Cat Cafes in South Korea

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.

• Adoptable cats

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.

Iksan, Jeonbuk

I Cat You Iksan is a large cat cafe on the third floor of a building next to Lotte Mart in Yeongdeung-dong, Iksan, part of the I Cat You chain that also has cafes in Jeonju and Gunsan. It moved here from its earlier location near the bus terminal. The cafe covers about 120 pyeong and has around 60 cats of various breeds, and there is also a children's playground area. A guide at the entrance explains the house rules and tips for being a cat sitter for a day, and lockers are provided for bags. Entry is charged per person with no time limit, with a lower weekday rate for students and children. It is open every day, from 9 AM at weekends and 10 AM on weekdays, until 9 PM.

Iksan, Jeonbuk

Nyangkkul Nyangkkul is an animal cafe in Yeongdeung-dong, Iksan, on the second floor of the BYC building behind Homeplus and next to Lotte Mart. Its cats were taken in from owners who gave them up or rescued from shelters, and most are friendly lap cats; the cafe also keeps mini pigs and reptiles that visitors can see and feed. The floor is a special sandrock surface that is gentle on the cats' joints but can scratch, so socks are recommended for children. Entry is charged per person with no time limit, with lower rates for students and young children, and children under 24 months enter free with documentation. Only packaged drinks and snacks are sold; takeaway coffee and baby food may be brought in. The Yeongdeung 2-dong public car park is three minutes away. It is closed on Tuesdays.

Iksan, Jeonbuk

Darakbang Momo, whose name means 'attic cat Momo', is one of the longest-running cat cafes in Iksan, operating in Yeongdeung-dong since at least 2016. It is on the third floor of a corner building behind the Nonghyup bank near Lotte Mart, a short walk from the other cat cafes on Gobong-ro 32-gil. The cafe has a cosy, attic-like atmosphere where visitors can spend time with the resident cats. Entry is charged per person and includes one drink. It is closed on Sundays. Compared with the large chain cafes nearby, it is a smaller, quieter place, and information online is limited, so checking by phone before visiting is advisable.

Gunsan, Jeonbuk

I Cat You Gunsan is a large cat cafe in Gyeongam-dong, Gunsan, in the Railroad Village area opposite Emart, part of the I Cat You chain with cafes in Jeonju and Iksan. It covers about 140 pyeong and calls itself the largest cat cafe in Jeollabuk-do. Entry is charged per person with no time limit, and children under 24 months enter free. Socks must be worn and can be bought at the entrance, visitors change into indoor shoes, use hand sanitiser and store belongings in lockers, and flash photography is not allowed. A food zone with table ordering serves fried rice, ramen, drinks and snacks. Party rooms can be used free of charge by groups above a minimum size for two and a half hours, and kindergartens and public institutions are welcome. It is closed on Tuesdays.

Gunsan, Jeonbuk

Gorong Gorong is a cat cafe that opened in late 2025 on the fourth floor of the Mega Place building in Jigok-dong, Gunsan, near the Mijang-dong area. It is a calm place with relaxed cats that greet guests, suited to a quiet break. Entry is charged per person, with a lower weekday rate and a further discount for weekday morning visits booked in advance, and children under 24 months enter free. Socks are required and can be bought on site, and snacks, cup noodles and drinks are sold. It opens at noon on weekdays and 10 AM at weekends, closing at 9 PM on weekdays and 8 PM at weekends, and is closed on Wednesdays.