Bucharest, Romania
MaineCoon Café
MaineCoon Café is a cat cafe in Sector 2 of Bucharest, in a historic house on Bulevardul Pache Protopopescu near Piața Iancului. Opened in June 2026 by the Maine Coon cattery Gina's Dream, it is home to more than a dozen Maine Coon cats that roam freely through the indoor rooms and the garden terrace. The menu covers specialty coffee, lemonades, signature cocktails named after the cats, wine and desserts. A standard visit has no entry fee, only a drink or food order, and lasts up to two hours; tables can be booked online. Two private rooms for small groups are available for a per-person charge and are booked by phone. House rules ask visitors not to feed, wake or pick up the cats, to avoid flash photography and to keep children under adult supervision. Visitors' own pets are not allowed.
Before you go
- Booking
- Booking recommended
- Entry
- Free entry with a purchase
- Children
- All ages welcome
- Food & drink
- Drinks and snacks
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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