El Gato Coffeehouse 508 Pecore Street, Houston, TX 77009

"I love this place, but wish they didn't overcrowd the time slots. I they need to make money but the cats/ kittens get so sleepy. They drinks and snacks are amazing. Not to pricey. Please adopt if possible but if not always get place for a date"

"I went at 10 AM on Saturday and it was busier than I would have preferred. I was hoping to spend quality time with the cats to scope out possible adoptions. There were a group of kids enthusiastically pursuing the cats to play, which is cute, sure, but their energy sent the cats running, hiding. It was difficult to spend much one on one time with any of them. It’s really not a ‘cafe’. They do have coffee but it’s more like drip coffee with whole milk, not lattes or special milks. Basically $20 entry fee and five dollars for a mediocre cup of coffee. I may come back on a weekday when it’s less busy. If you’re looking for a cat it would be cheaper to check a shelter."

"The place is much smaller than I expected, but the hour I spent there I enjoyed it to the fullest. The kitties are beautiful and they look well taken care of, they have a separate smaller room for the shy ones and there’s a little gift shop with a lot of cute kitty-themed merch. You can also adopt any of the kitties and I loved the concept."

"I had higher expectations about this place, considering how expensive it is. $18 per person for just 1 hr.... they don't have special prices for kids either, my daughter is 6, and it's the same price for all... they need to put more attention on the cat litter boxes, as soon as you go in, place smells really strong (stink),so don't really feel like ordering coffee or anything because of it. The check-in entrance is very small and crowded. The cat interaction is ok. Some cats can be feisty, some very territorial, and some sweet and playful. Just be ready."

"Probably the best cat cafe I have ever been to! Love it that it actually looks and feels like home. All cats look super happy and looks like they get actively adopted, which is great ! The entire family of adults and teens had a great time and memories for life"