Our Story

Purrista Cat Café was created by cat lover, coffee enthusiast, Erie native, and explorer, Dena Rupp. Ever since encountering her first pet café during her travels through Asia, Dena has been working tirelessly to bring this unique concept to the Flagship City.

The pet café concept has only recently become a staple in America, but the benefits of the human-animal connection are well-known. Purrista Cat Café offers a relaxing social environment serving fine espressos, specialty coffees, flavorful teas, and tasty treats while also providing the opportunity for guests to interact with adoptable cats in a clean, stress-free environment. As these two areas are separated by a glass partition, guests are able to choose their interaction levels with our furry friends.

Due to our large population of animal lovers and the amazing efforts of all our local animal shelters, now is the perfect time for this experience to make its permanent home right here in Erie. Purrista provides our community the chance to be a part of something new and exciting. Local businesses create the unique flavor of any city and it’s these hidden gems that really give Erie its individuality.

From all of us here at Purrista, we are FUR-ever grateful for your support of our business and mission and will be sure to let you know every single time you come through our doors.