Cat Cafes in Gangneung, Gangwon

Gangneung, Gangwon

Lazy Cat is a cat cafe on the second floor of a building on Haean-ro near Gyeongpo Beach in Gangneung, reached by its own staircase next to a CU convenience store and right beside the Choi Il-sun jjamppong sundubu restaurant. It opened at this location in the winter of 2025. All of its cats came to the cafe after being given up by previous owners or rescued, and many are affectionate and approach visitors without being offered treats. Admission includes one drink, and coffee and tea are also sold separately. It is a convenient stop for families and travellers visiting the Gyeongpo area. The cafe is closed on Tuesdays, opens at noon on Wednesdays and at 10 am on other days, and closes at 7 pm, or 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

Gangneung, Gangwon

Sseudam Sseudam is a rescue cat cafe on the second floor of a building in Imdang-dong, central Gangneung, above the Janggun Shioyaki restaurant and opposite the Imdang shopping arcade, behind Gangneung Bareun Orthopaedic Clinic. The cats are rescued strays and abandoned cats, and visitors who are interested can discuss adopting one; several cats have gone to new homes from here. The cats are well groomed and gentle, many seek out visitors to be stroked, and the owner keeps the room clean and the food and water bowls full. Admission is a flat price for all ages and includes one drink, and visiting helps fund the cafe's rescue work. There is parking in front of the building. Opening days vary, so check Instagram before visiting.

• Adoptable cats