Bogotá, Colombia
Merlín Cat Café
Merlín Cat Café is a cat cafe that opened in August 2026 in Lisboa, Usaquén, in northern Bogotá, on Carrera 10A near Calle 135 and a short walk from Carrera Séptima. It describes itself as a cat club where coffee, cats and solidarity come together: visitors have coffee, ice cream or desserts, read or simply spend time with rescued cats, and each purchase helps pay for food and veterinary care for cats in need. The cafe promotes responsible adoption of rescued cats and runs workshops and activities around life with cats. Alongside the cafe it offers cat boarding, grooming and a shop. It is open from Monday to Saturday from midday, and closed on Sundays.
Before you go
- Food & drink
- Drinks and snacks
- 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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