Cat Cafes in Tashkent

Tashkent

Cats & Friends is a cat cafe in the Chilanzar district of Tashkent, in the 3rd quarter next to the city prosecutor's office, a short walk from Novza metro station. Opened in February 2024 as the first cat cafe in Uzbekistan, it moved from Akkurgan Street in Mirzo Ulugbek district to a larger space here in May 2026. More than 20 cats live in the cafe, most of them from the Milye Koshki shelter, and many are waiting for new homes; the cafe also runs a monthly virtual adoption scheme. It works as an anticafe, so visitors pay for their time rather than for food, and entry includes unlimited tea and coffee, board games, books, a PlayStation and Wi-Fi. Staff explain the rules to new guests, cats are not to be picked up, and young children must come with an adult. A small shop sells cat-themed souvenirs. Open daily.

• Adoptable cats

Tashkent

Happy Cats is a cat cafe in the Chilanzar 14th quarter of Uchtepa district in western Tashkent, on the first floor of a building near the Chapan-Ata stop. Opened in 2024, it is run by an owner who rescues cats herself, and around 25 to 30 cats live here. Visitors can hear the story of each cat and buy treats to feed them. Guests are given shoe covers and hand sanitizer on arrival and a lint roller on the way out. The cafe has also offered board games, books and drawing, and has hosted small cat shows. Cats that came from shelters can be adopted under an agreement with the cafe. Visits are by appointment, booked by phone.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking required