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Taichung City · 0.6 mi / 0.9 km

貓多多飯館 is a no-frills neighbourhood eatery on Chenggong 2nd Road in Dali District, Taichung, whose name promises 'lots of cats', and it delivers. A large group of friendly cats roams the simple, air-conditioned dining room and is happy to be stroked, and the place is notably free of cat smell. Unlike most cat restaurants, it keeps prices low and serves home-style Chinese food: generous fried rice (the green pepper beef is a favourite), fried noodles, and soup noodles such as tomato-based cat's ear pasta soup, with free black tea. A larger portion costs only NT$10 more. The owner cooks and serves alone, so expect a wait at busy times. Payment is simple and the atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly.

Taichung City · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km

貓老闆咖啡 Cat Boss is a cat-themed, pet-friendly restaurant on Dali Road in Dali District, Taichung, and the sister shop of 貓邸老咖 in the North District. Three gentle resident cats keep diners company, often lounging by the front window, and visitors can stroke them while they eat. The space is not large but is comfortable, with power sockets along most walls, Wi-Fi and a quiet atmosphere, making it popular with students and remote workers. Dogs are welcome and children may come in with supervision. There is a minimum spend of about NT$200 per person and no time limit on weekdays. The kitchen serves risotto, pasta, crispy fried chicken leg, snacks and drinks topped with cat latte art, including salted-cream oolong tea.

Taichung City · 2.9 mi / 4.6 km

花舞貓咖啡 is a small, quiet cafe at the end of a dead-end lane off Wuquan South Road in Taichung's South District, near National Chung Hsing University. Its cats live semi-free-roaming lives, wandering in and out of the cafe and along the lane, so sightings vary; they tend to gather in the late afternoon, when the owner puts out their food. Visitors may play with them using the wand toys provided, but should not pick them up or feed them. There is no time limit, seats have power sockets, and the cafe suits studying, small gatherings and handicraft classes, with private rooms available to rent. Prices are modest: coffee from award-winning beans, homemade bread and snacks, tea, and a growing range of savoury dishes.

Taichung City · 3.4 mi / 5.5 km

貓樂貓咖啡 LaLaport 台中店 is a cat cafe on the third floor of Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Taichung in the East District, next to Taichung Railway Station. It is run by a licensed pet business, and pedigree kittens and cats, including short-legged Minuet cats, are displayed and offered for sale. The bright room has window seating, and the resident cats, many of them short-legged breeds, can be stroked, though they tend to choose their own company. Visits are sold as packages: an afternoon-tea plan at NT$300 per person for one hour, or a meal plan at NT$500 for two hours. Guests wear shoe covers and wash their hands at the sink in the room. The menu includes pasta, risotto, fries and drinks. A sister branch operates at LaLaport Nangang in Taipei.

Taichung City · 3.5 mi / 5.7 km

貓癮居 is a Japanese-themed cat restaurant on Dayong Street in Taichung's East District, a short walk from the rear exit of Taichung Railway Station and near LaLaport. A red torii gate and cherry-blossom decor set the tone, and a large group of friendly, well-fed cats lounge on the cushions and wander between tables, often settling right next to diners. During the lunch (12:00-13:30) and dinner (17:00-18:30) peaks each guest must order a main course, with a NT$300 minimum per person; at other times the minimum is NT$350, and a 10% service charge applies. Visits are usually limited to 90 minutes. Lickable cat treats can be bought for NT$30 to feed the cats before your food arrives. The menu includes rice bowls, French toast, lemon tart, Basque cheesecake and milk drinks. Booking by phone is recommended.

Taichung City · 4.5 mi / 7.2 km

貓邸老咖狐獴餐廳 is a small cat and meerkat restaurant on Dongguang 1st Street in Taichung's North District, a 7-10 minute walk from Jingwu railway station, and the flagship of the Cat Boss (貓老闆) group. The dining area is split in two: an inner, fenced room where about four friendly cats, including an affectionate black cat, mingle with diners, and an outer section without cats. The meerkats live in an enclosure for their safety, though guests can still see them up close. Shoes come off at the entrance, and the rooms are clean and free of cat smell. Seats are few, so phone booking is strongly advised; reservations are held for only five minutes. The menu features risotto, pasta, Matsusaka pork, set meals and cat latte art. Children under ten must keep quiet and move gently.