Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Meowccino Cat Café
Meowccino Cat Café is a cat cafe on Avenida Fleming in the Ouro Preto neighborhood of Belo Horizonte, in the Pampulha region. It opened in early 2026 and works with CASA MIA, a local animal protection association that rescues the cats and handles adoptions. The cafe area serves specialty coffee, pão de queijo, ciabatta and focaccia sandwiches, matcha, cinnamon rolls and cheesecake. The cats live in a separate room called the Cat Place, which guests can enter after reaching a minimum spend per person; it closes an hour before the cafe. The cats are available for responsible adoption through CASA MIA's process. On weekdays orders are placed at the counter. The cat room also serves as a showroom for the Ferpa cat furniture brand. It is closed on Mondays.
Before you go
- Food & drink
- Serves meals
- Adoption
- Cats available for adoption
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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