Kitty Cafe

Kristin Eissler hopes to open Kawaii Kitty Cafe in Philadelphia. (File photo)

(File photo)

PHILADELPHIA -- The Kawaii Kitty Cafe, coming soon to Philadelphia, will bring a cute Japanese trend to the city, according to geekadelphia.com.

When cafe owner Kristin Eissler -- former fashion designer for entertainer Jessica Simpson -- traveled to Japan, she visited several cat cafes and fell in love with the idea.

Along with coffee, a light menu, and drinks, the Kawaii Cafe will allow customers to visit with and possibly adopt a cat.

PAWS -- Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society -- assisted Eissler in designing a safe environment for the cats and guests alike. Adoption fees will go to PAWS, as well.

Eissler doesn't have a location for the cafe and is currently running an Indiegogo campaign to raise funds to help make her dream a reality.

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According to the fundraising website, the cafe will take the place of a shelter for the felines.

"We really want our cafe to feel like their home," Eissler wrote. "We will have furniture, cat beds, cat toys, shelving and other climbable wall fixtures. There are thousands of homeless and shelter kitties that need our help, love, and support."

Kelly Roncace may be reached at kroncace@njadvancemedia.com. Follow her on Twitter @kellyroncace. Find the South Jersey Times on Facebook.