Not worth the admission. Go to the movies instead. The smell was overwhelming and the “cafe” aspect leaves a lot to be desired. When we first walked in to the gift shop/cafe area, the smell was bad, but hey, there’s lots of cats. But back in the actual interactive are, it was truly overwhelming. We couldn’t stay much longer than 10 minutes without needing fresh air.Maybe focusing on less cats (very few were interacting anyway) and more on boosting the cafe aspect would help. $35 for two people was not worth it (especially with how short our visit was) but hope it helped these cats somehow.EDITED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING after receiving owner response:Wow. I guess my opinion triggered something if the owner went and read my past reviews… I love praising good interactions, but when I have a bad experience, I’m also happy to share it so others may make an informed decision on whether to patronize an establishment. Aside from our interaction paying the cashier at the entrance, there was nothing distinguishing staff from patrons. There was a woman on a laptop when we first walked in who maybe worked there? But when we left, she was not there and neither was the cashier in the front. Had there been a cashier, I would have mentioned why our visit was so short. Perhaps you are all “scent blind” — I get it, I have horses and that barn smell doesn’t affect me like it does my husband. But the overwhelming smell of ammonia and litter is distinct and not pleasant. I was a little skeptical when she said there were 30-40 cats… I should have known what that would smell like! I’m not sure hourly cleaning will take care of that… all it takes is one unfound accident to create a chain reaction. I would be welcoming smells from the vape shop next door. Also, $35 is not a “tiny” contribution… to some people that is a week’s worth of groceries!! Wow, just wow… please see the photo of the owner’s original comments.
Xinhe Julia Zhu
BEST FOSTER HOME FOR CATS EVER! My husband and I came here for my birthday weekend and were pleasantly surprised to find out that all cats here are up for adoption. You can truly observe a cat’s personality in a home environment here rather than cats trapped in a glass cage. We came here four times after the initial visit and finally went home with two absolutely adorable cats that fit our lifestyle. We cannot be happier with our cats and we truly appreciate the work they do here. The owner and all staff member are very passionate and knowledgeable about cats. Again, I cannot say enough good stuff about this place. Absolutely love it would give it a 10 star if I can. ❤️❤️❤️
Rossa R
This was a perfect opportunity for time with daughter. It feel so relaxed after leaving...like I had therapy and a massage. The ladies there was wonderful. Will definitely be back.
Jessica Beam
An amazing space to come and just chill with cats. All are up for adoption so you can hang out and see which one fits you best. There is an admissions fee but that goes towards the upkeep and food. Only downside is when I went drinks were not fully stocked and it would have been nice to have a cracked window as with that many cats and litter boxes the smell was a bit intense walking in. Totally would come back to hang out with the kitties and grab a snack or two.
Carolyn Mize
Cups and Claws Cat Cafe is a great place to adopt a kitty. You can go visit and play with the cats and kittens in order to pick out one to adopt. The staff was very helpful with suggesting cats that might suit me and providing information on rasing the new cat into my home!
Kim Keith
I enjoy spending time with cats in this fun environment! I can see the socialization of shy cats over time and the kitties seem happy and comfortable.
amy currin
Thank you for the peace and serenity of feline time just what I needed today
Samantha Mirelez
ALL CAT LOVERS NEED TO COME HERE! Everything from the decor, merchandise, and layout is perfect with cat themes. They offer a great experience for an affordable price, and offer a wide range of discounts! You can spend your hour visit looking at all the artwork, playing a board game, listening to great tunes, and of course lounging with cats! They also offer merchandise/food to purchase which mostly come from other small business’s, which I think is a great added detail. Staff are nice and seem very knowledgeable of the cats they have. Highly recommended for any cat enthusiast, your money/time will be well spent here!
Nori Helem
Loved every minute. Cats are sociable to varying degrees and show love when they’re ready. Snacks are definitely top priority for most!
I love the atmosphere, the music. The cats are young and friendly and respond well to the presence of people. Great staff. Will definitely be back
Kiersten Hinchey
Great environment everyone is friendly
Laura Sanchez
Cups and claws cat cafe is amazing! Great entry prices, snacks and hot and cold beverages. We visited when we first moved to Virginia and the staff were so kind and all of the kitties have such unique personalities! Most of them are adoptable and looking for furrever homes. We fell in love with a cat named Mama and adopted her! The adoption process was thorough but easy and the cafe was very flexible. I highly recommend going but be careful because you might fall in love.
Jennifer D.
If you are a cat lover then Cups and Claws is a great place to visit. This cat cafe allows you play and hang out with cats that are open for adoption. The cafe itself is pretty limited to drip coffee and sodas but I enjoyed the coffee. The entrance fee is $15 but they do a military discount which was awesome. The cat hang out area has plenty of couches and chairs for you and the cats to hang out in. You can tell the cats are well loved and taken care of. There are a lot of toys, cat trees, and sleeping nooks for all of the cats. Your entrance fee here goes towards the care of the cats and to helping them find permanent homes.
Not worth the admission. Go to the movies instead. The smell was overwhelming and the “cafe” aspect leaves a lot to be desired. When we first walked in to the gift shop/cafe area, the smell was bad, but hey, there’s lots of cats. But back in the actual interactive are, it was truly overwhelming. We couldn’t stay much longer than 10 minutes without needing fresh air.Maybe focusing on less cats (very few were interacting anyway) and more on boosting the cafe aspect would help. $35 for two people was not worth it (especially with how short our visit was) but hope it helped these cats somehow.EDITED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING after receiving owner response:Wow. I guess my opinion triggered something if the owner went and read my past reviews… I love praising good interactions, but when I have a bad experience, I’m also happy to share it so others may make an informed decision on whether to patronize an establishment. Aside from our interaction paying the cashier at the entrance, there was nothing distinguishing staff from patrons. There was a woman on a laptop when we first walked in who maybe worked there? But when we left, she was not there and neither was the cashier in the front. Had there been a cashier, I would have mentioned why our visit was so short. Perhaps you are all “scent blind” — I get it, I have horses and that barn smell doesn’t affect me like it does my husband. But the overwhelming smell of ammonia and litter is distinct and not pleasant. I was a little skeptical when she said there were 30-40 cats… I should have known what that would smell like! I’m not sure hourly cleaning will take care of that… all it takes is one unfound accident to create a chain reaction. I would be welcoming smells from the vape shop next door. Also, $35 is not a “tiny” contribution… to some people that is a week’s worth of groceries!! Wow, just wow… please see the photo of the owner’s original comments.
BEST FOSTER HOME FOR CATS EVER! My husband and I came here for my birthday weekend and were pleasantly surprised to find out that all cats here are up for adoption. You can truly observe a cat’s personality in a home environment here rather than cats trapped in a glass cage. We came here four times after the initial visit and finally went home with two absolutely adorable cats that fit our lifestyle. We cannot be happier with our cats and we truly appreciate the work they do here. The owner and all staff member are very passionate and knowledgeable about cats. Again, I cannot say enough good stuff about this place. Absolutely love it would give it a 10 star if I can. ❤️❤️❤️
This was a perfect opportunity for time with daughter. It feel so relaxed after leaving...like I had therapy and a massage. The ladies there was wonderful. Will definitely be back.
An amazing space to come and just chill with cats. All are up for adoption so you can hang out and see which one fits you best. There is an admissions fee but that goes towards the upkeep and food. Only downside is when I went drinks were not fully stocked and it would have been nice to have a cracked window as with that many cats and litter boxes the smell was a bit intense walking in. Totally would come back to hang out with the kitties and grab a snack or two.
Cups and Claws Cat Cafe is a great place to adopt a kitty. You can go visit and play with the cats and kittens in order to pick out one to adopt. The staff was very helpful with suggesting cats that might suit me and providing information on rasing the new cat into my home!
I enjoy spending time with cats in this fun environment! I can see the socialization of shy cats over time and the kitties seem happy and comfortable.
Thank you for the peace and serenity of feline time just what I needed today
ALL CAT LOVERS NEED TO COME HERE! Everything from the decor, merchandise, and layout is perfect with cat themes. They offer a great experience for an affordable price, and offer a wide range of discounts! You can spend your hour visit looking at all the artwork, playing a board game, listening to great tunes, and of course lounging with cats! They also offer merchandise/food to purchase which mostly come from other small business’s, which I think is a great added detail. Staff are nice and seem very knowledgeable of the cats they have. Highly recommended for any cat enthusiast, your money/time will be well spent here!
Loved every minute. Cats are sociable to varying degrees and show love when they’re ready. Snacks are definitely top priority for most!
Nice and chill place to be
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Cutest place, adorable happy cats
I love the atmosphere, the music. The cats are young and friendly and respond well to the presence of people. Great staff. Will definitely be back
Great environment everyone is friendly
Cups and claws cat cafe is amazing! Great entry prices, snacks and hot and cold beverages. We visited when we first moved to Virginia and the staff were so kind and all of the kitties have such unique personalities! Most of them are adoptable and looking for furrever homes. We fell in love with a cat named Mama and adopted her! The adoption process was thorough but easy and the cafe was very flexible. I highly recommend going but be careful because you might fall in love.
If you are a cat lover then Cups and Claws is a great place to visit. This cat cafe allows you play and hang out with cats that are open for adoption. The cafe itself is pretty limited to drip coffee and sodas but I enjoyed the coffee. The entrance fee is $15 but they do a military discount which was awesome. The cat hang out area has plenty of couches and chairs for you and the cats to hang out in. You can tell the cats are well loved and taken care of. There are a lot of toys, cat trees, and sleeping nooks for all of the cats. Your entrance fee here goes towards the care of the cats and to helping them find permanent homes.