The Black Cat Market

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Justin Rogers-Cooper

This is a secure, accessible, and friendly cat cafe with excellent management, cat-centered protocols, and opportunities for adoption. There’s also a nifty-gifty shop up front with fun clothes, kid-friendly products, and pleasant hand-crafted products. It’s good to make an appointment first, as it’s a busy and popular spot. A half-hour session with the cats is $7 per person. The cat room is full of kittens and cats of all kinds, and a few other cat lovers who are generally pretty gentle and friendly. We had a blast and almost adopted a cat even though we have five already (!). I can’t say enough about the responsible, approachable, and knowledgeable staff on site. We learned they placed over 700 cats with families over the last five years. We really wish we lived closer to this fun and friendly cat world.

Amber Lapp

I’m a cat lady through and through, so I have very high standards for how they’re cared for. It’s clear that Black Cat Market is motivated by a deep love and respect for cats, and not by profit. The cat room is large and well maintained. A calm atmosphere is top priority, so they cap the number of visitors each hour. There are tons of toys to play with, scratch pads, cat trees, windows to look out of, and places for the cats to hide away and relax. The staff go to great lengths to make sure the cats are happy, healthy, clean, and comfortable. They know their needs and personalities well, so you can be sure to find a companion that fits your lifestyle. I adopted my sweet cat (pictured below) from Black Cat Market in January! The application process was straightforward, yet thorough and professional. They were happy to answer any questions I had. The fee was very reasonable, with multiple options to pay including Venmo. Upon pickup, I was given a folder with medical records, proof of vaccination and spaying, and instructions for activating my her microchip which I really appreciated. In addition to a bunch of cute, adoptable cats, Black Cat Market hosts gatherings and BYOB craft nights and sells a variety of gifts and cat products. They also support important initiatives in the East End (and beyond). There is even a library of free children’s books which was so wonderful to see. This is an organization I feel really good about supporting. Highly recommend a visit. ❤️

April Rich

10/10 would recommend coming here either to hang out with friends, on a date or to get a cat! I live relatively close by so I come somewhat frequently. It’s basically a room with ~10 cats that want to play and be pet, what more can you want? I got my one cat penny from here and she is a great cat.

Jessica Coleman

I didn't have any coffee, but I loved our visit here. Wonderful souvenirs, cat related local artists work, and beautiful cats. 😍 I won't say some details to leave some surprises, but I'll say some of these kitties have some special talents. They all seemed so happy, have a clean environment and it was such a fun group activity when visiting family. We'd love to adopt one of these precious babies and are not ruling it out in the future!

Olivia Henderson

This cat cafe is amazing! I visited 4 years ago and I haven’t stopped thinking about since. I recently visited two days ago and they added so much more to the place! These cats are so loved and taken such good care of! You HAVE to visit!

Christopher Field

Fun place to come and sit among cats. A lot of cats. Be warned: it smells like cats! I made an appointment for my kid and her friend and the three of us hung out with the cats for half an hour. Some cats played with us, some hid, and some looked at us as though we were beneath their time or interest. Overall, it was a very cat-like experience. I left feeling calm and happy, and very centered. There is a small assortment of cat-related gifts by the front desk. The cat room is in the back. It has human-sized chairs and benches. Appointments are recommended. Cats are all cared for and well-fed. When not here, they live at a rescue shelter. They have all their shots and medicals up to date, are all clean and seem well-adjusted socially. The cats are available for adoption. Visiting cats here is a cool way to see the animals as they might behave in a home environment, rather than just a passing glance at them in a shelter cage or using the shelter playroom for a few minutes. You can sit with them in an open space and get a sense of their personalities. Super cool.

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Business Hours
Monday:11:00AM - 18:00PMTuesday:11:00AM - 18:00PMWednesday:11:00AM - 18:00PMThursday:11:00AM - 18:00PMFriday:11:00AM - 18:00PMSaturday:10:00AM - 16:00PMSunday:10:00AM - 16:00PM

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From the business

• Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned
• Identifies as women-owned

Service options

• Takeout
• Dine-in
• No delivery

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible entrance
• Wheelchair accessible restroom
• Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

• Coffee
• Vegetarian options

Amenities

• Gender-neutral restroom
• Restroom
• Wi-Fi
• Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

• Casual
• Cozy

Crowd

• Family-friendly
• LGBTQ+ friendly
• Transgender safespace

Planning

• Accepts reservations

Payments

• Credit cards
• Debit cards
• NFC mobile payments
• Credit cards > American Express
• Credit cards > Discover
• Credit cards > MasterCard
• Credit cards > VISA

Children

• Good for kids

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