1926 Cherokee Street, Saint Louis, MO 63118, United States

A 501 c3 Non for profit animal rescue

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NOTE YOU CAN ONLY MAKE 1 RESERVATION AT A TIME

About Us

Big Paw and Little Gray in The Cheshire Grin Cat Cafe, St. Louis.

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.

Gucci in the Cheshire Grin Cat Cafe St. Louis.

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!

Cat on glass, looking up from front lobby at The Cheshire Grin Cat Cafe located in St. Louis, Missouri.

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

BILLY

CADABRA

BILLY

Billy is a very handsome and sweet 10 year old male. Uprooted from his life's normal routine, he is still trying to get used to the cafe. He is a big boy who loves to get attention. And when we say sweet big boy, we mean it! If you are interested in Billy, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.

ABRA

CADABRA

BILLY

Abra came in with Cadabra. They are two boys who's owner passed away. He has a beautiful floofy coat. He is around 8 years old. If you are interested in Abra, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.

CADABRA

Abra and Cadabra came in together after their owner had passed away. They are two handsome boys who are a little confused of where they are. Cadabra is shyer than his brother Abra. He is around 10 years old. If you are interested in Cadabra, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.

WIKI

MOONLIGHT

CADABRA

Wiki is a sweet one year old tortie who loves attention. She is easy to warm up with pets on the HEAD ONLY and she loves to play! If you are interested in Wiki, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.

MOONLIGHT

Moonlight is a sweet tuxedo who is around 1 years old. She likes pets and can sometimes get jealous if another kitty is near you getting attention. If you are interested in Moonlight, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.

MANDOLIN

MOONLIGHT

Mandolin is another young mother we took in after her kittens were adopted. She is only 9 months old and is a small beautiful dilute calico. She can be a little sassy, but she will come up to you for attention and only likes her head pet. She's a little particular! Mandolin is ready for a new start (that doesn't include kittens) and ready to have a home of her very own! If you are interested in Mandolin, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.

OCEAN

We took in Ocean and her 5 kittens. She is a sweet cat who loves to be pet on her head. Ocean is ready to have a home of her own! She is slow to warm up to other kitties. If you are interested in Ocean, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.

GABBY

OCEAN

Gabby is an adorable senior declawed tabby at 11 years old. She loves to come up for pets on her head and along her back. Gabby knows her name so if you call it she will pop her head from her sleeping spot. She can get a little cranky sometimes and might need to be the only cat in the household. If you are interested in Gabby, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.

EDGAR

Edgar came in with his brothers Allan and Poe. They are all very sweet and affectionate and will roll over on their backs for belly rubs. They are all a little shy at first but warm up quickly! They are around 8 months old. Edgar has the roundest head. If you are interested in Edgar, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.

ALLAN

EDGAR

Allan came in with his brothers Edgar and Poe. They are all very sweet and affectionate and will roll over on their backs for belly rubs. They are all a little shy at first but warm up quickly! They are around 8 months old. Allan has the yellow eyes, Edgar and Poe both have green! If you are interested in Allan, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.

POE

EDGAR

BEAR BEAR

Poe came in with his brothers Edgar and Allan. They are all very sweet and affectionate and will roll over on their backs for belly rubs. They are all a little shy at first but warm up quickly! They are around 8 months old. If you are interested in Poe, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.

BEAR BEAR

Bear Bear is a very affectionate boy. He loves attention and all he wants is love. He was a TNR cat however he was too sweet to be released back. Seeing how adorable he is with his beautiful eyes and how he is with other kitties, we couldn't say no to this big headed boy! If you are interested in Bear Bear, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.

TAPPER

BEAR BEAR

BLANCHE

This beautiful calico mix is Tapper! Tapper loves attention from people she will follow you around and will come if you call her. She was found very pregnant by Stray Rescue of St. Louis. After her kittens were weaned, she came to the cafe ready to find a home of her very own. She is a little sassy around the other cats, but she is learning that she is never going to have to fight on the streets anymore. If you are interested in Tapper, or two of her kittens fill out an adoption application here!

BLANCHE

BEAR BEAR

BLANCHE

Blanche is a short haired tortie who is around 4 years old. She loves to sit in laps. When you sit near her in a chair she will most likely plant herself in your lap, for the whole visit if you let her! If you are interested in Blanche, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.

GREYSON

Greyson is a handsome 2 year old boy who started off his life as a stray. He was thankfully trapped because he had horrible leg injury that prevented him from walking comfortably. He recovered from his injury and healed up amazingly! For him being a former street cat, he is a attention hog! He will zip through the cafe at high speed and he loves to play. All he wants is your love and attention and he will be right in your face to get it! This is all a loving cat deserves. If you are interested in Greyson, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.

ZULU

GREYSON

This beautiful lady is Zulu. She is a former TNR cat but was too sweet to be released back outside. She is so gentle and has a perfect personality. All she wants is to be loved in her very own home. Her angular face makes her look like a mini panther. If you are interested in Zulu, email thecheshiregrincatcafe@gmail.com.

THE YOUNGSTERS:

FOXY

EVEREST

FOXY

Foxy and Roxy were found by a Good Samaritan. They were both found abandoned behind a business in the SAME small carrier. These girls were in rough shape covered in fleas and starving. We don't know how long they were in there or how people can be so cruel, but they are so thankful to be rescued! Despite what these two have been through, they are the sweetest babies! They are around 4.5 months old.

It is our policy that kittens get adopted out in pairs unless there is another cat in the household. If you are interested in Foxy come meet her!

ROXY

EVEREST

FOXY

It is our policy that kittens get adopted out in pairs unless there is another cat in the household. If you are interested in Roxy come meet her!

EVEREST

Everest was found by a cop wandering all by himself. He is about 9 weeks old and loves his new brother Maple and sister Willow.

It is our policy that kittens get adopted out in pairs unless there is another cat in the household.

MULAN

EVEREST

Welcome the Mulan litter! Mulan and her brothers are super sweet and love attention. They are around 9 weeks old.

It is our policy that kittens get adopted out in pairs unless there is another cat in the household. All kittens are ready to go to their forever homes at the age of 12 weeks. If you are interested in Mulan come meet her!

MUSHU

MULAN

MUSHU

Welcome the Mulan litter! Mushu, his brother Li and sister Mulan are super sweet and love attention. They are around 9 weeks old.

LI

MULAN

MUSHU

Welcome the Mulan litter! Li, his brother Mushu and sister Mulan are super sweet and love attention. They are around 9 weeks old.

WILLOW

MERCURY

WILLOW

Willow was a single kitten found outside. We were expected to get only her until the next day they found her brother Maple! So of course we took them both! She is around 9 weeks old.

MAPLE

MERCURY

WILLOW

Maple was found outside after they found his sister, Willow. We were expected to get only Willow until the next day they found Maple! So of course we took them both! Maple is around 9 weeks old.

MERCURY

Mercury is an outgoing dilute tortie who is 6 month old. She came in with her brother Thor.

MR. WHISKER BISCUIT

House resident cat Whiskey in the Cheshire Grin Cat Cafe St. Louis.

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

MR. WHISKER BISCUIT

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

Yuki looking through shelving at The Cheshire Grin Cat Cafe in St. Louis.

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.

Is there an age limit to enter the cat lounge?

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.

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 15 guests at our private event.

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.

NOTE: When you make an appointment, your Paypal statement will be from Green Paw Community Association, our non-profit animal rescue.

What are your hours?

We are open Friday through Sunday, 10am-6pm.