Kyiv, Kyiv City, Ukraine
LEO cafe
LEO cafe is a coffee shop with resident cats on Yuriia Lytvynskoho Street in Darnytskyi District, on the left bank of Kyiv. Owner Lesia Srebrodolska opened it in late 2022 as a cat-themed cafe named after her own cat, and it became a cat cafe after she took in Luna, a stray found outside in winter. Ginger Leo, rescued in Kyiv Oblast, and others followed. The cats have veterinary passports and see a regular vet. They roam freely among the tables, and house rules on the wall ask guests not to wake the cats or disturb them while they eat. There is no entry fee; visitors order from a menu of coffee, cakes, cheesecakes, mochi, salads, bowls, burgers and panini. Some of the cats are rehomed through the cafe, which works with local animal volunteers. Board games are available, and children are welcome.
Before you go
- Food & drink
- Serves meals
- 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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