Cat Cafes in Jeonju, Jeonbuk

Jeonju, Jeonbuk

I Cat You is a large cat cafe on the second floor of the Hongik Building, above a Woori Bank branch, in the Seosin-dong new town area of Wansan-gu, Jeonju. It covers around 100 pyeong and belongs to the I Cat You chain, which also has cafes in Iksan and Gunsan. Entry is charged per person with no time limit, and children under 24 months enter free; drinks, churu treats and cat toys are sold separately. Socks must be worn for hygiene and are sold on site, and outside food, drinks, toys and pet cats are not allowed. The owner breeds cats and sells kittens from the cafe. The building has free underground parking for three hours. It is closed on Mondays.

Jeonju, Jeonbuk

Myohae Mansion is a large cat cafe on the fifth floor of the CU building behind the IBK bank building in the Seosin-dong new town area of Wansan-gu, Jeonju. It describes itself as the first large-scale cat cafe in Jeollabuk-do and is divided into two big rooms with different concepts. Entry is charged per person with no time limit, and there is a lower rate for children aged 36 months and under. Indoor socks are required and can be bought at the kiosk, outside drinks are allowed, and cat treats are sold. Visitors who leave a receipt review receive a treat or a drink. The building's underground car park is fully available at weekends and on public holidays. It opens at 11 AM at weekends and noon on weekdays, closes at 9 PM, and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Jeonju, Jeonbuk

Happy Nyang is a cat cafe in Songcheon-dong, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, about 50 metres from Daemyeong Apartments and opposite the Buan fisheries co-operative. It is home to about 50 gentle cats and a resident dog called Suni. The owners keep the space clean with air purifiers, humidifiers and robot vacuums, and the room has custom-built cat towers, clean litter boxes and heated mats for the cats. Entry is a single per-person fee. Outside food, drinks and toys may not be brought in. It is a relaxed place with many docile cats and suits families with children. It is open every day, from 10 AM at weekends and 10:30 AM on weekdays, until 8 PM, with 10 AM openings during school holidays.

Jeonju, Jeonbuk

Goem is a cat cafe in the Seosin-dong new town area of Wansan-gu, Jeonju, on the second floor of the Halmijip building. Its cats were chosen for their gentle, people-friendly nature, so it suits first-time visitors, families with children and couples. Several of the cats are Korean shorthairs, and the owner continues to rescue cats when the situation calls for it. Entry is charged per person with no time limit, and children under 24 months enter free. Socks are required and can be bought on site, and churu treats are sold. Visitors who write a review receive a treat or a drink. Parking is free for two hours on the ground floor of the building or at the public car parks in the new town. It is open from 10 AM to 9 PM and closed on Mondays.

Jeonju, Jeonbuk

Cat Oink is a cat cafe and kitten sales shop in the Gaeksa shopping district of Wansan-gu, Jeonju, next to the CGV cinema. It keeps many different breeds, including unusual ones that are rarely seen elsewhere, and the cafe regularly posts kittens available for sale on its blog, so selling cats is a core part of the business. Entry is charged per person and drinks are inexpensive; socks must be worn for the cats' health and are sold at the counter. Visitors who leave a Naver review get a prize draw, with cat treats as the basic prize. Last entry is at 9 PM. It opens at 11 AM at weekends and noon on weekdays, and is closed on Mondays.

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Jeonju, Jeonbuk

Chunyangi House is a rescue cat room inside the Jule & Sophie coffee shop in Junghwasan-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju; visitors enter through the coffee shop. The cat area is clearly separated from the cafe seating, and it feels more like a cat shelter within a cafe than a typical cat cafe. Several dozen cats live here, most of them Korean shorthair rescues, and adoption of the cats is arranged. The owner is known for close care of each cat's health and diet, and the room is kept very clean. Most of the cats are docile and sociable, and parents often let children play in the cat room while they sit in the cafe. Cat boarding is also offered. It is open every day, from 11 AM on weekdays and noon at weekends, until 8 PM.

• Adoptable cats

Jeonju, Jeonbuk

Chingunejip Nyangnyang Comic Cafe is a comic book cafe with resident cats near the old main gate of Jeonbuk National University in Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, in the alley between Neo Dada and Starbucks. The sign outside reads Chingunejip Manhwa Cafe, while map apps list it as Nyangnyang Comic Cafe. Several cats wander freely between the reading rooms, some with curtains and some open, and visitors can stroke them while reading comics, playing board games or using arcade machines. Visitors change into slippers at the entrance and pay when they leave. On weekdays a drink comes with unlimited time for a small surcharge, while at weekends the drink includes three hours, with extra time charged by the hour. There is no dedicated car park; nearby public car parks can be used. It opens every day from 11 AM.