Recent social media posts
06/11/2023
Hi kawaii family we could use your help!😇 a fellow cat rescuer and friend recently lost her battle with pancreatic cancer and her wish was that her kitties found forever homes when she passed! All her kitties are friendly and healthy and just need a new home and some love. I’d you’d like to adopt any of these angels feel free to message us or Blase at 610-361-7832. Thanks sm💝💝
06/30/2021
Hi guys, this is the owner Kristin. I haven’t been able to say it out loud because it makes it real, but unfortunately I have to permanently close Kawaii. 2019 was our most profitable year in four years of business and adopted out over 1000 cats total. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t devastated, but I know this past year was way worse for so many people.
I’ve burned through my hard earned savings trying to keep it afloat, I’ve pivoted the business to video game streaming and merchandise and many other things to try and help us outlast COVID. I was rejected financial assistance from the state and federal government and rejected for 10+ grants. I’m never one to give up but unfortunately there’s no way to fix this.
Huge thanks to all my family and friends who believed in my crazy idea and helped me build it from the ground up. Thanks to everyone who worked at the cafe, you all made the store what it was and gave it its heart and soul.
When I opened Kawaii I wanted to open a place that made people happy and changed the world for the better in some way, even if it’s just helping animals. Not sure I achieved that but I’m forever thankful for meeting and becoming friends with all of our wonderful customers and saving so many kitties! You guys kept our little babies company and got them ready to be loved full time in their forever homes! Thanks to all our adopters, volunteers, donators, customers, employees and friends. We love you and appreciate you endlessly and we thank you for letting us into your lives.❤️
09/02/2020
PHILLY LOCALS! We need your help! Animal control has gotten 84 cats and kittens in the last two days. Most are too young to eat on their own! Can you help?? Link to apply below!
Since little Sushi is adopted we just applied to foster more kittens!!
84. That's how many cats and kittens have come through our doors yesterday and today, most of them stray 😔 Below are just a few, many of them too young to eat on their own, and we don't expect the volume to slow down. Our nursery is full, and we need your help. If you've thought about fostering but haven't done it yet, now is the time.
We need 🐈kitten and cat fosters, particularly for young bottle baby kittens, nursing litters (mom and kittens) and for adult cats.
It's a very rewarding experience and you're helping to save a life! Please sign up to foster today: https://bit.ly/2EfewBX and share with your friends. We want to save more lives but need your help to do it!
08/12/2020
Our little foster, Sushi is finally getting his neuter surgery and vaccinations next week!!! After that he will be ready for adoption!! and I took this little dude in when he was found abandoned and hiding in a car engine! He’s a talker, loves cuddles and being kissed on the head 🥺😭💖 he’s also VERY active and would do best in a home with other kitties! He loves to play and chirp at other cats it’s so sweet! Does anyone need this sweetheart in their lives??I have definitely gotten attached to him!🥺😇💖 thanks for all the recent merch orders too! Since the post office is struggling some orders have been lost or damaged. We want to make sure you get everything you ordered so please reach out if your order is wrong! 😇 our Kawaii face masks will be ready soon too! Love you guys!💖 @ Kawaii Kitty Cafe
08/11/2020
Here's our stream schedule! It includes games played here at the Kawaii Kitty Cafe as well as on our sister page Moon Basement. Like both pages and turn on notifications to know when we go live! All times are in United States EST Eastern Standard Time.
07/24/2020
NEW MERCH DROP! We have some cute new stuff up in our shop!! As usual we designed all this stuff ourselves/ with and all sales go towards reopening our little dream cafe, local artists, & towards feeding homeless bbs!! We got some new tees and even some cute animal crossing stickers! Don’t judge my selfies skills 😂💖😇 Also, don’t forget to enter our giveaway!! Winner announced tonight at 10pm! Hope everyone is hanging in there, Love you! 🌈💖🌈💖 @ Kawaii Kitty Cafe
07/19/2020
Let's try this again! Streaming resumes tomorrow. Monday 7/20 with Zelda at 8am, Animal Crossing Lunch at noon (where we're picking Poncho's replacement and you can check out our updated 5 star island), and diving back into the Resident Evil 2 Remake on the Moon Basement Blood Moon at 9pm. Can't wait to see you all again! All times are US EST.
06/30/2020
Hey everyone! We're going to be testing out our new equipment today with three streams! Zelda Breath of the Wild at 9am, Animal Crossing at noon, and Spider-Man at 3pm to test the PS4! (EST.) We're gonna need lots of feedback! Hope to see you all there!
06/28/2020
Kawaii Kitty Cafe Gaming is now on Discord! Join us for Animal Crossing posts, Chicken pics, and share pics of your kitties! See you there! MEOW!
https://discord.gg/Nhx6FBA
06/27/2020
New games! New computer! Streams resume next week! Stay tuned for an updated schedule! Thank you for your support! WE MISS YOU!
06/23/2020
Going on a little late today. Streaming Zelda: Breath of the Wild from 8-10! See you there!
Address
759 S 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA
19147
The pet café is located on S 4th Street in Philadelphia. If you are traveling by public transport, you can take a bus or train to the nearest station and then walk towards S 4th Street. Alternatively, you can also take a taxi or rideshare service directly to the location.
If you are driving, there are several parking lots nearby where you can park your vehicle for an hourly fee. You can also look for street parking if available but make sure to check the signage for any restrictions or time limits. Keep in mind that parking in downtown Philadelphia can be challenging during peak hours, so plan accordingly.
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What people say
Kawaii Kitty Cafe is a must-visit spot for all cat lovers in Philadelphia. As the city's first cat cafe, it offers a unique experience of enjoying delicious food and drinks while surrounded by adorable feline friends. The cafe has also made a significant impact on the community by adopting out over 700 cats to loving homes.
In addition to their dedication to animal welfare, Kawaii Kitty Cafe also offers an online store where visitors can purchase cute merchandise featuring their favorite furry friends. And for those who can't get enough of the cafe's cozy atmosphere, they can tune into Moon Basement, the cafe's sister page that streams various topics such as video games and comics.
Although currently closed due to COVID-19, Kawaii Kitty Cafe continues to spread love and positivity through their social media platforms. They recently posted about helping a fellow cat rescuer find forever homes for her kitties after losing her battle with pancreatic cancer.
Overall, Kawaii Kitty Cafe is more than just a pet cafe; it's a community hub that brings people together through their shared love of cats and good vibes.
