Vegan baker Beca-Lew Skeels of Leeuw Bake Shop, along with Anna Talaga, is embarking on an exciting new endeavor: a new twist on the ever-popular cat cafe. The Catio, opening in East Nashville this fall, will include a vegan bakery, as well as a cat lounge and store offering a whole range of cat-safe plants. The two announced that they have applied for a building permit and anticipate an October opening date.

Follow The Catio on Instagram for a glimpse of the baked goods that earned Skeels a such a large fan base, as well as for updates on the lounge's progress. You can also check out photos of some of the cute cats that will be living at The Catio until they find their forever home!