Local, Cat-Friendly Small Businesses in NYC (By Borough)
Published: September 18, 2025
New York City might be famous for its skyline and hustle, but it’s also home to a thriving community of cat lovers and feline-friendly businesses. Whether you’re looking for a cozy cat café, holistic pet supplies, or even a Pilates class with adoptable kittens, NYC has something unique to offer.
Here’s our personal guide to the best cat-friendly small businesses by borough — places where you can sip, shop, stretch, and, of course, spend quality time with cats.
🗽 Manhattan
Meow Parlour – Lower East Side
📍 43 Essex Street, New York, NY
NYC’s very first cat café, Meow Parlour is more than just coffee. Here you can hang out with adoptable cats, browse cat supplies, and pick up adorable gifts for the cat people in your life. The café partners with Meow Parlour Cats, Inc., a nonprofit that helps homeless cats find forever homes — so your latte comes with a side of feline good karma.
Koneko Cat Café – Lower East Side
📍 26 Clinton Street, New York, NY
Inspired by Japanese cat cafés, Koneko blends café culture with feline flair. Alongside adoptable cats, you’ll find cat-themed apparel, stationery, and unique merch. Their space includes multiple cat lounges, and you can reserve a session to spend time with their feline residents. For anyone seeking a cozy urban retreat, Koneko is a must-visit.
Where wellness meets whiskers. Purlates offers 40 minutes of mindful Pilates, followed by 20 minutes of kitten playtime with adoptable kittens. Every session includes a personalized Polaroid keepsake — the perfect memory of your workout (and maybe your new furry friend). It’s fitness, stress relief, and community all rolled into one.
🌉 Brooklyn
Brooklyn Cat Café – Brooklyn Heights
Run by the Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition (BBAWC), this beloved spot features multiple themed rooms: kittens, shy cats, and even a room for FELV+ cats (cats with Feline Leukemia Virus, who deserve love too). Visitors can reserve sessions to play, snuggle, and even adopt. It’s one of the few spaces in NYC where you can connect with such a diverse range of cats in need.
🏡 Astoria & Queens
Whiskers Holistic Petcare – Astoria
Located in Ditmars, Astoria, Whiskers is a neighborhood gem for holistic pet supplies. You’ll find natural foods, eco-friendly litters, supplements, toys, and more. It’s not a café, but it’s a fantastic resource for cat owners who want healthier, holistic care options for their pets.
Wespaw Pets – Sunnyside, Queens
A full-service neighborhood pet food and supply store with an extensive cat section. Wespaw offers both in-store and online shopping, making it easy to keep your cat happy whether you prefer browsing locally or ordering from home. Their selection is well-curated, with a focus on quality and variety.
Why These Spots Matter
Supporting these businesses means more than just getting great coffee, cat supplies, or workouts — it’s about:
- 🐾 Adoption & rescue: Many of these cafés and studios partner with shelters.
- 💜 Community: They give NYC cat lovers a place to gather, connect, and share.
- 🌱 Wellness & sustainability: From Pilates with kittens to holistic foods, these spots care for both people and pets.
Whether you’re a lifelong cat parent or just looking for some feline company, these borough-by-borough destinations are proof that NYC truly is a cat lover’s city.
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