Cat cafés are a big trend right now, and it is spreading all over the world. These are themed cafés where you can watch and play with kittens and cats, often for an hourly fee, and sip your favorite beverage. Many of them also serve as a place for cat adoptions for furry friends who need good homes. Whether you have cats of your own at home or just want to add a little cuteness into your day, cat cafes are undoubtedly a unique attraction that you’ll never forget. Here are a few of the coziest and cutest cat cafés around the world.
Cat Café Neko no Niwa – Singapore
Thirteen lovely cats live at this cat café in Singapore, which was the first open to open in the country. All of the cats here have been adopted, not bred, and these rescue cats were chosen for their quirky and people-loving personalities. There is a time-based fee to hang out with the cats, and it’s recommended to stay at least one hour to bond with them. Juices, fruit smoothies, coffee, tea, and artisanal desserts are available for purchase for a small fee. Children must be over seven to enter the cat space, and adult supervision is required for kids under 14.
Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium – London, England
This is London’s first cat café and prioritizes finding loving homes for its rescue cats. Cat Emporium sessions are 90 minutes long, and it’s recommended to make a booking because spots tend to fill up fast. There are multiple cats that live here, and they have two floors to roam around. Afternoon tea and high tea bookings are available, and gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free food options are available too.
KitTea – San Francisco, California
KitTea is San Francisco’s first cat adoption café. The staff rescues cats from kill shelters and makes them at home until you take them into yours. There are usually 10 to 20 cats in the cat lounge, and you can even bring tasty food from the neighboring bakeries like pastries, cookies, and pizza. To wash it all down, the lounge offers complimentary drinks such as canned milk teas and kombucha. Walk-ins are welcome, and reservations are too.
La Gatoteca – Madrid, Spain
This cat café is a nonprofit organization created to help homeless cats and is open Tuesdays through Sundays. It’s located behind the Reina Sofia Museum and next to the Atocha station. Sip a beverage among the cats, browse the commercial space of cat crafts, and even attend an educational session. There are large rooms in this two-story house with sofas, books, and free Wi-Fi.
Temari no Ouchi – Musashino, Japan
Japan is packed with cat cafés, but Temari no Ouchi is definitely one of the best. The café is decorated like a cute apartment and serves food and drinks. There’s anime and forest themes at work here that is very unique, and there’s lots of space for the cats to roam around. This is a place to come by and relax and spend a while, especially if you enjoy good beer, craft cocktails, and herbal teas. There’s also free Wi-Fi and some rare breeds that you might not find in other cafés.
Brooklyn Cat Café – New York, New York
This is Brooklyn’s first permanent cat café, and it operates for a good cause. This is a volunteer-led nonprofit run by a local animal rescue organization and is open Wednesdays through Sundays. Fun events are regularly scheduled here like Kitten Happy Hour, yoga with cats and crafts with cats. All of the cats here are available for adoption and you can get to know them on the café’s website. Foster opportunities are also available.
Café Neko – Vienna, Austria
This is the first cat café in Austria, and there are five cats just waiting to meet you. The café specializes in coffee, homemade cakes, Japanese tea, and juice. Sweet and spicy food options are available, as well as ice cream. All of the cats at Café Neko are from a Vienna animal shelter, and you can learn about them on the café’s website.
Cats Republic – St. Petersburg, Russia
This is a cat café that’s part of a cat museum in St. Petersburg. It’s a great place for cat lovers, people who want a cat but can’t have one, and anyone who embraces random experiences when they travel. Onsite you’ll find an art café, library, exhibition hall, and a room of cats. This is another cat café where you can adopt the residents and help the community with its homeless pet population. It’s located about three minutes from Isaak Square if you walk and is open daily. Make a reservation and enjoy unlimited cats and tea, as well as free Wi-Fi.
The Cat Café – San Diego, California
Located in the Marina District, this San Diego cat café offers coffee and espresso drinks and is open in the mornings and afternoons. The café works with the San Diego Human Society, and adoptions are done after-hours. After you order your drink, you get free access to the cat playpen. The best time to visit is during non-peak hours of 8 am to 10 am. Reservations aren’t required, but you can make one for peak hours.
Le Café des Chats – Paris, France
Reservations are not required at Le Café des Chats, you can simply walk in to enjoy the cats and some French cooking. You can contact the café in advance for private parties. All of the cats here were adopted from animal protection organizations after being abandoned or picked up as strays. This means that you can’t adopt the cats that live here, but the staff can point you in the right direction to find a cat of your very own. Some of the café’s profits are donated to charity for feline protection.
Cat Café – Budapest, Hungary
This café has been open since 2013 and has cuddly cats to play with while you enjoy a cup of coffee. This is a great place for cat lovers to mix and mingle in Budapest and reduce their stress. It’s also easily accessible and in the city center, by Fashion Street and St. Stephen’s Basilica. Descriptions of the resident cats can be viewed on the café’s website, and each has his or her own unique little personality. On the menu, you’ll find lots of flavorful teas, espresso, and coffee specialties. Cocktails with rum, vodka, and tequila are also available.
