The Mini Cat Cafe

Auckland · 5.3 mi / 8.6 km

Purrs ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌​​‌​‌‌‌​​​​​​‌​‌​‌⁠& Beans, located at 188 Hinemoa Street in Birkenhead, Auckland, is New Zealand’s longest-running cat café and a sanctuary for a unique clowder of rescue cats, many of whom are older or have special needs. Originally known as BaristaCats Café in Auckland’s CBD, this independently run social enterprise relocated to the heart of the “village with a view,” offering a tranquil space where visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee while spending time with its resident felines. With a strict age restriction of 10+ to ensure the cats’ welfare, as mandated by their SPCA plan, Purrs & Beans combines the charm of a café with the mission of a shelter, featuring a dedicated adoption room for foster cats from rescues like Gutter Kitties and 9 Lives Orphanage. Every visit, booking, or purchase directly supports the care of these special cats, making it a haven for feline lovers seeking both relaxation and a meaningful connection.

• Adoptable cats

Auckland · 5.4 mi / 8.7 km

Cat ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​​​​‌‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​‌​​​​‌​‌‌‌​‌​​⁠Castle Cafe by Furry Friends is a whimsical, pink-hued cat cafe located at 63 Lake Road in the charming suburb of Devonport, Auckland, offering visitors a delightful escape into a feline wonderland. This enchanting spot invites guests to unwind with a coffee while surrounded by a playful array of cats and kittens, many of whom are adoptable rescues awaiting their forever homes. With stunning Harbour Bridge views, the cafe blends relaxation with purpose, requiring bookings for sessions that include a drink and cat treat, ensuring a paws-on experience with its friendly residents. From birthday parties to adoption events, Cat Castle Cafe crafts memorable moments, driven by a passionate team dedicated to feline welfare, making it a wonderful destination for cat lovers on Auckland's North Shore.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking required

Auckland · 9 mi / 14 km

Catfe ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌‌‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌‌‌​‌‌​​‌​​⁠Mao is Auckland's premier cat cafe, offering a heartwarming blend of curated beverages and feline companionship in the bustling Newmarket area. This cozy retreat invites visitors to enjoy specialty coffee, tea, and treats while engaging with loving, adoptable cats, fostering a unique experience that champions cat welfare and rehoming. With a 15% surcharge on public holidays, the cafe provides a clean, welcoming space where guests can relax amid purrs and whiskers, supported by a mission to find forever homes for its feline residents. Just a short stroll from Mount Eden's vibrant streets, Catfe Mao is a haven for cat lovers and those seeking a socially conscious cafe experience in New Zealand's largest city.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty · 127 mi / 204 km

Fancy ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​​​‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌‌​‌​⁠Meow Cat Café is a distinctive feline retreat located at 1210 Arawa Street in Rotorua, within New Zealand's Bay of Plenty Region, celebrated as the country's first cat café featuring exclusively purebred cats and kittens. This charming establishment invites visitors to relax with a cup of coffee or indulge in gelato while interacting with its elegant residents, blending a cozy café vibe with a cat-centric experience. As Rotorua's pioneering cat café, it emphasizes the well-being of its purebred felines, limiting visitor numbers per session and requiring pre-bookings to ensure a calm environment, with all proceeds supporting their care. With its playful atmosphere and friendly, pedigreed cats, Fancy Meow Cat Café promises a delightful escape for animal lovers seeking a refined outing in the heart of Rotorua.

• Booking recommended

Lower Hutt, Wellington · 309 mi / 497 km

Neko ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​‌​​​‌‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌​‌‌‌​​​‌​‌​‌⁠Ngeru is a cozy cat adoption cafe situated at Level 1, 215 High Street in Hutt Central, Lower Hutt, within New Zealand's Wellington Region, blending the charm of a cafe with a mission to find homes for rescue cats. Named with a playful nod to "cat" in both Japanese ("Neko") and Māori ("Ngeru"), this unique spot (Wellington's first of its kind) offers visitors a chance to enjoy time with adoptable felines, with a drink included. Founded by Ken and Richelle, who met in Osaka, Japan, the cafe emphasizes cat therapy, reducing stress for guests while supporting its residents with top-notch care, all funded through bookings and purchases. With a welcoming cat room and a commitment to feline welfare, Neko Ngeru invites cat enthusiasts to connect with its residents, many of whom are looking for loving families.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended

Christchurch, Canterbury · 483 mi / 777 km

Catnap ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​​​​‌​‌​‌​​‌‌‌‌​​​‌​‌​‌‌‌‌​​​‌​​​⁠Café is a heartwarming cat haven located at 391 Colombo Street in Sydenham, Christchurch, within New Zealand's Canterbury Region, proudly serving as the South Island's first and only cat café. This unique spot combines the comforts of a traditional café with a mission to provide a safe, fun, and relaxing environment where visitors can enjoy premium coffee and vegan treats while mingling with adorable rescue cats, many of whom are available for adoption. Founded by passionate cat lovers with over a decade of experience fostering for Cat Rescue Christchurch, the café operates as a large foster home, working to rehome stray and abandoned cats while offering a calm space for feline-human bonding. With bookings recommended for cat room sessions, Catnap Café invites guests to unwind, connect with its furry residents, and support a meaningful cause in a cozy, cat-centric retreat.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended