Nine Lives Cat Café

1315 Shelby St #1, 46203, Indianapolis
1315 Shelby St #1
46203, Indianapolis
+1317-602-5287

Opening hours

  • sunday: 10h-18h
  • monday: 10h-17h
  • tuesday: 10h-17h
  • wednesday: (closed)
  • thursday: 10h-15h
  • friday: 10h-19h
  • saturday: 10h-19h

Coffee, tea & pastries amid comfy cafe surroundings where patrons can mingle with adoptable cats.

Our comment from TraTraTravel about Nine Lives Cat Café:

Nine Lives Cat Café is a cozy and welcoming spot for cat lovers located in a friendly neighborhood. It offers a unique experience where visitors can enjoy delicious drinks while interacting with adorable resident cats, all of whom are available for adoption. The atmosphere is inviting, filled with happy and well-cared-for kitties that create a therapeutic environment for guests.

Highlights of Nine Lives Cat Café:

  • Friendly and knowledgeable staff who are passionate about animal welfare.
  • A wide variety of beverages, including recommended chai and pistachio lattes.
  • Clean and well-organized space, ensuring a pleasant visit.
  • Opportunity to cuddle with playful kittens and cats, making it an ideal place for relaxation.
  • Supports local rescues and has facilitated over 1,700 adoptions.
  • Unique gift shop with cat-themed merchandise and art.

Visitor tips include making a reservation, especially on busy weekends, and being aware of age restrictions during certain hours. Despite some concerns about overcrowding during peak times, the overall feedback emphasizes the charm and joy found in visiting Nine Lives. It's not just about coffee and cats; it's about creating a loving community and helping cats find their forever homes.

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Nine Lives Cat Café: Reviews

4.8/5 (199 Reviews)
Jessica Murchie 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: I love this cafe! Such a warm and inviting atmosphere where you can enjoy a nice latte and spend some time with some adorable kitties. I would reccomend setting up an appointment to get some one-on-one time with the kitties for sure.

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Jessica, Thanks for taking the time to review your experience at NLCC!

John Karraker 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: We love the Nine Lives Cat Cafe! Our granddaughter and her friends had a great time at her birthday party. The staff were patient and accommodating. This was a really fun time for the girls. Thanks for all the comfort you provided.

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

John, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted that the birthday event was a success!!

hannn mua 8 months ago

Positive experience: I really enjoyed this place and thought it was so cute and such a fun concept. I didn't realize you had to pay separately to actually meet the animals and be in the room with them , which was completely fine because it's all for a good cause ! I got to sit in front of the window so I still got to see all the pretty cats ! definitely interesting and alot of fun

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Hi, hannn, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. The admission fee helps cover the cost of rent. How can we improve our service? Please email me directly - [email protected]. Kelley Niiyama Owner

Regan Sandberg 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend that everyone tries the Perfect Pistachio latte (hot or iced). Perfect amount of sweetness in my opinion. 60 minute reservation is the way to go if you want to go into the cat rooms. 30 minutes is not enough time to pet the cats or get cat cuddles in my opinion. Weekends are much more busy so make sure you have a reservation lined up or the cat rooms may be booked!

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Regan - Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review! Glad you enjoyed cats & coffee!

Thomas Walker 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Such a wonderful place!!! A great model for other cat cafes, and staffed with great employees who are very invested in the welfare of their residents and adoptable cats. I encourage anyone who has the opportunity and resources to adopt a cat to plan a visit and potentially meet your future best friend.

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

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Elana Dresen 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: small place, very nice to watch the cats. sweet and yummy drinks

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Elana!

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Laura Rain Alford 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Such a sweet spot to relax and spend time with kitties and support and great cause.

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

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Maggui 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: This place is awesome! the cafe had great options and the atmosphere was welcoming, the kitties were all so cute and all the cats were friendly, will definitely be coming back!!!

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Nine Lives Cat Café

We are glad you had a wonderful visit! Thanks for leaving us a review!

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Thomas Childress 10 months ago

Positive experience: Nice place BUT, heads up, we adopted a kitten a few weeks ago and have been fighting fleas ever since.

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Nine Lives Cat Café

Dear Thomas, This is not ordinary and we are sorry that your kitty had a flea! We contacted the rescue (Misty Eyes Animal Center) and they said you have not been in touch with them. Please get in touch with them at your earliest opportunity.

Ryan Kelly 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great place if you love cats! Dirty espresso was fantastic.

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Nine Lives Cat Café

We are so delighted that you enjoyed your dirty chai and time with the cats! Thank you for taking time to leave us a review.

Diego Lomeli-Katen 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: This was my first experience with a cat cafe and I'm glad I chose this place. Prices were fair and proceeds all go to helping these cats live their best lives and find good homes. And the merch was crazy, if you want ideas for how to promote your business,this is the place to go. They had paintings, earrings, clothes, mugs, and basically everything cat related thing you can think of. 10/10 would gladly come here again.

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thank you so much for visiting and for taking the time to leave a review!

Alexis Jones 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: My fiancé and I were in Indianapolis for vacation and this was the first cat cafe we've ever been to and it was an amazing experience! The staff were so kind and knowledgeable and it was just overall a great vibe there. Plus we could tell how well the cats and kittens were cared for there!

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

So glad you enjoyed yourselves and the kitties! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

Julia Eiszner 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: We love going to visit the kitties at Nine Lives Cat Café. The food and drinks are wonderful, the staff is always so kind and they also have a lot of great little gifts for cat lovers out in the main cafe part.

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Julia, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review!

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Richard Mukka 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: My niece loved it. It was her birthday present and the only issue was she wanted to stay longer. Across from goodwill. Passed twice before we found it.

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are happy that your niece enjoyed her special day!

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Savannah Hutsell 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Love the cat cafe!! I come here all the time and bring my friends and family when they’re in town. I just think it’s the cutest place and love what they do for the kitties. All of them are adoptable from partnered rescues/shelters. I highly recommend coming here if you are looking to adopt because you get the chance to meet them first. I adopted one of my cats here and brought my sister while she was in town and she adopted one too! Adoption aside, this place is the cutest coffee shop to just decompress and play with some kitties for a little while!

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thank you so much for your patronage and for leaving us a review!

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Mallori Herbertz 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Super cute cafe! Cats are well cared for, it’s a very clean, safe, fun environment! Would highly recommend

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

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Chels 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: I went for the first time with a friend from out of state. The set up is very cute small cafe feel. The blueberry latte is amazing. I honestly want to back for that alone. We did an hour with the cats too. They are so to die for. So many adorable sleepy kitty's. Street parking blows but something else was definitely going on when we went. Otherwise the entire experience was wonderful.

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! Fountain Fletcher District is working hard on creating dedicated parking for the merchants on our end of Fountain Square. We will keep everyone updated on that as it comes to fruition.

Alex 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Wonderful little cat cafe in downtown Indy! Very cozy and chill with lots of cute cats. The staff are very nice and the drinks are very tasty. Awesome place to go!

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

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RJ 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Had such a great time here, the staff and cats are so lovely and friendly. Staff know the cats well and care for them dearly. We visited during zen hours and some of the cats were sleeping whilst others were happy to play and interact, so it was the best of both worlds. Watch out if you bring food into the cat lounges, cutie Red was very eager to try and get a bite of pumpkin muffin! I'm visiting from another country but I don't think I could have resisted adopting if I lived in Indy! Thank you guys for an amazing experience and for all you do for your animals. :)

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thank you so much for taking time to visit our cafe and leave a review!

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Erik Stewart 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: My partner and I came here a few months ago; I probably would have gotten something different to drink than what I remember I got (I think it was a carbonated lemonade), but getting to make friends with cats is an automatic 5 stars. One of them got stuck on top of the scratching post and had to be rescued, the poor little thing

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Nine Lives Cat Café

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Lee Burns 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: My daughter LOVED coming here. Will definitely be back.

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Nine Lives Cat Café

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Todd Lovett 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: I went on a first date here and it was a blast. I’m living with my parents who are allergic to cats otherwise I would’ve adopted one then and there. They also have the best chai I think I’ve ever had in my life.

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Glad you had a great time! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review!

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Belle Johnson 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: We adopted our kitty Pumpkin from here. The staff was super sweet and amazing throughout the whole process, and they really do care about the kitties! Definitely would recommend coming here when you're wanting to adopt a cat! :)

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

We love adoptions! Thank you for visiting, adopting and taking time to leave us a review!

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Laura Martin 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: This is a lovely place to get some fresh tea or coffee, a pastry and pet some adorable, adoptable kitties! You can also purchase some awesome kitty themed art, souvenirs, trinkets, teas, treats, or donate to a great cause!

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

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Morris61503 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Good black coffee and the cats and kittens are playful. 30 minutes will go by faster than you think

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thank you so much for taking time to leave NLCC a review!

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Kerri Kombrink 1 year ago

Positive experience: We visited 3 cat cafes in the area on a weekend getaway. This was my least favorite of the 3 only because it was the most chaotic. I get that there were adoptions going on in the back room- I’m not counting those people in my count of the guests. At one point I counted 22 adults and 5 kids in the room with the kittens and seats were not even available. From what i gathered people were not being asked to leave when their time was up and more people kept entering. There was one gentleman with a laser pointer going the entire time and no staff telling him or anyone else to chill the kittens were chasing it to the point of frustration.He had the kittens over stimulated and frustrated. We left after half hour before our time was up because it wasn’t comfortable- there were way too many people without a staff member in there to supervise. One gentleman gave us rules to not pick up the cats and let us in but he was not in the room except for when he let more people in through the door.

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We will take measures to ensure that this does not happen again.

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Kris Kombrink 1 year ago

Positive experience: Cute kittens and nice selection of merch but super crowded. No limit to number of people in with the cats it seems. While the kittens no doubt got their exercise running around not very Zen.

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Nine Lives Cat Café

Dear Kris, Thanks for taking the time to write your thoughts. We definitely have capacity restrictions that are eagerly enforced by our staff. However, there were more people in the lounge yesterday morning during your visit due to an adoption that was occurring. We apologize for that and have (this morning) taken steps to schedule all weekend adoptions during the hour we are closed. We apologize for the inconvenience and suggest that you consider visiting during our Zen hours (from 2pm to close each day we are open). Ages 13+ are allowed until the last hour of the day; then we admit 18+. The vibe is much more calm!

Kmh 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Took my girlfriend there and was awesome experience. Very reasonable priced and good to know proceeds go to rescue. Awesome place

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thank you for taking the time to review NLCC! We are glad you had a great experience!

Gabrielle Potts 1 year ago

Negative experience: My two friends and I booked an appointment here to come and check out the kittens not too long ago. The atmosphere was nice at first, and the kittens were adorable! Towards the end of our appointment, my friend decided she really liked one of the kittens and wanted to put in an application. While she was trying to put in the application on the computer, my other friend and I walked over to the cafe to get a coffee/sit down. Not too long after, we both overheard the baristas and one of the workers from before talking about her. They were outright judging her for only wanting one of the kittens, while she was on the other side of the room trying to put in an application. For the future, please don't talk about your customers behind their back, or while their group is in earshot. I felt super irritated for my friend who really just connected with a cat and wanted to adopt him. It made the whole business look really unprofessional. Long story short, I won't be coming back.

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

We are so sorry to hear this information. We will discuss this with the staff immediately.

Dr. Mirissa Price 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: A PERFECT experience. They care so well for their kitties, have fun art, and maintain a clean and safe atmosphere to get some kitty love. Adopt, visit, donate, support this wonderful cat cafe

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thank you, Dr. Price, for taking the time to leave a review!

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Kyle 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I am not from the Indy area but each time I have had to come out here I make it a point to stop. I came out last week and brought my GF and we both had a wonderful time. The staff are wonderful and friendly, the kitties are adorable and I love the art work on the walls. If available, grab some of the cat nip they sell at the counter as well. My cats love this stuff.

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thanks for stopping by to see us when you are in town! And thanks for taking the time to leave a review!

Melissa G 1 year ago

Positive experience: Children under 13 are only allowed in with the cats from 10 am to 1 pm. Definitely get reservations if you want to spend time with the cats

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Dear Melissa, Thank you for your review. We allow all ages from 10am to 1pm - this is the time that the cats are at their most energetic! The health and safety of the foster cats in residence is our number one priority. One of our resident cats suffered a broken leg at the hands of a child in the afternoon...when the cat wanted to sleep and the child wanted to play. We must be careful to match the energy of the cats to the energy of children. Cats are sleepy in the afternoon! We only want the best for the cats that are placed into our care from the wonderful rescues and shelter that we work with. We love having children as guests during our all-ages admission times!

william dake (Bill) 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: It's an amazing little place, the art is awesome and of course all the kitties you can play with and possibly adopt! Highly recommend

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thanks for taking a moment to review NLCC!

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Jessica Welz 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We didn’t end up getting coffee here because of our schedule, but we did enjoy an hour with the kitties! So grateful they have an all ages time frame so that my 3 year old could join us. She LOVES cats and is so sweet and good to them. I haven’t seen any other cat cafes that would let her join. So impressed with the staff and our experience! We will definitely be coming back!

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, Jessica!

Maria Canales 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I absolutely loved the time we spent at this place ! We went for a 30min session and enjoyed every second of it. They’ve got two rooms one for kittens and one for big cats. Aside from the cats we also really enjoyed the drinks and the cookies. I personally got the Chai Vanilla Spiced Latte and i felt like i finished it so fast My boyfriend got another latte and he loved his as well. Will definitely be returning ! We went on a Tuesday afternoon so it wasn’t too busy answering it was throwback price. Not bad ! 10/10 recommend

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review!

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St.Swithers Disc Golf 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Coffee cats and music with no words what more can I say?! Just know that you will not leave with a cat that day if looking to adopt.

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Nine Lives Cat Café

That is correct! All adoptions are handled through our partner rescues, so it does take some time for them to carefully process an application. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review!

John Parks 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The coffee was really good and the cats were friendly. I took my 12 year old nephew and he also had a good time. The employees were very professional and relatable and took very good care of the cats.

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thank you so much for your review of NLCC!

riley h 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: All of the kitties were so loving. Cheap prices to spend time with them. I wish i could take all of them home. The drinks were amazing as well. I paid for an hour but i could’ve stayed all day with them. Will definitely be returning to see future kitties that will be there

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thanks for your review! If you ever want to know what kitties we have prior to your visit, please visit https://www.indyadopts.org/. You'll find each cat's stats and bio (when available). We will see you soon!

advocate praxis 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Nine Lives Cat Café is a charming and unique spot that combines the coziness of a coffee shop with the delightful presence of cats. Located in a friendly neighborhood, this café provides a relaxing environment where visitors can enjoy a variety of beverages and light snacks while mingling with the resident cats, all of whom are adoptable and come from local shelters. The atmosphere inside Nine Lives is warm and inviting, with comfortable seating and plenty of space to either play with the cats or just observe their playful antics. The staff are passionate about their feline friends and are knowledgeable about each cat's personality and needs, making them excellent resources for visitors who might be considering adoption. A useful tip for visiting Nine Lives Cat Café is to book your visit in advance, especially on weekends or during holiday seasons when the café tends to be busier. This ensures you'll have a designated time slot to spend with the cats without overcrowding. Additionally, if you're considering adopting, visiting multiple times can help you build a bond with a cat before deciding to take them home. Overall, Nine Lives Cat Café offers a soothing retreat for cat lovers and a potential forever home for its feline occupants. It's a wonderful way to enjoy your coffee break and maybe find a new furry friend to adopt.

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thank you for your detailed review! And for taking the time to include so much information!

Uma Desabhotla 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great place with super cute kittens and cats and very friendly staff. Great stress buster

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thank you, Uma!

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Raine 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Loved the place. good stuff- if you know what to order- and the cats and kittens were cute, cuddly, and affectionate as you'de expect. My only complaint is that everything (spacifically their non food products and drinks), we're REAL pricy.

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Dear Raine, Thank you so much for your review! All non-food products are priced by the consignment artists that bring them in for NLCC to sell. Our drinks are similar prices to other coffee shops in this area. There is a great deal of overhead involved in this endeavor! We strive to keep our admission prices the lowest in the Indianapolis area.

Angela Z 1 year ago

Positive experience: This place was so much fun. There was two rooms we could visit during our time there. One had kittens and the other room had adult cats. This was my first time visiting a cat cafe and I definitely had a great time playing with the cats. My matcha was also delicious. It just took quite a while to get.

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thank you for your review! We are sorry if it took a while to get your drink to you. We strive to deliver the best quality drinks, so depending on how many orders there are, it may take a while.

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David Haymes 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: This place is awesome, the cats are amazing, the employees managing the cats are great. The drink (Chai Latte) I got was terrible and the barista had a horrible attitude. Threw the drink away after a few stirs and sips. Still giving this place 5 stars because the work they do is important, it was very clean, well organized and fun.

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Nine Lives Cat Café

David, We are sorry that you did not enjoy your drink. We have been told our chai is some of the best in the city but perhaps it did not meet your expectations. We want you to have 100% satisfaction, so we would like the opportunity to make another drink for you (on the house). As for the barista's attitude, that is uncalled for. We invite you to leave specifics in an email to [email protected]. We do appreciate you taking the time to let us know.

Louise Chupp 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We didn't try the food or drinks! Was a very fun experience, I almost wish there were more cats!!!

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Hi, Louise! We depend on our rescue partners to provide the cats, so sometimes if we are nearing the end of a residency, we will have less cats. But you can always see what cats we have in the lounges at www.indyadopts.org.

Hannah O'Rear 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I made a reservation online and it was super easy. Kalvin the barista was amazing! They showed me and my friend all of the cats and went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and answer all of our questions. The cats there were really sweet and clearly well taken care of. Definitely come visit here if you have a chance!

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thank you so much for your review!

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Cassius Wolf 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Drinks are delicious, staff is incredibly friendly, and the cats are temptingly adorable and loving. Will be returning next time we're in the area!

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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Amber Seibert 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I love this place! Such a great atmosphere and cause. The staff are very friendly and helpful. It’s well-organized, and you can tell everyone cares so much for the cats. The cats themselves are 15/10.

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thanks so much for taking time out to review NLCC!

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Film 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Staff is very kind and patient, They allow you to take your food in with the cats, They have a select few of rules but fair.

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thank you for taking time to review NLCC! Admission prices are $8.50 for 30 minutes or $12 for 60 minutes - still very affordable in comparison to the other cat cafes in the Indianapolis area!

Noemi M Castellano 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We had a wonderful first time there! We got there way too early but we were asked if we wanted to go in early, which of course was fine with us. The staff were very friendly and explained the rules clearly. She also told us the names of the cats and a little about their personalities too.

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Nine Lives Cat Café

Thank you, Noemi, for taking the time to review NLCC!

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christopher kahl 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely wonderful Cafe! I love this place!! The owner Kelly is so warm and friendly, she really loves these cats and knows each one by name. If you want to spend time with a potentially adoptable cat, then please come here. Not only will you get a great drink but you will love the playful kitties. Kids are welcome, so make a reservation today. Don't believe me, this is me from last weekend.

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! See you next weekend.

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Micala Ruthann Carey 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Peaceful atmosphere, drinks and gifts for cat people, art everywhere, and of course plenty of cats to love.

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

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Arianna Johnson 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere! Kittens were adorable and super playful! I didn't have much to eat, but I had a mocha and it was lovely! (Especially while playing with kittens!) If you are considering going, definitely do!

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

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Margaret Gegick 1 year ago

Negative experience: 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.

Gary & Mary Lou 1 year ago

Negative experience: 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!!!

Meli Mel 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Cats and coffee , enough said! This batch of cats were as sweet as the peanut butter chocolate chip cupcake and brownie.

Nine Lives Cat Café
Nine Lives Cat Café

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Sharp11Girl 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: 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.

hi person 1 year ago

Positive experience: Cute little place. Thought $7.50 for 30 minutes of petting the cat was high. Lots of young couples in the place. Should offer a "date night" special of $10 per couple.

Matteo Le 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Straightforward service from staff. Tasty drinks that are reasonably priced. Most of the cats are very friendly and all are cared for. Lounge room is good and well-maintained.

Angela Korando 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The workers were so friendly and helpful. The cats, of course, were adorable. The place was clean and cheery. I will definitely be returning.

Derrick Krober 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: 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

Nnnn Nnnn 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: 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

Alexandria Rodriguez 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I was visiting out of state with a friend on their work trip. I wanted to grab coffee before my day so I figured why not a cat cafe. This place was really awesome. I didn’t think the price was bad for the cause. The lady that runs it is very friendly. I went early in the morning this past Thursday and it wasn’t busy. I went myself and at that time, there were maybe 6 people that trickled in during my 1/2 hour. I went when kids were allowed which was okay. There was a baby and toddler when I was there and I can see why from the review below that they watch kids. The little girl that was there when I was there was jumping startling the cats, and a little loud so it was a bit annoying because the cats would be freaked out. Overall def check out this place!!

Brittain Mathews 1 year ago

Positive experience: we sat at the bar right in front if the cat area it was a littoe expensive to go pet the cats but it was so cute. i really recommend this Café

Jack Foster 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I found a beautiful addition to my family here. The staff is so nice and kind to everyone not to mention they make some killer drinks. I will definitely be returning here to spend time with other cats soon. Such a cute place doing great work finding forever homes for cats!

Danielle Randles 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We took a friend for his birthday and everyone managed to get a cat to hang out with them. It was a fun morning!

Bailee Ray 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: This place is the cutest place ever! My boyfriend and I booked an hour here for my birthday, and it was the cutest most adorable experience! The orange kitties stole my heart!!

Jillian Reeves 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I LOVE NINE LIVES! I come here often, and time and time again I’ve been greeted with good service, great people, and amazing cats! Always clean and calm and even when the cats are sleepy I have always had a wonderful time just sitting alongside them!

Bailee K. 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: 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

Riley Tynan 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: 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.

Andrea Y 1 year ago

Positive experience: 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.

Nancy Crome 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I went to this cat cafe so that a visiting grandchild from out of state could get his 'cat fix' - cats are his favorite pet ... and I'm done with keeping animals, so have none! At the Indianapolis cat cafe both animals and their living spaces are very clean and orderly; it's clear that the animals are very well looked after. The staff are adorable, cheerful, very interested in the animals, and determined that visitors are vigilant about certain do and don't things for everyone's safety and best care. The atmosphere is inviting. It's a wonderful way for those looking, to find a compatible kitty to ultimately take home.

Jenna N 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: 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.

Mike Davis 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: What a great concept! Familiar with this sort of thing in Japan. Owners and volunteers were super nice folks. Great fun for the kids and family. I would recommend 60 min vs 30. Time goes by quickly when you need your kitty fix.

Maria Sanchez 1 year ago

Negative experience: Not kid friendly. We were being watched the whole time to make sure our kids didn’t break any rules. If the kids started to get excited, the older woman I assume is in charge of the place, would step in and scold them. They have been around animals their entire lives and know what is an acceptable way to handle a cat.

gianna 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: me and my friend went here today for the first time, we got some coffe and cookies and sat with the cats for about an hour. it was really fun! the owner was very nice, and the vibes were very relaxing. def will be going again, probably going to bring our boyfriends soon for a double date

michael humphrey 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great place with incredibly nice staff and a very clean facility. I didn't try the food, but the person behind the counter was super nice and welcoming. I definitely recommend this place and will absolutely return. I love what they're doing for the animals and would adopt one, or more, if I could.

Kelia 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: 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!

Becki Dewees 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I love this place and the owners! The food is delicious and chai tea latte is perfect . I always enjoy the kittens/cats. The employees are friendly and very knowledgable. Be sure to go online, get the day, time scheduled, plus sign the waiver, all on line! .

Grace Tang 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Had a great time here and the cats are all very friendly and affectionate. Note the cat section is separate for 30 minute or hour long sessions - very reasonable prices and cute souvenirs available for purchase

Azrea Lassiter 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: 10/10 great serive. Coffee was amazing and very polite. Helped us adopt our kitten. They do great things for and with the animals. Definitely became one of my favorite spots.

sonali karnik 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: This is a must visit place in Indy. Relax or play with cute cats and kittens or adopt them if you fall in love with one or two of them. Drinks and snacks are also good. :)

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Carson Royer 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: 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.

Kiki Conkle 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: REALLY COOL REALLY FUN PLACE WITH FRIENDLY CATS !!! the coffee is also very good

Kerri Earls 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My daughter and I went today for the first time. The cafe area is really cute with art and merchandise everywhere. The cat rooms are amazing. They are very clean and plenty of room for the cats to run and play while also giving areas for them to hide if they are feeling overwhelmed. The staff there are very friendly and seem to really love interacting with the cats and give plenty of information to the visitors. One of the rescues they work with happened to stop in while we were there as well to check on a few of the kittens and give them medicine to help with some very minor issues. We will definitely be going back when we are ready to adopt a new family member.

Rebecca Beam 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I had a wonderful afternoon at Nine Lives! I reserved an hour and the time passed so quickly. Even during the afternoon sleepy hours, the kittens were excited to play and the adult cats were happy to get pets! I had a lavender and honey latte, which was delicious, and a vegan donut (SO GOOD!). I checked with the staff about bringing bakery items into the cat room, and they said it was totally fine and offered a box if I ran into any sneaky food thieves. They even offered me a bamboo lid for my coffee mug when I was heading in for my time slot. Everyone there was lovely and I had such a relaxing and cozy hour in the sun-filled cat room with a delicious coffee.

Heather Edmisten 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Super cute spot, drinks were great. They have a reservation system, but were able to take us as walk-ins. We were lucky to arrive when more kittens were being delivered. Small issue to consider - clear the cache of people's names on the iPad used to sign the liability waiver.

Jessica Fuller 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you for a great experience! I got to pet nine cats!! They were all adorable and so sweet. Love that there are “resident” cats too.

Jemma Sullivan 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: 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!

Jenny Yahl 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: 9 Lives Cat Cafe was SO FUN!! The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and the cats were so cute and playful! The facility is extremely clean and cat rooms are kept separate from food areas and general lounge areas. There's a great system with the doors to make sure no escape artist kitties get out and the drink list is pretty extensive! I enjoyed my hibiscus tea! There's also a variety of items from all price points in the gift shop to help support the cause! 9 Lives will absolutely be a repeat visit for our family!

catnipper B (CB) 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Everyone was friendly, the place was clean and well-managed, and the cats were big fun to hang with for an hour. Toys are provided and it was a blast to watch the cats run in the big wheel!

Haley Tweedle 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: This is the best place ever! The cats are so adorable, the baristas are the sweetest, and the prices, you can’t beat it! They gave us an extra 30 minutes to hang out with the cats. Some are playful, and some are cuddly. I’m definitely coming more often.

Leah Love 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: 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.

April Rickelman 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: 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. ❤️

Lauren Titus 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had a wonderful time at the Nine Lives Cat Café! I’m glad I booked an hour because the time goes by fast! The staff were all warm & friendly & professional. My strawberry milk tea with cherry blossom boba was delicious. Of course, the cats & kittens were adorable! And it’s all for a great cause!

Joni Zimmerman 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: We visited this past Saturday afternoon and were greeted by a friendly barista who made great drink recommendations and served our tasty beverages. The berry chai milk tea with honey boba was excellent! Then, at out appointment time, we entered the area of the lounge where the cats/kittens are. It was clean, well-kept, and somehow didn't smell "catty" despite there being about 15 cats in residence. The cats were adorable (duh) and were very friendly to the visiting guests. We loved our experience here, and will definitely return next time we are in Indy.

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Larry Giacoletti 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love what this place stands for and does. Every time I’m in Indianapolis I make time to visit and hang out with some felines. ❤️

Cecilia Renteria 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: 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 point

Mary Ann Lindburgh 2 years ago

Positive experience: I took my nephews there for the first time last Saturday. We had a wonderful time! The staff were extremely nice, the coffee drinks were delicious as well. The only complaint that I had was it was too crowded between the two rooms of our liking. The woman in charge said the max capacity was 16 people total, and I believe we were around the 12-15 mark while we were there. Unfortunately, there were many kittens we were unable to play with because they were being handled by others. Which is fine, but I would have rather come when it wasn't as busy so we could have done more instead of sit and watch sometimes.

Shelly Beaver (Impressions) 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: 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.

Melissa Dooley 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I came here on Sunday and had an amazing time!! The latte tasted so good and the customer service was impressive!! I loved going in and interacting with the cute cats!! This is literally one of my favorite places in Indy to hang out. You won't be disappointed!!!

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