The Cat’s Whiskers York is a cat cafe at 46 Goodramgate in the historic city centre. It occupies a listed building with several seating rooms and views towards York Minster. Visits are organised in timed sessions, allowing guests to enjoy the cafe while spending time around its resident rescue cats.
The food offer focuses on locally made cakes and light snacks rather than a full restaurant menu. A changing display provides a reason to ask what is fresh on the day, and vegan or cakes made without gluten ingredients are normally available. Guests with allergies should confirm ingredients and cross contact before choosing from the counter.
Hot and cold drinks include coffee, tea and cafe favourites suited to an unhurried session. An admission fee supports the animal cafe format and is separate from food and drink purchases. Booking ahead is recommended because the number of visitors is limited for the cats’ welfare and the comfort of guests.
The cats come through a local rescue connection and some find permanent homes through people who meet them at the cafe. Ground floor seating helps visitors with limited mobility, although the historic building does not have every modern accessibility feature. The Cat’s Whiskers York combines a simple cake and drinks menu with a carefully managed rescue cat experience.
Address: 46 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LF, United Kingdom