Home of the floating cats - Cat Cafe St. Louis
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(walk-in's are welcome as space is available)
About Us
Welcome to The Cheshire Grin Cat Cafe!
The Cheshire Grin Cat Cafe is like a regular cafe, except that it is full of free-roaming cats! 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 that cat's specific rescue and have a conversation with a staff member prior to adopting.
Benefits of a Cat Cafe
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!
Hello! About Kateri and Paul
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!
Meet the Cat's who live at the Cheshire Grin
CORA
Cora is a 1 year old female who loves attention! She will walk over and rub her back on your leg, asking for pets! If you are interested in Cora, give the APA a call to fill out an application!
SIGOURNEY
Sigourney is a 3 year old male. He is a very curious kitty. So much, that he will follow you around seeing what you are up too! Or, maybe following you for a scratch behind the ear. He is quite friendly and loves to play! Fill out an adoption application here!
ALDO
This handsome boy is Aldo! He is a 2 year old male. Aldo will rub up against your legs or jump up next to you for a short pet. He will let you know when he's had enough love! If you are interested in Aldo, send email here!
CINDER
This handsome 1 year old is Cinder! Cinder is a sweet boy who loves his chin rubbed. He likes to snuggle and is a couch potato. If you are interested in Cinder, call Pound Pets, Inc. to fill out an application!
OPIE
This sweet boy is Opie. He is a 3 year old chatter box! Opie lost one of his front paws in an accident but that doesn't stop him from getting around. He masters steps like a champ! He loves to get belly rubs too! If you are interested in Opie, fill out an application here!
ALBA
If you haven't noticed, Alba has the cutest goatee! He is 10 years old, loves pets and is one of our newest kitties. Come visit him if you haven't met him yet! If you are interested in Alba, fill out an application here!
GUCCI
Gucci is a sweet, big boy at 16 pounds! But it doesn't stop this 4 year old from following you around. He is a big lover who loves showing his affection in purrs! Gucci is a very gentle giant! Fill out an application here!
DRAYTON
Drayton is a spunky, playful little guy! He is 2 years old. He likes other cats and is very friendly with people. He is a perfect family cat! If you are interested in Drayton call Pound Pets, Inc. to fill out an application!
CHANCE
This beautiful beauty is Chance! She is a 2 year old female who is very social. She loves attention and might jump in your lap for a quick cat nap or love! If you are interested in Chance, give the APA a call to fill out an application!
PARKER
Parker is a very sweet 5 year old Flame Point. He is "legally blind", meaning he can still see about a foot in front of him. He loves giving hugs and loves pets! If you are interested in Parker, call Pound Pets, Inc. to fill out an application!
MR. WHISKER BISCUIT
Mr. Whisker Biscuit AKA Whiskey, is one of two residential cats who live in the cafe. He can be a little shy around new people, but with some soft encouragement, you might become his new friend!
YUKI
Yuki is the second resident and she takes pride in knowing she is the ruler of the cafe. One of her favorite places to hang out is on the second floor banisters around the cat walk! You might spot her floating above you on the plexi as you walk in the front lobby!
FAQ's
What do we do to ensure the cats' well being?
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.
Where do you get your cats from?
The Cheshire Grin works with local rescues in the St. Louis area. We do not take owner surrenders and work only through rescues.
Can I bring my own cat to the cafe?
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.
Can I book a private event?
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 20 guests at our private events.
Do I have to make an appointment? Can I book multiple appointments at one time?
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. Or you can shoot us and email and we can add them in for you! thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com
What are your hours?
We are open Friday through Sunday, 10am-6pm.
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Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
