Hand-pulled espresso by daylight. Small-batch cocktails after dark. Live music on the calendar — no cover, just good sound. Cat's Q is where Ottawa gathers.
Cat's Q started with a simple conviction: a town deserves a space that doesn't force you to choose between a great coffee and a great cocktail. We opened our doors on W Main St with a counter for pour-overs in the morning and a back-bar full of possibilities by nightfall.
The name? Honest. The vibe? Intentional. We wanted a place where the barista knows your order, the bartender remembers your story, and the music on the speakers feels like it was picked just for the room.
Live music, open mics, trivia nights, and seasonal gatherings — there's always something happening at Cat's Q.
Every week we host a different musician or band from the central Illinois scene. Acoustic sets, jazz trios, indie rock — the calendar changes, the energy stays high.
No cover · All ages welcomeGot a song? A poem? A stand-up set that's been sitting in your notebook? Sign up at the bar. We provide the mic, the coffee, and the applause.
Sign-up at doors · Free to performFrom cocktail pairing dinners to trivia nights that turn into karaoke, we keep the calendar fresh. Follow us for announcements — or just show up.
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Cat's Q
1137 W Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
