Bielefeld, Nordrhein Westfalen, Germany
Katzencafé Miezhaus
Katzencafé Miezhaus is a small cat cafe on Oberntorwall in Bielefeld's city centre, at the edge of the old town. Opened in 2017 as the first cat cafe in the Ostwestfalen-Lippe region, it is home to five resident cats, Professor, Kalina, Felix, Lea and Waiki, who move freely around the cafe. The food and drinks are vegan, with a daily changing cake, Belgian waffles, savoury snacks and a lunch menu until 3 PM. There is no entry fee, but every guest is asked to order at least one drink to help fund the cats' care. House rules ask visitors to let the cats approach first, not to pick them up, wake or feed them, and to take photos without flash; children must be supervised. Last entry is one hour before closing, and reservations are recommended. Free Wi-Fi makes it a common spot for studying and working.
Before you go
- Booking
- Booking recommended
- Entry
- Free entry with a purchase
- Children
- All ages welcome
- Food & drink
- Serves meals
Based on the cafe's website and visitor reviews, checked October 2026. Policies change, so confirm with the cafe before you visit.
Reviews
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