Taipei City, Taipei, Taiwan
肉球森林
肉球森林 (Paws Forest) is an animal cafe on a lane off Xinsheng South Road Section 1 in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, near Dongmen MRT station. Alongside its resident cats, it is known for meerkats and toucans, and the cafe is laid out so the animals have their own areas while guests can interact with them up close. Staff give a clear introduction to the layout and house rules when you arrive and point out which cats are most sociable. Feeding the toucans is offered as a paid add-on, and the meerkat area lets you watch, pet and photograph them. The kitchen serves full meals such as pasta, risotto, rice balls, fried chicken, clam chowder and puddings. It is a popular spot, so booking online in advance is strongly recommended rather than relying on the walk-in queue.
Before you go
- Food & drink
- Serves meals
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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