Now Opening April 2024

FAQs

  • Not yet, but we are working hard and continue to make progress towards opening! We have had many, many conversations about how the logistics of opening will happen: will the cafe, bookstore and cat lounge all open at the same time? Are we doing everything we can to make the cats' transition to the space (and then the public) as easy as possible? We have decided a few important things we wanted to share with you.

    1. We won't have an "official" opening date or grand opening, and instead our opening will happen in phases.

    2. The cafe and bookstore areas will open before the cat lounge so the cats have extra time to settle in. We are so lucky that our supporters agree with our "cats first" policy and understand the importance of going at the cats' pace!

    3. We will announce through the newsletter each new phase and when reservations for the cat lounge become available. (And don't forget that with our enormous front window and interior window walls, there will be plenty of cat-watching opportunities the moment cats arrive at 80 Charles—hopefully in 2-3 weeks!)

  • Not yet, but we are so excited that you're interested in reserving time at A Sanctuary Cafe! We will make an announcement when the reservation system goes live, including a special message to everyone who has signed up for the newsletter.

  • We have two open positions for the cafe. Please do NOT send us a message about future job opportunities. If you are interested in updates, including additional hiring announcements, please sign up for the newsletter.

Never Enough Books

Browse and fall in love. Come to the store to shop or see our staff recommendations online.

Pet Some Cats

Make a reservation to relax or play with friendly cats who live permanently in our cozy cat lounge.

Cat

Your Drink is Ready

We have an extensive menu of coffee, tea, and other beverages, as well as a pastry case filled with delicious treats from local small businesses.

Don’t have a reservation for the cat lounge? We also have places to sip and nibble in the café space, including cozy chairs and a standing counter with an excellent view of the cats.

We Create Community…

by providing a welcoming space for people to gather and connect. We hope to bring people together and create a sense of belonging within the Boston community.

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80 Charles Street | Boston, MA 02114

Hours: Coming Soon