Lakeland, Florida, United States
Kitty Cat Lounge
Kitty Cat Lounge is a mid-century modern cat cafe on East Orange Street near downtown Lakeland, run by former newspaper photographer Cindy Skop. The front of the house is set up as a retro living and dining room where anyone can stay as long as they like with coffee from a local roaster, juices, teas, pastries, cheesecakes, bagels and savory items, all sourced from local businesses, plus board games, puzzles and books. The cats live in a separate room with its own ventilation, and time with them is charged per person for 30 minutes or an hour. Reservations are not required, and children three and under enter free. The cats are adoptable and come from Saving Paws Rescue of Florida. The lounge also has free community pantries, an art wall of local work for sale, and hosts book clubs, trivia, crafts and drag shows.
Before you go
- Booking
- Walk-ins welcome
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
- Children
- All ages welcome
- Adoption
- Cats available for adoption
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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