Winchester's cat cafe Biscuits & Beans opens downtown

Biscuits & Beans Cat Cafe opened on Loudoun Street in downtown Winchester, offering a separated cat lounge with adoptable cats and a cafe area. The owners say the cafe will work with local rescues, host about 15 cats at a time, and support adoptions and fundraising.

Biscuits & Beans Cat Cafe has opened at 185 N. Loudoun St. on the Loudoun Street Mall in downtown Winchester. Owners Chris and Charlotte "Bambi" Goebel held a soft opening in early April 2026 and built the space to combine a coffee shop with a separate cat lounge. The cafe is intended to support local rescue groups by hosting adoptable cats and offering space for visitors to interact with them. The project experienced delays while the owners sought a variance under Virginia rules for animals and food service, and they say they will follow the variance conditions closely. Notable details: - The cafe is located at 185 N. Loudoun St. and had a soft opening in early April 2026 by owners Chris and Charlotte "Bambi" Goebel. - The cat lounge is separated from the cafe area by glass partitions and the goal is to host about 15 adoptable cats at a time. - All current cat tenants are from Shady's Paw Animal Rescue, and the cafe plans to partner with additional rescues over time; owners aim for hundreds of adoptions in 2026 and to raise funds through the Just Tails Foundation. - The opening was delayed in part by the process of obtaining a state variance related to live-animal and food-service rules; the owners said they will follow the variance conditions. - The cafe recorded its first adoption when a nearly two-year-old tabby named Moria was adopted; Moria will be added to a mural left blank to mark the milestone. - Reported hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday–Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; cat lounge reservations are listed at $12.50 for 40 minutes and adoptions are reported at $125 with funds going to the cat's rescue. Summary: The cafe adds a new social and rescue-support venue to Old Town Winchester as local leaders noted it fits into efforts to keep the downtown walking mall active. The owners plan to host adoptable cats, expand rescue partnerships, pursue a high number of adoptions this year, and raise funds for partner rescues as the operation settles into regular hours.