Aloha Kitty Cafe — Restaurant in Oʻahu

A couple of coworkers and I were trying to have a girls night out after work when we had decided to go to the new cat cafe that opened up in Kailua. Unfortunately, when we went on their website to check on availability, we weren't able to book a spot for a same-day appointment. But since we weren't to be deterred, we waited for them to open to check if there were any spaces. It just so happened that Heather, one of the owners, had picked up the phone, and similarly to their online appointments system, Heather relayed the news that they were booked for the day. I internally cried thinking about all the cats and kittens I could've been cuddling with, but understood considering COVID-19 restrictions and the popularity of a cat cafe. However, Heather and I continued talking over the phone and she was gracious enough to let us come after work even though it was considered after hours for the day.

If you're unfamiliar with where the Aloha Kitty Cafe is located, it's right next to Assagio's in Kailua Town (Uluniu St.) as well as The Cat's Meow Inn (another business owned by Heather and her husband). It's actually a perfect location as you can visit Aloha Kitty Cafe and then venture out to get a bite to eat at any of the nearby eateries (i.e. Uahi Island Grill, Ganesh Dosa, etc.).

When we arrived, Heather's husband let us into the Aloha Kitty Cafe and directed us to sanitize our hands right by the door. He then had us fill out waiver forms as Heather was finishing up a successful adoption with another visitor. Heather was quick to welcome us into the cafe and explain the process of the cafe as well as the interior design (the multitude of cat inspired artwork and decor is phenomenal and you'll have to see if for yourself to believe it). We then paid our admission fee ($15 per person for an hour of playtime) and then were directed to the play rooms. There were three different themed play rooms located in the cafe: 1) Main Room: Aloha/Tiki inspired, 2) Maneki Neko/Pac-Man Arcade, and 3) Aloha/Asian-inspired. Most of our kitty friends were in the first room of the cafe most likely due to the close proximity to the entrance of the rooms as well as the visitors.

As I've never been to a cat cafe before, I didn't know what to expect (other than cats) but what I really appreciate about Heather and her husband is that they truly put a lot of love and care into this cafe. Not only did they create beautiful, comfortable spaces for both humans and felines alike, but they also managed to truly curate each visitor's experience, so that bonds could be made for those looking to adopt. My group and I all had a wonderful time with kitten therapy and Heather and her husband would join the visitors on occasion to talk about the cats (such as sweet chonky boy Bandit). Heather's husband at one point even moved his seat so Bandit could have it as he had been hovering on the headrest. It's these little things that make you realize just how lucky these cats are to be in such good hands and that it's only a matter of time until they find their furever homes.

Overall, if you're looking for a fun activity that also gives back to the community, I would highly recommend the Aloha Kitty Cafe. Heather and her husband are a hardworking and dedicated team that has created a unique experience for the public and those looking to adopt a feline. Not only is the experience affordable, but totally social media worthy, and they also have cafe options such as lattes, soft serve, and açaí bowls available for purchase during your visit. You can also check out their website to see available appointment dates as well as a current roster of all of their adoptable furry friends. Trust me when I say you won't want to miss this opportunity. Go ahead and plan a trip to the Aloha Kitty Cafe they next time you're in Kailua Town--you...

I went to Aloha Kitty Cafe to adopt a kitten to blend into my mulitspecies family. They have cats and kittens from the Humane Society so they are all rescues which I love. First the cafe itself is beyond cute. Things were well organized when you go in and good covid safety procedures in place. You fill out a form then get to go into the kitty rooms. The rooms themselves are well set up for humans and cats to interact. There are baskets of wand toys placed around so you can interact with the kitties in a way that makes them comfortable. There were fun and frisky cats and kittens everywhere. There were multiple rooms so if you were looking at a quieter kitten you could interact with them away from all the frisky play to let their personality come out. It is set up in such a way that you really get time to interact with and know the cats and kittens to see who is a good fit. The staff was amazing and you could tell they really cared about and knew the cats and really cared that they found a good home. In particular Heather helped me out assisting me before, during and even after my visit as I navigated picking a kitten that would fit in my multi species home. She went even beyond “above and beyond” with her consistent knowledge, patience and kindness in helping me with all of my questions and in picking my kitten. I am so grateful to her there aren’t enough words! I am not one to leave reviews very often but I really love what these people are doing for cats and kittens and especially am impressed with the way in which they are doing it. They definitely deserve a shout out! If you are looking to adopt a cat, or kitten (or even better two kittens - which is always easier than one!) I highly recommend Aloha Kitty Cafe. Or even if you just need a kitten fix and a great cup of coffee, this is your...

A friend invited us to check out Aloha Kitty Cafe and while I’m #teamdog, I really enjoyed this gem in Kailua. Registering for an appointment online was required and easy, the location was easy to find and thankfully there was plenty of parking was on street (metered). The owners (Heather and Jamie) were really warm and welcoming and excited to share details about the cafe and their mission. This was my first time visiting a cat cafe and I really didn’t know what to expect.

The place was very spacious and clean. In the front, after paying your admission, you are able to order cool treats like dole whip, açaí bowls or soft serve (very reasonable prices and quick service). You are then escorted in to the rooms with the kitties! There were so many kittens available to adopt! This was my son’s first time being around cats (remember we’re team dog) but I was excited to see his face as he interacted with the cats. The cats were very comfortable and appeared to be well taken care of. Funny now that I think of it, I didn’t see any litter boxes, nor did I see or smell any messes! There’s plenty of toys and furniture to entertain the cats and there’s even a Pac-Man machine for the kiddos to enjoy.

I highly recommend Aloha Kitty Cafe, it’s a nice place to visit if you are an animal lover, can’t have pets of your own and want to hang out with some, or if you want to expose your kiddos to kittens/cats. I wasn’t particularly interested in adopting but I think it’s a great venue to interact if your family is looking to adopt.

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