We recently visited the town of New Paltz, New York, just off the New York Thruway between Albany and NYC. Nestled in the heart of New Paltz, New York, the Café offers cafe drinks and interaction with cats who are for adoption. Opened in July 2023, this small establishment is a unique place to visit. We try to visit any cat cafe we can when we travel.
The cafe is easy to find, on one of the main streets in New Paltz. With a bright exterior, it is cute and welcoming.
Beans Cat Café has a warm and inviting atmosphere. The café has a charming cat mural by artist Lianna Maley. There are plenty of spots to sit even if you are not going into the cat room.
The café offers a selection of dozens of beverages, including coffees, teas, chais, and lattes—some with playful cat-themed names. There are also some baked goods, such as muffins, croissants, and cute “Meow-carons,” featuring hand-drawn kitty faces.
There is a lot of cute merchandise there as well.
We have an old cat that we adopted, so I can relate to this sticker!
The Cat Lounge, where visitors can spend quality time with adoptable cats in a comfortable, air-conditioned space. The lounge is thoughtfully designed with various seating options and an array of cat toys and structures.
All cats at Beans Cat Café are available for adoption.
Since its inception, the café has facilitated several hundred adoptions, providing loving homes for countless cats.
If you visit, I recommend making a reservation for the Cat Lounge. Visitors can book 30-minute sessions for $8. While walk-ins are accommodated when possible, it’s recommended to book in advance to secure your preferred time slot. When we went, a large group had reserved the cat room, so we will go back another time.
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Oh my gosh! Cat Cafe’s are so cool. I’ve never been to one, but I am a digital nomad and I travel with 4 cats! We pretty much go between NH, IL/WI/MN, OH, FL, and NC (for now). It’s so fun… all of our cats are rescues too.
Oh wow, this sounds like such an awesome place to visit. We’re not able to have cats where we are at the moment but hope to move soon. It would be really lovely to go enjoy a latte and see if I can find a cat to take home to keep me company.
Not only do I want to visit New York but I also want to visit a cat cafe! I love that there are cats up for adoption as they do deserve a loving home.
I would LOVE it here. I am all about cat cafes. I’ve never been in one but I need to go. I’d probably spend hours there.
It’s so nice to know there’s a place where we can enjoy a drink and support such a great cause. I’ll definitely be adding Beans Cat Café to our list for our next trip to New Paltz!
Wow, such a fun experience! This cat café sounds like a great place to relax and enjoy some coffee with adorable cats 😍.
Oh my goodness…. I so have to check out this post! The Beans Cat Cafe in New Paltz, New York sounds like a must visit and it will give my husband and I an excuse to hit the road for a road trip!
It sounds like a wonderful place to visit; I will have to try it out on my next trip to Newyork
This is the best idea ever! I love that all the cats are up for adoption. What a great way to make adoption connections.
oh my! my daughter will love this cafe. she always stops to look at anything cats… i need to show her this.
I love cats so much but I’ve not visited a cat cafe yet. I hear that they are lovely. I will have to look some up that are local to me.
Interesting to know about this cafe where cats are available for adoption. Cat lovers will jump at this info.
Oh my gosh, I love that there’s a little cat friend hanging out in the café! I would love to come here and grab a coffee for myself; it looks so fun.
I’m loving all of the décor in this café, it’s so cute! Plus, the menu looks awesome, I’d totally come here for a coffee one afternoon. I must soon!
I love small town cafes for their warmth and charm, but I didn’t know they sometimes include cats for adopting! This is good to know and a great idea for cat lovers looking to add to their family.
WOW, my daughter would so enjoy this cafe. She is heading back to New York in June, I am going to make sure to share this with her. This is so cool!
This is such a cute cat cafe, and I’m sure all of the kitties enjoy the attention. I am going to have fun here when I make it over there. It’s good to know it’s easy to find.
This sounds like such a charming spot! I love the idea of enjoying a cozy café drink while spending time with adoptable cats. It’s great to hear about places that support animal adoption in such a fun and relaxing way. Definitely adding Beans Cat Café to my must-visit list!
This cat café sounds like such a cozy and fun spot! I love the idea of enjoying a warm drink while spending time with adorable cats.
This cat cafe is so cute and cozy. I am pretty sure most of the cat lovers are visiting this place too.
What a lovely and fun place to go! I would sit there for hours.
What a purr-fect spot for cat lovers! Beans Cat Café sounds like such a cozy and inviting place, and I love that it supports cat adoptions. The Meow-carons and cat-themed drinks add such a fun touch! Definitely adding this to my list for my next visit to New Paltz!
Looks so calm and inviting—exactly where I’d want to go on a quiet Saturday afternoon. Love that you mentioned the café partners with rescue organizations and helps cats find homes. That makes it even more special.
This is a good idea for inviting people to adopt a cat. The environment will help people leave with a rescued cat or collect souvenirs. Kudos to whoever came up with this idea.
What a wholesome, community-feeling place! I love that they sell things from actual artists – it’s great to support local. What a fun place to find and maybe fall in love with a cat at.
Wow what a fun place to enjoy a good coffee and these lovely cats. Would definitely love to visit here sometime!
Beans Cat Cafe in New Paltz offers a cozy spot to enjoy coffee while interacting with adoptable cats, blending relaxation with a chance to support animal welfare.