Shanghai, China
You Mao Garden Cat Cafe Jiading New Town
You Mao Garden is a cat cafe in the Deyunfang complex on Demao Road in Jiading New Town, about 320 metres from Exit 1 of Jiading Xincheng station on Metro Line 11. More than thirty cats, among them Ragdolls, British Shorthairs, long-haired cats and calicos, roam a cat room fitted with wall-mounted wooden climbing frames and a large wooden cat castle by the window. A separate but connected coffee area with bookshelves and wooden tables serves coffee and tea, so visitors who are allergic to cats can stay on that side. The shop also offers cat bathing and boarding.
Before you go
- Food & drink
- Drinks and snacks
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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