Cat Cafes in East Kalimantan

Balikpapan, East Kalimantan

Cat'O Cafe is a family-run cat cafe in the Beller area of Balikpapan Tengah, on Jalan Mayor Pol. Zainal Arifin, and is often described as the first cat cafe in the city. The air-conditioned room is home to a group of resident cats, including Molly, Cing Cing, Mina, Aya and Jarwo; they are relaxed with visitors and come closer when offered the cat treats sold at the counter. There is no entry ticket or minimum order: guests simply order from the menu of coffee, tea, teh tarik and snacks such as fried cassava and mixed platters, with drinks costing around 20,000 IDR in 2026, and stay to play with the cats. House rules are posted at the entrance. The cafe suits families with children as well as friends looking for a quiet place to sit with cats. It is closed on Mondays.

Samarinda, East Kalimantan

Borneo Cat Cafe is a small cat cafe on Jalan PM Noor in Sempaja Selatan, North Samarinda, set right on the main road and easy to reach from the north of the city. It is one of the few places in Samarinda where visitors can sit down with a group of resident cats: the house cats are chubby, well groomed and generally friendly and active, and the room is kept clean and free of smells. Guests order food and drinks from a short, affordable cafe menu and spend time playing with and petting the cats, which makes it a popular spot for students and families who want to hang out or unwind. The cafe also has a small cat playground area. Opening hours have varied, so it is worth checking the cafe's Instagram account before a visit.