Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Cat'O Cafe Balikpapan
Cat'O Cafe is a family-run cat cafe in the Beller area of Balikpapan Tengah, on Jalan Mayor Pol. Zainal Arifin, and is often described as the first cat cafe in the city. The air-conditioned room is home to a group of resident cats, including Molly, Cing Cing, Mina, Aya and Jarwo; they are relaxed with visitors and come closer when offered the cat treats sold at the counter. There is no entry ticket or minimum order: guests simply order from the menu of coffee, tea, teh tarik and snacks such as fried cassava and mixed platters, with drinks costing around 20,000 IDR in 2026, and stay to play with the cats. House rules are posted at the entrance. The cafe suits families with children as well as friends looking for a quiet place to sit with cats. It is closed on Mondays.
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