蔦苑咖啡 Tsutaen Cafe

New Taipei City · 0.9 mi / 1.5 km

Kitty Chingu is a cat cafe that offers a unique and immersive experience for cat lovers. The cafe is designed to resemble a cat's habitat, with cozy nooks and crannies for the cats to explore and play. With a focus on providing a comfortable and welcoming environment for both cats and their human admirers, Kitty Chingu is the perfect spot for cat lovers to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while spending time with their furry friends.

New Taipei City · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km

O CAT CAFÈ, whose Chinese name translates as "the boss is a cat servant", is a cat cafe on Chongxin Road Section 4 in Sanchong District, New Taipei City. Somewhere between ten and twenty cats live here, a mix of the owner's own cats and rescued foster cats, some of which are available for adoption. The cafe puts animal welfare first: the cats move freely, have their own rest areas and are never made to perform, and staff walk every guest through the entry steps and house rules. Children under 12 are not admitted, guests must wear clean socks, and strong perfume is discouraged. The minimum spend is NT$250 per person, and the dine-in menu includes fried snacks and afternoon tea sets such as tiramisu, with cat treats offered so guests can feed the cats. Seats are limited, so booking online is recommended.

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Taipei City · 1.4 mi / 2.2 km

KONEKO CAFE is a fully plant-based cafe with resident cats on Dihua Street Section 1 in the Dadaocheng area of Datong District, Taipei. The shop is decorated with cat touches throughout and is home to three cats, two tabby moggies and an orange cat, who come and go around the room; they sometimes wander off on their rounds, so meeting them is a matter of luck. There is no time limit, and an upstairs seating area opens at weekends. Everything is vegan: oat-milk lattes, whisked matcha lattes and Sicilian-style iced coffee, plus egg- and dairy-free bakes such as cinnamon rolls, Basque cheesecake and puddings. The cafe has recently started late-evening opening on some days. It is a relaxed stop while exploring Dihua Street rather than a dedicated cat lounge.

New Taipei City · 1.5 mi / 2.5 km

伊莉莎肥肥胖胖貓咖啡館 is a two-level cat cafe on Jiuqiong Street in Luzhou District, New Taipei City, about ten minutes' walk from Luzhou MRT station. Around 16 relaxed, well-groomed cats wander freely between the ground floor and the upper seating area, which looks down over the whole room. The cafe also breeds cats, and kittens are sold. Bookings are taken by phone; on arrival everyone puts on shoe covers before going in, and children under 10 are generally not admitted. There is a minimum spend of NT$350 per person, and weekday visits have no time limit. Staff explain each cat's character and how to interact with them. The menu covers coffee, cakes and soufflés, risotto, baked casseroles, pizza and other photo-friendly dishes, and cat-themed merchandise is sold.

Taipei City · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km

貓系戀愛研究所 is a reservation-only cat and dog cafe on Shezhong Street in the Shezi area of Shilin District, Taipei. The cafe is split into separate rooms, so you can move between a cat room with a large group of affectionate resident cats and a dog room with four friendly dogs, including two big Alaskan Malamutes and a French Bulldog, plus a few pet geckos. The dining area is kept apart from the animals, so there is no fur in the food, and the space is kept clean and odour-free. The menu is a short list of light meals, pizza, desserts and drinks. All visits must be booked in advance through the cafe's LINE account. It suits visitors who love both cats and dogs and want plenty of hands-on time with each.

Taipei City · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km

光嶼 is a rescue cat cafe on Hami Street in Datong District, Taipei, near Yuanshan MRT station. Its name combines light and island, and the owners run it as a calm refuge where rescued street cats recover and wait for new homes. Many cats live here, mostly moggies with a few British Shorthairs, and they are gentle and sociable; a separate cat room lets you sit among them, while the front seating area stays free of cat smells. The owners introduce each cat and are happy to talk about adoption. The menu is simple and affordable: coffee, cakes and refillable herbal and jujube teas, and the quiet room with soft music suits reading or working. Seating is limited, so asking ahead before visiting is a good idea.

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