Frisky Cat Cafe

Frisky Cat Cafe in St Augustine FL is such a joy. It is full of some lovely and playful kitties patiently waiting for loving homes. It is a comfy and clean environment where lots of folks pay to spend an hour or more in the cat lounge and also coffee, tea, and treats are available too. Some folks come to just be immersed in the kitty vibe and others find their furever friend in a peaceful and fun environment. The $10 fee for the immersion experience supports the cats care there and also uplifts your spirit. In the four years they have been open they have placed 1400 cats in homes. Worth a visit even if you are not in the market for a new pet. I have visited twice so far.

I would looove to adopt another cat or a kitten, but know that that’s the last thing my two geriatric cats would want in their house. So the next best thing is getting to cuddle and play with other cats while supporting a great local cause! FCC is first & foremost a rescue and the only NONprofit cat cafe in the area. The main lounge is usually calm and relaxing with the occasional burst of energy from the cats running on their exercise wheels or chasing toys. If you are interested in adopting it’s an excellent way to see the cats’ personalities in an environment where they’re comfortable. The majority are very sweet and social, but there’s a separate area for the cats who are shy or not in the mood for visitors. And sometimes those are the ones who surprise you! They’re just waiting for the right person. My kids love visiting the cats and it’s been a fun family activity, especially on rainy days. Some tips if you’re bringing children: if you can try to set your expectations prior to your visit it will help keep everyone safe and happy. Remind them that the cats prefer calm and quiet - while they do love to play, running/jumping/shouting is NOT the way to engage with the cats. Also, if you have emerging readers looking to build confidence in their reading skills, a great way to do that is reading to cats! Bring a book and let them pick a buddy to read a story to - cats are wonderful listeners. Whether you’re just visiting St. Augustine or a local, please check out the Frisky Cat Cafe. It’s true that time spent with cats is never wasted. (And…there’s boba tea!!🧋)

This was a wonderful experience. The service was great, can’t complain about the coffee and the company was a delight. $10 per visit plus whatever you order to eat and drink. My kids loved playing with all the cats, most being super friendly. Hilarious that the kittens will try to eat your food. I wasn’t interested in adopting at this time, but this would be the place to go. Perfect environment to get to know the furry friends. I don’t have a bad thing to say!

We were visiting St. Augustine and saw the sign. Stopped to see what the place offered and we are so glad we did. Wish I could post a short video of the cats using the treadmill wheel. Mesmerizing!😂 It was interesting to see all the different personalities, the sleepers, the playful, the goofy, the aloof, the social butterflies, the adventurous… all well socialized. We left feeling relaxed and happy to see what this organization does for cats. Good job!! 🥰

Came here with my best friend and our kids after searching for something to do in St. Augustine and WHAT AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!! The staff there was phenomenal, kind, and very patient! The entire cafe was lovely: clean, modern, and you can tell the cats are loved and socialized and they are passionate about them being adopted to the right family. So many goodies to choose from as well, and they are non profit, so every cent goes back into taking care of these sweet cats. Def make this a stop on your trip!!!!

Cannot recommend enough! Absolutely wonderful, relaxing, and fun place with and incredible loving and caring atmosphere. There is a $10 per-person charge to spend time with the cats and separately-enclosed kitten areas. All of the cats in the open cafe space are well-socialized, sweet, and loving. The kitten areas (which are two separate rooms which only allow four people at a time) are visible from the main seating area. They even have a curtained-off area for cats that are older or prefer to be away from the light-to-moderate people traffic that is within the cafe at any given time. There is plenty of space to sit or lounge while you mingle with the adorable kitties - all of which are available for adoption, by the way! If you are looking to bring younger children with you, they are more than welcome. Supervised small children that are familiar with cats and understand gentle petting will love this. The only age restrictions were to pick up the cats. Children aged 7 and up are allowed to pick up the cats in the main area. Most of the kittens have just been spayed and neutered, so picking them up is not allowed - but don't worry - those kittens love to climb all over you! The beverages and pastry-treats are perfect and refreshing for the environment - they even have beer and wine for those old enough! It's certainly not.a place you go just for the drinks and food, but the drink menu is fun and variety-filled and the treats are small and perfect for this type of environment. You can tell how much the owners, workers, and volunteers love these cats, and their passion for their mission is clear in their service and their knowledge of all the cats, their names, and their personality. Everyone working here wants you to have a good time, give these cats some love, and for the cats to be cared for. The application process, while some may find it strict, is necessary and aligns with the mission of this cat-cafe and rescue. They are very gentle and thoughtful with their application process, which means it may take some time. Don't expect to come in and walk out with a cat that same day. This cafe takes the adoption to a forever home very seriously, and I really respect that. If you're looking for something different and fun to do in St. Augustine that is also for a good cause, and a lot of kitty snuggles, I highly recommend Frisky Cat Cafe! Thank you Scott and crew for giving us a wonderful time.