FAQ: Gem City Catfé: Dayton's Cat Café and Community Space
For the most up-to-date information about the status of our project, check our project updates on Kickstarter!

Why is there a charge to enter the cat lounge?

Running a facility with 12 living animals and a premium café is not a cheap operation. We have designed this to be a first-rate enrichment space for cats with their needs as our first priority. Most cat cafes in the US charge $10/hour, some are much higher. Our entry fee is $10 for non-members and only $5 for members. Membership only costs $25 for an entire year, so that we can keep it affordable for a mid-west city and our regulars!

Last updated: March 04, 2017 13:28

Will the Stretch Goal items be built if the funds aren't raised?

Eventually, yes. We will add the items on as we have the extra funding available. Clearly, we will have furnishings, but they might be more affordable options at first than custom built in pieces.

Last updated: March 04, 2017 13:28

Are you hiring?

We will be hiring 2 months before we open, as of now we are thinking late Spring. (See question above). The best way to keep in touch with us is by signing up for our email list on our website!

Last updated: March 04, 2017 13:28

When will you be open?

We are hesitant to give a date because we have a few permitting stages that are variables. We are shooting for early Summer of 2017 and will update as soon as we are able to get a more specific date!

Last updated: March 04, 2017 13:28

Will I get cat hair in my coffee?

Fortunately, no! Our café and espresso bar is in an area that’s separated from the cat lounge by two doors. Customers are welcome to bring their café drinks and snacks into the lounge if they wish. We will serve all drinks in paper to-go cups, with lids.

Last updated: March 04, 2017 13:28

Why is there a charge to enter the cat lounge?

Running a facility with 12 living animals and a premium café is not a cheap operation. We have designed this to be a first-rate enrichment space for cats with their needs as our first priority. Most cat cafes in the US charge $10/hour, some are much higher. Our entry fee is $10 for non-members and only $5 for members. Membership only costs $25 for an entire year, so that we can keep it affordable for a mid-west city and our regulars! Last updated: Sat, Mar 4 2017 4:28 pm EST

Will the Stretch Goal items be built if the funds aren’t raised?

Eventually, yes. We will add the items on as we have the extra funding available. Clearly, we will have furnishings, but they might be more affordable options at first than custom built in pieces. Last updated: Sat, Mar 4 2017 4:28 pm EST

Are you hiring?

We will be hiring 2 months before we open, as of now we are thinking late Spring. (See question above). The best way to keep in touch with us is by signing up for our email list on our website! Last updated: Sat, Mar 4 2017 4:28 pm EST

When will you be open?

We are hesitant to give a date because we have a few permitting stages that are variables. We are shooting for early Summer of 2017 and will update as soon as we are able to get a more specific date! Last updated: Sat, Mar 4 2017 4:28 pm EST

Will I get cat hair in my coffee?

Fortunately, no! Our café and espresso bar is in an area that’s separated from the cat lounge by two doors. Customers are welcome to bring their café drinks and snacks into the lounge if they wish. We will serve all drinks in paper to-go cups, with lids. Last updated: Sat, Mar 4 2017 4:28 pm EST

Shipping Updates
For the most up-to-date information about the status of our project, check our project updates on Kickstarter!

Current Estimated Shipping Date: August 2017

Rewards will be ordered at the end of April, and available for pick up at various local events, or when we open around July. Items will be shipped after we're open, in July or August.

Last Updated At: 04/11/17 | See Kickstarter Update
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