Purrfect Pause Cat Cafe

Gregory Hib a month ago

Nice employees and good cats and a good ambiance but the smell is genuinely unbearable. Keep in mind, I have worked and volunteered at actual full cat shelters, and while they do have a smell it isn’t that bad. Actual cat shelters are cleaned regularly, this place smells like it hasn’t been cleaned in weeks. Of course the owner will probably respond and as you can see from the replies, they are rude, petty, and deeply unprofessional in their replies to even slightly negative feedback. Please support other cat cafes that have better management and hygiene. OR support the Humane Society which is only a 3 minute drive from this “cafe” and is far better managed.

CarolAnn Williams Edited 2 months ago

I hate to do a negative review at all but I don't think this place should be open at all. I've been to other cat cafes and they're nothing like this. The smell hits you before you even walk through the door. You have to remove your shoes, they provide socks if you don't have them, but you can feel through the socks how dirty the floor is. The kitten room is a complete biohazard. You pay $16 per person for an hour to hang out with the cats, we did not get any food because it was so gross. They treat the cats very well and the person working was very kind and attentive (the only reason I gave 2 stars, instead of 1) but this should just be a rescue not a "cafe" it was completely disgusting and if/when it moves out that entire unit needs gutted before anything else goes in.

Stephanie Stephanie 2 months ago

I am so overjoyed to visit with the cats. They welcomed us in before we even told them we had a reservation. They have from the very senior kitty cats to the jumpy and young kittens. Caring for all kitty cats from many situations is amazing. Yes it has a scent of cat but it’s like a complaint that a car repair shop smells of grease and burnt oil. It’s a senseless thing to complain over.

James Carr 2 years ago

This was a real delight and a highlight of our time in Boulder, the cats were all adorable, playful, and super friendly. We got to pet them, they hopped on our laps, and they were enamored with the plethora of tubes, toys, and cat trees in the cafe. The woman who greeted us was very sweet, and helpfully accommodated our group of 5. We did not try any of the human treats, so I can't speak to those. A warning, reviews mention the order, and unfortunately that was true of our visit. The cafe smelled strongly of cat pee. This was dramatically exacerbated by their AC being down, and while that is not their fault, the giant swamp cooler fan blowing the air towards the door was a poor choice. We were able to put on surgical masks that made it a non-issue, and we would happily go again, but be aware. If you have a strong reaction to the smell of cat pee, I suggest popping your head in before paying the $15 entry fee.

Alisa Grainawi 4 years ago

We came here for the first time 2 days ago and had to go again today we loved it so much! What a wonderful way to get cats adopted and let people get to know a cat before they adopt. And it's a fabulous place to hang out for an hour if you like cats. The cats are sociable, often coming up to you to play or get some pets and snuggles. My latte was nice and the kids enjoyed their hot chocolates. Nothing fancy but it was just right. We came for the cat snuggles and were nowhere near disappointed. I highly recommend coming, it will warm your heart.