Kitty Brew Cat Café

Kitty Brew Cat Café is a unique experience combining quality coffee with adoptable cat companionship in a cozy setting where coffee lovers and cat enthusiasts converge. The venue features two distinct areas: the café serving handcrafted coffees, teas, cold drinks, and snacks, and the separate cat lounge where visitors relax, play, and enjoy quality time with adoptable felines. Since opening, Kitty Brew has facilitated adoptions for over 4,300 cats through partnerships with multiple local rescues and shelters. Admission to the cat lounge costs $13 for a 50-minute visit, with reservations recommended and walk-ins accommodated when available. The café itself offers free entry, welcoming the public for quality beverages without lounge access. Every visit—whether for drinks or lounge time—directly supports rescue efforts and increases cat adoption opportunities.

Kitty Brew partners with five established rescue organizations, each contributing unique strengths to the collaborative mission. His Hands Extended Sanctuary in Champaign County provides secure indoor-outdoor housing and life-saving medical care. The Paws Cause Rescue operates as an in-home foster-based organization rescuing cats and kittens from high-kill shelters in rural areas. SCOOP focuses on reducing suffering among stray and feral cats while providing community medical cost assistance. HART Animal Rescue saves homeless animals from euthanasia, abandonment, and abuse across species. Myles Ahead Animal Sanctuary & Rescue in Maineville creates safe, nurturing environments for rescued animals while collaborating with local organizations. The multi-partner approach ensures diverse rescue needs are met and numerous animals benefit from Kitty Brew's platform.

Reviewers praise the adorable, adoptable cats, knowledgeable staff, quality beverages like chai tea, very clean facilities, and genuinely friendly atmosphere. The separate cat lounge design creates comfort and organization. Individual cat information posted throughout helps visitors understand personalities and backgrounds. One visitor memorialized a lost 18-year companion by visiting with a friend, noting meaningful and enjoyable experience; a staff member's emotional support and gift of a cat charm demonstrated genuine compassion. Multiple reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere, staff knowledge about cat care, and cozy, playful environment clearly designed for feline comfort. Visitors appreciate the experience as relaxing and applicable to diverse situations—from grief support to birthday celebrations. The combination of excellent coffee quality, well-cared-for adoptable cats, knowledgeable staff, and meaningful rescue partnerships creates a beloved destination.