Catty Corner Cafe

Catty Corner Cafe sits in the heart of historic downtown Leesburg, offering a uniquely family-friendly cat lounge where children and adults alike can relax and meet adoptable kittens. Founded by Heather Donahue, a self-described "cat fanatic" and former foster mom, the café emerged from her desire to blend three core passions: a love for cats, cozy spaces created through thrifting and upcycling, and exceptional customer service. What sets Catty Corner apart is its explicit welcome to children as young as two years old—a rarity in the cat café world—enabled by cats that are notably social, gentle, and comfortable with families. The space itself reflects Heather's talent for creating warm, inviting environments, where the carefully curated layout includes multiple relaxation zones for both visitors and cats, ensuring no litter boxes are visible and no lingering odors compromise the atmosphere.

Standard lounge visits cost $25 per person for an hour and include hot or cold refreshments plus a freshly baked cookie. Reservations are recommended, though walk-ins are welcome. Beyond regular visits, the café hosts specialized experiences including 90-minute wine tastings (21+ only) with wine pairings and cat playtime, beginner-friendly yoga sessions surrounded by cats, and a summer camp program for ages 6–12 featuring arts, crafts, games, and feline interaction. The private events program accommodates gatherings from birthday parties to book clubs, with pricing starting at $25 per guest (10-guest minimum), full staff support for setup and teardown, and optional add-ons like private yoga or jewelry-making sessions. All cats available at the café are adoptable through Last Chance Animal Rescue.

Reviews consistently highlight the exceptional cleanliness and cat welfare standards, with visitors noting the professional maintenance that sets it apart from other cat cafes they've visited. Staff members like Dawn are praised for their knowledge, friendliness, and genuine care for the animals—affection that cats visibly reciprocate. Families emphasize that children have transformative experiences, with young visitors reportedly "smiling the entire visit." The combination of peaceful atmosphere, well-cared-for cats, quality staff engagement, and delicious homemade cookies creates what reviewers describe as more than a café—it's an experience that manages to be both joyful and genuinely healing for those separated from their own cats.