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Tony started Affogatto in 2024 to connect more with the community after working in the User Experience field of the tech industry. He loves coffee and animals, and he noticed that Baltimore didn't have a cat cafe.
Born in Maryland, Tony modeled the cafe after his experiences living with family in Italy, studying in Japan, and adopting his cat Ferdinand (shy, pictured) with his husband when they lived in Kentucky.
He wants to make your day better and has been told he's got a big heart. Tony wrote this himself and feels uncomfortable saying anything else in third person.
what's a cat cafe?
Half of our business is a cafe serving high-quality espresso, tea, and snacks. We also offer a curated selection of books, local art, merchandise, and cat toys chosen by the pickiest cats.
The other half of our business is a separate and secure lounge where you can book appointments to hang out with adoptable kittens under supervision.
Please note that our space unfortunately isn't ADA accessible. We'd love to offer that to our community once we have the funds to renovate our 105-year-old space!
can i bring my animals?
Please do not bring animals inside Affogatto for the safety, health, and comfort of our animals and guests, and out of fairness to all guests.
Guests with animal companions are welcome to enjoy our seasonal outdoor seating. We appreciate your understanding.
why does affogatto exist?
We aim to provide a safe space where our community can connect with each other, re-energize, and possibly adopt kittens that need forever homes.
Studies show that spending time with animals can help reduce stress, increase seratonin, and provide companionship. Cat cafes are also a great way for humans to experience the joys of cats if their living situation doesn't allow for it. Frankly, we also enjoy spending time around cats and their delightful and occasionally chaotic antics.
On a more serious note, we take kittens from shelters when they're near or over capacity. Our cat lounge gives them space to run and play outside of a kennel and off euthanasia lists. We provide everything we can for the cats and follow our vets' personalized protocols for each animal, and follow the Maryland SPCA adoption application, vetting process, and contract.
how can i get involved?
Simply showing up, saying hello, supporting our business, and spending time with us makes our day. Your dollars support programs like donations to our non-profit partners, quarterly employee profit sharing days, free workshops, and community events (including public school visits). We're also saving up to start an annual grant program for our shelter partners in 2026!
We're also always looking for new business partners, employees, and volunteers to join our team. Fill out this form if you're interested in working together more closely.
Artists are also welcome to submit this form to display their art in our store.
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