IXU Cat Café
Oaxaca
IXU Cat Café is a rescue cat cafe on Calle Mariano Abasolo in the historic centre of Oaxaca, a few blocks from the Santo Domingo church, in the garden building that previously housed La Selva de los Gatos. More than 30 rescued cats and kittens roam the cafe and garden, and all of them are available for responsible adoption. Entry is charged as a cover that counts towards food and drink. The menu is brunch-style with vegan and vegetarian options, such as chilaquiles, croissants and matcha horchata, and in the afternoons and evenings it serves pizza, mezcal and mezcal cocktails. There is Wi-Fi, board games and local art, and the cafe hosts workshops, events and film nights. Visits help pay for the cats' food and veterinary care. It opens late morning from Sunday to Tuesday, in the afternoon and evening from Thursday to Saturday, and is closed on Wednesdays.