UPDATED: August 10, 2026
Home to 26 cat cafes, Pennsylvania is now the leading state for cat cafes and cat lounges in the country. Pennsylvania cat cafes range from simple cat lounges to coffee shops and full service cafes. Mid-way into 2026, Western Pennsylvania has added two new cafes, including Johnstown’s full-service Rusty Cat Cafe and a cat lounge in Bridgeville run by Kitty Co. Cat Rescue. A beloved local fave in Carlisle has also transferred ownership and debuted as Coaster Cats Cats Cafe.
Most importantly, Pennsylvanians have shown paw-some support for cat cafes, with only two closures in two years.