★★★★★
The cats were so cute and friendly and the people that work there are very nice. Made a reservation online which saved a dollar an hour — easy and worth it.
Coffee Shops · North Monroe · Tallahassee
Tally
Cat Cafe
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The place
Tally Cat Cafe is a coffee shop and cat adoption lounge in Tallahassee, located at 2218 N Monroe St in the North Monroe corridor near Lake Ella. The cafe serves Lucky Goat coffee, espresso, cold brew, boba tea, beer, and wine alongside pastries from local bakeries. A separate Cat Lounge houses 15 to 20 adoptable cats from the Leon County Humane Society, viewable through a wall-to-wall glass partition from the bar seating. Cat Lounge entry is $14 per hour with an online reservation or $15 per hour for walk-ins. Hours are Monday through Friday from noon to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The cafe holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 561 reviews.
Tally Cat Cafe sits on North Monroe Street just south of Lake Ella, pairing a full drinks bar with a glass-walled adoption lounge that fosters 15–20 cats from the Leon County Humane Society. The cafe side is open seating where you can order, sip, and watch the cats through the viewing wall — no entry fee required — while the lounge itself is a separate, ticketed space.
Drinks lean on Lucky Goat Coffee out of Tallahassee: espresso, lattes, cold brew, and drip, plus boba tea, smoothies, beer, and wine. Regulars call out the hot chocolate and the rotating seasonal cat-themed lattes, and there's a small case of pastries — doughnuts, tiramisu, and bakery items — sourced locally.
Cat Lounge access is $14 per hour with an online reservation or $15 per hour as a walk-in, with a maximum capacity that fills quickly on weekends — booking ahead is strongly recommended. Free parking is available in the strip-center lot out front. The cat lounge is 18+ unless accompanied by a guardian, and outside food or pets are not permitted in the lounge for the safety of the resident cats.
Adoptable cat lounge with 15–20 cats from Leon County Humane Society
Lucky Goat Coffee — locally roasted
Boba tea, smoothies, beer, and wine
Online reservations available ($14/hr vs $15/hr walk-in)
What to expect
A bright, low-key coffee bar with a glass wall into a separate adoption lounge full of cats. Order Lucky Goat coffee, boba, or a beer at the counter, grab a seat, and watch the cats — or book a timed reservation to step inside the lounge and hang out with them.
Then come for the photos
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The shop, in frames
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What people are saying
★★★★★
Drinks are phenomenal — the hot chocolate is a must, and the seasonal cat-themed lattes are adorable. Lucky Goat coffee is top tier.
★★★★★
Such a sweet concept. You can sit in the cafe and watch the cats through the glass for free, or book lounge time to actually play with them. Adopted my kitten from here!
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Frequently asked
Does Tally Cat Cafe take reservations?
Yes. Cat Lounge time slots can be booked online at tallycatcafe.com for $14 per hour; walk-ins are $15 per hour and subject to lounge capacity. Reservations are strongly recommended on weekends.
Is Tally Cat Cafe dog or pet friendly?
No. Outside pets are not permitted, as the lounge is a foster home for adoptable cats from the Leon County Humane Society. Service animals are accommodated per ADA.
Where do I park near Tally Cat Cafe?
Free parking is available in the strip-center lot directly in front of the cafe at 2218 N Monroe St.
What are the most popular drinks at Tally Cat Cafe?
Reviewers most frequently mention the hot chocolate, iced latte, boba tea, and seasonal cat-themed lattes made with Lucky Goat coffee.
What are Tally Cat Cafe's hours?
Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Does Tally Cat Cafe offer takeout or delivery?
Drinks and pastries are available for takeout at the counter. The Cat Lounge experience itself is on-premise only.
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