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5 Best Cat Grooming Services in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 7 min read

A cat that hates the car ride is the whole reason mobile grooming exists, and in Chicago it shows up right at the top of the list. All 4 Dirty Paws holds 279 reviews at a 4.8 average, and every business on this page sits at 4.5 or better, so for cat grooming in Chicago the real decision comes down to mobile versus in-salon, not who does good work.

Short answer: All 4 Dirty Paws leads with a 4.8 rating across 279 reviews and a loyal following for tricky coats. Meeow Chicago - Lincoln Park (4.7, 273 reviews) specializes in mobile cat grooming plus luxury boarding, and Hill Family Pet Care (4.8, 201 reviews) pairs grooming with daycare and boarding. Expect grooming visits to run from a basic bath and trim up to a full de-matting shave-out priced by coat condition.
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Cat Groomers in Chicago, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 All 4 Dirty Paws 4.8 ★ 279 Difficult coats / double-coated breeds View ›
2 Meeow Chicago - Lincoln Park 4.7 ★ 273 Mobile grooming / cat boarding View ›
3 Hill Family Pet Care 4.8 ★ 201 Grooming plus daycare/boarding View ›
4 Temple of The Dog Chicago 4.6 ★ 238 Long-time regulars / decade-plus clients View ›
5 Howlistic Grooming 4.5 ★ 247 Budget-friendly, West Loop area View ›
5 Best Cat Grooming Services in Chicago (2026)

The shortlist, reviewed

All 4 Dirty Paws logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

All 4 Dirty Paws

4.8279 Google reviews

All 4 Dirty Paws is a Northwest Side pet groomer and boutique that also stocks pet supplies out of its Cicero Avenue storefront. The team grooms both cats and dogs, and reviewers specifically call out its handling of double-coated and seasonally shedding animals. It has built a loyal repeat client base over several years, with owners following specific groomers when they change locations.

What people praise

  • Handles animals other groomers find difficult, including anxious or first-time pets
  • Staff remember individual pets' needs and preferences between visits
  • Small touches like treat bags and bandanas after a visit
  • Reasonable pricing according to reviewers

Worth knowing

  • A bit of a drive for owners outside the immediate Cicero Avenue area
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume279 · 98th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The top pick here on both rating and review count, and the reviews consistently mention staff going the extra mile with nervous or difficult animals. A safe first call if your cat is not an easy patient.

Website+1773-853-0783 Directions

4232 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Meeow Chicago - Lincoln Park logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Meeow Chicago - Lincoln Park

4.7273 Google reviews

Meeow Chicago - Lincoln Park is a cat-only boarding and mobile grooming business serving Lincoln Park and the O'Hare area. Its mobile service brings the groom to your home, which its own site markets specifically at cats that stress out over transport or unfamiliar environments. Beyond grooming it runs private-suite cat boarding, so it is set up as a one-stop shop for owners who need both.

What people praise

  • Mobile grooming removes the stress of a car ride for anxious cats
  • Handles severe matting and de-shedding without the cat leaving home
  • Daily photo updates during boarding stays
  • Private suites for boarding, not open cages

Worth knowing

  • One detailed review describes a boarding stay where communication and cleanliness fell short
  • Litter is billed as an add-on rather than included
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume273 · 93th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The mobile option on this list, and a strong choice if getting your cat into a carrier is the actual problem. The boarding side has one standout negative review worth reading before a longer stay.

Website Book now+1773-917-7848 Directions

1765 N Elston Ave Ste 104, Chicago, IL 60642

Hill Family Pet Care logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Hill Family Pet Care

4.8201 Google reviews

Hill Family Pet Care is a River North pet care company offering cat and dog boarding, daycare, grooming, and dog walking out of its Eastman Street facility. It runs a membership system that limits how many unfamiliar animals rotate through at once, and reviewers mention a chauffeur-style pickup and dropoff service. It is a newer name on this list but has built a strong review base quickly.

What people praise

  • Membership model means fewer unfamiliar animals in and out
  • Flexible hours and transportation options for pickup and dropoff
  • Staff described as caring and attentive with nervous pets
  • Reasonable pricing per reviewers

Worth knowing

  • Newer review history than some others on this list
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume201 · 78th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Best suited to owners who want grooming bundled with regular daycare or boarding rather than a standalone visit. The membership approach keeps the client base familiar, which several reviewers credit for their pet settling in faster.

Website+1224-471-0622 Directions

819 W Eastman St, Chicago, IL 60642

Temple of The Dog Chicago logo
#4🕑 Open 4 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Temple of The Dog Chicago

4.6238 Google reviews

Temple of The Dog Chicago is a full-service, all-natural grooming salon and wellness spa in Bucktown. Despite the name it grooms cats as well as dogs, and its site markets itself on natural products and coat-specific expertise. Several reviewers describe being loyal customers for years, following the salon across its old Milwaukee Avenue location to its current Campbell Avenue address.

What people praise

  • Reviewers report multi-year, even decade-long loyalty
  • Handles specialty cuts for specific breeds
  • Consistent, friendly staff by name
  • All-natural product line

Worth knowing

  • Limited weekday hours (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume238 · 83th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A long track record with real repeat business, which is a good sign for consistency. Book around its shorter week, since it is only open Wednesday through Saturday.

Website Book now+1773-698-6508 Directions

1953 N Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Howlistic Grooming logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Howlistic Grooming

4.5247 Google reviews

Howlistic Grooming is a West Loop grooming salon built around all-natural, eco-friendly products and a self-described holistic approach to reducing stress during the groom. It handles baths, cuts, ear cleaning, and nail trims for dogs and cats out of its Halsted Street location. Reviewers frequently call it an affordable, hidden-gem option in a pricier part of the city.

What people praise

  • Affordable relative to nearby West Loop competitors
  • Groomers keep notes on preferred cuts to avoid surprises
  • All-natural products for sensitive skin
  • Praised for patience with anxious pets

Worth knowing

  • One detailed review describes a repeat cut coming out shorter than requested
  • Ratings run slightly lower than others on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume247 · 88th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown84% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks last here mainly on rating, not on volume, and most of the negative feedback centers on one specific miscommunication over a cut. Worth it for the price if you bring a reference photo.

Website+1312-733-3340 Directions

1258 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60607

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How we score

Every number here comes from public Google data pulled on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many Chicago customers have actually rated them. Confidence weighs the rating against that volume, so a 4.8 built on hundreds of reviews counts for more than a 4.9 built on a handful. Recency tracks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does cat grooming cost in Chicago? (2026)

Cat grooming pricing depends heavily on coat length, matting, and temperament, and none of the businesses on this page publish a fixed cat-specific price list. In general, expect a basic bath-and-brush visit to run less than a full de-matting shave-out, and mobile grooming to carry a premium over an in-salon visit for the convenience of not transporting the cat.

Serving cat owners across Chicago

The groomers above cover the North Side and West Side, including Lincoln Park, Bucktown, West Loop, Logan Square, and River North, with Meeow Chicago also serving the O’Hare area. Searching for cat grooming near me? Each listing includes a live phone number and address so you can find the closest option.

What to ask before you book a cat groomer

  • Do you groom cats regularly, or mostly dogs?
  • Is mobile grooming available, and does it cost more than an in-salon visit?
  • How do you handle a cat with severe matting?
  • Will the same groomer see my cat each visit?
  • What’s included in a basic groom versus a full shave-out?
  • Is a health check included, so I’d be told about anything unusual with skin or nails?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these cat groomers?

We started from cat groomers in Chicago with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date, August 2026 on this page. We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Is mobile cat grooming worth it?

If your cat gets stressed by car rides or carriers, yes. Meeow Chicago offers mobile grooming specifically so the cat never has to leave home, though it usually costs more than an in-salon visit.

Do these groomers also handle dogs?

Most do. All 4 Dirty Paws, Temple of The Dog, and Howlistic Grooming all groom both cats and dogs, so they can be a one-stop option in a multi-pet household.

The bottom line

All 4 Dirty Paws is the safest default on rating and review volume, especially for tricky coats. If your cat can’t handle the trip, Meeow Chicago’s mobile service solves that problem directly. Either way, ask about de-matting pricing before you book.

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