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RSPCA Black Cat Café

139 Wacol Station Rd, Wacol QLD 4076, Australia

Recommended by 34 people

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Find RSPCA Black Cat Café

139 Wacol Station Rd, Wacol QLD 4076, Australia

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+61 7 3258 5621
HoursMonday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About RSPCA Black Cat Café

Tuck into hearty breakfast plates and old-school milkshakes right on the RSPCA campus in Wacol. Not your average hands-on cat petting lounge—this airy outpost trades table cuddles for glass-fronted views of cat enclosures while foster pups trot past on midday walks. Regulars drop in for generous eggs Benedict, avocado on gluten-free toast with hash browns, and thick milkshakes poured like a milk-bar classic. It is easygoing, casual dining where coffee runs support animal rescue work, wrapping up neatly with house desserts and a spin through the adoption grounds.

  • Campus Observation Views: Diners look out on resident cat enclosures and passing shelter dogs rather than interactive table petting.
  • Broad Morning Menu: Hearty breakfast plates, vegan banana bread, avocado on gluten-free toast, and retro milkshakes.
  • Rescue Mission Roots: Every coffee and meal directly supports animal rescue and adoption initiatives on-site.
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Key Advantages

Why visitors choose to dine and connect at RSPCA Black Cat Café

  • Dining Alongside Campus Rescue Animals

    Diners enjoy casual meals while watching resident cats perched high up and shelter dogs out on daily campus walks.

    such fun having your meal while being supervised by the kittehs sitting up high and the doggies on their walks passing by!

    Graeme Wallace

  • Observational Adoption Setting

    Rather than an interactive petting lounge, the venue provides an observational dining setting directly adjacent to the adoption center's animal enclosures.

    Not a "cat cuddle cafe" but attached to the RSPCA adoption centre where you can see all kinds of cute creatures

    Tay King

  • Abundant Vegetarian and Vegan Choices

    The kitchen caters to diverse diets with a variety of plant-based and vegetarian meals alongside specialty coffee.

    They have amazing coffee, and their menu offers many vegetarian and vegan options, which is great.

    Andy Nguyen

  • Accommodating Menu for Specific Diets

    A versatile hot and cold daily menu caters seamlessly to multiple dietary requirements for sit-down or takeaway visitors.

    Always happy to cater to everyone's different dietary requirements. Amazing menu variety

    Nikkita Crawford

  • Welcoming Space for Pet Lovers

    The cafe provides a welcoming environment where fellow pet enthusiasts can connect and converse over quality food and coffee.

    Great place to chat with other pet lovers. Coffee and food good as well.

    Hospitality Management

  • Community Dedicated to Animal Welfare

    Patrons share their dining experience among passionate staff and a community united around animal rescue and animal care.

    it's just amazing having animals around, being around people that truly love and care for animals.

    Strogo Strogo

Customer favorites enjoyed alongside adoptable rescue animals

  • Milkshakes

    milkshakes were more than exceptional

    Daniel Bartlett

  • Eggs Benedict

    I had the eggs benedict and for the price you pay ($17.50), I nearly died for the amount of food that come out on my plate, yet incredibly delicious

    Staggered Fuzzy

  • Avo on GF toast

    had the avo on GF toast, add hash browns, which was yummm

    Chantel Charchalis

  • Dirty Chai

    she also makes a great dirty chai

    Emily

Beyond the menu

Delightful details that make dining at RSPCA Black Cat Café uniquely memorable

  • Pup-Friendly Coffee Treats

    Diners can enjoy coffee alongside their four-legged companions with dedicated canine coffee options available on site.

  • Elevated Cat Enclosure Views

    Diners can observe resident rescue cats resting and lounging in elevated perches directly overlooking the dining area.

  • Thoughtful Vegan and Dietary Menus

    The cafe prepares dedicated plant-based and allergy-friendly options including gluten-free toast and house-made vegan banana bread.

  • Adoptable Canine Promenade Sightings

    Patrons can watch adoptable dogs and puppies being exercised and taken on daily walks directly past the dining tables.

Before you head over

Practical advice for visiting the cafe on the RSPCA campus

  • Observational Animal Setting

    Expect an observational setting rather than a hands-on petting lounge; you can view cat enclosures and watch adoptable dogs walk by rather than having pats and cuddles at your table.

  • Dietary & Plant-Based Choices

    If you have plant-based or gluten-free requirements, ask the counter staff about vegan treats like vegan banana bread and avocado on gluten-free toast.

  • Quick Counter Ordering

    On very busy days or when pressed for time, choose ready-made hot and cold items or grab a salad and Turkish sandwich directly from the counter.

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