Alley Cat Cafe
112 N Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY
Crema's Take
“Nestled near Ithaca's State Theatre, this cozy cafe merges excellent coffee and pastries with an irresistible mission: it's a cat rescue sanctuary where adoptable felines roam freely, greeting visitors and stealing hearts between sips. The vegetarian-forward menu pairs beautifully with slow afternoons spent in the company of purring rescues, making it as much a refuge for cats as it is a genuine gathering spot for the community.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Went here to grab a cup while waiting to see Kathleen Madigan at State theater. Also, a cat rescue nearby. Love the little guys! Coffee was great, too! Around the corner from state theatre. A place to stop by, and enjoy a cup of delicious coffee or tea.
Please visit this adorable Cafe and adopt a cat if you are dedicated to loving cats. We had a great time here and if my sister and I didn't already have 12 cats between the 2 of us, we would have taken hone 2 or 3 of these lovey babies.
Enjoyed some grilled cheese and hot chocolate on a rainy day. Spent some time with the cats. Would have gone home with one if it wasn’t our first day of our trip in the area.
First time coming here and I was immediately greeted by Queen Marigold who led to me to the room full of kittens! She was a sweetheart, all of them were! Most of them were sleeping so I didn't disturb them but when I got some toys out to play with the adults, that's when some of the kittens started to wake up. The little tiger I love so much, I'd adopt him if I could! He just wanted me to keep petting him, he was just purring and softly meowing, and I played with him too but he then snagged the toy right off of the pole! Such a playful kitten he is, I'll have to make another visit! All of the cats were friendly, of course some did get a little hostile towards others but not really in a fighting way due to the catnip toys so be mindful that they are cats and will do what cats do. I did get one of the espressos as well before I left and it tastes amazing, only about $6, and it's $5 for 30 minutes to visit the cats so that's not really bad and the money goes towards the cats too! I highly recommend stopping in, especially if you're looking to adopt then take a visit here first because there's plenty of kittens looking for a home.
Alley Cat Cafe is a small little cafe with a big heart! If you love cats you will love this place. The menu is all vegetarian and can be vegan, but that didn't stop us from trying some bites. I'd recommend the chickpea curry salad it's so good. And a great quick bite. They also have tea options for non coffee drinkers like myself. Cats do not roam the cafe like you would think. Instead, they are past two glass doors. You can enter the room and hang out with the cats in 30-minute increments. You do have to pay $6 increments, but it goes go to a good cause. Once in the cat enclosure, you can't bring food with you. You get to enjoy some time with the sweetest kitties ever. I would recommend this place even for a quick fix of alone time. Or if you want to bond with a cat before adopting one of your own.
Crema Reviews
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