Milford, New Hampshire, United States
Catalino's Cat Lounge & Bookshop
Catalino's Cat Lounge & Bookshop is a bookshop with a private cat room on South Street, just off The Oval in downtown Milford, about 10 miles west of Nashua. Opened in summer 2026 by co-owners Trina Catalino and Sean Gatcomb, it sells new and used books, books by local authors, cat-themed titles and handmade gifts, with lounge seating, free Wi-Fi and a small counter serving Kitty Town Coffee, tea and baked treats. The bookshop is free to browse. The cat room is visited in 50-minute sessions for a per-person fee, with up to four guests at a time; children under 4 enter free. Sessions are booked by phone, and there are no bookings between 2 and 3 PM while the room is cleaned and the cats rest. A small group of cats lives in the lounge, and games and coloring supplies are provided in the room.
Before you go
- Booking
- Booking required
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
- Children
- All ages welcome
- Food & drink
- Drinks and snacks
Based on the cafe's website and visitor reviews, checked October 2026. Policies change, so confirm with the cafe before you visit.
Reviews
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