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. Founded by Axelle Steenhouwer in April 2023, this inviting spot 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. 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. Launched in December 2023 by founders Tim Furwerda and Safa Manlayakhaf, this modern shelter twist 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. Events like yoga sessions, painting classes, and game nights add a playful vibe. Reservations are recommended, and a small shop offers cat-themed merch and starter kits, making it a wonderful spot to relax, sip, and support feline adoptions.

Antwerp

Kattencafé Katmosfeer is in central Antwerp, Belgium. Its resident cats share the cafe with visitors, and the operator also hosts shelter cats from Pootjesparadijs and Helga's Poezenhuis while they wait for adoption. Guests can order coffee, cold drinks, an aperitif, or cake, then read, play a game, work on a laptop, or let a cat approach on its own terms. A double-door entrance keeps the cats safely inside. The cafe admits visitors from age 12 and asks everyone to follow quiet, cat-first house rules. Reservations are optional, though useful for larger groups. Katmosfeer is a purr-fectly calm stop for coffee with resident cats or a first meeting with a cat that needs a home.