WHO WE ARE
The goal of Gem City Catfé is to foster positive interactions between cats and people in an expectation-free environment. We are a cafe space with free WIFI serving fair-trade coffee, tea, delicious bakery items, and wine and cocktails. Our fully separate cat lounge is home to over a dozen adoptable feline friends from our 501(c)(3) non-profit rescue partner, Gem City Kitties. We also have an art gallery upstairs, which serves as extra seating for co-working or activities like classes, meetings, and workshops.
CATS
We have up to 18 rescue cats living in the cat lounge! Come to say hi and help socialize or adopt if you meet the right friend!
COMMUNITY
Our upstairs art gallery features local Dayton artists with large tables, cozy chairs, and plenty of seating for working or meeting friends!
COFFEE
Espresso bar with coffee, tea, assorted bottled beverages and locally made bakery items! Vegan drink options available.
HOW THE CAT LOUNGE WORKS
The cat lounge is fully separate from the cafe side by two doors. Watch the cats play through the glass if you're in a hurry or have a coffee on the cafe side if you have allergies! To visit the cats, we suggest reservations, but we do accept walk-ins if we have space! Read more about rates, waivers, and our membership by clicking the button below!
SERVING BOSTON STOKER COFFEE
and locally made macarons
OUR RESCUE PARTNER
Gem City Kitties is a 501(c)(3) non-profit created to partner with Dayton's Cat Café, Gem City Catfé. Together, both organizations work to improve the lives of cats in Dayton. We collaborate with local rescues and shelters to help find homes for cats in need. In 2021, Gem City Kitties opened Gem City Vet, a low-cost nonprofit clinic in Trotwood to expand the ways we are supporting cats in our community.
Help Support Gem City Vet
a low-cost nonprofit clinic
NOw booking cat cuddles
The cats are waiting for you! While we do accept walk-ins, reservations are strongly encouraged to make sure there is space available in the cat lounge. We only allow 12 people in the cat lounge at a time to ensure a stress free environment for our friendly felines.
GIVE THE GIFT OF CATS AND COFFEE
OUR LOCATION
We're located at 1513 E 5th St in St. Anne's Hill Historic District, just east of the Oregon District.
