Best Cat Cafés in New Jersey
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Looking for the best cat cafés in our New Jersey? Whether you're strolling the boardwalk in Asbury Park, café-hopping in the 'burbs, or road-tripping across state lines, New Jersey is full of cozy cat lounges where you can sip a latte, cuddle adoptable cats, and support rescue missions doing life-saving work.
This guide features must-visit cat cafés across our Garden State—from legendary spots like Catsbury Park to lesser-known gems in Palmyra, and beyond. Some are full-service cafés with a full menu; others are quiet rescue-run hideaways. Every single one is paw-approved by us STRAYZ cats.
Ready to meet your new fur-ever friend (or just get your fill of stray cat news)? Let’s pounce in.
Catsbury Park – Cat Cafe in Asbury Park, NJ
🐾 Catsbury Park – Asbury Park, NJ
📍 901 3rd Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
📞 No phone – contact via email: info@catsburypark.com
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Nestled in the heart of Asbury Park, Catsbury Park is our New Jersey’s original cat café—a nonprofit sanctuary where rescue cats roam free in a retro-chic lounge while you sip vegan coffee and unwind. With cozy couches, funky decor, and a rotating cast of adoptable cats, this café is part rescue mission, part hangout heaven. They host themed events like “Yoga with Cats,” book clubs, and even tarot readings. A 30-minute visit gets you into the lounge, where you can chill with the cats and maybe meet your future best feline friend.
Purrsonal Space Cat Lounge - photo by Lola the Rescue Cat » check out their amazing website!
🐾 Purrsonal Space Cat Café – Palmyra, NJ
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Tucked inside a quiet shopping plaza in our New Jersey, Purrsonal Space Cat Café offers a peaceful, heartfelt experience centered on rescue, education, and community. Founded by longtime pet professional Lori Genstein, this cozy lounge is more than just a hangout—it's a mission in motion. Lori works closely with local shelters and hand-picks cats in need of extra love and time to adjust. Rather than filling the space with as many cats as possible, she prioritizes healing and connection—especially for cats recovering from trauma
Owner Kristin Barber plays with some of the adoptable cats at Rahway Kitty Hall. Patrick, left, climbs down wall shelves, and Cubby sits in her lap.
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🐾 Rahway Kitty Hall – Rahway, NJ
📍 209 W Main St, Rahway, NJ 07065
📞 (732) 208‑4184
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Rahway Kitty Hall is a cozy, weekend-only rescue lounge focused on connection and compassion. Run by volunteers and supported by donations, this nonprofit space is designed to foster adoptions, educate the public, and create a relaxing experience for both cats and guests. There’s no espresso machine—just books, big windows, and plenty of time to unwind with adoptable cats. To help decrease the homeless cat population and to help people de-stress from their hectic lives, Rahway Kitty Hall has partnered with Angel Paws rescue to showcase their cats that are up for adoption.
🐾 Catfé Montclair – Montclair, NJ
📍 356 Bloomfield Ave, Suite 5 (2nd floor), Montclair, NJ 07042
📞 Contact via email: meow@catfemontclair.com
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With boutique vibes and a modern rescue mission, Catfé Montclair is one of our New Jersey’s most stylish cat cafés. Guests remove their shoes at the door, slip into cozy socks, and enter a thoughtfully curated lounge filled with adoptable cats from Homeless Tails. Each reservation includes a drink and plenty of time to mingle with the feline residents. The space is calm, creative, and beautifully designed—perfect for cat lovers who want more than just a quick cuddle. Bonus: they host private events and workshops on fostering and cat care.
🐾 Where Will Your Cat Café Adventure Take You Next?
From retro rescue vibes in Catsbury Park to zen cat cuddle sessions in Palmyra, New Jersey is packed with cafés that do more than serve drinks—they change lives.
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🐾 Where Will Your Cat Café Adventure Take You Next?
Why not plan a weekend trip to one of our neighboring states? Explore more feline-friendly fun in:
👉 New York Cat Cafés (coming soon)
👉 Maryland Cat Cafés (coming soon)
Want more ideas for living your best cat life? Check out the STRAYZ Cat Blog for travel tips, rescue stories, multi-cat household hacks, and the best cat-approved products.
Thanks for exploring with us. Wherever you wander, may you always find a purring friend, a comfy seat, and a little more joy. 💛
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