Taipei City, Taipei, Taiwan
貓系戀愛研究所
貓系戀愛研究所 is a reservation-only cat and dog cafe on Shezhong Street in the Shezi area of Shilin District, Taipei. The cafe is split into separate rooms, so you can move between a cat room with a large group of affectionate resident cats and a dog room with four friendly dogs, including two big Alaskan Malamutes and a French Bulldog, plus a few pet geckos. The dining area is kept apart from the animals, so there is no fur in the food, and the space is kept clean and odour-free. The menu is a short list of light meals, pizza, desserts and drinks. All visits must be booked in advance through the cafe's LINE account. It suits visitors who love both cats and dogs and want plenty of hands-on time with each.
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