 2019
    Great Coffee and the cats are a bonus

    We went to the Cat Cafe in the morning coffee and found the staff very friendly and the cats very responsive. It was very clean and the coffee one of the dest in San Diego. The cats had there own room where we could sit...More

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank wenzzzz
    Reviewed June 20, 2019 via mobile
    Fun Pit Stop

    After seeing this suggested from a Google search, I stopped by on my solo trip. I walked in and ordered a coffee. They charge $8 to enter and that includes a drink or food item. To the left, through separate doors, is the entrance to...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank Hamnes
    Reviewed March 29, 2019
    For Cat Lovers

    We really enjoyed our visit to the Cat Cafe. I think it helped that we love cats. The place is nicely decorated and comfortable. The cafe had a good selection of coffee and tea drinks and pastries. I can’t remember the food items because we...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank mgeorge987
    bagheera05, General Manager at The Cat Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded April 17, 2019

    Glad you enjoyed your visit and we're glad you want to return. To answer a few of your questions and to help others, yes, the $12 reservation guarantees you an hour of time with the cats at a specific time. If you do the $8...More

    Reviewed March 19, 2019
    What to do on your birthday

    Love the giant cat mural that invites you to take your picture in front of it that is painted on the building. Get a coffee or cold drink and enjoy the company of cats that are available for adoption. These furry creatures are friendly and...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank Gloria C
    bagheera05, General Manager at The Cat Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded April 17, 2019

    We're glad you noticed the cat mural. We wanted to make our location easier to find, and we think we did that with the mural. And Leo is definitely a cat you can fall in love with. It's so disappointing that his former people abandoned...More

    Reviewed March 16, 2019 via mobile
    Crazy cat ladies at The Cat Cafe! =^..^=

    Talk about some happy kitties! So happy that the Cat Cafe is in downtown and I finally got with my friends and reserved our hour with these cats! Nothing better! The staff is welcoming, friendly and really know all the quirky personalities of each kitty...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank TravelCat74
    bagheera05, General Manager at The Cat Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded April 17, 2019

    Thanks for writing this review and letting us know your experience. We're glad you had a great time and we definitely enjoy sharing the personality quirks of each of the cats with customers who want to learn about them. We hope to see you back...More

    Reviewed March 9, 2019 via mobile
    Great concept, amazing initiative

    We loved our visit. The entrance fee is very reasonable and you can get a drink of your choice. We got a tea and an iced latte and had a wonderful time. We got to stay for more than an hour, playing with the cats...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank Yoteshot
    bagheera05, General Manager at The Cat Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded March 13, 2019

    Glad you enjoyed the visit. And Jacey will be there to greet you on your next visit. We look forward to seeing you again.

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