Cat Cafes in Penghu County

Magong, Penghu County

望安CAFE is a relaxed cafe and bar on Ren'ai Road in central Magong, Penghu, known for jazz, soft sofa seating and four resident cats. The cats wander among the tables and are happy to be stroked; one shakes hands and another begs politely for attention. The kitchen serves pasta, lasagne, fish and chips, burritos, rice plates and other Western dishes all day, with set meals in the evening, plus coffee and specialty cocktails such as a cactus-fruit mix. The minimum spend is NT$150 per person with a 180-minute limit, and outside food is not allowed. Tables can be reserved from mid-afternoon by phone or LINE and are held for 10 minutes. Takeaway is also available. The cafe is pet-friendly, so guests may meet visiting dogs too, and it makes an easy evening stop after a day exploring the islands.

Magong, Penghu County

海島咖啡館 Islands Coffee Shop is a cat cafe on Huimin 1st Road in central Magong, Penghu. The owner rescues stray cats, including some with chronic illnesses that she nurses carefully, and a group of them live in the cafe alongside a friendly shop dog; she explains each cat's personality and which spots not to touch. The menu covers coffee, soufflé pancakes, waffles, noodle dishes, fried snacks and chicken leg meals at fair prices. The minimum spend is NT$100 per person with no time limit, so it is easy to stay for an afternoon. There are private rooms with Switch and board games and a large projector for films, a pet-friendly room where guests may bring their own animals, and a pet-free area. Bookings are taken by phone, and it makes a good rainy-day refuge on the islands.

Magong, Penghu County

跟著貓貓走 is a small handmade drinks and dessert shop on Yangming Road in Magong, Penghu, with three friendly resident cats. The cats come out to greet customers and can be stroked freely, no booking needed. The owner hand-fries brown sugar and cane sugar for the drinks and avoids flavourings and syrups, and the menu includes brown sugar purple rice milk, fresh milk tea, fruit teas, bubble tea and specialty drinks, along with canelés, Basque cheesecake and other baked goods. Some desserts, such as the Basque cheesecake, should be reserved a few hours to a day ahead to keep them fresh. Seating is limited, so it suits a short stop with a drink and the cats while exploring Magong, and the owner is happy to chat about the cats.