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The 7 Best Cat Groomers in Evanston, IL

Updated · scored against 7 active listings in Evanston

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.

  1. #1
    Catsmopolitan Cat Grooming
    door 1, 2029 Ogden Ave 2E 2nd floor, Lisle, IL 60532, USA
    5.0
    (37 reviews)

    A cat-exclusive grooming salon specializing in gentle techniques and luxury spa-like experiences designed to make cats feel calm and safe.

    Cat-Only FacilityLion Cut / Kennel CutQuiet EnvironmentMatted Coat Rescuecat_only
    Why it ranks
    • 5.0-star average (37 reviews)
    • Cat-only — no dogs on premises
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  2. #2
    Dog Splash
    7448 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645, USA
    4.7
    (75 reviews)

    A full-service pet grooming salon serving both dogs and cats with a focus on stress-free, individualized care and holistic grooming approaches.

    Quiet EnvironmentMatted Coat Rescuequiet_environment
    Why it ranks
    • 4.7-star average (75 reviews)
    • Quiet environment
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  3. #3
    Happy Paws Grooming
    4925 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60077, USA
    4.9
    (47 reviews)

    A full-service pet grooming salon offering comprehensive grooming services for dogs, cats, and small animals with specialized feline care in a calm environment.

    Lion Cut / Kennel CutQuiet Environmentquiet_environment
    Why it ranks
    • 4.9-star average (47 reviews)
    • Quiet environment
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  4. #4
    Kira Pet Cuts
    4654 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
    4.9
    (80 reviews)

    A pet grooming business serving both dogs and cats with experienced groomers who handle various coat conditions.

    Matted Coat Rescue
    Why it ranks
    • 4.9-star average across 80 reviews
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  5. #5
    The Buff Pup
    277 Green Bay Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091, USA
    4.8
    (16 reviews)

    A pet grooming business that serves both cats and dogs, with gentle and patient handling that creates a calm, stress-free grooming experience.

    Aggressive/Difficult Cat HandlingQuiet Environmentquiet_environment
    Why it ranks
    • 4.8-star average (16 reviews)
    • Quiet environment
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  6. #6
    Follow Your Nose
    2016 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
    3.9
    (68 reviews)
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  7. #7
    Zoom N Groom
    Evanston, IL

    Full-service pet grooming salon with experienced and caring groomers for cats and dogs of all breeds and sizes.

    Full GroomingBath & BrushNail Trimming
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How we rank

Every active cat groomer in Evanston 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 Evanston?
Each groomer in our Evanston 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 Evanston groomer here?
The top 8 are the highest-scoring of 7 active listings in Evanston. Your favorite groomer might be on the full city directory at /cat-grooming/illinois/evanston — 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.