Coffee Cats Cafe — Restaurant in West Des Moines

It’s a nice place overall, but I expected a more open area for the cats to roam around. At a Cat Cafe, you should be able to eat with the cats, not be separated from them entirely. The whole shop is separated by a glass window, and the workers are cleaning every second. I was sort of surprised on how it was so clean, no cat fur whatsoever! The food is decent, I recommend the Pumpkin Bar if you enjoy a nice fresh treat. However, it could be a bit more fresh considering it was only packaged in plastic wrap, no care for the appearance of the food, I assume. They could totally have this place represented more, and it has potential! The cats also have some fights, which again, isn’t the staff’s fault..

One thing that REALLY bothers me is when people just start tapping on the glass. It makes me want to actually rip my hair out. I shoot them a dirty look, they smile and continue to do it. It’s annoying as can be. Most bystanders are actually very rude to you if you even look at them, which makes no sense since they are actually annoying me, when I pay for this. It’s also annoying just to see people sitting in the cafe, staring at the cats while they’re eating. Again, they should just be roaming around. Overall, if you’re irritable like me, I dont recommend you visit. It’s not worth it. Spend your...

I love cat cafes, and pretty much any place that benefits cats. So the concept behind this place is great but the execution is a little lacking.

The coffee/tea here the couple of times I've been hasn't been great. I never end up finishing mine and I'm a coffee nut, same with the friends I've gone with.

I will give them props for the place being clean, the decor cute and it looks like they support local artists and businesses.

A big draw back for me, however, is every time I've been there have always been loud kids mishandling the cats and running around and no staff bothering to even pop in the room, let alone say anything to the children or their adult chaperones.

The other cat cafe I've been to has pretty clear rules that they go over with each person who enters the cat room. No running, no loud noises, no picking up cats(though they're welcome to climb in your lap if they're comfortable), etc. By comparison this place is a bit of a free for all of obnoxious kids and stressed out cats that leaves me...

Service: Friendly and wonderful

Coffee and Food: Delicious

Environment: Cats 😻

Recommended: make a reservation. The cat area is paid for with time slots so as not to overwhelm the cats. They do have walkups available on a first come first serve basis.

You can hangout in the cafe area and have drinks. For a few you can hangout and interact with the cats! There is food from a 3rd party. We have had their food at other locations, and it is very delicious.

I recommend the Tuxedo Iced coffee (toasted marshmallow and dark chocolate)

We came with the family and took turns interacting with the cats. The cats are used to people and friendly. When we went the cats were very tired and relaxing, but some wanted to play with the variety of toys provided.

They were all very sweet and our 8 yo was very excited to meet all of the cats.

Just sitting and watching the cats and people interact while sipping on your caffeinated beverage is relaxing.

We highly...