Lazy Cat Lounge and Cafe

"Super cute little place in Eastview Mall where you can go hang out with a bunch of adoptable cats. Be careful, you're going to want to take them all home! The tea was good and the service was great! My daughters had a blast. You definitely want to go on their website and make a reservation before you go. Definitely recommended and I'll be back soon!"

"Updating on 10/21/23: The location has new owners and is now called Lazy Cat Lounge and Cafe. I visited today for the first time since the ownership change, and not much as changed besides the decor and the owners. The new owner told me all the staff is the same as well as the shelter partners they work with. The owner is very knowledgable about cats and has done TNR work in the past (trap, neuter, return for feral cats). I had a great time talking to her and enjoyed my 25 minute visit. It's only $8 for 25 minutes and $15 for 55. There were a lot of cats at my visit (18), but none of them seemed overly stressed. Cats will be cats, so some were sleeping, some were playing, and others were in-between. It's still a great place to interact with cats and adopt from, if you're looking for a new pet. --------------------- Purrs and Paws is amazing! I visited during their soft open so admission was only $2 for 15 minutes in the cafe with a drink included. At the time I'm writing this review, the soft open period is open and admission is $10 for one hour or $6 for 30 minutes. If you've never been to a cat cafe before this is pretty standard pricing. Purrs and Paws is located in Eastview Mall across from Forever 21 and next to Von Maur. One half is a room with lots of tables where you can get drinks and snacks. The cats are in a separate room next door. The cat room has plenty of space to sit, with couches and chairs. The cats have tons of enrichment, including toys and spaces for them to relax and take naps. All of the cats seemed very calm and were being well taken care of. Purrs and Paws works with Keller's Kats rescue and all of the cats are adoptable! I believe all of the cats that were there (12 of them) when I visited have since been adopted, which just goes to show what great work they're doing here. It's a wonderful way to support animal rescue and also enjoy quality time with cute cats! Keep in mind that the cats come first -- if you don't know already, cats sleep for up to 16 hours per day! They may not be very active depending on when you visit. Remember that it can be fun to just sit and relax with them if they aren't in a playful mood, and to be respectful and not bother the cats if they're relaxing."

"From an autistic perspective: the coffee isn't great, but the cats are the real reason you come anyway. They are incredibly strict about their time slots so make sure you're there early or you might as well not come at all. The staff were for the most part very kind. It is clear they value the safety & wellbeing of the kitties in their care before all else, so also be prepared to be (discreetly) watched like a hawk as you interact with them. In all I would probably return, but tailor your expectations for the experience."