Popo's Cafe

Chiang Mai · 2.0 mi / 3.3 km

Pet's Paradise Cat Cafe offers a cozy retreat in the heart of Chiang Mai, located on Ratchapakhinai Road in the Si Phum area. Also known as Viman Meow Cafe, this pet cafe provides visitors with a relaxing space to unwind in the company of resident cats. The cafe captures the essence of a peaceful escape from everyday life, inviting guests to slow down and enjoy some quality time with feline friends. Photos from the cafe showcase content cats lounging in comfortable surroundings, creating an inviting atmosphere for cat lovers exploring the Mueang Chiang Mai District. Whether you are a local seeking a calming spot or a traveler looking for a unique Chiang Mai experience, Pet's Paradise offers a charming destination where you can sip a beverage while enjoying the gentle company of cats.

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Chiang Mai · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km

Wila Cafe (วิฬาร์คาเฟ่) is a cat cafe in a quiet soi off Muen Dam Phra Khot Road in Chang Phueak, just north of Chiang Mai's Old City. Its cat zone is home to around 27 cats, many of them plump and laid-back, including several Scottish Folds, and the room is full of photo corners, with board games and occasional workshops to keep visitors busy. There is no time limit. International visitors pay 100 baht to enter the cat zone, which includes one drink and a sachet of cat treats, while Thai customers order at least one drink each; drinks cost around 50 to 60 baht, and extra cat food is sold at the counter. Children under 12 are not allowed in the cat zone, without exception, and the house rules on handling the cats are strictly enforced.

Chiang Mai · 2.5 mi / 4.1 km

Fatcat Cafe CNX is a small, air-conditioned cat cafe on Singharat Road in Chiang Mai's Old City. It sits right next door to a laundromat, so you can spend time with the cats while your washing runs. The cafe is home to eight famously chubby, soft-coated cats in a mix of colours and patterns, including a black cat and a lively young American Shorthair, and the owner makes an effort to bring the cats over to play. Entry costs 100 baht for an hour with the cats and includes a drink of your choice from the menu, such as iced peach tea or an Americano, and there are regular promotions for repeat visitors. To keep both the cats and small children safe, children need to be at least six years old. The corners of the room are rearranged often, so returning visitors usually find something new.

Chiang Mai · 2.6 mi / 4.2 km

Cat's Alley Cafe is a relaxed neighbourhood cat cafe on Soi Mahidol 2 in Nong Hoi, south of Chiang Mai's Old City. Its cats were abandoned or stray cats that the owners took in, and around 14 of them now share a cosy space designed to feel like hanging out in the open area beneath a friend's traditional Thai house. There is no entrance fee; each visitor simply orders at least one item from the menu, which runs from coffee, tea and smoothies to bingsu, herbal jelly desserts and simple Thai dishes at fair prices. The cat zone is kept clean and free of smells, with air purifiers running, and the cats are well cared for, fluffy and full of character. It is a popular, good-value stop with both local and international cat lovers, including many visitors from Japan.

Chiang Mai · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km

Meowmories Cafe is a small, homely cat cafe on Soi Thanin in Chang Phueak, just north of Chiang Mai's Old City and a short walk from Thanin Market. The room is compact and kept very clean, and its resident cats are plump, outgoing and used to visitors: most of them come straight over for attention, while one or two prefer to curl up and nap. The owner looks after the cats closely, and they are bathed and groomed regularly, so they are soft and smell fresh. Prices are kept low, with a discount for students, and the menu focuses on smoothies, fruit juices and other cold drinks. With its friendly owner and relaxed pace, it is an easy stop for anyone wanting an hour with sociable cats away from the busier tourist cafes in Nimman.

Chiang Mai · 3.0 mi / 4.9 km

Love Pet Cafe is an animal cafe on Mahidol Road on the southern side of Chiang Mai, where a large cat room sits alongside a pair of capybaras. The cat section is spacious and home to many cats, including fluffy Ragdolls, which tend to come over and ask for attention once visitors settle down quietly. Entry is charged in three tiers of 99, 159 and 199 baht; the basic 99 baht ticket covers both the cat zone and the capybara area, and the entry fee cannot be exchanged for a drink. The cafe also runs a full menu of coffee, other drinks, desserts and generous, well-priced meals, so it works as a lunch stop as well. It is popular with families with children, and the owner and staff are friendly and welcoming.