Nine Lives Cat Café

Sharp11Girl

2024-04

Lovely cat cafe. The owner is charming and helpful and such a great cat person! The cost was very reasonable - $7 per person for 30 minutes. In fact we extended for an extra 30 minutes because we were enjoying ourselves so much. Lots of beautiful cat art and merchandise for sale. Many beverage options; we didn’t try any today, but they looked yummy. I did have the chocolate muffin and it was delicious.Kid-friendliness: Kids younger than 14 are only allowed in the morning sessions. Teens are allowed in the afternoon, and after 5pm it’s adults only.

Nnnn Nnnn

2024-03

I’m from out of town but I came here twice on my trip and I love it! I fell in love with Squidward one of the resident cats. The coffee was great. The gift shop was great the cats were soo cute and precious. I made sure to make a reservation and get coffee and spend on the gift shop as well since I know it all goes to support the cat cafe to remain open and get these kitties/cats adopted. The wall of Polaroids of adopted cats is what the whole place is about

Jack Foster

2024-02

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Kelia

2023-12

We stopped in on a Sunday morning to have some coffee with cats and kittens. You can book a 30-min or 60-min time slot online for a small fee per person to go into the cat room.Most, not all, of the cats are up for adoption!They also have coffee and tea drinks with a selection of baked goods that you can order. I had a seasonal sakura drink with boba and and brownie; both were good.Also, the interior is full of cat artwork, jewelry and other paraphernalia for sale. It's quite the eclectic collection and a purrfect place to shop for yourself or a fellow cat lover.The cats were so sweet! We played with them and got to pet a lot of them. We had one cat trying to sneak into the kitten room, which was funny😸 I had to catch him. No problems and a great time!Kid-friendliness: Bring your kids, but please keep a close eye on them if they are younger so that they and the cats are playing together safely!

Riley Tynan

2024-02

I plan on coming back so often! Not only was my lavender honey drink SO GOOD, but the cats were so sweet. It definitely was better later in the day as the room cleared out pretty quick closer to close if you’re not the most social person like me! The owner was so sweet and we had conversation until it was time to go. Price was fair, cats were ADORABLE, and it was so therapeutic to go there.

Carson Royer

2023-11

Incredible little-known spot in Fountain Square to enjoy time with cats. They offer a wide selection of teas, coffees, chai, and tea lattes, plus a few baked goods, then an opportunity to enjoy them in the cat rooms for a small fee. The owner/operator is super passionate about caring for the cats, and it's clear in everything she does. They work with several local cat rescues to bring in cats and adopt them out, and have facilitated 1,700+ adoptions to date. The cat rooms are very clean and don't have any bad smells. Kittens are unpredictable, but they're accompanied by several resident adult cats who are friendly and welcoming. There's also a ton of locally-crafted cat- and coffee- themed art available.

Meli Khan

2024-04

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michael humphrey

2023-12

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Lauren Titus

2023-09

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Derrick Krober

2024-03

Warm, friendly and magical. They also as the name suggests help an assortment of wonderful cats get adopted. My experience with deciding to adopt and the actual process was completely positive across the board with terrific, personable staff. Bear in mind, I don't think they serve meals. Their menu is more like Starbucks but better with all the loving animals around. If you're not a cat person, they still have excellent coffee blends to help you get through your day

Bailee Ray

2024-02

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Hailey Fuller

2023-06

This cafe is wonderful. The staff is always friendly and service is quick. Very clean and mo odor.Reservations and payment are required to access the cat room but there is a room outside that you can see the cats from. Sometimes I go just to grab a coffee and sit to watch them play. Lots of cute cat merchandise also.

Jenna N

2024-01

My friend and I decided to come visit today and we had a blast. We came in the morning and the cats were very playful and friendly, but would also snuggle up with you. Be warned that they love to play with shoelaces, ripped jeans, and sweatshirt strings, my friend and I learned that the hard way😂 Great place, great service, I would definitely come back for another visit.

Natalie Clare

2023-05

My friend and I had the best time at Nine Lives! Only $11/person to hang out with cats for an hour, it was totally worth the price! Honestly a steal. Next time I come in, I want to do more than an hour because time flew by in the cat room. I also had a hot tea and cookie from the cafe, and both were delicious. Highly recommend going! I'll definitely be back, and maybe to adopt a kitten this time :)Dietary restrictions: Had vegan and regular bakery options!Kid-friendliness: Plenty of little guys hanging out in the cat room!

Bailee K.

2024-02

I just discovered this place a few days ago and I already LOVE it! So much so that I adopted two kittens! Everyone is super nice and friendly and it's obvious the animals are well taken care of. The best part is that the cats are SO friendly and loving!! If one is asleep, then there is always another one you can play with! They are amazing and I recommend this place to anyone and everyone who is looking to adopt a cat, play with cats, or just hangout and eat some cookies. The adoption process is very smooth and easy and it's really just a great experience

Betsy Anders

2023-07

Clean, creative place with a chill hop vibe and cuddly cats! I enjoyed my coconut carmel iced latte and my girls enjoyed their hot cocoa. Wonderful place to support and spend some free time! We will come again!

Leah Love

2023-09

This cat cafe and sanctuary is great. The staff is kind, friendly and knowledgeable about their residents and temporary fostered cats. The environment is clean, cool and comfortable.Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome accompanied by an adult

April Rickelman

2023-09

My family and I didn't try any of the food or beverages but we did enjoy an hour of kittie play and cuddles!The store was very clean and well managed, although the kitties sure keep them on their toes as much as they like to run through their water bowls 😆.We also enjoyed looking at all the cat themed art that was hanging on the walls for sale by local artists.They also have a variety of other items for sale too.We definitely recommend this place for some kittie love. ❤️

Shelly Beaver (Impressions)

2023-08

If you love coffee, desserts and cats, this is the place for you. It was hot today and I had coffee earlier so I got a strawberry lemonade, it was refreshing! This was my 2 sons and mine’s 1st visit and didn’t know that they had certain times that kids could and couldn’t go in to visit with the cats. Also didn’t know that we had to have a reservation to visit the cats. They don’t have much room for parking, but we parked across the street at Goodwill.

Larry Giacoletti

2024-04

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Emily Fields

2024-02

This is an ADORABLE café with the sweetest kitties you've ever seen. They're adoptable if you're looking to take a friend home with you! The snacks and drinks here are delicious as well. (My favorite is their chai tea!) You can make a reservation in advance to see the cats, or you can try to do a walk in. It seems like there's plenty of availability because I've gotten in every time I've tried. But even if you're unable to squeeze in a time slot for the cats, you can always access the café section! I got my little orange cat, Fazoli, there!Kid-friendliness: There are specific kid friendly hours listed on the website.

Jemma Sullivan

2023-10

Kelly is super friendly and helpful! We had such a great experience. My daughter was looking for a kitten to adopt. I saw an adult cat (4yrs) advertised so we went to see her at Nine Lives Cat Café. She didn’t want to come out and show us who she is though. So we talked with Kelly who described her personality a bit and she also called the foster mom to have us speak with her. My daughter decided to listen to Kelly. We were NOT disappointed! We took her home the following day and she just blossomed. She is a curious little lovebug! Total lap kitty who has attached to my daughter completely. We are totally in love with this little sweetheart! Worth paying the cover fee to spend time with all the kitties!

Gary & Mary Lou

2024-04

If you are looking to adopt a cat, do NOT go here! I went with my daughter and her fiance. We paid to play with the cats. She chose the cat she wanted to adopt and paid the application fee. Then she heard nothing. She called the location for four days with no answer. Finally, her fiance called and reached a person who told him that the cat was already promised to someone else before we went to the cafe. And they did not offer to refund the admission or application fees. WHAT A SCAM!!!

Christine Grycko

2023-05

This was undoubtedly the cutest little cat café! All of the staff was so friendly too. As soon as you walk in they greet you and ask if you’d like to get a coffee before seeing the cats. One of the girls then takes you into the cat area while you wait for your coffee to be made (which they bring right to you!) They had their resident cats which seemed to be the most chill and then their crazy little kittens running around playing and being curious. It was a good time and would definitely recommend if you want a coffee and some kitty love =)

Carla Mitchell

2023-05

It was . . . fine. Pretty much what you should expect when a group of people schedule (and pay for) time to be in the presence of cats. There were a few kittens and a few adult cats. It was a little weird to be watched by other people who didn't pay to play . . . and I'm pretty sure I could have just stopped in at the humane society and sat in the cat room for free . . . but . . . the 13 year old wanted to go, so we went. On the good side, the staff were friendly and the place didn't stink (my initial fear). Very clean. Not bad drinks. Cats. Oh - and a little hard to find. I never did see a sign outside. But it's on the corner. I probably wouldn't go again, but I wouldn't suggest not going.

Margaret Gegick

2024-04

I was hoping to rescue a cat here. My family and I came and fell in love with a kitten. We were encouraged to apply and told we’d hear back in a few days. We did not hear from them in days. It took us four days of calling before anyone even answered the phones and told us the cat had been approved before we even applied. Very disappointing. Would not support this venue, and am actively looking for more responsible cat rescues to support.

Andrea Y

2024-02

Great concept. I can tell they care about their cats and do amazing work to get kittens adopted out. One concern was the odor from the litter boxes. There were several, enough for the number of cats homed there, but when I came close to litter box areas the oder was significant. The rooms were very clean, however. We couldn't enjoy time with cats at the time we were there due to the number of people in the room, some that stayed way past their paid hour that were taking up an entire couch. The only room left to sit was the back room where there were no cats present to enjoy. Again the concept is wonderful, execution could use some work.

Jacqueline

2023-05

The BEST cat café/café period! I relocated from Indiana to California and I still make sure to include Nine Lives in any trips I make to the midwest. It's one of my favorite places in the city for so many reasons! Not only are the cats and kittens adorable and adoptable, the café menu is incredible. They have plenty of vegan and vegetarian food and baked treat options and their warm and iced drinks are better than any chain or mom & pop spot I've experienced. The entrance is lined with gorgeous cat themed artwork from local artist that are available for purchase. The owner and staff are warm, welcoming, and informative. They go above and beyond to make your visit safe and enjoyable - you can really tell how much they love the cats and the work that they do!If you're looking to adopt a kitty in the greater Indianapolis area, or you're just looking to add some joy to your week, make your reservation, head to Fountain Square, and order a cat sized dirty chai with oat milk and spiced brown sugar syrup. I hope it'll become one of your favorite places, too!Vegetarian options: Vegan and vegetarian treats are available and delicious even if you don't have any dietary restrictionsParking: Visited multiple times at different times of the day and year and I've always been able to find parking within 2 blocks of the business.

Adam Sherrill

2022-05

I LOVE IT!!! As a cat lover and pastry lover, 9 Lives Cat Cafe checks all the boxes. They have 17 cats, 16 of them you can adopt. My personal favorite was Meone (the one looking out the window). If you want a place to chill with feline friends, definitely visit. 1,000,000/10 would visit again.

Cecilia Renteria

2023-08

It was as amazing as I expected. Great staff, great drinks and the cutest cats.My only complaint would be that tye macaroons were extremely sweet, but the chocolate chip cookies are on pointKid-friendliness: Love that my children got to enjoy playing with the cats and kitties. They had all kinds of toys.