New Taipei City, New Taipei, Taiwan
賴在231 Lai 231 Cat Café
賴在231 Lai 231 Cat Café is a homely little cafe at No. 231 Chailiao Road in Houtong Cat Village, Ruifang District, New Taipei City. Its two plump shop cats wander among the tables and are happy to be stroked, and the relaxed, lived-in room with mellow music feels like sitting in a friend's living room. The owners are warm and speak English, which makes ordering easy for overseas visitors. The menu includes freshly baked flatbreads, pancakes, pour-over coffee, Thai milk tea, Earl Grey milk tea and high-mountain oolong from Dayuling. It is a good place to linger after walking the village lanes. Opening days can change at short notice, so phoning ahead before a special trip is wise.
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