At Naughty Cat Cafe, come relax with over 30 adoptable cats in over 2,000 sq. ft. of cat lounge. Enjoy a cup of hot coffee or a cold, local craft beer with a cat on your lap. We also have free Wi-Fi!
Where are you located?
We are located in the St. Elmo neighborhood at the base of Lookout Mountain. We are close to the Incline Railway, Rock City and Ruby Falls! We have ample free parking. Click here for a map and contact information.
Do I need a reservation to visit?
Not necessarily, but it is highly recommended. We only allow 15 people into the cat lounge at a time, so we cannot accept walk-ins if we are at capacity.
Why do you have an entry fee?
We don’t do it for the money, but we can’t do it without it. The entrance fee allows us to provide this cage-free environment for our cats in a location convenient to the community. It also covers extra supplies that the shelters and rescues cannot provide. For $15, visitors are allowed 60 minutes with our house residents to play, cuddle, sip, and potentially adopt. This visitation fee also includes a non-alcoholic drink. Those 11 - 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Is there an age limit?
Yes, you must be 11 years or older to enter the cat lounge, there are no exceptions, please do not ask. You can read about are age limit policy here. Those between 11 and 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Do you offer private parties?
Yes, if you would like to reserve the cat lounge for a private event, please contact us.
Where are all of the cats from?
All of the cats are provided by our local shelters/rescues, Humane Educational Society, Pet Placement Center and SCRATCH, Inc. We act as a big foster home for them, and will take care of 30-40 cats at any given time. All cats provided to us are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, flea and parasite control, vaccinated for rabies, microchipped, FeLV/FIV tested, and ready to go to their forever home!
I fell in love with a cat at the cafe. Can I adopt them?
YES! All of the cats at the cafe are adoptable through our partner shelters. Adoption fees are $100. More information on adoptions can be found here.
Are all of your cats naughty?
Yes.*
Are you a non-profit?
We are a small business owned by a husband and wife team. The shelters cover some supplies, but we are always in need of clumping litter, toys, treats and cleaning supplies. You can view our Amazon Wish List here if you’d like to support the cats. Our mission statement is to provide a healthy and safe environment for the community to socialize with and adopt cats from our local shelters. We work to enhance the bond between humans and animals and raise awareness on the importance of spay and neuter.
Do you take in or re-home cats?
No. We are not a cat rescue but operating as a foster home for cats from our partner shelters. If you have found a stray cat or need to re-home your pet, please contact the Humane Educational Society if you are within Hamilton County limits or McKamey Animal Center if you are within Chattanooga city limits. Other organizations that may be able to help are Pet Placement Center, North Georgia Animal Alliance, and SCRATCH. If you are outside the Hamilton County or Chattanooga city limits, please search for a shelter or rescue organization in your area.
How does the cafe part work?
We have a self-serve coffee and tea bar separate from our cat room or you can grab some beer and other tasty drinks. All of our food offerings are pre-packaged goodies made from the local bakery, Cupcake Kitchen. You can take any food or drink you’ve purchased in the cafe into the cat lounge. No food is cooked or prepped on-site, so the Hamilton County Health Department has deemed us in compliance with all appropriate regulations.
