Iowa has some great coffee shops, but for any cat lover, there’s only one place in town. Getting into the increasingly popular cat cafe game, Coffee Cats combines the best of all worlds. Not only will you get an excellent cup of coffee and some sweet treats, but a separate room holds an adorable collection of adoptable cats that can be visited for a small fee. Coffee, cake, and cats – is there a better combo?
To those passing by, Coffee Cats looks like a charming coffee shop with an old-fashioned exterior - the perfect place to while away an afternoon.
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Inside, the brightly lit cafe gives off a friendly atmosphere. It feels like the perfect place to linger over coffee and desert, complete with mementoes available for fans to take home.
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But your eyes will no doubt fall on the room next door to the cafe - filled with adorable cats that have the run of the place!
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The two businesses are run together but function separately, so make sure to get your coffee and treats before or after your visit to the cat cafe.
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The dessert case changes regularly, but you’ll always find an assortment of donuts, cakes, and cookies to sate your hunger.
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Make sure to take a close look at the donuts - some of them have unique cat-themed designs!
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If the donuts taste familiar, that’s because they’re an Iowa classic - brought in from the fan favorite The Donut King in Des Moines.
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Once you’ve had your fill, get ready to meet the cats! All these furry friends are adoptable, and access to the cat room for an hour can be had for a $10 fee that helps provide for the cats.
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What does it provide for the cats? All the toys, hideaways, and sleeping nooks these friendly furballs could hope for.
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Of course, cats are going to cat, so keep an eye underfoot at all times! Cat lovers will be in heaven, as the whole menagerie is open to be gently petted and scratched.
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Have you visited Iowa’s first cat cafe yet? Let us know the must-buy menu options and how you got along with the cats in the comments section! If you want to know more about this unique business, check out Coffee Cats’ website and Facebook page to learn all about them.
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Address: Coffee Cats Cafe, 312 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USA
