Itty Bitty Kitty Cafe

14420 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124, United States
+1 408-691-5299
$$$ Animal cafe
(42 Reviews)

Itty Bitty Kitty Cafe in San Jose isn’t your everyday café — it’s an animal-focused local spot that invites visitors to spend time with adoptable kittens in a clean, controlled environment. Located in Cambrian Park Plaza, this is a space where the community comes not just for downtime but to connect with animals in need of forever homes.

The experience here is centered around booking a 50-minute session in one of two thoughtfully maintained rooms, each housing a small group of playful and friendly kittens. Visitors can expect a calm but engaging atmosphere where the cats’ personalities come through—some playful and active, others more relaxed and content to nap in the sunlit corners. This setup clearly supports adoption efforts, allowing potential owners to interact with kittens and learn about their temperaments and compatibility with other pets, like dogs.

This spot works well for locals who want a break from their routine or those curious about adoption without the immediate commitment. It also appeals to families who may be allergic or unable to have pets at home but still want a dose of animal companionship. While there is a modest entry fee supporting the rescue mission, the environment is kept tidy and welcoming, with plenty of toys and cozy spots to engage the kittens.

Visitors are advised to reserve their slot online and arrive on time, as the sessions are structured to ensure a good flow and care for the animals. While the staff might be low-key in their interaction, the fosters and volunteers provide useful insights for those interested in adopting or learning more about the kitties’ backgrounds.

On weekends, when the cafe sees its highest traffic, visitors might find many kittens napping, but the chance to relax among a small, affectionate group of cats makes it worth the visit. Overall, Itty Bitty Kitty Cafe fits as a thoughtful local refuge both for animal lovers and those hoping to provide a loving home to a rescued kitten.

Openings Hours

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Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

Closed

Friday

Closed

Saturday

12:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Sunday

12:00 AM - 06:00 PM

42 Reviews
Marci Hanisch

19 Dec 2025

The kitten cafe is such a great way to get these babies adopted. I visited the cafe and fell in love with several. I took my time and spoke with the fosters to get details on personality and if they had been raised with dogs. I took my time and adopted the perfect pair. They are doing fantastic with my dog. Thank you again for being a great rescue!

Varsha Ravi

10 Dec 2025

I had a lovely experience at Itty bitty kitty cafe. Book online, select a slot and a room and be on time that day. It costs 15 dollars and you can stay for 50 mins. The cats are extremely cute and nice but most of cats were sleeping on the day we went there but still cute I have reduced one star because the owner/manager did not talk to us like in other places and we felt a little a little discouraged. Hoping the next visit will not be that way.

Rebecca Edwards

24 Nov 2025

I had so much fun at the Itty Bitty Kitty Cafe! I got to play with a bunch of cute, healthy kittens. There's a small fee which helps to support this wonderful place as they try to get these darling babies adopted! Please do what you can to support this wholesome place! And it's in nearby Cambrian Park Plaza on Union Ave & Camden Ave. They're open on weekends.

Bryant Kaminaga

31 Oct 2025

We came here after visiting some cat cafe's in Asia. This is different as it's not really a "cafe", but still an awesome place to go. You reserve 50 min (recommend in advance on their site), and choose one of two rooms. Each room is very clean, and has about maybe 8-10 kittens in each. You get to play and pet them. They are all very friendly, which was surprising given that we were complete strangers to them. One kitten basically claimed me at the start and fell fast asleep in my lap. There's no treats or feeding. But they are kittens and they love to play. Also as they are young, their dander is almost not noticeable. I'm allergic to cats (adult ones) and I had no issues there. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fix to play with a bunch of cute kittens. :)

Susan Blanco

23 Oct 2025

This was so fun! Most members of my family are allergic to cats so we knew we couldn’t take one home but we really wanted to! The facilities are clean and there are lots of toys to engage the cats. Or you can sit and pet the quiet ones. It’s a great place to see the animals’ personalities to figure out if they are what you’re looking for.

Amanda Youngblood

23 Oct 2025

Absolutely loved this place! Found them on a whim while scrolling through instagram and so happy I did. Everyone is so nice and helpful. There were 14 kittens in our room to play with (and if you’re looking to adopt you can)! I booked for 4 people in our room so we got the playroom to just our party which was amazing. Definitely want to come back - the kittens were adorable

sofia chichizola

19 Sep 2025

We had so much fun at the Itty Bitty Kitty Cafe! When you first arrive they provide snacks and drinks and then you get to go in and play with the kitties. The cats were loving and sociable, all with their own personalities and a variety of ages and breeds. We will for sure be coming back! I recommend this for any cat lover or anyone looking to adopt :)

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