Gatos and Beans

Stephanie Alexander

2024-04

I had such a great time lounging with the adorable kitties! You pay to get a certain amount of time in the kitty lounge + it comes with a free drink! The place is clean and well maintained for the kitties to roam around and enjoy. The staff was very kind and the overall vibe was super nice! Highly recommend coming here just to chill and help support an awesome business that helps cats in need! Please consider adopting, fostering and donating/helping your local shelters!

Melissa R

2024-04

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William McGee

2023-07

While on our way out to visit family out in Alabama, we decided to treat our oldest to something she has always wanted to experience: a Cat Cafe! It was a light day for the café- they explained that they normally have about twelve cats running about but today there were only seven with one in time out for misbehaving. Still, there were plenty to watch and play with, and they even offered free toys to play with for the cats' entertainment. The drinks we bought were well made, too!The only thing I could find fault with was that when we arrived, we were told we would get one hour with entry ($13 per person) but our arrival time was never noted or written down, and my wife noticed that we were told our time was almost up even though we had been there less than forty-five minutes. We believe that we were confused for another couple that had come in before us- there were four other groups in there with us- and it was just a simple misunderstanding, but I would recommend making sure to note the time somewhere just in case this happens to you if you visit.

Ethan Hall

2023-07

What a great place!!! My daughter and I stopped by for an impromptu coffee. The coffee was definitely great but the cats made our trip! There is a small charge to enter the kitty room but it was so worth it. All cats are up for adoption and they were so friendly. We are going to start making our Gatos and Beans scheduled trips so that we can visit our new friends!

Xenon Seuferling

2024-04

I’ve been a few times now, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed each visit. The shop itself is very colorful and cute. The cats are wonderful and their room is clean and neat. I haven’t had the *best* coffee there but it is still worth getting the drink that comes included with the reservation. Wonderful experience, especially for those who love cats.

Zoey Gardner

2022-05

Everyone here was super kind and friendly! The entire space is very clean and well-taken care of, including the cat room. The kitties are spoiled rotten and so sweet! The coffee was great too! Such a fun experience, I would definitely recommend and will definitely be back!

Opal Hall

2022-05

Gatos and Beans is an awesome facility in Avondale that partners with a rescue to house and adopt out cats. The cats were all really sweet, calm and friendly. The coffee was nice and I just really enjoy the concept. The employees and patrons were all very friendly.When you adopt a cat they are spayed/neutered and microchipped for a really affordable fee. I love the cat play areas and all the toys provided. The cats are well cared for in a serene setting.I recommend making a reservation which is very simple online.

Kane Bourgeois

2020-05

I got to sit down and talk with the owner. She radiates kindhearted energy. These kitties are all hand picked from Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue to be placed in this wonderful café! $10 for a coffee and an hour with the kitties! You get to spend time and fall in love with a friend before deciding if you'd like to adopt them and take them home!

Janis Taylor

2022-05

Adorable quirky coffee shop featuring cats! That you can pet! They have a cat room you can spend an hour in (for a small fee) for quality cat-petting time while you enjoy your coffee. Totally win/win.

Megan Gunter

2024-04

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Chasa Fulkerson

2020-05

First time here and it was sooo cute!! You can tell the people that run Gatos and Beans care about these babies. Go and visit these babies and adopt them!You need to schedule time with the cats. They also serve coffee and soda.

N Blogs

2023-05

I absolutely love this place! The cats are all so sweet and adorable. If I didn’t have 4 dogs I would adopt a cat ! Highly Recommend visiting this place !

Amy Campbell

2022-05

Get an hour or half hour of time in the cat room, comes with a drink (upgrades available for $3). Watching people interact with the cats is pretty great too though. There's a very small seating area where you can enjoy your coffee and watch cats through the window.

Bre Muro

2024-05

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The Fish

2023-05

I had a great time at this cat cafe. I love the concept, and all the kittens were friendly and affectionate. The staff is very accommodating and I would definitely visit again.

A Martin

2023-08

Great service, the guy who was working the counter was super nice. The cats are very cute and many of them are pretty social. Make sure you book a reservation!!! My girlfriend and I didn’t realize how busy this place is and only got to go in the cat room because someone else cancelled while we were there, but even if you don’t get to go in, the coffee is great and you can sit on a couch and watch the cats from the waiting room.Very LGBT-friendly atmosphere and they have pride decorations everywhere, which is very needed in a state like Alabama.

kara thompson

2022-05

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Celena McLaren

2020-05

Love!! Very sweet cats and the owners were very sweet. Totally recommend the cafe! The art is beautiful and whimsical.

Neysa Decha

2023-05

Cats are all very cuteThe people that run the place are very kindMurals and decor of the building are beautiful and cuteWill definitely visit again!!

Tiara Hembree

2020-05

SO I love cats. I can't have them where i live, so i came here! I've been once before, kinda afternoonish, and the cats were all sleepy and tired. This time, I reserved the earliest time slot on a weekday, and almost all of the cats were excited and playful!! I wish I could adopt all of them!! The coffee on the other hand isn't the best, I'd take it down half a star just for that reason. I mean, it is a cafe. My drinks both times were about 1/4 coffee and 3/4 milk. SO I suggest getting a soda or tea here. OVERALL I will definitely keep coming back for the cats!Edit to add : Kelly and Mark are both really nice and helpful!! (I think those are their names!)

SparkOfTheCelestials

2023-05

The drinks were yummy and the kitties were so sweet! The kids there got to play with the playful kittens and the adults got to pet the sleepier and more docile cats <3 There were some very “active” children during the hour I reserved a spot for and so I didn’t feel like I got enough Kitty time since they were all hiding or already being given attention. I ended up paying for an extra hour to satisfy my needs, and this lovely baby, Hershey, came right up to me and hopped onto my lap and stayed there for the entire hour, purring and napping happily. Which is EXACTLY what I came for! I hope all these babies can get their furever homes! Thanks for the great experience! - The cat loving gal from NH

Courtney D

2023-05

Love this place! I’ve been several times over the years and always had a wonderful experience. The staff is so nice. I even had my birthday there last year! The cats are always so cute and they are well taken care of. The price is reasonable as well! I definitely recommend Gatos and Beans!

Pamella Vann

2022-05

Make sure you make reservations ahead of time. My family loved it! My 11 and 3 year old has asked to go back everyday. Lol

Amanda Rush

2022-05

Such sweet playful kitties looking for their forever homes. Great hospitable and lovely staff that know a lot about each cat and want them to be placed in the right home.

Ally Messick

2023-09

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Dakarii Williams

2023-05

The staff is so so SO friendly. I personally have never interacted with cats before and I believe it was Mark who gave me a bit of a run down. After my hour ended I asked to stay longer (was having too much fun, bonded with an older kitty named Laura ❤️), didn’t end up using the full hour and offered to pay the half of the time. They told me not to worry about it. I think the owner was there and made me a great iced coffee at her recommendation. Overall great establishment and I see myself becoming a regular.

Kelli Buckalew

2023-05

The people here who are leaving negative reviews because they weren’t able to see the cats because they didn’t have a reservation and the room was at capacity are dumb. Their website CLEARLY states reservations are recommended. They have a capacity limit for a reason. It is in place to make sure that everyone who enters the room will be able to see and pet a cat and to not overwhelm the cats in the room.The complaints that the cats were sleeping. THEY’RE CATS. They sleep almost all day!And a complaint about the cat room having high shelves to climb and sleep on. Anyone who knows anything about cats knows that cats love to climb and be up high. These cats LIVE here. They are not there solely for your entertainment. The owners are making sure to give these cats the best enclosure possible for their health, happiness, safety, etc. The cats come first here, and that’s how it should be.Onto the positives- I love this place. The owners are so kind and welcoming. They will answer any question you have about the cats. They know their backstory and truly care for these cats. It is also nice to support a place that believes that everyone should have equal human rights. I hope this place is around for many many years.

jimin Bts

2023-07

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David Pugh

2020-05

A must visit for any cat lover! The owner is kind and super friendly, and the cats even more so! All cats are available for adoption and you are for sure to fall in love with all of them!

Victoria Myers

2023-06

I have drove by this place so many times, but never went in.I’m so glad I decided to come in, the kitties there are so sweet and it’s amazing being able to see all their different personalities. And the staff is super accommodating, and easy going.I will definitely be back one day when I’m able to adopt. ♥️