Gatto Cat & Antique Doll Cafe

Medan, North Sumatra · 3.1 mi / 5.0 km

Medan Pet Cafe is a halal cafe on Jl. Halat in the Medan Area district, in a two-storey building it shares with a pet shop that sells cat and dog food and offers grooming and boarding. The cafe is on the upper floor, where more than ten resident cats roam freely among the tables; a few chinchillas and a chameleon live there too. There is no entry ticket and no time limit: guests simply order from the menu, with a minimum spend of around 50,000 IDR per table as of 2026, and a 5% service charge is added to the bill. The kitchen serves coffee, other drinks and dishes such as fried rice and rice bowls. Visitors may not bring their own pets into the cafe. The cafe opens daily, from 10:30 AM to 8 PM on weekdays and 11:30 AM to 9 PM at weekends.

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Medan, North Sumatra · 5.7 mi / 9.2 km

Meow Meow Cafe is a small cat cafe in the J City housing and shophouse complex in Pangkalan Masyhur, Medan Johor, in the south of Medan. Resident cats share the seating area with guests, although many are kept in cages and only a handful are let out to be petted at any one time, and the cats are often asleep in the afternoon. There is no separate entry ticket; every guest orders from a menu of drinks, sweet tea, brownies with ice cream, rice bowls and Western-style dishes, priced above an ordinary cafe. House rules ask guests to keep the noise down and not to go in and out repeatedly. The cafe opens from 12 PM to 9 PM from Tuesday to Friday and from 10 AM to 10 PM at weekends.

Seri Manjung, Perak · 143 mi / 231 km

Waka Coffee Studio (Waka.画咖) is an art cafe on the first floor of the Manjung Point 3 shophouses in Seri Manjung, near Aeon Manjung, that sums itself up as art, coffee and cats. A few friendly resident cats roam the calm, air-conditioned room and wander between the tables, so you can cuddle a cat between brushstrokes. The main activity is painting: buy a blank canvas (a medium canvas was RM38) and the acrylic paints, brushes and other tools are free to use, and staff are happy to guide beginners and children. Food and drinks are ordered by QR code and include coffee, juices, cakes and simple meals, and the cafe describes itself as Muslim-friendly. With plenty of plug points, it also works as a quiet spot for laptop work or study, and visitors sometimes leave with a printed polaroid of their visit.

Sitiawan, Perak · 144 mi / 232 km

Catty Cafe (Catty Cafe剧本杀探案馆) is a games cafe on the first floor of a shophouse on Jalan Leo in Taman Desa Bintang, Sitiawan, that combines play with a small family of resident cats. A handful of affectionate, well-behaved cats, three or four at a time, live in the cafe and keep guests company while they play. The main draw is entertainment for groups: Chinese-style murder-mystery script games (jubensha), board games, and PS5 and Nintendo Switch sessions, with offers for longer play and larger groups and bookings taken by phone. The kitchen serves drinks, snacks such as nuggets, cakes like mint chocolate mille crêpe, and simple meals. It suits a relaxed evening out with friends, and staying late, especially at weekends when it opens until midnight.

George Town, Penang · 169 mi / 271 km

Izawa Dessert is a cat cafe in the Heng Guan Building on Jalan Burma (Burma Road), a short walk from the centre of George Town, Penang. The spacious, cave-like interior is shared with a household of friendly, fluffy cats, including a short-legged white-and-grey favourite, who roam among the tables and get their own bowls at mealtimes. There is no entrance fee: each guest simply orders food or a drink. Shoes come off at the door, so bring socks, and the house rules are short and simple. The menu mixes Japanese-style meals such as omurice curry, teriyaki chicken sets and unagi with bingsu, snow ice and showpiece cakes like the salted egg yolk avalanche cake, plus smoothies and iced teas. The cafe describes itself as Muslim friendly, with no pork, lard or alcohol, and it stays open into the evening, which makes it an easy dinner stop for cat lovers.

George Town, Penang · 169 mi / 272 km

CATONOMY welcomes visitors to a cozy cat cafe experience along Victoria Street in the heart of Georgetown, Penang. Situated in this UNESCO World Heritage city known for its vibrant street art and rich cultural tapestry, the cafe offers a peaceful retreat where guests can unwind in the company of friendly feline residents. The location on Victoria Street places it within easy reach of Georgetown's famous heritage zone, making it a convenient stop for travelers exploring the area's colonial architecture and local food scene. With a strong 4.7 rating from visitors, CATONOMY has established itself as a beloved spot for cat enthusiasts looking to combine their love of cats with a relaxing cafe atmosphere. Follow their Facebook page for updates on their resident cats and any special events.