Editorial ranking
The 8 Best Cat Groomers in Chicago, IL
Updated · scored against 16 active listings in Chicago
Hand-picked using a transparent rubric — rating weighted by review volume, verification, cat-specialist features, breed-specialty depth, and listing completeness. Paid sponsorship is excluded from the score. See “How we rank” below for the full method.
- #1CatstleVerified1600 S Indiana Ave, Unit A, Chicago, IL 606164.9(78 reviews)
Cat-focused pet shop and grooming salon in South Loop. Services include bathing, brushing, nail trimming, and tangle/mat removal. Additional fees for matting, pelting, messy bottoms, aggression, and overweight cats. Only accepts healthy cats with current vaccination records. Drop off anytime during business hours on appointment day.
Full GroomingBath & BrushNail TrimmingDemattingcat_onlydifficult_catssenior_specialistmatted_rescueWhy it ranks- 4.9-star average across 78 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Cat-only — no dogs on premises
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- Senior-cat specialist
- #2Purrvana ChicagoVerified3911 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 606135.0(42 reviews)
Feline-exclusive luxury cat boarding and mobile grooming in Chicago. Hotel suites with medical boarding available. Professional mobile grooming services across designated travel zones. Cat-only facility — no dogs.
Full GroomingBath & BrushNail TrimmingMobile Groomingcat_onlysenior_specialistquiet_environmentone_on_oneWhy it ranks- 5.0-star average (42 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Cat-only — no dogs on premises
- One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
- Quiet environment
- #33919 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 606134.5(104 reviews)
Cat grooming salon offering multiple service tiers. Basic bath includes shampoo, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, nail trim, brush, and blow dry (from $70). Lion cuts with or without bath ($85-$95+). Also offers soft paw/nail cap applications, waterless deshedding treatments, shed-less deep brushing, sanitary trims, and tummy trims. Pricing varies by size, coat condition, and temperament. By appointment only.
Full GroomingBath & BrushNail TrimmingLion Cut+3 morelion_cutnail_capswaterless_bathmatted_rescuecat_onlyone_on_onequiet_environmentWhy it ranks- 4.5-star average (104 reviews)
- Cat-only — no dogs on premises
- One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
- Quiet environment
- #4Trophy Paws Pet GroomingVerified3951 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 606134.9(462 reviews)
Pet grooming salon offering services for dogs and cats. Groomers certified in geriatric care, skin and coat treatments, and CPR. Uses organic-based products in a safe and comfortable environment. Services include haircuts, face/feet/sanitary trims, baths, and de-shedding treatments.
Full GroomingBath & BrushNail TrimmingSanitary Trim+1 moresenior_specialistfirst_aidquiet_environmentdifficult_catsWhy it ranks- 4.9-star average across 462 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Quiet environment
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- Senior-cat specialist
- #57236 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 606314.5(63 reviews)
Cat grooming salon with certified groomers and over 30 years of experience handling felines of any age or size. Devoted to quality and loving care to ensure every cat feels and looks great. Also offers quality pet supplies. Insured. Serving the Chicago area.
Full GroomingBath & BrushNail Trimmingcat_onlylicensed_insureddifficult_catssenior_specialistWhy it ranks- 4.5-star average (63 reviews)
- Cat-only — no dogs on premises
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- Senior-cat specialist
- #6K9 Feline Master CutzVerified3618 W Division St, Chicago, IL 606514.7(81 reviews)
K9 Feline Master Cutz is a pet grooming business that serves both dogs and cats, offering various grooming services with online booking capabilities.
boardingdifficult_catssenior_specialistmatted_rescuelion_cutWhy it ranks- 4.7-star average (81 reviews)
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- Senior-cat specialist
- #7Sydnee's Pet GroomingVerified1526 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 606054.4(102 reviews)
Cat grooming with personalized care based on coat and temperament assessment. Bath & Brush ($80-$150) includes bath with pet-friendly shampoos, blow dry, nail trim, ear cleaning, paw-dicure, and cologne. Full Styling ($130-$150) with bear or lion cut options, sanitary clips, and paw pad work. Add-ons include teeth brushing, flea/tick treatment, de-shedding, and paw pad moisturizing.
Full GroomingBath & BrushNail TrimmingLion Cut+4 morecrate_freelion_cutdifficult_catssedation_freeWhy it ranks- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
- #8Lovely Pets ChicagoVerified1830 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL5.0(65 reviews)
Full-service pet grooming salon offering one-on-one grooming sessions ideal for pets with anxiety. Services include bathing, haircuts, nail trimming, ear cleaning, de-shedding, teeth cleaning, and flea and tick prevention. Add-on services include aromatherapy and massage. Accommodates special needs pets and allows owners to be present during procedures. Online booking and mobile app for tracking grooming history.
Full GroomingBath & BrushNail TrimmingEar Cleaning+2 moreone_on_onequiet_environmentdifficult_catsWhy it ranks- 5.0-star average across 65 reviews
- Verified by Cat Grooming Directory
- One-on-one appointments (no double-booking)
- Quiet environment
- Experienced with difficult / anxious cats
How we rank
Every active cat groomer in Chicago is scored against five signals. The rubric is the same in every city we cover, so the ranking is comparable across markets.
- RatingStar rating weighted by log of review count. A 4.9-star groomer with 800 reviews beats a 5.0-star groomer with 4 reviews.
- VerificationWhether the listing has been independently confirmed by Cat Grooming Directory to actually offer cat grooming.
- Cat-specialist signalsCat-only premises, one-on-one appointments, quiet environment, CFMG certification, Fear Free training, experience with difficult or senior cats.
- Breed depthNumber of named breed specialties on the listing. Long-haired Persians, Maine Coons, Ragdolls etc. each count.
- Listing completenessWhether the listing has a real description and at least one photo. Maintained listings score higher.
Sponsored / paid listings are explicitly excluded from the score calculation. Cat Grooming Directory does sell paid listing tiers, but those affect the badge displayed on a listing card, never the ranking on this page.
Frequently asked questions
How did you rank the best cat groomers in Chicago?
Each groomer in our Chicago directory was scored against an objective rubric covering five signals: average rating weighted by review volume (a 4.9-star groomer with 800 reviews outranks a 5.0-star groomer with 4 reviews), verification status, cat-specialist features like cat-only premises or one-on-one appointments, breed-specialty depth, and listing completeness (description + photo). Paid sponsorship is explicitly excluded from the ranking — sponsored listings show a badge but get no score lift.
How often is the ranking refreshed?
The ranking is recomputed daily from live listing data — when a groomer adds reviews, gets verified, or expands their service set, their score moves automatically. The page itself revalidates daily, so the order you see reflects this week's data.
Are these groomers paying to be listed here?
No. The ranking on this page is editorial — no groomer pays to appear, and paid sponsorship is excluded from the score. Cat Grooming Directory does offer paid listing tiers for groomers, but those affect the badge shown on a listing card, never the ranking position on this page or anywhere else.
What if I don't see my favorite Chicago groomer here?
The top 8 are the highest-scoring of 16 active listings in Chicago. Your favorite groomer might be on the full city directory at /cat-grooming/illinois/chicago — or they might not be listed yet at all. If they aren't, the fastest path is for the groomer to claim or create their Cat Grooming Directory listing.