Tinker's Cat Cafe
302 E 900th S, Salt Lake City, UT
Crema's Take
“Tinker's Cat Cafe offers a unique dual experience where you can linger over traditional coffee and pastries in a bright, welcoming space while spending time with adoptable cats in a separate, quiet room—making it as much a refuge for rescue animals as it is for people seeking a cozy meeting spot. The cafe has clearly touched lives beyond caffeine, with customers returning years later to celebrate adopted cats they found there, creating a genuine community around both good coffee and animal welfare. While service can be inconsistent, the concept itself—combining a genuine cat sanctuary with a functional neighborhood cafe—sets it apart from typical specialty coffee shops.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Smelled horrible, lady at the counter was nice but there was some other lady who was rude. And she kept staring at us from the corner like a creep. There was also only like 4 cats that seemed pretty unhappy, there was even one continuously meowing at the door to get out
I thought our visit to tinkers cat Cafe would be more enchanting and vibrant. The two ladies working behind the counter were not friendly and they looked very unhappy (not good hosts). The cats were loving (thank God someone made us feel welcome) but otherwise, our visit felt…
The local cat cafe, costing entry fee by the hour/person and with a very easy-to-use online reservation system. Half section for food/drinks, with decent selection and tons of cute stuff for sale. Its a good place to hang out before/after, or just for taking a break. The other…
We went back today a couple years after adopting “Curly” and saw him on all the adopted cats board! We’re so grateful to Tinker’s Cat Café for bringing this lil guy into our lives. We took our kids to hang out with the cats and they had so much fun! The staff is nice and they…
Clean, well lit cafe area with tables and benches to enjoy a cup of coffee and a delicious cookie next to a quiet, enclosed space with soft and friendly kitties! There are also games and activities to enjoy while you visit and are all cat-themed! The staff here are so friendly…
Crema Reviews
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