If you don’t like cats, skip this post and come back next time.
It’s absolutely no secret around these parts that I am obsessed with cats. I am also obsessed with coffee, and when you pair the two together in one location I am over the moon with joy. Duncan and I found a cat cafe a couple years ago and while I enjoyed visiting, it was a bit sad to only have a few cats to socialize with. Seattle has some larger cafe’s with upwards of 20+ cats, but I have zero desire to go to the city these days.
A couple weeks ago my friend Laura and I were trying to decide on somewhere to meet between the two of us for a hangout. We chose to meet at Ziggy’s Cat Lounge because she loves cats and coffee just as much as I do. While I didn’t love that coffee was extra at this cafe (the last one I went to included coffee in admission price), I am happy to support a good cause and to play with cats.
The americano I ordered was delicious though, worth the $4.
First impression was great. I could see multiple cats from outside of the building, and the main lobby next to the cat room was large, welcoming, and full of black cat decor. After we ordered our drinks we went into the cat room where we had 45 minutes to socialize with the cats. There were 10-11 cats on this day, more than I could have imagined. All the cats were great, but I would be lying if I said I didn’t immediately choose favorites.
I’ll give you one guess as to which colored cats were my favorite…
Shocker – Pawl and Clawdia, the two resident black cats were my favorites. Pawl was like the dad who wandered around making sure everyone was where they should be, while Clawdia chased a red laser beam like a drug addict searching for drugs. The little grey and white one was equally playful, and my other favorite. Please don’t tell him I have forgotten his name.
Cassie is holding a small toy in her left paw. She carried this thing around like she gave birth to it herself, and at one point got it lodged under a giant cat wheel (think hamster wheel, but large and for cats.) I saw my opportunity to save her kin, and freed the toy from its dungeon. She didn’t give me so much as a thank you meow, but I know she immediately categorized me as the best human in all the land.
The above black and white kitty was a sweet one. That’s all I have to say about her. Although there was a grey and white 2yr old going on 16yr old curmudgeon who did not like this black and white sweetie. When the black and white babe climbed up onto the local cat tree, grey and white came out of his hole hissing the most non threatening breath of air I have ever heard.
I can’t say I blame him, living in a room with 10 other roaming felines has to take its toll.
Aside from that, everyone got along famously. The feeding and watering holes were frequented by multiple cats at a time without any fights breaking out. All but four cats were social and in the main lobby with us, the other four were in a staff only room. Because these four were also up for adoption we were allowed to take a peek and say hello to them.
Initially I was bummed we only had 45 minutes here whereas at the last cat cafe I went to we had a full hour. Then 40 minutes passed and I felt ready to leave. We said our goodbyes in the last five minutes and headed off to spend the rest of our day drinking more coffee and catching up on life.
But not before taking a photo with the epic mural.
And that my friends is Ziggy’s Cat Lounge. 10/10 would recommend. While I would love to adopt another cat someday, Little would claw my face off if I came home with another cat. Or maybe he would love having a companion, we will never know. I think he quite likes being the center of attention though, and I quite like keeping a hawk eye on his eating and bathroom habits without the confusion of another eater and pooper.
Somedays I think about volunteering at my local humane society, something I used to do in my early 20’s. Back then I volunteered as a dog walker, but truth be told it was a bit scary at times. After too many mornings where I was the only volunteer to show up I decided to stop doing this. They have a need for cat socializers as well, and this seems more my speed.
Until then, I will spend my dollars on donations and socialize my own little black spawn.
Q: This post is so niche, I know there aren’t many cat lovers who come by this blog, so I’ll ask this: Do you donate anywhere in particular that you are proud to support?
Blissfulbritt 
35 thoughts on “Ziggy’s Cat Lounge”
Josh del Villar
I don’t know if I’d call myself a cat lover, but we sure are friends. And I’m a big fan of coffee so this is still a win-win for me.
This was a lovely and fun little post. Enjoy your niche!
Brittany
The espresso was VERY silky, and had a delicious chocolate note to it that made it a worthy place just to get a coffee!
Rebecca Wallick
I doubt I’d accomplish much catching up with a friend if we met at a cat lounge, I’d be so focused on playing with the cats! Great post with fun photos.
You definitely should look into volunteering at a shelter to help socialize the cats. I was ED of a regional animal shelter for a couple years, and I totally understand how daunting it would be to show up to walk dogs alone; that’s not good. The shelter I was at (in Idaho) appreciated those who came to spend time with our cats because most volunteers focused on the dogs. For a time, I partnered with a neighbor who taught middle school and created a “Reading with Cats” program. The kids spent time after school reading (the school part) to our cats (the shelter part), a win-win for all involved. And if we had kittens at the shelter? Total joyful mayhem!
Brittany
We absolutely did not talk much at the cat cafe, going to another cafe without animals was a must after this. I had way too much coffee that day, but worth it!!
I never really thought about how people are more likely to focus on dogs at shelters vs. the cats. It makes sense though. I am sure that happened where I volunteered too. I adore the reading with cats program, how fun. I would have loved that when I was in middle school. Thanks for sharing, what a lovely comment.
hyddyr
I donate to several causes and one of my favorite is monthly to Kitsap Humane ❤️🐾
Brittany
Love that place. 😻 I wish we could home all the animals somewhere in the neighborhood for us to go play with everyday. 🤣
Sheree
I don’t mind them but am more of a dog person
Brittany
It takes a very special dog for me to be interested in them, but there have been a few in my life that I’ve really enjoyed.
Sheree
😎
Grace @ Cultural Life
I do like cats, and have had two very special cats in my life, although I’m more of a dog person.
Having said that, I got a kitten when I was four and named him Tom (Tom Kitten, after the Beatrix Potter story). He was the most beautiful tabby and he was so attached to me. He was very tolerant of me playing with him, even when I sat him in my doll’s high chair. When I was little, he went missing for about 3 weeks and came back one night after I was in bed. He was nervous and shy, but then he saw my hat and smelled it, and began rolling around on it in bliss! He clearly recognised my smell and knew he was home. ❤ I loved him so much!
Brittany
Poor baby!!! It’s all fun and games going outside until they’re gone for weeks at a time. I only let my cat out in the fenced background and he must be supervised. Just yesterday he was getting sketchy over by a crack in the fence, so I really have to watch him. LOL.
When I was younger we had two indoor/outdoor cats that one day never came home. I was young so it didn’t really sink it deep then.
Little is very attached to me as well, it’s a good feeling being so loved by an animal. Dogs, cats, pigs, goats, anything that adores us is a joy.
LydiaJoy
Cats are the best hands down. But chickens come a close second. 😂
Brittany
I would give anything to own chickens. I was just talking about this yesterday. Bloody HOA would never allow it. One day.
LydiaJoy
I didn’t even bother to ask the HOA… 🥸
Brittany
Smart! 🤣
Atheria
I should open a cat cafe. 😸 There are some in Mexico City and I visited one while there during Christmas 2017. Cats with coffee is my dream situation. 😁
Brittany
Man, if I had disposable income or won the lottery I’d have one. I’d have so many cats at one time. 🤣
Liz H-H
I am a proudly proclaimed cat owner, but am a serial monogamist. We DO have a cat coffee house couple of miles away, but I’ve never been.
My black kitty would be jealous; he resents when I cat- and lizard-sit for my daughter, doesn’t buy my story that?m I’m just visiting his cousins.
Brittany
LOL. I came home and immediately threw my clothes into the washer. One because I didn’t want him to be jealous, and two because I didn’t want to bring home any germs the cats might have.
I like to think my cat is none the wiser about my visiting other cats.
C.A. Post
Not a car hater at all; dogs are okay, also. In fact, any of Father’s creatures as long as we recognize that He “spoke” life into them and “breathed” life into Adam and Eve.😉
Brittany
I agree dogs are just okay. But if I see a cat on the side of the road I’m going to stop and try to pet it. 🤣 I do want all creatures to be happy and unharmed though.
Ron Jones
Cool. I need to visit a cat cafe’. Someday we will get another cat.
Brittany
That’s where my head is at too. Someday I’ll get another, but not anytime soon. 🤪
Allie Zottola
UGHHH I NEED TO GO TO A CAT CAFE! We have one in Pittsburgh and now I just know I have to make it happen!
Brittany
GO, GO, GOOO! Sadie would love it. 🤣
gpavants
Brittney,
Love them too. Have had a black cat named Koa who always smelled like a polyester toy cat. My wife has been to a cat cafe and loved it. One of these days. Gary
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Brittany
Awww I love most all cats, but black cats will always be my favorite. They are the sweetest.
If you find a cafe with good coffee it’s a double win!
gpavants
Yes. Meow to that.
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Pree
Living the dreaammmmm
Brittany
Give me all the catssss.
Ibenimages
I’m a cat lover! Have 8 cats inside my house and 2 more outside.. love the post!
Brittany
10 cats total?!? Amazing!!! Thank you for doing your part for the cause. 🤣
Shannon + Shane (Owners)
Thank you so much for the write up and we’re so happy you had a good time! We randomly found your post on Google while we were looking up something Ziggy’s related and it made our day! Thanks so much and we hope to have you in again sometime!
Brittany
Ahh I love this, thank you for the comment!! I will absolutely be back in.
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