Beans Cat Cafe

Beans Cat Cafe opened its second location in New Paltz in July 2023, expanding Jessica and Justin Strika's mission to new communities and receiving overwhelming positive reception. Like the original Beacon location, the New Paltz cafe represents the couple's shared vision of creating accessible spaces where adoptable rescue cats meet potential forever families. The New Paltz location maintains identical operational standards and pricing: $8 per person for 30 minutes or $13 per person for 60-minute lounge visits. The venue operates at eight-person capacity with reservations strongly encouraged to guarantee time with cats, though walk-ins are welcomed when space permits. Jessica and Justin continue working on-site seven days weekly across both locations, ensuring consistent attention to animal welfare and customer experience.

Cats come exclusively from Hudson Valley Animal Rescue Society (HVARS), with the same careful placement philosophy ensuring happy animals in cafe environments. Any cat showing signs of distress transitions immediately to shelter care. The space features Bella's Baked Goods pastries, quality coffee programming, and welcoming ambiance for extended visits. The New Paltz location serves the Hudson Valley community with opportunities to support rescue efforts through admission fees while enjoying quality time with diverse feline personalities. The cafe also hosts special events including craft nights, creating unique experiences combining cat interaction with community activities. Merchandise including mugs, shirts, plushies, pins, and bags supports the mission while providing cat-themed keepsakes.

Reviewers describe the New Paltz location as a hidden gem and wonderful destination worthy of regular visits. Visitors praise the cozy, welcoming space, excellent beverages with creative drink names, and obvious care invested in the facility and animals. Someone dreaming of opening their own cat cafe noted visiting left them inspired by the quality execution and passion evident throughout operations. Craft night attendees report amazing experiences with excellent chai, friendly staff, and well-cared-for cats. Visitors mention passing weekly to observe resident cats and plan future visits. The combination of unique, fun menu offerings, quality merchandise, laid-back vibe, bright and roomy spaces with seating and toys, and treat dispensers encouraging maximum interaction creates an inviting destination. Multiple reviewers emphasize the importance of supporting the business and cats while encouraging others to visit and potentially adopt.