Purrista Cat Cafe

Cafes in Erie, Pennsylvania

4.7 (309)

CategoryCafes
Address30 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16501
StreetWest 8th Street
AreaErie, Pennsylvania
Phone(814) 520-8494
Google rating 4.7 (309)

Hours

Monday9 am–7 pm
Tuesday9 am–7 pm
Wednesday9 am–7 pm
Thursday9 am–7 pm
Friday9 am–7 pm
Saturday11 am–7 pm
Sunday11 am–5 pm

About Purrista Cat Cafe

Crave coffee and feline companionship? Purrista Cat Cafe offers both. Separated by a double door, the cafe brews locally sourced coffee and snacks while the cat lounge allows visitors to interact with adoptable cats. Appointments are recommended for the cat lounge, with a fee to support the cat's care. Children 7 and up are welcome, with supervision required for ages 7-13 in the lounge.

Purrista Cat Cafe is one of the cafes listed in Erie, Pennsylvania. The business is registered at 30 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16501; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip.

Coffee in the United States is served by three kinds of places: national chains with drive-thrus and mobile ordering, independent neighborhood cafes that double as a workspace or a meeting spot, and specialty shops that roast their own beans or buy single-origin lots and brew them by pour-over, espresso or cold brew. Most open between 6 and 7 a.m. on weekdays, slightly later on weekends, and the busiest hour is the commute rush before 9. A drip coffee runs a few dollars, espresso drinks and specialty pours more, and tipping a dollar or a percentage on the card reader is customary but not required. Nearly every cafe offers free Wi-Fi, though some limit laptop seating at peak times or on weekends, and outlets are often the scarce resource.

Hours are published for 7 days a week. Typical hours are 9 am–7 pm. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (814) 520-8494. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is purristacatcafe.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Customers rate it 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 309 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded cafes in Erie.

Erie is in Pennsylvania, in the Northeast, where four distinct seasons shape local life: hot humid summers, snowy winters that can close businesses for a day, and a dense pattern of towns where walking, transit and street parking all matter. Getting around Erie is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Pennsylvania's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Sean Lauzon 2 months ago

I got the barista's special, it was so good. The cats are very adorable, we especially liked the calico.

Jenna Chaplain 2 months ago

Lovely atmosphere. I got a London Fog and it was delicious! The place is kept very clean, even in the cat area. The workers are friendly. The cats are soo cute and they’re adoptable. 100% recommend checking them out!

Asma Munir Salman 4 months ago

Anyone who loves cats would enjoy this place tremendously. Loved the coffee in such a warm and comfortable setting …

Micah Humes 7 months ago

I adored this place!!!! The food was good (although a tad expensive) and I just adored getting to spend time with all the cats. The atmosphere is incredible in both the cat room and the cafe area. I highly recommend to anyone who has been interested in a cat cafe!

Annie Leitzinger 9 months ago

I'm ashamed I've never been here until today!!! When I look for a local coffee shop, I want creative latte flavors. Purrista Cat Cafe delivers! I got their January 2026 bananas foster latte and it was fantastic. They have a wide variety of seasonal flavors, plus you can choose from any flavor on their list. You'd be surprised how many local coffee shops LACK in this department! On to the kitties! I LOVE that you can sip and snack while visiting the cats they have up for adoption. I have to thank my daughter for prompting us to visit, she loves cats and fancy drinks, so this was her ideal morning. (She got a lavender matcha which she thought was delicious, btw). The cat lounge is gorgeous-clean, spacious, and filled to the brim with places for the kitties to lounge and play without being crowded. We spent $10/each for a half hour of kitty time, which goes to the care of the cats. We wandered around and enjoyed the company of the current crew, it was a blast. While we are not in a position to adopt, being able to support these cats and the people caring for them is a win win in our book. I'm truly impressed and will definitely be back!

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Purrista Cat Cafe located?

Purrista Cat Cafe is at 30 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16501, in Erie, Pennsylvania. Use the β€œOpen in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Purrista Cat Cafe?

Purrista Cat Cafe is listed as a cafe.

What are the hours of Purrista Cat Cafe?

Published hours are Monday: 9 am–7 pm; Tuesday: 9 am–7 pm; Wednesday: 9 am–7 pm; Thursday: 9 am–7 pm; Friday: 9 am–7 pm; Saturday: 11 am–7 pm; Sunday: 11 am–5 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Purrista Cat Cafe open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 11 am–5 pm.

What is the phone number of Purrista Cat Cafe?

You can call Purrista Cat Cafe at (814) 520-8494.

How is Purrista Cat Cafe rated on Google?

Purrista Cat Cafe has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 309 reviews.

Does Purrista Cat Cafe have a website?

Yes, the website of Purrista Cat Cafe is purristacatcafe.com (linked on this page).

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