Yaong Caffe

Keelung · 0.2 mi / 0.3 km

貓町珈琲 Cattown Coffee Stand is a small specialty coffee stand in a lane off Yi 2nd Road in Zhongzheng District, Keelung, about ten minutes' walk from the Miaokou night market. Open since 2013, it is a quiet, unpretentious place loved for its two resident cats: Tom, a laid-back, heavyset blue-and-white tuxedo cat found near the old Haimen fortress, and the shyer Xiaohua, who will settle on guests who sit still. The cats are territorial, so please give them space. Seating is limited and shared, dine-in visits last 90 minutes, outside food isn't allowed and you clear your own table. The menu covers espresso drinks, pour-overs with a choice of roast, the citrusy Sicilian coffee and vegetable quiche; food must be ordered with a drink, and only coffee is served on Sundays.

Keelung · 0.3 mi / 0.5 km

抵家咖啡 is a neighborhood coffee house on Yisi Road in Xinyi District, Keelung, close to Keelung Hospital. Three well-kept resident cats, including a senior cat now in its teens, share the cafe with guests, and the shop presents itself as both a cat cafe and a specialty coffee roaster. The atmosphere is quiet and unhurried, a little away from the busy city center, and there is a separate private room for small groups. The food is made in house: light meals such as sandwiches and salads, a bittersweet Showa-style Japanese pudding that is the signature dessert, tiramisu and other cakes, along with specialty coffee and black tea. House-roasted beans and the cafe's own merchandise are sold to take home, and LINE Pay is accepted.

Keelung · 3.6 mi / 5.8 km

喵喵咖啡 is a seaside cafe at the Huhai Bay visitor service station on Huhai Road in Anle District, Keelung, which began life as a mobile coffee truck. Inside, a large group of friendly cats, mostly American Shorthairs and Maine Coons, keep guests company, though the cats have their own 'working hours' and may be resting when you arrive. Outside, the seating looks over the bay, with sea breezes and frequent buskers and live music. Indoor seating has a minimum spend of NT$200 per person plus a 10% service charge. Everything on the menu is handmade, including waffles, light meals, snacks, coffee and other drinks, so expect a wait at busy times. The cafe welcomes group gatherings, birthday celebrations and even proposals.

New Taipei City · 4.2 mi / 6.8 km

等一隻貓 (Waiting for a Cat) is a tiny tea and snack shop with resident cats on Sanzhuazikeng Road in Ruifang District, New Taipei City, a handy stop on the way to Jiufen or Houtong. It first opened in Pingxi in 2016 before moving to Ruifang, and it settled at its current address in 2024. The shop is mainly a takeaway counter for drinks, toast, pancakes and curry rice, but four to six seats let cat lovers sit down for a rest with the three shop cats, who often wait by the door to greet passers-by. The owner occasionally fosters cats and finds them homes. Dine-in has a minimum spend of NT$80 per person with no service charge; there is no wifi, restroom or phone charging. Opening times change often and are posted on Facebook, so book ahead by phone before making the trip.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended

New Taipei City · 6.0 mi / 9.6 km

貓散步219 Empress Gallery is a gallery cafe in an old house at No. 219 Chailiao Road in Houtong Cat Village, Ruifang District, New Taipei City. Founded by a dermatologist, it combines art, coffee and cats, and around a dozen cats live here, many of them rescued village strays, including some receiving ongoing medical care. A board on the wall lists the cats, and those marked with a cross are shy or resting and should be left alone; the rest are happy to be petted. The door is kept locked to keep the cats safe, so ring the bell and the owner will let you in, seat you and explain the rules. Each guest orders at least one drink, from about NT$100, and the small menu includes mini pancakes and two set meals. Payment is cash only.

New Taipei City · 6.0 mi / 9.6 km

賴在231 Lai 231 Cat Café is a homely little cafe at No. 231 Chailiao Road in Houtong Cat Village, Ruifang District, New Taipei City. Its two plump shop cats wander among the tables and are happy to be stroked, and the relaxed, lived-in room with mellow music feels like sitting in a friend's living room. The owners are warm and speak English, which makes ordering easy for overseas visitors. The menu includes freshly baked flatbreads, pancakes, pour-over coffee, Thai milk tea, Earl Grey milk tea and high-mountain oolong from Dayuling. It is a good place to linger after walking the village lanes. Opening days can change at short notice, so phoning ahead before a special trip is wise.