Forget corn muffins — you can now pair your coffee with cuddly critters at this unique St. Augustine cafe that’s taking the internet by storm.
To the delight of First Coast animal enthusiasts, the newly opened Capybara Cafe lets customers interact with the lovable creatures — and a menagerie of their closest friends.
The venture is the brainchild of the nonprofit Noah’s Ark Sanctuary, and all proceeds from the cafe will help the organization care for native wildlife — including orphaned and injured animals in need.
A pair of capybaras — aptly named Mocha and Latte — are at the top of the cafe’s mammal marquee.
Native to South America, the amiable herbivores are adored worldwide for their loving and curious dispositions. They’re especially content — and given to ecstatic squeaks — after gobbling up some fresh greens.
Customers can book appointments with the dynamic duo in both private and group settings and are provided with food to feed them.
The meet and greets officially kicked off on Saturday — and a staffer told The Citizen that business has been brisk.
“We’re already booked up for a month and a half,” she said. “It’s been great.”
While the pair has already become a social media sensation, cafe clients can also cavort with a skunk named Flower, a coatimundi named Bella, along with hedgehogs, snakes, guinea pigs, ferrets and a tortoise.
