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Ailurophile noun

ai·​lu·​ro·​phile

eye-LOOR-uh-fyle

ī-ˈlu̇r-ə-ˌfī(-ə)l

A person who deeply loves, admires, or is a “cat fancier.”

Derived from the Greek words ailouros (cat) and phile (lover), this term describes someone who finds immense joy, comfort, and companionship in feline friends.

Historically, ancient Egyptians were some of the biggest cat lovers, and some famous ailurophiles include Ernest Hemingway, Freddie Mercury, Mark Twain, and Florence Nightingale.

Partners

Saving Paws Rescue logo

Saving Paw Rescue of Florida, Inc is a 501(c)3 non-profit rescue. Their focus is rescuing cats and dogs that have been abandoned, abused, or neglected within Polk County. They provide them with food, medical care, love and attention while they await their permanent home.

Here at Kitty Cat Lounge, we work closely with Saving Paws serving as a foster. We house the kitties and socializing them while they wait to meet their furrever family.

If you fall in love, ask us for an application! 

If you are interested in volunteering at KCL, you can click here for an application. Print it and fill it out, then bring it in!

3 Jays Sweets logo

3 Jays Sweets, of Lakeland, prides itself with ethical service, quality ingredients and guaranteed homemade freshness in every order.

Kitty Cat Lounge partners with John to offer both his plain and cinnamon cheesecakes. (We challenge you to find a better cheesecake!)

John’s amazing, vegan and gluten-free banana date bread is so moist it will stick to the roof of your mouth! 

Try one or all three! The promise is that you will love what you taste!

“Not only dies it look good, it tastes good!”

3 Daughters Brewing logo

3 Daughters Brewing, based in St. Petersburg, is an independent brewery in Florida with a focus on family and community.

Here at Kitty Cat Lounge we carry a seasonal Cider.

If you come to Kitty Cat Lounge wanting a refreshing, yet more adult, beverage a Cider is the perfect choice!

Ethos Coffee Roasters logo

Ethos Coffee Roasters BREWS GREATNESS!

Join us and our partner, Ethos, as we strive to brew a better cup of coffee for a better world.

Roasted right here in Lakeland, Lisbeth’s passion for coffee is only surpassed by their passion for making a difference in the lives of small coffee farmers worldwide, championing life-changing prices for their most exquisite coffees. Thus, making each bean ethically sourced, sold and purchased.

Kitty Cat Lounge serves; Crema, a Honduran espresso roast, Poaquil, a Guatemalan medium drip roast, and Mayan, a Mexican decaf roast.  All uniquely Ethos!

In addition to fresh roasted beans, we also offer an aromatic loose leaf spiced chai from Ethos!

Honeycomb Bread Bakers logo

Honeycomb Bread Bakers is what makes our sourdough croissant and bagel (cheddar or plain!!) sandwiches the best!

Made daily in Winter Haven the passion behind the organic bakes is why Kitty Cat Lounge partners with Honeycomb.

Once a Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market favorite, still a Curb Market favorite! 

So, when you are craving the flaky goodness of Ben’s pain au chocolat but can’t get to Winter Haven, come get one fresh out of our case!

Love at First Cookie logo

Catupult Lakeland kitchen member Love at First Cookie is a small, thoughtful bakery rooted in connection – through cookies, tea, and shared moments. 

The idea that the best moments happen when we all slow down together and gather is what inspires Nicole to bake from the heart.

This idea also happens to be the basic premise of why Kitty Cat Lounge feels like you’re walking into grandma’s living room and kitchen.

So, enjoying an oatmeal cream cookie or a purr-featly fudgy brownie, baked with love by Nicole, makes sitting at or dining room table or curled up on our couch, feel like home.

My Cottage Garden logo

For the tea lovers, we have wonderful teas from My Cottage Garden!

Located in Historic Downtown Lakeland, My Cottage Garden is a cozy tea shop that offers a wide selection of both loose-leaf and bagged teas.

Debbie knows and loves her teas, and will be more than willing to help you find exactly what you’re looking for.

Kitty Cat Lounge carries their ever-changing Seasonal Tea, and their lovely Peach Mango Tea.

Patty's Crumbs logo

Gluten-free never tasted so good!

Patty’s Crumbs in Bartow supplies us with the most delicious gluten-free biscuits!

Finding safe gluten-free items can be difficult. Finding safe gluten-free items that don’t taste gluten-free is even harder!

But Liz has outdone all other bakers in baking healthy, delicious and gluten-free!

If you choose to drizzle your biscuit with our locally sourced honey or making it your homemade morning breakfast with sausage (veggie or pork!), egg and cheese, you will find your palate relieved and surprised.

Plant Batter logo

Savor the plant power!! Plant Batter, of Lakeland, transforms the sweet experience of baked goods through innovative vegan recipes that nourish and satisfy the body and soul!

Everything is 100% plant based and vegan! No eggs, dairy or animal products used – EVER!

Yet, the lentil and mushroom handpie, as well as, the p, b & j blondie that we serve at Kitty Cat Lounge, are all these things and gluten-free to boot!

The subtle aroma and spices of the savory handpie will fill your senses up and leave you wanting more!

Sourdough Chicks logo

Sourdough Chicks is a micobakery located in Noth Lakeland. 

Deb puts love, sweat and more love into each of her homemade sourdough apple fritters!

As one of our best sellers we couldn’t be more excited to uplift this small, but growing, baking mama but offering her talents to our guests.

You may think you have a favorite apple fritter, but until you’ve eaten one of Deb’s, you don’t!

Southern Babies logo

Southern Babies Juices, works her magic in Bartow!

Starting her passion out of a need to feed her children a healthy diet, Melissa chose nothing but all natural, no preservative ingredients.

Letting her young son design her logo she grew her baby food business into more as she saw the need.

Kitty Cat Lounge offers her minimal ingredients juices. Blackberry Lemonade, Summer Breeze and Jamaican Delight are all natural and sweetened only by agave.

When you aren’t feeling like a coffee or tea, go straight for a fresh pressed juice!

Tampa Bay Brewing co logo

Tampa Bay Brewing is a family run beer-brewing company founded in 1995, with two Tampa locations.

Kitty Cat Lounge carries their Reef Donkey APA which is an award-winning, dry-hopped American Pale Ale that was designed to perfectly pair with the outdoor Florida lifestyle. Which, in our opinion, pairs well with kitty time as well. It has a lemon-lime aroma, tropical flavor, and light malty tones.

If you’re not the biggest fan of coffee, or come by later in the day and want something a little more fun, this Pale Ale is a great option!