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Tainan City · 0.5 mi / 0.8 km

XinChao Vietnamese Coffee (心早越式咖啡廳), formerly known as Mo Vietnamese Coffee, is a rare Vietnamese-style cat cafe on Nanyuan Street in North District, Tainan. Three gentle, sociable cats, nicknamed the shop's part-time staff, roam the clean, relaxed room and are happy to be petted. The owners hand out wand toys and introduce each cat. The owner makes the food herself in a home-cooked Vietnamese style: crisp banh mi with roast pork, Vietnamese ham or other fillings and fresh coriander, Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk, egg coffee, sea-salt cream black tea and matcha lattes. Prices are modest and the atmosphere is unhurried, making it an easy place to chat with friends while the cats wander. Many customers also order coffee to take away. Contact is easiest through the shop's LINE account.

Tainan City · 1.0 mi / 1.6 km

Mao Wang (貓王龍貓餐廳) is an animal-themed restaurant on Kaixuan Road in East District, Tainan, where a large family of cats shares the dining room with chinchillas and guinea pigs. Many of the cats are friendly and come to greet guests, including a big Maine Coon who has been known to eye up diners' plates. The owner's family keeps them well groomed, and children often get to hold the chinchillas. The menu runs from freshly baked waffles with banana, chocolate or ice cream to savoury dishes such as Thai basil pork, green curry and chicken wings. Prices are on the high side and there is a minimum spend. Visits are by reservation only, through the restaurant's official LINE account or by phone. Keep an eye on your food if the cats get curious.

Tainan City · 1.0 mi / 1.6 km

Sangu Cat Cafe (參古貓咖啡) is a small, bright cat cafe on Fuguo 1st Road in Yongkang District, Tainan. Its resident cats act as staff: the outgoing Haji greets guests at their tables and invites a stroke, while the cooler Milk Tea holds the title of deputy manager. The cats are affectionate and often jump straight onto the table. The room is kept clean and odour-free. Shoes come off at the door, the minimum spend is one drink per person, and children under six are not admitted for their safety. The menu is simple and fairly priced: espresso drinks with latte art, milk tea, tiramisu, Basque cheesecake and a few light meals. Days off are sometimes added on weekdays, so check the cafe's Instagram before making a special trip.

• Booking required

Tainan City · 1.2 mi / 2.0 km

Dou Zai Man Shi Jian (都在漫食間) is a cat-themed brunch restaurant on Linsen Road in East District, Tainan, where four resident cats share the dining room with guests. The cats are calm and gentle, lounging by the windows, under chairs and sometimes on the tables. Some will accept a stroke, while others prefer to watch, so guests should let them choose. The kitchen serves brunch platters, pan-fried chicken leg, slow-cooked curry rice, pasta with clams and other Italian-style dishes, desserts such as crème brûlée, and coffee and lattes. Tables can be booked online, which is a good idea at weekends, and a dining time limit applies when the restaurant is busy. Parents should supervise children around the cats.

Tainan City · 1.3 mi / 2.0 km

Bo Ji (波吉) is a small, pet-friendly brunch restaurant on Linsen Road in East District, Tainan, best known for its resident animals: three to four friendly cats and a Chihuahua who keep diners company inside. The cats are well cared for and happy to be stroked. The animals have set working days, and the shop posts on Instagram which of its little managers are on duty. The entrance faces the main road, not the lane behind. Seating is limited, so it is worth calling ahead to book, especially if you want an indoor table near the cats. The menu is good value: signature brunch platters, French toast with honey, pan-fried chicken leg steak, sous-vide meats, bagels, bacon and German sausage, with coffee and tea.

Tainan City · 1.4 mi / 2.2 km

Mo Fa Mi Lu (魔法咪嚕寵物咖啡館), the Magic Miru Pet Cafe, is an animal cafe on the second floor at 73 Erwang Road in Yongkang District, Tainan. More than a dozen cats roam the room alongside the cafe's dogs, including a golden retriever, a poodle and shiba inus, plus an energetic meerkat that likes to investigate drinks. The animals are friendly and come right up to visitors, and staff explain the menu and how to interact with them. The kitchen serves pasta, set meals with soups such as mushroom cream, afternoon tea sets, drinks and fried ice cream. Prices are higher than an ordinary cafe, and there is a per-person spend that the staff explain at the door. Booking a day ahead is recommended and earns a small gift. The space is also used for birthday parties.