Enjoy a cup of coffee while petting a cat! CLICK HERE To Make An Appointment
(walk-in's are welcome as space is available)
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.
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!
Ginger is a sweet 1 year old female calico. She loves to be pet and will come up for attention. Every once and awhile when she is feeling playful she will run and launch on scratching posts! If you are interested in Ginger, email poundpetsinc@gmail.com.
Titi is a is a love bug! This gorgeous lady does well with other cats and is looking for her new home. Titi is 4 years old. She enjoys pets and rubbing her head up against people. If you are interested in Titi, call the APA at 314-645-4610 to fill out an application!
This sweet girls name is Cali! She is a senior kitty at the age of 12 years old. She has a very calming presence when you pet her. She has a very soft and sweet personality. If you are interested in Cali, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
Skittles is the last cat from the rural Missouri animal control hoarding rescue. She is a sweet 7 year old female who wants to be in a home for the very first time. If you are interested in Skittles, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
This beautiful girls name is Smokey! She is a very sweet and shy 7 years old. She is from the same rural Missouri Animal Control hoarding rescue Skittles is from. Their whole lives they have spent in that animal control and never been in a home of their own. She seems to be scared at first but when you start to pet her she starts purring. She arches when you pet all the way down her back. Smokey's fur is very soft and has a sweet personality. If you are interested in Smokey, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.co
June Bug is a sweet 12 year old female. She was surrendered to animal control after her owner had passed away. June Bug is dog friendly from previously living in a home with a dog. She is a very affectionate kitty who adores attention. She prefers to be the only cat. We have heard that she will crawl up under the sheets and be a great sleeping buddy. If you are interested in June Bug, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
Lemondrop is just like your favorite martini, sweet and relaxing. We pulled her from Animal Control because she had been on the adoption floor for a while. She was also very PREGNANT! Paul and Kateri, the cafe owner's took her home for her to have her kittens. Her and her 5 kittens are now ready to find their forever homes! She is an affectionate 5 year old calico that adores scratches behind her ears and chin. If you are interested in Lemondrop, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
Trinity is a sweet 8 year old black cat we pulled from Animal Control with her sister, Charity. This was their last chance to find a home so we pulled them for the cafe. At first they both were very scared but they are warming up. When you pet her she will give into affection and start to purr. Trinity has a previous leg injury that healed back without medical attention. She has to have her leg removed because of it. If you are interested in Trinity, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
This is Grace! She is a small and very sweet 7 year old. She is a little shy at first but warms up quickly when she knows you are going to be her friend. She was part of a hoarding case where they clipped her ears. With all Grace has been through she is still excited to receive affection. If you are interested in Grace, email poundpetsinc@gmail.com.
Elise is a 2 year old cat who loves her head being pet. She will give you little love bites if you get right spot. Elsie loves to sit in guests laps so you might be the lucky one who she will choose to grace her presence with! If you are interested in Elsie, click here to fill out an application. After you fill out your application, a follow up call is always helpful.
Missy is a kitty that is looking for a quite home to call her own. She had been on the adoption floor at County Animal Control for months after her mom surrendered her and her 8 (yes 8!) other cats due to eviction. When mom found a new place to live, she came back and got all 8 cats and leaving Missy at AC for unknown reasons. She has a shy personality that doesn't give her much hope on the AC adoption floor. We wanted to give her the second chance she deserves. If you are interested in Missy, email us at thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
Sazerac is a 6 week old kitten who is at the cafe with his mom Lemondrop and his siblings. We pulled pregnant Lemondrop from Animal Control where she was at Paul and Kateri's house, the cafe owners to have her kittens. Now, Lemondrop and her babies are ready for their own homes!
It is our policy that we adopt kittens out in pairs unless there is another cat in the household. He is available for adoption through Green Paw Rescue! Email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
Vermouth is a 6 week old kitten who is at the cafe with her mom Lemondrop and her siblings. We pulled pregnant Lemondrop from Animal Control where she was at Paul and Kateri's house, the cafe owners to have her kittens. Now, Lemondrop and her babies are ready for their own homes!
It is our policy that we adopt kittens out in pairs unless there is another cat in the household. She is available for adoption through Green Paw Rescue! Email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
Vespa is a 6 week old kitten who is at the cafe with her mom Lemondrop and her siblings. We pulled pregnant Lemondrop from Animal Control where she was at Paul and Kateri's house, the cafe owners to have her kittens. Now, Lemondrop and her babies are ready for their own homes!
It is our policy that we adopt kittens out in pairs unless there is another cat in the household. She is available for adoption through Green Paw Rescue! Email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
Olive is a 6 week old kitten who is at the cafe with her mom Lemondrop and her siblings. We pulled pregnant Lemondrop from Animal Control where she was at Paul and Kateri's house, the cafe owners to have her kittens. Now, Lemondrop and her babies are ready for their own homes!
It is our policy that we adopt kittens out in pairs unless there is another cat in the household. She is available for adoption through Green Paw Rescue! Email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
Chocotini is a 6 week old kitten who is at the cafe with her mom Lemondrop and her siblings. We pulled pregnant Lemondrop from Animal Control where she was at Paul and Kateri's house, the cafe owners to have her kittens. Now, Lemondrop and her babies are ready for their own homes!
It is our policy that we adopt kittens out in pairs unless there is another cat in the household. She is available for adoption through Green Paw Rescue! Email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
Scotch is a 6 week old kitten who is at the cafe with his mom Lemondrop and his siblings. We pulled pregnant Lemondrop from Animal Control where she was at Paul and Kateri's house, the cafe owners to have her kittens. Now, Lemondrop and her babies are ready for their own homes!
It is our policy that we adopt kittens out in pairs unless there is another cat in the household. He is available for adoption through Green Paw Rescue! Email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
Sabrina (the teenage witch) is a 7 week old kitten who came in with her sisters, Winifred and Elphaba. They were found on a pallet at a St. Louis shipping company, where they found out they were in the cargo from Arkansas! At two and a half weeks old without a mom, they had to be bottle fed. Now they are big and strong and ready to find a home of their own!
It is our policy that we adopt kittens out in pairs unless there is another cat in the household. She is available for adoption through Green Paw Rescue! Email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
Winifred (witch from Hocus Pocus) is a 7 week old kitten who came in with her sisters, Sabrina and Elphaba. They were found on a pallet at a St. Louis shipping company, where they found out they were in the cargo from Arkansas! At two and a half weeks old without a mom, they had to be bottle fed. Now they are big and strong and ready to find a home of their own!
It is our policy that we adopt kittens out in pairs unless there is another cat in the household. She is available for adoption through Green Paw Rescue! Email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
Elphaba (witch from Wicked) is a 7 week old kitten who came in with her sisters, Sabrina and Winifred. They were found on a pallet at a St. Louis shipping company, where they found out they were in the cargo from Arkansas! At two and a half weeks old without a mom, they had to be bottle fed. Now they are big and strong and ready to find a home of their own!
It is our policy that we adopt kittens out in pairs unless there is another cat in the household. She is available for adoption through Green Paw Rescue! Email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.
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 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!
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 works with local rescues in the St. Louis area. We do not take owner surrenders and work only through rescues.
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. Or you can shoot us and email and we can add them in for you! thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com
NOTE: When you make an appointment, your Paypal statement will be from Green Paw Community Association, our non-profit animal rescue.
We are open Friday through Sunday, 10am-6pm.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
