Toledo, Ohio, United States
RubyCats
RubyCats is a volunteer-run nonprofit cat cafe on Adams Street in downtown Toledo, and the city's first cat cafe. The nonprofit, founded in 2022 and named after the girl whose idea it was, opened the cafe in January 2025. Adoptable cats live in the lounge, and visits are booked in 50-minute slots each hour for up to 10 guests, with a 10-minute break every hour so the cats can rest. Each reservation covers one person. Children as young as 6 may visit with a parent or guardian, with one adult for every two children under 14, and teenagers 14 to 17 can come alone with parental consent. Snacks and drinks come through a partnership with the nearby Grindhrs coffee shop. A membership club includes monthly visits, and evening events include bingo and card-game nights with the cats.
Before you go
- Booking
- Booking required
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
- Children
- Minimum age for children
- Food & drink
- Drinks and snacks
- 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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