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Puli, Nantou County · 4.6 mi / 7.4 km

Mong Du C (萌度C) is a cat cafe on the second floor of a building in the Mong Garden (水与松萌萌園) leisure park on Nancun Road in Puli Township, Nantou. You don't need a park ticket to visit the cafe. The room has a calm Japanese feel, with lots of natural wood and floor-to-ceiling windows. A group of resident cats, ragdolls among them, roams the room; staff introduce each cat's personality and where it came from. When the cafe is busy, especially at weekends, the cats may be kept in their own area to stop them slipping out, so weekdays offer the most contact. The minimum spend is NT$150 per person. The menu covers coffee with customisable latte art, including photo lattes printed with your own picture, plus Mont Blanc, mille-crêpe cakes, half-baked cheesecake, pudding and afternoon tea sets. It is a popular stop for families.

Taichung City · 19 mi / 31 km

聊療貓Bar is a cat cafe and wellness space on Tucheng Road in Dali District, Taichung, run by a friendly couple. The ground floor is a cosy cafe shared with seven resident cats, including a ginger, a Siamese, a calico, a tabby, a white cat and a short-legged Munchkin, all clean and happy to be petted. Upstairs, the building hosts classes and bookable sessions such as massage and bodywork, singing-bowl sound therapy, hypnotherapy, yoga and tarot or astrology readings, and rooms can be rented for talks and workshops. A minimum spend applies, and resident readers sometimes offer short free tarot readings to cafe guests. The kitchen serves coffee, herbal teas, cakes, pizza and light meals. Bookings for sessions and classes go through the official LINE account.

Taichung City · 20 mi / 32 km

貓多多飯館 is a no-frills neighbourhood eatery on Chenggong 2nd Road in Dali District, Taichung, whose name promises 'lots of cats', and it delivers. A large group of friendly cats roams the simple, air-conditioned dining room and is happy to be stroked, and the place is notably free of cat smell. Unlike most cat restaurants, it keeps prices low and serves home-style Chinese food: generous fried rice (the green pepper beef is a favourite), fried noodles, and soup noodles such as tomato-based cat's ear pasta soup, with free black tea. A larger portion costs only NT$10 more. The owner cooks and serves alone, so expect a wait at busy times. Payment is simple and the atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly.

Taichung City · 21 mi / 34 km

貓老闆咖啡 Cat Boss is a cat-themed, pet-friendly restaurant on Dali Road in Dali District, Taichung, and the sister shop of 貓邸老咖 in the North District. Three gentle resident cats keep diners company, often lounging by the front window, and visitors can stroke them while they eat. The space is not large but is comfortable, with power sockets along most walls, Wi-Fi and a quiet atmosphere, making it popular with students and remote workers. Dogs are welcome and children may come in with supervision. There is a minimum spend of about NT$200 per person and no time limit on weekdays. The kitchen serves risotto, pasta, crispy fried chicken leg, snacks and drinks topped with cat latte art, including salted-cream oolong tea.

Taichung City · 21 mi / 34 km

倫家Cafe Lun's House is a booking-only brunch cafe in a renovated 40-year-old house on Section 2 of Zhongshan Road in Taiping District, Taichung, near National Chin-Yi University and Pinglin Forest Park. Three very friendly resident cats share the space, mostly in the roomy upstairs dining area, and they are known for settling on tables, chairs and laps; a Ducati motorcycle near the entrance completes the look. The cafe does not admit children under 12 or pets, and reservations are required. The kitchen serves eggs Benedict, avocado dishes, honey apple chicken, garlic butter pork, house-made bread, desserts, and drinks such as osmanthus latte and Sicilian sparkling coffee. Street parking nearby is limited, so allow time to park legally.

• Booking required

Taichung City · 22 mi / 36 km

花舞貓咖啡 is a small, quiet cafe at the end of a dead-end lane off Wuquan South Road in Taichung's South District, near National Chung Hsing University. Its cats live semi-free-roaming lives, wandering in and out of the cafe and along the lane, so sightings vary; they tend to gather in the late afternoon, when the owner puts out their food. Visitors may play with them using the wand toys provided, but should not pick them up or feed them. There is no time limit, seats have power sockets, and the cafe suits studying, small gatherings and handicraft classes, with private rooms available to rent. Prices are modest: coffee from award-winning beans, homemade bread and snacks, tea, and a growing range of savoury dishes.