The Cat House - Roselle, Illinois

Diane F.

We really enjoyed our experience at the Cat House. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The cats seemed very well cared for and the fact that they were friendly, playful, and not skittish said a lot to me. The Cat House was very clean (surprisingly so, given all the cats!), open, well lit, colorful, and inviting. It was a perfect experience for my cat-loving son who can’t have a cat right now.

They sell some bottled drinks and snacks, but this is not a “cafe” like similar places, so don’t count on buying a hot latte while you’re there. We were there for the cats, so it wasn’t a problem for us, though we had been under the impression we could buy hot drinks. There is another coffee shop in the plaza, however it does not sell hot beverages either, just coffee beans, so plan ahead accordingly. 😉

Make sure to bring socks as you are required to take off shoes and wear socks. I believe they sell some there if you forget. They also sell some other cute cat merchandise including some locally crafted items.

You’ll have a ton of fun if petting and playing with kitties is your thing!!

Nieleny L.

Despite my allergies to cats, it was an awesome experience. My kids loved it. We plan on coming back regularly. To the comments that said it smelled bad, the smell is close to what you’d expect with a shelter, it didn’t bother us since we expected it. It’s a small place with lots of kitties it won’t smell like a coffee shop!

Ellie L.

Visiting the new Cat House is a must if you’re a cat lover in the suburbs. It’s a lot of fun and you definitely won’t be bored when you’re here, plenty of kitties walking around, playing or sleeping. There’s also educational materials, books, and games and you can also purchase cat-themed merchandise. A lot of photo opportunities! The place is clean and doesn’t have an odor. I would definitely come back again soon.

Zainab J.

People need to understand and respect that cats are each unique just like any body and any animal else-wise. There is a certain time of day they are sleepy and nappy. May not always want to be stimulated and playful, that’s ok. I had a blast as I am in-between situations and just left a home with a pet and feeling lonely. The cafe seem to be very successful in finding homes for cats and the cats are good to find their own space. You pay for initial hour(45mins?) and can buy a treat or drink to enjoy while you’re there. There are cafe merch and many lovely items cat-related (obvs) to buy. If I wasn’t already overwhelmed with the desire to want a cat and been shopping already today, would def buy merch/trinkets next time. 15/10. May become a regular.🙃💚💚💚

Dina D.

This place is amazing. I wanted to adopt all the cats. The staff is wonderful. It is very clean. And talk about therapeutic getting to spend 45 minutes with the fur babies. It's a fantastic experience!!

J F.

The Cat House is a wonderful addition to the Roselle area, and I think it's the only cat cafe in the Chicago suburbs. When I visited, they had 24 cats and kittens, who were all adoptable through their partner, Heartland Animal Shelter. There was a range of kitty personalities, from feisty and playful to a little timid but still cute. There are snacks and bottled drinks available for purchase, but note that it's not a full service cafe/food establishment. (This is common with many cat cafes due to city/county and health regulations.) There is also cat merch for sale like stickers, totes, clothing, and more. Be sure to read the FAQ for rules, and book online if you want to ensure a spot! I truly felt more relaxed and happy after getting in some adorable kitty cuddles and playtime!

Juan P.

Good shelter that has lots of adorable little cats for adoption. Make a reservation online for their fun events!

Karin M.

Awesome experience! We took my son to visit cats for his birthday since he loves cats so much. He had such a great time. The staff was so kind and answered all his questions about the different cats and their personalities. Would come again for sure. I didn’t notice any odor, it’s very clean and the cats are well cared for and very chill.