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Woman Owned BusinessCat Cafe

Hours:

Wed-Sun 2pm-10pm, Closed Mon/Tues

Driving Directions:

https://scratchingpostcu.com/parking/

About Us

Make a reservation to play with 20+ adoptable cats, buy a game pass to access our library of 500+ board games and enjoy our rotating snack, drink and alcohol menu.

Events

Local Art Exhibit - Sydney Bruner
Donate Your Used Board Games!
Donate Your Used Board Games!
  • Got any games you’ve been meaning to get rid of? Drop them off at The Scratching Post, 114 E University Ave Champaign through Wed, June 17th!
  • Friday May 29, 2026
Trivia Night @The Scratching Post
Trivia Night @The Scratching Post
  • Our first trivia night was such a hit we’re making it a regular thing. Your ticket price goes into the pot for first place prize!
  • Friday May 29, 2026
Local Art Exhibit - Sydney Bruner
Donate Your Used Board Games!
  • Got any games you’ve been meaning to get rid of? Drop them off at The Scratching Post, 114 E University Ave Champaign through Wed, June 17th!
  • Saturday May 30, 2026
Local Art Exhibit - Sydney Bruner
Donate Your Used Board Games!
  • Got any games you’ve been meaning to get rid of? Drop them off at The Scratching Post, 114 E University Ave Champaign through Wed, June 17th!
  • Sunday May 31, 2026
Donate Your Used Board Games!
  • Got any games you’ve been meaning to get rid of? Drop them off at The Scratching Post, 114 E University Ave Champaign through Wed, June 17th!
  • Wednesday Jun 3, 2026
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Donate Your Used Board Games!
  • Got any games you’ve been meaning to get rid of? Drop them off at The Scratching Post, 114 E University Ave Champaign through Wed, June 17th!
  • Thursday Jun 4, 2026
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Donate Your Used Board Games!
  • Got any games you’ve been meaning to get rid of? Drop them off at The Scratching Post, 114 E University Ave Champaign through Wed, June 17th!
  • Friday Jun 5, 2026
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Donate Your Used Board Games!
  • Got any games you’ve been meaning to get rid of? Drop them off at The Scratching Post, 114 E University Ave Champaign through Wed, June 17th!
  • Saturday Jun 6, 2026
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Donate Your Used Board Games!
  • Got any games you’ve been meaning to get rid of? Drop them off at The Scratching Post, 114 E University Ave Champaign through Wed, June 17th!
  • Sunday Jun 7, 2026
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Donate Your Used Board Games!
  • Got any games you’ve been meaning to get rid of? Drop them off at The Scratching Post, 114 E University Ave Champaign through Wed, June 17th!
  • Wednesday Jun 10, 2026
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Donate Your Used Board Games!
  • Got any games you’ve been meaning to get rid of? Drop them off at The Scratching Post, 114 E University Ave Champaign through Wed, June 17th!
  • Thursday Jun 11, 2026
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Donate Your Used Board Games!
  • Got any games you’ve been meaning to get rid of? Drop them off at The Scratching Post, 114 E University Ave Champaign through Wed, June 17th!
  • Friday Jun 12, 2026
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Donate Your Used Board Games!
  • Got any games you’ve been meaning to get rid of? Drop them off at The Scratching Post, 114 E University Ave Champaign through Wed, June 17th!
  • Saturday Jun 13, 2026
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Donate Your Used Board Games!
  • Got any games you’ve been meaning to get rid of? Drop them off at The Scratching Post, 114 E University Ave Champaign through Wed, June 17th!
  • Sunday Jun 14, 2026
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Donate Your Used Board Games!
  • Got any games you’ve been meaning to get rid of? Drop them off at The Scratching Post, 114 E University Ave Champaign through Wed, June 17th!
  • Wednesday Jun 17, 2026
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Used Board Game Sale Fundraiser
Used Board Game Sale Fundraiser
  • We’ll be starting our first annual used board game sale! 100% of the proceeds go to our partner non-profit rescues so stop in a pick up something new (to you) t
  • Thursday Jun 18, 2026
Name a Cat Fundraiser!
Name a Cat Fundraiser!
  • Want to name a cat in our lounge? Well now you can! 100% of the proceeds go to our partner non-profit rescues.
  • Thursday Jun 18, 2026
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Knitting Night @The Scratching Post!
Knitting Night @The Scratching Post!
  • We’ll have 12 seats reserved on our cafe side (cat free) for experienced and new knitters alike! Bring your current knitting project, new knitters can get advi
  • Thursday Jun 18, 2026
Used Board Game Sale Fundraiser
  • We’ll be starting our first annual used board game sale! 100% of the proceeds go to our partner non-profit rescues so stop in a pick up something new (to you) t
  • Friday Jun 19, 2026
Name a Cat Fundraiser!
  • Want to name a cat in our lounge? Well now you can! 100% of the proceeds go to our partner non-profit rescues.
  • Friday Jun 19, 2026
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Used Board Game Sale Fundraiser
  • We’ll be starting our first annual used board game sale! 100% of the proceeds go to our partner non-profit rescues so stop in a pick up something new (to you) t
  • Saturday Jun 20, 2026
Name a Cat Fundraiser!
  • Want to name a cat in our lounge? Well now you can! 100% of the proceeds go to our partner non-profit rescues.
  • Saturday Jun 20, 2026
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Used Board Game Sale Fundraiser
  • We’ll be starting our first annual used board game sale! 100% of the proceeds go to our partner non-profit rescues so stop in a pick up something new (to you) t
  • Sunday Jun 21, 2026
Name a Cat Fundraiser!
  • Want to name a cat in our lounge? Well now you can! 100% of the proceeds go to our partner non-profit rescues.
  • Sunday Jun 21, 2026
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Learn to Play the Board Game ARCS
Learn to Play the Board Game ARCS
  • In June our board game concierge will teach you to Rule the galaxy with your court, fleet, and cities in the board game ARCS!
  • Sunday Jun 21, 2026
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Pollinator Week Event @The Scratching Post!
Pollinator Week Event @The Scratching Post!
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Learn to Play the Board Game ARCS
  • In June our board game concierge will teach you to Rule the galaxy with your court, fleet, and cities in the board game ARCS!
  • Sunday Jun 28, 2026
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer
Exhibit of Local Art by Anna Spencer