U Kočičích tlapek
Kladno, Central Bohemian
U Kočičích tlapek is a family-run cat cafe on Náměstí Starosty Pavla in the centre of Kladno, the first of its kind in the town. Opened in May 2017, it is home to around a dozen cats, including Maine Coons, a Scottish Fold and several cats rescued from the street, and the space gives them places to retreat from visitors. The menu covers coffee, homemade cakes, pancakes, ice cream and lemonades. Guests are asked not to wake sleeping cats, pull their tails or whiskers, use flash or feed them, and to keep noise down. Children are welcome with their parents, who are expected to supervise them throughout. Alongside the cafe, the owner helps homeless cats, holds charity sales for shelters and supports a local neutering programme. Opening hours are shorter during the summer school holidays.