J's Coffee 僦室貓屋

New Taipei City · 0.7 mi / 1.1 km

貓客廳 Cat Living Room Cafe is a cat-first cafe on Fuxing Road in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, home to more than 14 resident cats, including several with special needs such as heart disease, blindness or disabilities. The care shows: the space is spotless, the litter boxes don't smell, fresh running water is everywhere and the room is filled with cat-themed decorations. Children must be at least nine years old and other pets are not allowed. There is no phone, so reservations are made by message through the Facebook page. House rules are posted clearly and should be followed. The menu offers coffee, tea, low-carb set meals, pasta, risotto, waffles and fried snacks, plus occasional off-menu specials. With one person cooking, food can take a while, which leaves plenty of time for the cats.

• Booking required

New Taipei City · 1.0 mi / 1.5 km

圖寞癮咖啡小酒館 ToTheMoooon is a cafe and bar on Lane 92, Yonghe Road Section 2, in Yonghe District, New Taipei City, near Dingxi MRT station. Its second floor, the Black Cat Loft (黑貓閣樓), bills itself as Taiwan's first cafe devoted entirely to black cats, while the ground floor is a cat-free area for people who prefer to keep their distance. The black cats tend to be shy and spend much of the day asleep, so patience is rewarded, and cat food can be bought to win them over. Service is largely self-service. Weekend visits should be booked ahead by phone, as same-day bookings aren't taken and walk-ins queue for free seats. The menu includes lasagna, small pizzas, pour-over coffees, the house milk tea and herbal teas, plus drinks in the evening.

• Booking recommended

New Taipei City · 1.0 mi / 1.6 km

貓境 is a cat cafe on Ren'ai Road in Yonghe District, New Taipei City, with dining rooms on the second and third floors above a ground-floor entrance. More than a dozen resident cats live here, many of them fluffy Norwegian Forest Cats, and they are lively, well groomed and very sociable, strolling across tables and settling on laps. The cafe also keeps reptiles and other pets, including geckos, turtles and a very large bullfrog, which the cats like to study. Guests are shown the house rules on arrival and agree to follow them before going up. There is a minimum spend per person, and the menu covers pizza, light meals, afternoon-tea desserts and drinks. It is popular with families, so weekends can be lively; weekdays are calmer for a quiet visit with the cats.

New Taipei City · 1.0 mi / 1.7 km

Mr. Chu啾・咖啡食堂 is a cafe in an old house right opposite Exit 1 of Dingxi MRT station in Yonghe District, New Taipei City. Four resident cats, said to be former strays, patrol the room and sometimes pick a lap to settle on. There is no time limit and Wi-Fi is available, so the space suits reading or working, and there is also a private room, an outdoor smoking area and game consoles. Run by a team with a theater background, the cafe rents out its space for events, and fortune-telling sessions are held on certain days. The menu changes daily, with cakes and desserts, coffee and drinks such as a citrus sparkling Americano. It is a relaxed place to spend a whole afternoon.

New Taipei City · 1.3 mi / 2.0 km

Cat Art Home is a cat cafe where you can enjoy the company of five adorable cats, all of which are Sara's beloved pets. As a cat lover's paradise, Cat Art Home is designed to provide a comfortable and relaxing space for visitors to bond with the cats and each other. With a variety of cat-themed art exhibitions and activities, this cat cafe is a must-visit destination for anyone who loves cats and art.

New Taipei City · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km

有貓膩 is a drinks-and-snacks shop with an indoor cat room on Anhe Road Section 2 in the Ankeng area of Xindian District, New Taipei City. Outside there is a takeaway counter with open-air seats, while the air-conditioned indoor lounge is home to many well-groomed cats, including Maine Coons, which are calm, gentle and even happy to be held. Indoors there is a minimum spend of NT$250 per person, children included, and there is no time limit. Instead of removing your shoes you slip on shoe covers, and lint rollers are provided. The menu leans toward snacks and sweets such as crème brûlée, rice blood cake and slices of cake, alongside milk-cap teas, coffee and other drinks, with separate prices for dine-in and takeaway. Paid parking is across the road.