DrinkNorth Buffalo

Purrfect Cafe and Gallery

Buffalo's first cat café offers visits with a rotating cast of about ten friendly, furry, adoptable kitties (advance reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are accommodated when possible). But if you just want to kick back with a yummy smoothie, specialty coffee or tea, or some pastry — or if you're an art lover in the mood to peruse some feline-themed work by local artists — you're welcome to just hang out in the café area, for no charge other than that of your food or drink. Kids under 7 are welcome at Children's Storybook Hour (check website for event calendar) but not allowed at other times.

Address: 1507 Hertel Ave.
Getting there: Metro Bus 23
Hours: Tue-Fri noon-8PM, Sat 11AM-8PM, Sun noon-6PM; last admission one hour before close
Price: $8/hour
Website: purrfectbuffalo.com (opens in a new tab)

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