
Enjoy a cup of coffee while petting a cat! CLICK HERE To make multiple reservations, click “add more services” before paying.
Enjoy a cup of coffee while petting a cat! CLICK HERE To make multiple reservations, click “add more services” before paying.
Reservations must be made for each person who wants to enter the cat lounge.
Children under the age of 7 are not allowed in the Cat Lounge area. All other children must be accompanied by one adult per two children. Parties over 8 people must reserve a private reservation. Email us at thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com
Please note: We do not take owner surrenders and only work with rescues
The Cheshire Grin Cat Cafe is like a regular cafe, except that it is full of free-roaming cats! We are our own rescue and non profit! Being a rescue allows us to pull from the euthanasia list in Animal Control giving those guys a second chance. All donations go directly back to the cats! For litter, food, and all the medical bills. These cafe cats are in an interactive space where they eat, sleep and play. Guests can come in and enjoy a piece of cake or coffee while enjoying the restorative environment. The Cheshire Grin is a cafe where you can play with adoptable cats! We sell coffee, drinks and delicious baked goods. All of the cats you see at our space are adoptable! If you are interested in adopting, all potential adopters must fill out an application with our rescue and have a conversation with a staff member prior to adopting.
Think of The Cheshire Grin as a giant foster house for amazing adoptable cats waiting for their forever homes. The environment of the café gives the cats a chance to feel at home while they get used to interacting with many different people.
Potential adopters will be able to interact and learn more about the cats' personalities. As staff and volunteers learn about each cats' needs and personalities, we can match them with their puuurfect adopter.
For Rescues: We are willing to foster any adult friendly cat(s) that have been FIV/FELV tested, neutered, and fully vaccinated to be an indoor cat. We are here to help you make some space in your shelter! Please contact us for more info. and thank you for rescuing cats!
We realize that there are a lot of dog rescues in the St. Louis area, but not as many cat rescues. While rescues are rescuing and T.N.R.-ing cats from the streets, we realized that the shelter environment isn’t the best for them to express their true personalities. Many sheltered cats tend to show signs of being stressed and scared instead of friendly and approachable. This situation doesn’t allow them to show off their true personalities. We have both worked in the shelter setting for many years and we take that experience into account in our cafe design. Our kitties purr, talk, play and even snuggle. We want adopters to come in and see how friendly are cats are! Cats open up and show their true colors when they have strangers to impress. The cafe also allows us to see how they interact and play with other cats when they have space to run and play. We feel that all cats deserve a chance to be loved. We want to show you that all cats can be affectionate companions in the right scenario!
Emmett is a sweet 2 year old male. He is social and loves pets. He will come explore while guests are in the cafe. When you pet him he will arch his back and asks for more.
Jinx is a 7 month old male brother of Binx. He is sweet but a little shy at first.
Binx is around 7 months old and is the sister of Jinx. She is a little shy at first but when she warms up she loves scratches!
Boo is around 7 months old and is the sister of Jinx and Binx. She is the shyest of the litter. But still very sweet.
Almond is a beautiful orange eyed torti who is 6 months old.
Sparky is Lil Poppy's mom. She is around 2 years old and she loves to get scratches on her lower back. She has big bright eyes and a cute black spot on her nose.
Lil Poppy is a sweet 9 month old boy who loves to play. He loves to chase little toy mice. He will talk and chirp while walking around. Lil Poppy loves to weave around your legs. He gets along with other cats and loves people attention.
Maisel is a sweet 9 year old lady! She will come to you on her own terms and can be a bit spicy at times. She was attacked by a dog in her previous home so she probably won’t do well with a dog in the home. She loves to burrow herself on cat beds throughout the cafe. When she is comfortable she will sit on your lap if you sit on the stairs next to her.
Lolly is a sweet 10 year old lady! She has a nero issue that makes her wobbly when she walks but it doesn't bother her getting around! She loves her back being pet and loves attention. It takes her a bit to warm up to other cats in the cafe but she very much loves people. She would do better with one other cat in the household or as a single senior!
Steven is a pretty darker grey and white cat who is around 1 years old. He loves to get pets but is still a little shy. He is the brother of Pumpkin Pepper. Steven also has unique markings on his nose and loves to chat while walking around the cafe. He is good with other cats and loves people.
Michael Scott was trapped as a feral kitty. He had a sever injury to his face and suggested that he was euthanized. However with a lot of perseverance and kindness, he was able to get the surgery he needed to start to heal. His new family needs to be a quite home who is familiar with the shy cat personality.
This sweet boy was the longest time in Animal control at 73 days this month so we knew he needed to get out. We named him Abacus. He loves pets around his face but we just got him so he is still acclimating to the cafe setting. He was found as a stray and is 3 years old.
Olaf is around 6 months old and was bottle fed along with his sisters Annie and Elsa. He is the most outgoing of the bunch.
Annie is around 6 months old and was bottle fed along with her sister Elsa and brother Olaf. She also loves pets and attention.
Elsa is around 6 months old and was bottle fed along with her sister Annie and brother Olaf. Elsa is the shyest of the litter.
Saffron was found as a stray wandering the streets. she is around five months old and very fluffy. She loves to be pet and loves people attention. However, she is not very fond of other cats so this beautiful diva, would be perfect for a single Cat household.
Lefty is around 1.5 years old. (FIV positive) Lefty is missing an eye, but he does not need it stitched up because it isn’t bothering him and is healthy for him to keep it. He is a little on the shyer side so if someone is interested in a shy baby come meet him.
Pumpkin Pepper is a very lovey 1 year old female. She loves to be pet and be by your side. She is more interested in getting attention and being on your lap than playing. If you sit on a rug in the cafe, she will find your lap as a comfy spot to take a nap in. So make sure you give her all the cuddles, she is ready for them!
Pierogi is around a year old and she loves to play with a sting toy. She is also very lovey and adores pets. She makes biscuits and purrs when she gets that alone time.
No youngsters at this time.
Cats are our number 1 priority. Aside from building a cat-ified space that allows the cats to interact with guests on their own terms, we also look after their health and wellness. We have a set of rules we ask our guests to follow in order to ensure the best possible experience for our guests and cats. We keep an eye on our cats to make sure that they're thriving in our environment. Those cats who show any sign of unhappiness are put into foster care until a more suitable arrangement is found.
The Cheshire Grin is its' own rescue under The Green Paw Rescue we work with local rescues in the St. Louis and rural areas. We do not take owner surrenders and work only through rescues and Animal Control.
No. The cats in The Cheshire Grin are already acclimated into the café setting. Think about when you bring your cat to the vet, and how stressful that can be. Bringing your cat to a cafe may be fun for you, but probably not for your cat. For this reason, we don’t want adopted cats in our café.
No one under the age of 7 is permitted in the cat lounge area. The only exception will be for cat adoptions. This is for the safety for your child but for the safety of our cats. The cafe is a safe zone for cats of all backgrounds and histories. Some cats just aren't comfortable with little children.
Children that are over the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Yes! If you are interested in hosting a private event, The Cheshire Grin Cat Cafe can help accommodate. This will make your wedding shower, graduation party or any occasion stand out from the rest! Please email us at thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com with all of your details including the date and event type. We allow up to 15 guests at our private event.
Walk-in's are welcome but we encourage you to make a reservation so you have a guaranteed spot. We can only allow 15 people in the cafe per hour.
Unfortunately you have to book individually if you have a larger party coming in. We know, it's annoying.
NOTE: When you make an appointment, your Paypal statement will be from Green Paw Community Association, our non-profit animal rescue.
We are open Saturday, 10am-4pm.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
Please note: We do not take owner surrenders and only work with rescues
Thank you Dr. Elsey’s for supporting our mission by being our litter sponsor! Our rescue cats are happy.
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Saturday 10am-4pm