Meet the Owner

welcome, I’m so glad you’re here

misha-smith

Hi, I'm Misha - the purr-oud owner and driving furr-rce behind Wired Whisker, Northern Minnesota's first cat cafe in Duluth.

My journey to creating Wired Whisker began in 2019 with Pet Haven, Minnesota's oldest foster-based animal rescue organization. The heartwarming experience of fostering and volunteering with the organization kindled a deep passion within me for cats. This love took me on a journey I fondly refer to as my "purr-suit of happiness."

As a Minnesota native, it fills me with immense purr-ide, excitement, and joy to provide a fusion of coffee culture and feline therapy to the Duluth community. Duluth is a vibrant city comprised of individuals from all walks of life who value authenticity, sustainability, and supporting local businesses - everything we believe in at Wired Whisker.

Wired Whisker isn't just a cafe; it's a cat-munity where the love of coffee and cats melds to create a truly unique experience. All are welcome at Wired Whisker, and I hope you will join us on our journey to brew a better world.

ask me anything

  • Yes! I have five resident cats who are all acutely aware that they outnumber the humans.

  • A chai latte with lavender and oat milk.

  • Definitely the Burmese. These cats are people-oriented, loyal, and persistently vocal!

  • I had so much fun brainstorming ideas with friends and family! Ultimately, I landed on Wired Whisker which checked all the boxes and felt like it captured the quirky nature of cats while also tying into the cafe side of the business.