Indianapolis, Indiana
Nine Lives Cafe & Cat Lounge
Nine Lives Cafe & Cat Lounge in Indianapolis offers a warm haven for cat lovers and coffee enthusiasts alike, featuring a cozy lounge where guests can interact with adoptable cats while enjoying freshly brewed coffee and pastries. The cafe also showcases a gift shop, rotating gallery, and consignment art, with all proceeds supporting its non-profit partnership. With a stellar 4.7/5 rating from over 1,200 happy visitors, this welcoming spot happily accepts walk-ins of all kinds.
Quick facts
Adoption
Available
Reservations
Optional
Walk-ins
Welcome
Food & drinks
coffee + pastries
Features
Planning your visit
Nine Lives Cafe & Cat Lounge is a cat cafe in Indianapolis, Indiana. Walk-ins are welcome, though weekend sessions fill quickly. The cats you meet here are available for adoption through a partner shelter.
Before your first visit, read our cat cafe etiquette guide — it covers dress code, tipping, how to approach the cats, and what not to bring. If you're interested in adopting, see how cafe adoption actually works.
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