Kitten Around Cat Lounge

Kitten Around Cat Lounge is Moore County's first and only cat cafe, located in historic downtown Carthage, North Carolina. The venue provides a cage-free, safe, and cozy environment for adoptable cats to be socialized and loved while awaiting permanent homes. The physical space is deliberately divided—half dedicated to the cat lounge for interactive experiences and half coffeehouse for visitors preferring observation without interaction or those seeking to work or relax without cat room access. The cafe partners with four local rescue organizations, each maintaining independent adoption processes and selecting cats based on personality and temperament suitable for lounge life. The lounge functions as a large foster home rather than ownership model, with rescue partners retaining all adoption responsibility. Visitors who feel a connection with a cat can consult attendants to learn about the specific rescue's adoption process and requirements. The venue encourages but does not require reservations, though advance booking is advised for guaranteed access.

The cafe menu emphasizes local sourcing with Cactus Creek drip coffee with free refills at $2.75, La Colombe Draft Lattes at $3.50, and local baked goods from Pine Scone Cafe (fresh scones, $3.50) and G. Charles Bakery (brownies and cookies, $3.00-$3.50). Beverage options include herbal tea, premium hot cocoa, bubble tea, juice, and sparkling water. Free WiFi is available for guests wishing to work. The cat lounge operates on flexible pricing with options as low as $8 for 30-minute sessions. Small bags of cat treats are available for $1.00 to encourage interaction. Private "Book the Room" experiences accommodate up to 10 people for girls' nights, work outings, and special events. The venue also hosts special events including "Paint Night with Cats" and "Happy Meowur" (happy hour equivalent), with plans for future activities like "Kiddy Story Time with Cats."

Reviewers consistently describe the environment as inviting, stylish, and less crowded than other cat cafes, with one visitor specifically noting it was "not overly busy like other cat cafes." The atmosphere is described as conducive to social media content creation and review documentation. Staff receive praise for helpfulness and friendliness. The venue has successfully facilitated over 200 adoptions, demonstrating tangible impact on the local rescue mission. The diverse pricing structure, including the $8/30-minute option, is explicitly commended for accessibility compared to competitors. Reviewers appreciate the low-pressure environment with separate spaces for those uncertain about cat interaction, the availability of free cat treats, good toy selection, and the refuge room available for cats needing solitude.