Purrington’s Cat Lounge

Visited today and received the worst customer service. We walked in around 3:15p and was told by the two girls at the reg that there was currently no space until 4:00p. We asked if they recommended we make a reservation but the girls claimed that it wasn’t necessary and we can just come back at 4. When we did an elder lady at the reg told us that they had run out of space and that we had to wait until 6 and that we should’ve made a reservation (which is the total opposite of what the 2 girls told us!!). We totally got screwed over and the lady offered half an hour with the cats for $ 5… but one hour is priced at $ 8 so she was ripping us off which got us so mad. We wasted time and money to come all the way out here and didn’t even get to pet a cat! They should’ve at least offered half an hour for free to make up for giving us a hard time. I’m so pissed and disappointed

As someone who is currently unable to have a cat of my own, being able to socialize with cats and help them prepare for adoption was so heartwarming. One of the cats my partner and I spent the majority of the time with was actually being adopted soon!
The staff who greeted us were friendly and obviously passionate about putting the safety of the cats first. I wish the same could be said for the people we shared the lounge with for our reservation. There is a list of rules presented before entering the lounge and a larger version painted on the wall inside as well. It seemed as if every other patron in lounge felt the rules didn’t apply to them as they woke sleeping cats and even played with The Wheel (which was clearly labeled «Do Not Touch»).
However, I would gladly go again!

Not as exciting as it sounds. Most of the cats are hiding away to sleep, and the ones that are out aren’t interested in playing. This would be a place to visit if you’re interested in seriously adopting. Otherwise, it’s a waste of money to pay the entrance fee just to see some sleeping cats.
Two stars for nice décor and cleanliness.

This is a good experience to have once a year. It really depends how much a particular patron enjoys the company of cats. Also, there’s the question of whether you need to go to a café to partake in this, since your aunt and, or grandmother may have a cat or cats. Payments can be made online or at the place for a designated amount of time, with price based on guests and experience. Outside of the room is a set of food and beverages to purchase for bringing inside, including alcohol, and inside is where you meet the felines with toys, furniture and more.
There was much yearning inside of me to visit this place since it’s opening. It did fade, but it then returned. I was able to reserve my spot on PayPal just a few hours before, at eight dollars per guest. I was let in at my reserved time. The crowd is diverse, but cats are just cute to so many. I pet some of the cats, while others instead slept. There’s a big chair, though the furniture should be more plentiful at that price. There’s a wooden bench and wooden chairs. The fun for both me and my relative lasted half an hour, then culminating in my departure. I loved pointing the laser pointer towards the cats, but it was almost always ineffective. I also like dogs more. For two people, it was sixteen dollars.
Once in your life doesn’t hurt for the novelty.

I’m a little torn on how to rate this place. I like the concept of cat cafes, but in practice they’re just not great to me. As far as cat cafes go (I’ve only been to this one), I’ve heard this is one of the better ones.
You pay by the hour and you just play with the cats. There was about eight of them or so when we got there.
Pros:
Clean. The place is well kept.
The menu is decent– it has some great beverages and snacks (although I think it’s weird to go into the café and do anything other than play with cats– why would you really want to eat at place like this?)
The staff here is really nice and helpful. They can teach you «how» to play with the different cats, tell you their stories, quirks, etc.
If you end up really liking a cat, you can adopt it. There’s information about the cats available in a binder.
Cons:
I feel kind of bad for the cats for being subject to so many humans.
Well… the pro list ended up being much longer than the con list, but the overall experience I don’t think I’d recommend. I think I was imaging a much larger café type space that’s relaxing and peaceful to read and study at, where the cats would just roam freely instead of cats being photographed and teased w/​toys.

Really like the premise of this establishment to spend time with cats that you can potentially adopt. The place is easy to miss. Drove right by it because there weren’t any noticeable signs. First impression upon walking in was a really strong smell of alcohol. Not alcohol libations (although they do serve beer and wine), but cleaning alcohol. So that took a bit to get used to.
2^nd thing I noticed was the amazing wall design with a David Bowie space cat and several other space felines. Awesome.
3^rd were finally the cats, who were closed off in a separate room that you had to pay $ 5 for a half hour, or $ 8 for an hour to actually spend time with the kitties. Bummer, so we ordered a tea and vanilla almond cookie and watched our friend and other strangers play instead. The cats all seem very happy and not jaded by all the attention, with plenty of fun toys and things for them to climb/​play with.

This café is a great idea, and in the short time they’ve been open, they’ve adopted out 14 cats! It’s so much better to get a sense of a cat’s personality when you can interact with them in a home-​like setting and not a shelter/​cage. I’m happy for the work they’re doing and partnering with Cat Adoption Team is awesome.
The cats in residence when I visited were fresh and ready to play, since we had the first appointment of the day. I could see where by the end of the day, the cats might be worn out and ready for quiet time. Same with mid-​afternoon, which is usually cat nap time. But we had a great time playing with the cats there that day, and I discovered that 3 of the cats we played with got adopted the next day. Woo hoo!
The space for the cats is pretty small, and when you get 10 people in there, you have to be very careful not to step on a kitty. The staff is knowledgeable about the cats, and were fun to chat with.
I had some deviled eggs (yum) and a black cat cookie (also yum). I had to be careful because Tang kitty was intent on sharing with me! All in all, a fun hour spent.

I truly enjoyed my visit to Purrington’s. The cat lounge was slightly low on cats the day my friends and I paid a visit, so the owner waived the visiting fee, which I believe is typically $ 8/​person. The visiting room allows for you to stay for up to an hour and you may enjoy your snacks or drinks with the pleasant company of kitties. Some cats hide, some cats play, and others just sleep. There was an employee there just to make sure the cats were okay, not eating people food and playing fair with each other.
I wish I could have adopted one so bad — but my apartment is a cat free place at the moment. I really recommend coming here to see if you can find a forever pet though. The treats were good but the cats are really the star of the show.

As a typical cat lady, I had been searching google for cat cafes in the US, without having to trek all the way to Tokyo for a cat café. I’ve read about pop up café’s throughout the US, but couldn’t find an actual brick & mortar. This review’s a little late. I had gone the second day, this café opened. I was actually contemplating/​debating in my mind to start a crowd fund for a cat café. But, reality burst my bubble.
One of my friend’s set up a reservation, which worked perfectly, otherwise we’d have to come back another day. Reservations are key. I drove north on MLK, and parked a couple blocks away as there is no parking within the near vicinity.
We were greeted by a couple of friendly baristas in which, they hold the key to your entry into the adjoining room, which is the cat room. The café itself is quite narrow, with a few bar stools to enjoy a cup of coffee or meowmosas. Which is what we ordered. Those that did not have a reservation were hanging out in the small cramped area of the café. The entry fee was $ 8. Knowing the money contributed to the cats, I happily paid the fee.
When I think of a cat café, food does not come to mind. I did not expect there to be food, and wouldn’t want cat hair all over my food. I already have that at home. Don’t come here expecting a meal with your furrriends. That’s not what it’s about. Although there are little apéritifs if desired.
We brought our meowmosas into the cat room. We had an hour long reservation an hour before closing. The room was filled with more people than cats. I think by the time we got there, the cats were over people wanting to pet them. The three of us sat huddled in a corner, then moved throughout the room. Eying the cats, trying to get them to hang out with us. Batting our lashes. In hopes one would notice us.
Gazing at them from across the room. Alas, within mere minutes of closing hour, this beautiful gray cat bestowed his presence amongst us. We were enthralled. Within seconds a voice from behind us, kindly mutters I am sorry, but it’s time to go. Till next time, my furriends.

Today was the day I’ve been anticipating since cat café became a buzz word last year. I heard the early rumor around March and kept up with every news article. I’ve gone to cat café in Japan and has been waiting for it to open in USA. I arrived around 11:20 am and was surprised there was no one there — but within minutes line grew!
I had to be at work by 2 pm, so I was relieved to be let in and greeted by smiling staff little past noon. I had cash ready in case there was tech glitch, but I received my cat cookie and tea within minutes of ordering. I read the rules on chalk board with common courtesy for cats. My heart was set on seeing a petite black cat named Twilight, and after sanitizing my hands I walked into kitty paradise.
Many friendly felines curiously greeted me, all but Twilight. It turns out cats are able to freely go in and out of separate room through a small cat screen door. Staff was kind and brought her in for me, and she was little shy but sweet reminding me of my first black cat I had as a teenager.
This was actually better experience than the cat café I visited in Japan. Cats there were pure bred only and seemed stressed out from confinement. None wanted to play or be petted. It also did not allow food or drink in same facility. I do not have comparison to other locations in Japan, but I could tell it made most profit by selling cat merchandise. (I admit, spent $ 100)
I’m returning next week to spend more relaxed time with Twilight and meet more cat lovers.

When I first saw this, I was so excited. I drove home, put some things away, and came back immediately.
I guess what I had in mind was sort of like a hang zone, with smooth jazz and dim lighting and cats wandering around on silk Persian rugs and like maybe a couple of people doing opium in the back and drinking heavily sweetened mint tea, riffing free poetry about how they dig various things and how fucked war and the System are. That’s what I think of when I hear «cat lounge.»
Did they deliver on the «cat lounge»? Yea, there was one, technically. But it was mostly like, some cat chicks in there, felt pretty out of place being a dude there, felt like people were looking at me like some kind of cat-​fiending sex perv. Overall fair assessment but I don’t need other people tuning into it.
Anyway the entrance fee is pretty steep and it is very cat adoption focused. The «lounge» aspect is ineffective as the focus of the business is seemingly the same as the humane society. The humane society could offer coffee and perhaps have a better experience since it is free and there are more cats, and you can’t really hang out in either place without it being sort of questionable.