MAU Kattencafé
Genk, Limburg
MAU is a fully plant-based cat cafe on Molenstraat in the centre of Genk, and the first cat cafe in Limburg, founded by two teachers. The interior is a contemporary living room with an urban-jungle feel rather than a typical cat-themed decor. A permanent team of five cats lives there, three females and two males, and the cafe also fosters cats from the Genk animal shelter, which visitors can adopt; the number of cats on view varies. The kitchen serves specialty coffee from Monx roasters, vegan cakes, cinnamon rolls and breakfast and lunch dishes, all made in house. Visitors can book a table or walk in, and the cats decide whether they want to be touched; guests who do not follow the house rules may be asked to leave. Payment is by cash or Payconiq only. It is open from Wednesday to Saturday.