Very cute little kitty city. We enjoyed our experience, and they are very good about having available hand sanitizer about. The cats themselves are friendly and quiet (at least when we went). The cats tended to gravitate towards one person or they wanted to be left alone, so please be aware if you are bringing children. Or if you are expecting a super hands on experience, they are living beings after all. That said, they have a super cute cafe with a selection of coffees and teas and it never hurts to support local while getting a nice cup of Java! The staff was really friendly and would tell you information about any of the cats. They had two main rooms you can go into and tons of interactive cat toys to use for the kitties.
Vegan Restaurant
Nine Lives Cafe & Cat Lounge
· $$$$ · indianapolis · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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Very cute little kitty city. We enjoyed our experience, and they are very good about having available hand sanitizer about. The cats themselves are friendly and quiet (at least when we went). The cats tended to gravitate towards one person or they wanted to be left alone, so please be aware if you are bringing children. Or if you are expecting a super hands on experience, they are living beings after all. That said, they have a super cute cafe with a selection of coffees and teas and it never hurts to support local while getting a nice cup of Java! The staff was really friendly and would tell you information about any of the cats. They had two main rooms you can go into and tons of interactive cat toys to use for the kitties.
They were incredibly sweet when I showed up at the wrong time (two hours late) for our reservation. They saved the day and squeezed us in. Sweetest, sleepiest cats. A sleepy cat is a safe cat! We love the coffee too ❤️
They were incredibly sweet when I showed up at the wrong time (two hours late) for our reservation. They saved the day and squeezed us in. Sweetest, sleepiest cats. A sleepy cat is a safe cat! We love the coffee too ❤️
We visited Nine Lives Café & Cat Lounge in Fountain Square during fall break and had a really good experience. The staff were kind and welcoming, and everything was clean and organized. We booked an hour online ahead of time, which I’d recommend since it makes the check-in simple and guarantees your spot. They had great coffee and a few treats — the kids liked the cake pops and the seasonal s’mores hot chocolate. There’s a separate room for kittens and another “zen room” for older cats, which was quieter and ended up being our favorite. It’s a calm, community-minded space that supports local cat rescues. We’ll definitely go back.