Dortmund, Nordrhein Westfalen, Germany
Katzentempel Dortmund
Opening planned for October 2026; the exact date will be announced on katzentempel.de.
Katzentempel Dortmund is a vegan cat cafe and restaurant of the Katzentempel chain under construction on Kampstraße in Dortmund's city centre, in the former Conrad building that runs through to Westenhellweg, close to the Thier-Galerie shopping centre. It is run by two former staff members of Katzentempel Bochum. As at other branches, cats from animal welfare organisations will live in the restaurant and move freely among the guests, with their own retreat area; the first cat for Dortmund is a young tomcat rescued from the streets of Dubai. Guests will order from the chain's fully plant-based menu of breakfasts, bowls, burgers and cakes, with no entry fee. The restaurant is planned with around 70 seats.
Before you go
- 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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