The Cat Cafes of Chicago

I’m currently living in the Chicago area and while I’m still trying to decide if it’s the place for me long term, one thing is certain: Chicago’s cat cafes are a delight.

They differ greatly in composition and vibe, but are united by an abundance of love and compassion for the world’s forgotten felines.

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Paula LaBine
The Cat Cafes of Tennessee

Tennessee is a beautiful place, and after my cat cafe travels across the Volunteer state, I’ve become a huge fan. So much so, that I’m seriously considering moving there in the next few years.

Having four outstanding cat cafes on offer certainly helped influence that decision.

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Paula LaBine
The Cat Cafes of Denver, Phoenix & Salt Lake City (Western USA)

The cat cafes in the western United States serve up some of the warmest service in the world.

Americans are known for being friendly and animal lovers tend to be compassionate souls, but the owners of La Gattara in Phoenix, Denver Cat Company in Denver and Tinker’s Cat Cafe in Salt Lake City are in a kindness league of their own. providing patrons with unforgettable experiences. I found my visits to be downright magical.

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Paula LaBine
The Cat Cafes of Finland & Sweden

Dear readers, tuck in for a special treat because today’s article isn’t just your typical round-up of reviews.

First, it contains a review of Helkatti, location of the best coffee I’ve ever had. Which is saying something as I’ve had tons. It also contains a recap of my favorite cat cafe ever.

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Paula LaBine
The Cat Cafes of Ohio

When you consider all four of Ohio’s cat cafes together, the state might not just have some of the best in the US, but the world.

All of these feline emporiums- Gem City Catfe in Dayton, Kitty Brew Cat Cafe in Mason, AffoGATO Cat Cafe in Cleveland and Eat, Purr, Love in Columbus- are delightfully unique, but have one commonality beyond facilitating adoptions for rescue cats.

They all deliver a top-quality experience.

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Paula LaBine
The Cat Cafes of Missouri & NW Arkansas

I recently moved to the Kansas City, Missouri area as I’m putting my global travels briefly on pause to rejoin the working world and refill ye olde travel coffers.

While I’ve slowed my pace on the international cat cafe circuit, I’m making up for it domestically by hitting up as many cafes I can within driving distance. I’m lucky that Missouri has so many fine options, including one right here in KC!

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Paula LaBine
The Cat Cafes of Poland

Poland is a country with much to offer on the traveler circuit. A youthful and industrious spirit dominates with lots of music, art and delicious food- plus enough activities to keep you occupied for weeks.

I know this because I spent eight days in Poland- four each in Krakow and Warsaw- and found so much to love that I was completely captivated and genuinely sad to leave.

I was also charmed by the country’s three cat cafes, all featuring stray rescue cats.

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Paula LaBine