Cat Cafes in Antwerp

Mechelen, Antwerp

Cats & Cups is Mechelen’s first cat cafe, located at Désiré Boucherystraat 7-9, 2800 Mechelen, Belgium, where guests can enjoy a cozy experience surrounded by feline friends. Open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM—closed Sunday and Monday—this inviting spot, founded by Axelle Steenhouwer in April 2023, offers a menu of coffee, tea, soft drinks, beer, wine, soup, and homemade cakes. Partnering with Helga’s Poezenhuis Opvang and Pootjesparadijs, it serves as a temporary home for up to eight adoptable rescue cats, who roam freely in a space equipped with scratching posts and play towers. No reservations are required for its 30+ guest capacity, and Axelle, a trained animal caregiver with expertise in cat behavior, also provides workshops and tailored advice to support adoptions and feline well-being, making Cats & Cups a haven for coffee lovers and cat enthusiasts alike.

Lier, Antwerp

Lierse Aaikes Kattencafé is a delightful cat cafe located at Zimmerplein 5, 2500 Lier, Belgium, offering a cozy retreat for cat lovers and coffee enthusiasts alike. Open Wednesday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM—closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday—this vegan-friendly haven charges a €3 entry fee per person (or €10 for a 5-visit card), with all proceeds supporting the care of its resident cats, including food, litter, and vet costs. Founded by an animal-loving barista who transitioned from dog grooming to pursuing her dream cafe after its previous owner’s retirement, it features a nearly fully vegan menu of house-made cakes by Feliks in Lier, coffee, tea, and brunch options like the €19 Kitty Brunch (reservation required). Home to eight permanent “catmembers” like Guess, Spooky, and Mulan, the cafe provides a calm space with toys for play, a small shop with cat-themed goods, and a “Cat Code” ensuring feline comfort—no adoptions here, just quality time with its furry residents.

Antwerp

Catcafé Antwerp is the city’s first cat cafe, located at Sint-Katelijnevest 50, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium, offering a cozy haven for cat lovers in the heart of the bustling center. Open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, this modern shelter twist—launched in December 2023 by founders Tim Furwerda and Safa Manlayakhaf—partners with local rescues like De Ark Van Pollare and Huppeldepup to house adoptable cats, with several already finding homes. Guests can enjoy barista-crafted coffee from local roastery Andy, homemade treats, and a calm space to cuddle, play, or connect with rescue cats, with events like yoga sessions, painting classes, and game nights adding a playful vibe. Reservations are recommended (required on Friday evenings from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM), and a small shop offers cat-themed merch and starter kits, making it a purr-fect spot to relax, sip, and support feline adoptions.