The Cafe Meow

New Hope is home to the second location of The Cafe Meow, Minnesota's pioneering cat cafe chain, maintaining the same two-space concept combining a full-service coffee shop with a dedicated cat lounge. The cafe provides organic and Fair Trade Certified coffee, tea, locally made treats, and merchandise in a warm, comfortable environment with ample seating for extended stays, studying, or work. The venue hosts monthly special events including Paint Your Cat On Canvas, Catgo, and Yoga with Cats. Beverages and food from the cafe side can be brought into the cat lounge. The lounge operates on identical pricing to the Roseville location: $10.50 per person per hour on weekdays and $15.00 on weekends, with hourly lounge experiences beginning at the top of each hour.

The New Hope location houses up to 30 adoptable rescue cats at any given time, sourced exclusively from Twin Cities Pet Rescue—a no-kill rescue partner with strict selection standards ensuring cats suited to the cafe environment. All cats are available for adoption and benefit from visitor socialization that increases placement success. Reservations are not required but are strongly recommended for weekend visits, with walk-in tickets accommodated as availability allows. The cafe hosts exclusive private events with noisemaker and decoration restrictions to protect resident cats.

Adoption processes begin during cafe lounge visits, where staff assist interested adopters and provide information about available cats. Twin Cities Pet Rescue requires that interested adopters meet cats at the cafe before finalizing adoption, with rescue staff handling applications and placement decisions. Visitors express deep enthusiasm, describing the space as absolutely adorable and worth the admission fee, which funds cat care for animals in need. Visitors appreciate the welcoming, cozy atmosphere that accommodates groups, families with cat allergies (who enjoy observation windows), and individuals seeking stress relief. Staff receives consistent praise for friendliness and genuine care. Multiple visitors mention successful adoptions and the joy of watching playful, cuddly cats interact with visitors. The facility serves as both a unique social venue and a meaningful adoption pathway, with visitors frequently noting they'll return for future support.