About
Sunflower Natural Pet Supplies in Manhattan, Kansas, is far more than your typical pet store — it's a community gathering spot that blends pet retail, a cat café, and a surprisingly impressive fish room into one eclectic experience. The store has carved out a unique identity in the Little Apple, drawing in college students, families, and pet lovers with its combination of adoptable rescue cats, freshly made food, and a curated selection of pet supplies that rivals the big-box chains. The cat café is the clear star of the show.
Adoptable rescue cats roam a clean, well-maintained space where visitors can sip lavender black tea, munch on banana chocolate muffins, or dig into a jalapeño popper grilled cheese sandwich while socializing with friendly felines. Reviewers consistently praise the café's cleanliness — even self-described skeptics leave impressed. The food menu rotates with daily specials like creamy tomato soup with grilled cheese, and gluten-free and dairy-free options are available.
Free tea refills sweeten the deal. Beyond the café, the pet supply side stocks a thoughtful selection of products. Staff members take the time to help customers find the right food for their pets — one reviewer was guided to Farmina for their cat and never looked back.
The fish room draws its own admirers, with well-cared-for freshwater fish including bettas that stand out for their quality. While the fish section isn't the store's primary draw, it's a legitimate reason to visit for aquarium hobbyists in the Manhattan area. The staff earns near-universal praise for warmth and product knowledge, creating a welcoming atmosphere that makes Sunflower feel like a neighborhood institution rather than just a retail stop.
It's the kind of place where you walk in for cat food and walk out two hours later having adopted a kitten, eaten lunch, and browsed the fish tanks. For Manhattan residents tired of corporate pet stores, Sunflower offers something genuinely different.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Bettas
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Cat café with adoptable rescue cats and a full food and drink menu
- Well-maintained fish room with quality freshwater fish including bettas
- Knowledgeable staff who provide personalized pet product recommendations
- Daily food specials with gluten-free and dairy-free options available
- Unique combination of pet supply store, café, and adoption center
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Food and staff is great only issues ive had is having hair in my sandwich and cookie that ive ordered owner and manager are great except for the assistant manager (olivia) is very personal in other peoples lives enters customers personal space along with her employees, talks down to her own employees like children when there grown adults and its constant. Cookies are great tho”
— Tristin Copeland3.02 weeks ago“Love this place and these people. The cat cafe brings extra joy!”
— Marianne Korten5.0a month ago“Nice people grest vibe”
— Jim knox5.0a month ago“Love the cat cafe and the staff is so sweet! Great place to love on some kittys while sipping on coffee and eating a yummy lunch! And if you're able you should adopt one!!😺”
— Nikki5.02 months ago“We go to the cat cafe to study and cuddle the adoptable cats. The workers and owners are super nice and friendly. They have gluten free dairy free options that are amazing and such good tea!”
— Jimena Kilian5.02 months ago“Ok, let's talk about how cute this place is. Cute with kittens that is, and the sandwiches were delicious. We got the build your own sandwiches. They also have specials that change daily. Today's special was creamy tomato soup with grilled cheese. Cat cafe also has a few coffee options. I highly recommend visiting and supporting this great cause! Who doesn't love a kitty!”
— sherri fabre5.02 months ago“They have a cat cafe added in and it was amazing to see!”
— Sara5.03 months ago“They don't have feeder rats just cold frozen ones, shop looked great though.”
— Brittaney Usher4.03 months ago“Meow I don't think you can handle a lavender tea and a jalapeño popper grilled cheese sandwich while sitting in the Cat Cafe with the adoption cats.The ingredients, the staff, the music... You will never be the same. It's like going on a trip you can never come back from. Once you awaken that part of your mind, you cannot unlearn what you have experienced. Free yourself today and tell all good people, head this way, they'll be so satisfied, I'm on my way!”
— Doug Schmidt5.03 months ago“Great service with friendly and helpful staff”
— Tusaine Williams5.03 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (785) 537-3693 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Sunflower Natural Pet Supplies.