Cafe Meow

Tehran · 88 mi / 141 km

Café Parseh is a long-running cafe-restaurant on Sarmad Alley, just off Valiasr Intersection and opposite Tehran's City Theatre, near Teatr-e Shahr metro station. Open for about 14 years, it presents itself as the cafe of the Valiasr cats: it looks after the cats of the neighbourhood, which come and go through the cafe and often settle among the tables or on customers' laps. The cats are not kept in a separate room and there is no entry fee; visitors order from the menu, and the number of cats present varies through the day. The all-day menu covers coffee, tea and herbal drinks, breakfast, paninis, pasta, salads, cakes, croissants, smoothies and shakes, with vegetarian and vegan options. Smoking is allowed.

Tehran · 88 mi / 142 km

Persian Cat Museum, also known as Meowzeh, is a cat cafe and small museum in an old three-storey house on Mehr Alley, off Arak Street and Ostad Nejatollahi (Villa) Street in central Tehran. The ground floor and courtyard hold a cafe-restaurant serving coffee, Iranian drinks, pizza and pasta, while the two upper floors are home to around 30 resident cats, among them Persians, British Shorthairs, Russian Blues and domestic shorthairs. The cat floors also display cat-themed stamps, old photographs, caricatures and illustrations from Obeyd Zakani's Mouse and Cat. Visits to the cat floors are charged per person for a session of about 45 minutes, separately from the cafe, and the last visits are at 9 PM. Visitors wear shoe covers, and staff ask guests to let the cats approach first, pet them gently and not pick them up. Opened in 2020, it was Iran's first cat cafe.

Kermanshah · 216 mi / 348 km

Cafe Narenj is a small nostalgic cafe in central Kermanshah, on the side street opposite the Labour Office near Mosaddegh Square, on the ground floor beside the Qasr-e Pardeh building. Decorated in the style of 1970s Iran with lace curtains, wooden tables and vintage radios, it is also home to a group of resident cats, among them Narenj, Max, Konjed and Caesar, who wander the seating area and nap among the old furniture. The cats are cared for by a vet and spend part of each day in the cafe, and they are kept out of the kitchen. There is no entry fee; visitors order from a menu of coffee, tea, breakfast, pasta and cakes. The cafe has been running for around a decade and is closed on Fridays.

Sulaymaniyah · 261 mi / 420 km

Catuccino Cat Cafe, located in Sulaymaniyah, Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq, is a delightful retreat in the cultural heart of the Kurdistan Region, offering a unique blend of excellent beverages and feline companionship. Nestled in a city famed for its rich history and artistic heritage, this cozy café serves standout drinks like coffee and strawberry mojitos, though desserts may be limited, alongside a relaxing atmosphere filled with clean, well-cared-for cats. Housed near the vibrant center of Sulaymaniyah—known as the "Paris of Iraq" for its intellectual legacy—it provides a welcoming space for families and individuals to unwind, with reasonable prices and attentive service earning high praise. Perfect for cat lovers and culture seekers alike, Catuccino promises a memorable experience in a city surrounded by mountains and steeped in Kurdish tradition.

Erbil · 336 mi / 540 km

Furry Cat Cafe, nestled at Naz Naz Street behind Park View Flats, Erbil, Erbil Governorate, Iraq, is a cozy and unique retreat in the vibrant capital of the Kurdistan Region, offering a delightful blend of relaxation and feline companionship. As the first cat café in Kurdistan, it has garnered buzz for its friendly, well-cared-for cats that roam freely, creating a soothing atmosphere perfect for unwinding after exploring Erbil’s historic Citadel or bustling markets. Visitors praise the reasonable prices, excellent service, and welcoming staff, with reviews highlighting a memorable experience—especially for cat lovers—where one can enjoy a coffee or snack amidst playful cats. Ideal for families seeking quality time or anyone craving a distinctive outing, this pet-friendly haven near Blan Bazar provides a charming escape in a city steeped in ancient history.

Baghdad · 376 mi / 605 km

Catmos Cafe, known locally as كاتموس كافيه, is a cat cafe situated in Baghdad, Iraq. The venue gives local cat lovers a place to spend time with resident felines in a cafe setting, adding a feline-focused option to the citys social scene. Website information is limited, so visitors should contact the cafe directly or check recent local listings for current details on refreshments, resident cats, booking expectations, and visit rules before going.