Gem City Catfe

A wonderful place to hangout, drink coffee, and play with cats!
Compared to other coffee restaurants, most things on the menu are a great value.
In order to be around the cats, (which are in a separate room) you have to pay a fee of $10 per person or $5 with a $25 annual membership. I personally feel that it's worth every penny.
Almost all of the cats are very friendly, and don't mind being pet.
You can adopt any cat that doesn't live here. The staff are happy to answer any questions you have about adoptions.

TL;DR, a good place to have coffee, a better place to play with cats, the purrfect place to do both :3

This place is so cute and unique! Coffee was amazing (I suggest the Carmel and vanilla combo!) And staff was super friendly. Didn't expect the price to be in the "cat-fe" to be 10$ but I accept that it's for a good cause. 😊 It's definitely a Dayton "Gem."

Want to be surrounded by beautiful, well groomed cats whole you work on a project? Want a place to sit and enjoy an almost home-like experience with friends or family? Of all the places I have been to for coffee, I find myself enjoying the atmosphere of this one-of-a-kind coffeeshop the most. It has just the right amount of love, charm, and ambiance to make staying here enjoyable. Now let me explain why it only gets 4 Stars for a rating.

First and foremost, the coffee is meh. Kind of burnt, bitter taste that really leaves you wanting more. I had a Cappuccino and a Latte and neither really stood our from each other. Both were steamed very airy and swiss cheese foam plagued both cups after only a few minutes. If the Italian style of a Cappuccino was what they wish to serve, it's accurate, but the latte did not deserve such treatment. Perhaps I am too particular about how milk is steamed, but this is only because a well steamed glass-like foam will always taste better than a dry, burnt, bitter milk foam. Overall, if you're looking for excellent espresso coupled with sweetly steamed milk, then look elsewhere. Now, this is why I will be coming back again and again.

This place is like Lego Land for cats. Yes, cats are the main focus for the store, but even a dog lover like myself will enjoy the company of a diverse crowd of felines. Honestly, if I loved cats, I would gladly pay the $10 per hour charge to sit among the animals while I work. It is $10 per person, per hour, so come prepared to spend some money, sign a waiver, and leave quickly if you mean to bring friends into the animal area. I'm sure it's a perfect way to spend an afternoon if one has the time for it!

The decor within the shop is quaint with a great amount of charm. From the cat themed mugs they give for your coffee to the entire upstairs lounge showcasing local artwork from local artists within the Dayton Art community. It looks and feels as though you're at home, away from home. Bathrooms are located upstairs and downstairs respectively. There is also a merchandise front near the register that sells a wide variety of gear ranging from coffee equipment to cat-loving swag. Parking is found behind the store, which is great as it doesn't congest traffic.

The best place to relax with friends in Dayton, Ohio hands down. Still, if you want really good coffee, try somewhere else.

What a lovely little catfe! The staff were friendly and helpful, the whole building inside is immaculately clean, I can't stress how impressed I was enough. Even the air smells refreshing and clean, you can tell its a higher quality due to their great filtration system. My friend who has cat allergies had no reactions while she was there, until she went into the cat room for an half hour/ 1hr. (She couldn't help it they were too cute and had to pet them)
The food/ drink prices aren't too bad considering the good quality. They have an adorable cat merchandise section. The upstairs was spacious and houses local art on display for sale. I will definitely be going back. The catfe has parking behind the store.

Visited for the first time today!! Got to meet the floofs and enjoy playing with them. The Catfe is cozy and welcoming. Really enjoyed the mocha and meeting the team! When you first enter, it opens to the cafe and tables. The cats are in a separate room with tables and chairs. The litter boxes or in the basement so there's no smell or litter everywhere. It's a really nice place and I'll definitely be back. They're only allowing 10-12 people in the cat lounge at a time so the cats aren't overwhelmed. They also recommend reserving a time online so know you can get in and to inform the visitor if it'll be too busy. I also recommend going earlier in the day because the floofs were tired when I went at 7 in the evening. Have fun! It's a great time!!

Love the vibe and even if you can't get in to love on some cats (you need to make a reservation) you can have looking at them through the glass. And the coffee is good too but they lose points for not having more vegan pastries

If you love cats and coffee, go here! I visited around 10am on a weekday, it wasn't too crowded. Had an americano and a pastry that were both reasonably priced and delicious. The shop is super clean and modern. It's well-branded. They use sustainable containers by default (ceramic mugs, metal utensils, metal straws, etc).

It's $10 to go into the cat space. You fill out a waiver on an iPad. The staff were polite and happy and explained all the rules. They let you spend just about as much time as you want in there. And it doesn't even smell like cat in there, so I'm not sure how they keep it so clean, but it is.

If I'm ever in Ohio again I will be coming back!

I spent an hour with the kitties in the cat room and loved it. It's a great place to grab a coffee (or drink) and kick back with the cats they have up for adoption.
This place does excellent things for feral cats and also helping socialized cats find homes. Anyone can go to Gem City Catfé for coffee, but if you want to go in the cat room you will need advance reservations and it will cost $10 per hour - which goes towards vetting the adoptable cats, the TNR program, and keeping the rescue running.
If you like cats, this is the place to be! You won't regret it!

I had so much fun cuddling with their kitties! They also have a cat-free cafe if you wanna look, but not touch. I love supporting local small businesses and good causes, like kitty rescue! Check them out!

Great experience for my family, we love ❤️ all animals.