Cat Cafes in Taipei

Taipei City

Yaboo ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌‌‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​​​​‌‌‌​‌​‌⁠Cafe, located at No. 26, Lane 41, Yongkang Street in Taipei's Da'an District, is a cozy establishment that seamlessly blends a relaxed atmosphere with the companionship of resident cats. Patrons can enjoy a variety of beverages and light fare while interacting with the cafe's feline inhabitants, who are known for their friendly demeanor and often lounge around, inviting guests for gentle pets. Whether you're looking to unwind with a cup of coffee or seeking a comfortable spot to work, Yaboo Cafe offers a welcoming environment enriched by the presence of its charming cats.

Taipei City

Toast ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌‌‌​​‌‌‌‌​​​​‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​‌‌​​‌⁠Chat is a brunch cafe with five resident cats in Taipei's Da'an District, in a lane off Zhongxiao East Road Section 3, about a four-minute walk from Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT station. It moved here from its earlier site on Lane 290, Guangfu South Road, near Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. The cats are older and spend much of the day asleep. The menu covers all-day brunch plates, risotto, lasagna, French toast, desserts, coffee and milkshakes. There is a minimum spend of NT$300 per person plus a 10% service charge, and tables are limited to two hours when the cafe is full. Reservations are taken on weekdays only; at weekends and on holidays it is walk-in with a waiting list. Guests may not pick up the cats or use flash, visitors' pets are not allowed, and the cafe's own profile says it does not admit children under 10.

Taipei City

Spring ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌​‌‌​​​​‌​​​​‌‌‌​‌​​‌​​‌‌‌⁠Day Pet Cafe (小春日和 動物雜貨‧珈琲) on Yanshou Street in Taipei's Songshan District is a pet-friendly cafe combined with a pet grooming salon, and its own resident shop cats wander the dining room. Customers may bring their dogs and cats: male dogs must wear a belly band, and unneutered or unvaccinated cats have to stay in their carriers. Guests may not feed the shop cats. The kitchen serves meals and coffee as well as handmade fresh pet food in limited daily quantities, and grooming (baths, spa treatments and add-ons) is by appointment. Seats can be booked by phone or through the Facebook page, with at most 10 people per booking, and each child under 12 needs one accompanying adult.

Taipei City

Cataholic ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌​​​‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌​​‌​​‌​​‌‌​⁠(愛貓成癮) is a cat hotel with a small cafe on the second floor of a building on Zhuangjing Road in Taipei's Xinyi District, about a 10-minute walk from Taipei 101/World Trade Center MRT station. Its main business is boarding: visiting cats stay in private rooms with high ceilings, large windows and two 24-hour cameras, at NT$1,100 to NT$2,500 per cat per night, and the hotel has won Good Design and Golden Pin design awards. The cafe is kept separate from the hotel rooms, and the cats guests meet there are the two resident Bengal siblings that serve as the shop's cat managers, so it is a cafe with a pair of house cats rather than a room full of cats. Cafe visits are booked online, with a minimum spend of NT$300 per person for two hours, and children under 12 are not admitted. The menu runs to salads, croissant plates, coffee and desserts.

Taipei City

Minimal ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌‌‌‌‌‌​‌‌​‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌‌​‌​​‌​⁠Cafe (極簡咖啡館) is a quiet cafe on a lane off Taishun Street in Da'an District, Taipei, just outside the National Taiwan Normal University campus and about a five-minute walk from Guting MRT station. Open since the late 1990s, it is known to generations of students as a place to work and read, with power outlets throughout. Four resident cats live in the cafe, including an orange cat that greets guests at the door; the cafe used to foster stray cats for adoption, but that work is paused for now. The minimum spend is one drink per person, with refills at half price, and the menu includes coffee, tea and cakes such as chocolate rum cake. There is no time limit on weekdays, while weekend visits are limited to three hours. It is open from noon to 9 PM and closed on Mondays.

Taipei City

Mask ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​​​‌​‌​‌‌​​‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​​⁠Cat (貓妝自家烘焙咖啡館) is a cat-themed coffee shop on Chang'an West Road in Datong District, Taipei, opposite the Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei and a short walk from Zhongshan MRT station. Opened in 2002, it is one of Taipei's older independent cafes and roasts its own coffee. The owner, a former art teacher, filled the room with cat paintings, murals and ornaments. Two resident cats, an orange cat that sleeps most of the day and an aloof black cat, live in the shop and wander among the tables. The menu covers house-roasted coffee, ice-drip coffee, fruit and flower teas, homemade cakes and tarts, waffles, hot-pressed sandwiches and rice dishes. There is no time limit on weekdays and no service charge, and Wi-Fi and power outlets make it popular for working. It closes early, at 6 PM, on Tuesdays.

• Adoptable cats

Taipei City

Lang ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​‌​‌‌‌‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌‌‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌​‌​​​​​⁠Lang Don't Cry - Taipei is the Taipei branch of a Taiwanese rescue-focused cafe and restaurant group that helps stray cats and dogs find homes. The Zhongzheng District location serves meals, drinks, and desserts in a warm setting where guests can meet animals waiting for adoption and learn more about responsible rescue. The official location listing notes that pets are not allowed at the Taipei store, and reservations are handled online. It is a strong stop for visitors who want a cafe meal with a social mission and a chance to support adoption work in central Taipei.

Taipei City

Double ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​‌​‌‌​​‌​​‌​‌‌‌‌​​​​​​​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​​⁠Like is an Italian restaurant with a Taiwanese twist, and of course, cats. The place is clean, cozy, and the cats tend to roam around during dinner time, giving the place a sweet charm and unique dining environment. The atmosphere in the store is quiet and, with its low-key location, it is not often crowded. There are also some cat-themed trinkets and clothing sold here, so you can take home a nice souvenir.

Taipei City

Cuckoo's ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌​‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌‌‌‌​​​​​​​​​‌​‌‌‌⁠Nest is a cozy cafe with a unique, hippy style that features a couple cute cats that wander around. It's a quiet place that is rather small, but comfortable. The decor is retro, the owners are hospitable, and the service is great. There is free WiFi and no time limits, which means you can chill with the cats as long as you'd like.

Taipei City

Cat.jpg ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌​⁠Cafe is a cozy little spot where you can get a variety of drinks and food. They offer local favorites like their sandwiches and cheesecake, and students usually gather here to study and do homework. They offer a menu in both Chinese and English, so the place is foreigner friendly, and the cats can often be seen sleeping in different areas around the cafe. The ambiance is generally homey and quiet although it can get crowded at times around the dinner rush.

Taipei City

Neko ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​‌​​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​​​​‌‌‌‌​​​⁠& Kafe is a cat-foster cafe located on Tianshui Road in Datong District, Taipei City, Taiwan. This unique multi-story venue features a ground-floor ordering counter and two upper dining areas connected by a spiral staircase, where guests change into house slippers before ascending. The atmosphere balances cozy cafe comfort with a serious mission: all resident cats are foster animals available for adoption through the cafe's rescue partnership. Visitors can enjoy freshly prepared food and beverages while spending time with the cats, though seating is limited to two hours and reserved for guests aged twelve and over. The cafe operates with a minimum spend of NT$300 per person plus a ten percent service charge. To protect the wellbeing of the foster cats, outside pets are not allowed, movement between floors is restricted, and guests are expected to follow staff guidance at all times. Advance floor requests are welcomed but cannot be guaranteed.

• Adoptable cats

Taipei City

Kitten ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​‌​​​​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​​​​‌​‌​‌​‌‌‌‌‌​​‌​⁠Coffee Garden (小貓花園), also known as Cafe Cats & Dogs, opened in 1998 in Taipei's Shilin District and is widely credited as the world's first cat cafe; in 2022 Guinness World Records named it the oldest cat cafe still in existence. It sits across the road from exit 1 of Zhishan station on the MRT Tamsui line. The owners opened it with their own five cats, and today about a dozen cats and two dogs live here; the oldest cat was born in 2010. There is no entry ticket, but each guest must spend at least NT$200, and drinks and desserts such as lattes and chocolate mousse cake start at about that price. Visits are limited to two hours, children under 12 are not admitted, payment is cash only, and only staff feed the animals. It is open from noon to 10pm and closed on Tuesdays and public holidays, and tables can be reserved by phone.