Cat Cafes in South Bohemian

Ceske Budejovice, South Bohemian

Bystrokočko ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​​​​‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​⁠is a cat café in central České Budějovice, on Otakarova street at the corner of Palackého náměstí, a short walk from the historic Přemysl Otakar II Square. Opened in August 2017 as the first cat café in South Bohemia, it moved to its current premises in 2024. Eight resident cats live in the café, most of them taken in from shelters or rescued from the street, and the staff can tell visitors the story of each one. The cats choose for themselves whom they approach. There is no entry fee; visitors order from a menu of coffee, tea, homemade lemonades, hot chocolate and cakes, with themed drinks and seasonal events such as a Halloween afternoon tea. A small shop sells cat toys and gifts. The café is open every afternoon.

Pisek, South Bohemian

KočKavárna ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​​​​‌‌‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌​​​​‌‌​‌​‌​‌‌​​​‌⁠is a cat café on Žižkova třída in Písek, about 200 metres up the street from the main post office, close to the town centre. It is part of CATICO z.s., a local association that cares for abandoned, sick and disabled cats in and around Písek. Nine resident cats live in the café, all of them foundlings from the shelter, and the association also offers other cats and kittens for adoption. The cats are described individually on the café's website, from a quiet mute tomcat found near Vodňany to one that likes to sit at the bar. Visitors order specialty coffee, homemade lemonades, cakes, pizza and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and part of the takings supports the association's cats. Tables can be reserved by phone. The café is closed on Mondays.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended

Strakonice, South Bohemian

Kavárna ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​​​​​​​‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌​​​‌​‌‌‌​​​‌‌‌​⁠Svět koček is a cat café on Spojařů street on the Mír housing estate in Strakonice, near the Sídliště Mír bus stop. Opened in July 2023 by Alena Matyášová, it has a group of resident cats that move freely around the café and greet visitors, including young cats that have joined since opening. The owner is happy to tell guests about each cat. The menu is broad for a small café, with coffee, homemade lemonades, hot raspberries, pancakes, open sandwiches, cakes, pizza and ice cream sundaes, at moderate prices. Families with children are welcome, and the café also sells a calendar featuring its cats. It is open every day, from mid-morning on weekdays and from early afternoon at weekends.