Mr. Kitty's Cat Café & Boutique

Located in downtown Eau Claire, Wisconsin at 502 S Farwell Street, Mr. Kitty's Cat Café & Boutique operates as Eau Claire's first cat cafe, housed in a historically renovated church building from the 1800s. The space is divided into a dedicated cat lounge separate from the cafe area, allowing visitors to choose their experience: interact with rescue cats in the lounge or relax in the cafe without age restrictions. Proudly partnered exclusively with the Eau Claire County Humane Association, all cats in the lounge are available for adoption, and every adoption directly supports the welfare and survival of animals in the community. The facility also offers cat boarding services and maintains "Craig's Closet," a free pet pantry for community support.

Admission pricing is tiered: weekday mornings (10am-12pm, Tuesday-Friday) cost $12.66 per visitor per hour, while evening and weekend rates (1pm-7pm weekdays and all-day Saturday) are $15.83 per hour, with prices including sales tax. Notably, admission includes a $3 cafe credit that visitors can apply toward beverages and treats. The cafe offers pourover coffee, bottled beverages, and tasty treats, while the boutique features cat toys, treats, merchandise, and enrichment items clearly purchased in abundance—one reviewer noted "you can tell by all the toys and enrichment that they are well loved while waiting for their forever home." Private party rentals are available for $126.60 (weekday mornings) or $158.25 (weekday evenings and weekends) with maximum 12 people. The space is spacious with comfortable seating, and walk-ins are welcome without reservations.

Reviewers consistently express leaving "with my heart full and happy," praising the adorable kitties, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and inviting atmosphere described as great for families. Visitors note the charm of the historic church setting and the reward of witnessing cat adoptions—one reviewer mentioned that between visits, "almost all the cats were new kitties," reflecting successful adoption rates. Regular visitors are offered punch cards, and the staff is described as personable and helpful. One reviewer appreciated the accessibility of getting in last-minute without a reservation, while another acknowledged it as "a good way to raise money for the ECHS." The space successfully balances a community-focused mission with a welcoming cat cafe experience.