There's a wonderful cat cafe in Evansville, Indiana that locals are going bonkers for, and it's worth a drive to the southwest corner of the state to check out this Hoosier gem. Coffee and cat lovers unite for a unique experience you won't find many other places in the state. Scroll on for more details.
The River Kitty Cat Cafe in southern Indiana combines every cat lover's dream of a place to play with our furry friends and enjoy delicious beverages.
While you can't bring your personal pet, you are encouraged to make reservations for the RK Lounge. While you wait for your time slot, you can order drinks, but food and drink cannot be brought into the cat area.
Some of the treats are cat-themed, making this experience even more exciting. Even if you do not have a reservation to see the cats, it is a fun place to enjoy a cup of Joe.
The cafe portion features exposed brick and cat-themed artwork as well as plenty of seating for those waiting for their experience.
Reservations are for one-hour time slots and cost $8 per person. The money helps to shelter and feed the animals at the cafe.
Though you may have to wait a while, 30-minute walk-in slots are available for $6, but reservations are highly recommended.
Children must be at least 6 years old to go into the RK Lounge and guests are asked to follow rules such as not picking up the cats and not petting certain sleeping cats, all of which are clearly stated on the cafe's website.
Like most, this extraordinary cafe is an adoption center where guests can choose to take home a friendly feline if they are looking for a companion and happen to fall in love with one here.
River Kitty Cat Cafe is open Tuesday through Thursday between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Friday between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m., Saturday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., and Sunday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., and you can get more details on its website or Facebook page.
For more like this, check out this big exotic cats attraction in Indiana.
Have you ever been to this cat cafe? If so we'd love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.
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