The Pawsitive Cat Cafe
115 East Ave, Rochester, NY
Crema's Take
“The Pawsitive Cat Cafe proves you don't need to choose between quality coffee and quality cat interactions—their specialty drinks genuinely hold their own while you're surrounded by exceptionally well-socialized, playful felines in a spotless, thoughtfully designed space. The owners' obvious devotion to animal welfare shows in every detail, making this feel less like a gimmick cafe and more like a genuine sanctuary where the coffee and the cats are equally prioritized. It's the kind of place regulars visit weekly, and it's worth the trip if you want to actually enjoy your drink while having real cat companionship.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
This was an amazing experience at the new location. The cats were being very playful and friendly. The drinks were phenomenal. We love the openness of the new location.cant wait to come back.
I love this place! It is evident from the moment you walk in that the owners truly care about the cats, and the cats are very happy there. It’s incredibly clean, well stocked with toys and cat sleeping spots, and very cozy. I just adopted a cat from them as well, and everyone…
My boyfriend and I have come here multiple times and are really pleased by how friendly and socialized the cats are. It is so fun to interact with them all and the owners are so kind! Best of all, we have adopted a cat from them and the process was really responsible and…
It was pretty cute. Not really what I expected but I'm glad it exists. I pictured like a Cafe where you sit at tables and the cats are coming to you, jumping up on the tables, you're enjoying a drink and a pastry, but that's not quite the vibe. You can order a drink, and they're…
A great spot in downtown Rochester! My partner and I visited weekly (he was a volunteer) while we were living nearby, and since moving away we try to visit whenever we’re in the area. We loved meeting all the new cats and kittens passing through as the cafe continued to adopt…
Crema Reviews
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