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The Caffeine Experience | TSV

πŸ“ Queenstown, Central

β˜…4.6(96 Google reviews)

The Caffeine Experience at The Star Vista is a cozy specialty coffee cafe connected to The Cat Experience next door, offering cat viewing through clear windows.

βœ“ Cat viewingβœ“ Specialty coffeeβœ“ Social enterpriseβœ“ Cozy atmosphereβœ“ Maine Coons
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This cafe comes with a great story and motivation behind helping people who like to get started again. It’s a social enterprise and business for good, do read their story. Didn’t know the story until today. Coffee was surprisingly good, so was the matcha. We order their sourdough with Kaya and melted cheese, taste great too. For cat lovers, you can also catch the fur pals in action by sitting besides the windows, limited to 60-minutes only. In general, I will come back here again to support them when I am in TSV next time.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

A fun and purposeful stop for families with cat-loving children who will be delighted by the window views of the resident Maine Coons. The social enterprise story adds genuine warmth to the visit. Best for a short, focused stop β€” the cozy space and drink-forward menu suit a leisurely coffee break rather than a full family meal.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Request window seating to get the best views of the cats next door
⏰Cat viewing from the cafe is available in sessions β€” ask staff about timing
🎟️Located conveniently near the taxi stand at The Star Vista
πŸš—Worth reading the social enterprise story β€” staff are happy to share it

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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96 Google reviews

Cat viewing through the windows40%
Good coffee and matcha drinks35%
Social enterprise story and mission25%
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Sunny Tan

3 months ago

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β€œThis cafe comes with a great story and motivation behind helping people who like to get started again. It’s a social enterprise and business for good, do read their story. Didn’t know the story until today. Coffee was surprisingly good, so was the matcha. We order their sourdough with Kaya and melted cheese, taste great too. For cat lovers, you can also catch the fur pals in action by sitting besides the windows, limited to 60-minutes only. In general, I will come back here again to support them when I am in TSV next time.”

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Viva La Vida

4 months ago

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β€œLocated near the taxi stand next to Subway. Not a fan of cats but the alluring coffee aroma was inviting. Cute cup packaging. Mon-Fri 11am-3pm promotion giving 1 drink free for every 2 purchased. Coffee was great, good beans. Curious to know if it would taste even better with Meiji milk. The jelly-ade alright, nothing spectacular. Was considered crowded for a weekday lunch. Recommended for a caffeine fix.”

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Jing Jie Ng

2 months ago

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β€œInteresting cafe linked to the Cat Experience next door. Managed to get a table next to the clear window to have a brilliant view of the Maine Coons lazing about next door. If you adore cats, this will be the go to place for you. Coffee wise, pretty average brews served here but i would believe most people are here more for the cat viewing.”

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Francis Kwang

a month ago

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β€œAt a corner next to the street and next to a related cat cafe, lies TCE - small cozy place with limited seats but they serve some mean drinks, matcha and coffee and my new found favourite yummilicious affogato! The mentaiko topped snack was nice but could be better if warmed! A good getaway place for a cuppa!”

Reviews from Google

Overview

The Caffeine Experience combines carefully crafted specialty coffee with a unique cat viewing experience β€” window seating looks directly into the adjacent cat cafe space, home to Maine Coons and the King Charles Royal Family collection. This faith-based social enterprise creates meaningful employment opportunities for ex-offenders while delivering a genuinely good coffee menu that includes heritage blends, matcha drinks, and light food.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 20:00
Tuesday10:00 – 20:00
Wednesday10:00 – 20:00
Thursday10:00 – 20:00
Friday10:00 – 15:00
Sunday10:00 – 20:00

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