Cat Cafes in Dayton, Ohio

Gem City Catfé in Dayton, Ohio: find this cat cafe at 1513 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, United States.

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Gem City Catfé

Dayton, Ohio

Gem City Catfé is a nonprofit cat cafe in Dayton, Ohio offering a cage-free lounge with up to 18 adoptable rescue cats from its 501(c)(3) partner, Gem City Kitties. Visitors can book one-hour sessions for $10 per person ($5 for kids 12 and under) to spend time with the cats in a cozy, carpeted space designed for play and relaxation, supporting the cafe's mission to find them homes, with over 500 adoptions since opening in 2018. The separate espresso bar serves coffee, tea, wine, beer, and baked goods like muffins and cookies, with a viewing window into the lounge for cat-watching while dining. Founded by Wendy Welch, the cafe also offers private events and uses all proceeds to fund cat care and community outreach.