Cat café facts for kids

Cat cafe "Cats Republic" in Saint Petersburg, Russia

A Cat Café is a special kind of café where you can enjoy drinks and snacks while spending time with cats. It's a place where cat lovers can relax, watch, and even play with friendly cats. Many cat cafés also offer tasty desserts like cookies or cake. For cleanliness, the area where food and drinks are prepared and served is usually separate from where the cats roam.

Where Did Cat Cafés Start?

The very first cat café in the world opened in Taipei, Taiwan. It was called "Cat Flower Garden." The idea quickly became popular, especially in Japan. Japan's first cat café, named "Neko no Jikan," opened in Osaka.

Cat Cafés Around the World

Cat cafés are popular all over the world, but they can be a bit different depending on where you are.

Asian Cat Cafés

In Asia, especially in Japan and Taiwan, cat cafés are very popular. They often focus on giving people a chance to relax and enjoy the company of many different cats, which is great for people who can't have pets at home.

European Cat Cafés

In Europe, many cat cafés have a special mission. They often work with animal shelters to give homeless cats a temporary home. Visitors can play with these cats, and sometimes, they can even adopt them! This helps cats find loving families.

Cat Cafés in the Americas and Oceania

Cat cafés are newer in places like North America, South America, and Oceania. They are quickly growing in popularity as more people discover these unique and cozy places to spend time with cats.

Images for kids

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  Nekokaigi, a small cat café in Kyoto.

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  Female Somali cat in a cat café in Tokyo.

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  Cat café in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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  Signboard of Mrau Cafe, Lublin, Poland.

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  Cat café in Novosibirsk, Russia.

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  The Manchester Cat Café.

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  The Charming Cat Cafe in Vista Ridge Mall, Lewisville, Texas.

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  A cat café in the Lower East Side, New York City.

See also

In Spanish: Café de gatos para niños