If there is one thing better than lazing at a cafe on a hot afternoon over iced coffee and cake, it is doing so with a cuddly buddy by your side. Animal cafes have already gained their popularity in Singapore now since the opening of many dog and cat cafes in recent years.

Cat cafes, in particular, have been getting a lot of attention; there are four cat cafes located in central Singapore alone. It is pretty safe to say that Singaporeans have gone absolutely radical over felines.

Cafe-hopping will never be the same again with the addition of adorable kittens of which you can give your undivided attention to, whilst sipping on a cuppa. In celebration of our feline friends, here is the lowdown on cafes in Singapore that house the cutest kitties for the most purr-fect afternoon ever.

Photo Credit: Meomi Cat Café 

#1 MEOMI CAT CAFÉ

The latest addition to the cat cafe scene is Meomi Cat Café. The cafe itself is tiny but its cosy space offers patrons a nice afternoon getaway. With plenty of comfortable seating areas and a variety of adorable kitties roaming around, there is no doubt you will be stuck there for hours.

Meomi’s collection of in-house cats is especially unique: be sure to look out for Mario, the resident munchkin cat. Short-legged and incredibly cute.

Cover charge: S$15 (includes a hot beverage).

668 North Bridge Rd
Singapore 188801
Tel: +65 6296 0339
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

#2 NEKO NO NIWA

Neko No Niwa is the cat café that started it all in Singapore. The owners are firm believers of adopting instead of buying, so all 13 cats living at Neko No Niwa are adopted to save them from abandonment. A noble belief, one in which more animal enthusiasts should stand by.

With so many playful kitties running around, the positive energy this cafe exudes is boundless and makes for a great afternoon chill-out spot with other fellow cat lovers.

Cover charge: S$12 for the first hour, subsequently S$5 per half hour.

54A Boat Quay Level 2,
Singapore 049843
Tel: +65 6536 5319
Mon to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 10pm
Tue: Closed
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

Photo Credit: The Company Of Cats

#3 THE COMPANY OF CATS

Located in the Chinatown area, The Company of Cats started out as a clubhouse for a bunch of feline buddies to gather, do a little yoga, get high on catnip and bask in sunbeams.

The clean and comfortable environment allows you to kick off your shoes and curl up with a cuppa and a kitty on your lap.

Cover charge: S$14 for the first hour (S$10 from Tuesdays to Fridays until 3pm).

6B Mosque Street,
Singapore 059486
Tel: +65 6220 3835
Tue to The: 10am – 7pm
Fri to Sun: 11am – 10pm
Mon: Closed
Nearest Station: Chinatown

Photo Credit: The Cat Café

#4 THE CAT CAFÉ

The Cat Café offers freshly brewed coffee, fragrant teas, baked pastries and adorable felines of various breeds which you can get up close and personal with. The beauty in The Cat Café is the fact that they do not practice a time limit.

Instead, the cover charge is based on per entry, which means that you can spend as much time as you like bonding with their resident kitties.

Cover charge: S$15 per entry (inclusive of a soft drink) and cat treats at S$3.

241B Victoria Street,
Singapore 188030
Tel: +65 6338 6815
Mon: 3pm – 10pm
Tue to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

For more recommendations, read our guide on 16 Pet-friendly cafes and restaurants in Singapore you and your pets will love.

Animal cafes have been increasing in numbers, especially throughout Asia, in recent years. There is a huge demand for animal cafes and we suspect that the trend is not dying down anytime soon.

With the hype starting from the cute cat cafes in Japan, there are now many animal cafes all over the continent that encompass a wide variety of animals catering to animal lovers. For the uninitiated, animal cafes now include rabbits, owls and even alpacas!

If you love having a cuppa while cosying up with animals, read on. We have compiled an extensive list of animal cafes in Asia that you should not miss out on!

CAT CAFES

One of the most common animal cafes not just in Japan, but also in many other cities as well. We are hardly surprised that cat cafes are the most popular cafes around—just watching these cute felines walking around the cafe is enough to melt anyone’s heart.

Singapore’s first cat cafe—Cat Café Neko no Niwa—only adopts homeless and abandoned cats. Ragdoll Cat Cafe is one of the many cat cafes in Osaka, Japan, and their breeds range from Munchkin to Norwegian Forest Cat and much more. If you are heading to South Korea, go to Godabang Cat Cafe in Seoul which keeps both prestigious breeds, as well as adopted strays.

Purr Cat Cafe Club in Bangkok, Thailand; Purrfect Cat Cafe in Penang, Malaysia and Cafe & Cats 1998 in Taipei, Taiwan are a few more to name.

Photo Credit: Sing Thai Disco

DOG CAFES

Dog lovers will agree that there are not many animals in the world that are as affectionate as dogs. Imagine going to a place where all the dogs gather and vie excitedly for your attention! Although there are much fewer dog cafes as compared to cat cafes, we managed to source out a few in Asia.

One dog cafe rising in popularity is True Love Cafe in Bangkok, Thailand where you will have fun running around with 17 grown up Siberian huskies and also a cute Shih Tzu. The Dog Cafe in Busan, Korea has both small pooches and larger dogs like Labradors and Golden Retrievers. If you happen to be in New Delhi in India, go to the first dog cafe called Puppychino that has fun games and gluten-free puppy snacks!

Otherwise, consider We are the Furballs in Singapore or Dog Heart from Aquamarine in Tokyo, Japan.

RABBIT CAFES

Nobody can resist petting a cute bunny—not even if you don’t like animals that much. While not all cafes allow visitors to hold or carry the rabbits, it is still a joy feeding them and watching the little furry creatures nibble on their carrots.

Rabbit cafes are not common and most are found in Japan. One that allows guests to carry the bunnies is Ms. Bunny in Tokyo. Another cafe in Tokyo is Ra.a.g.f, which allows guests to interact with rabbits that are kept in cages, allowing only one bunny out at a time at the play area. While many animal cafes only have finger food and drinks, Ohisama cafe in Tokyo serves up full meals for visitors complete with desserts on their menu.

With Hong Kong opening up their first rabbit cafe just recently, we may see more rabbit cafes opening up in Asia soon.

HEDGEHOG CAFE

Hedgehogs may not seem like the friendliest animal but despite its prickly image, this animal has its cute side too. For now, there appears to be only one hedgehog cafe and it is located in Tokyo, Japan.

If you have not seen the softer side of a hedgehog, make a trip to HARRY’S where more than 20 different hedgehog breeds await you. The name of the cafe is a word play as “harinezumi” is a Japanese term for hedgehog.

Watch the hedgehogs scurry around in their glass enclosures or hold onto one of them for a more intimate experience. Be sure to disinfect your hands first!

ALPACA CAFES

Ever seen an alpaca strutting around you in a cafe? If you haven’t, let us introduce these alpaca cafes in Asia that are gaining popularity throughout the region!

Alpaca View Farm and Cuisine is one such alpaca cafe in Bangkok, Thailand. Not only does the cafe have alpacas, it is also home to some other horses, ducks, bunnies and cats.

Oia Cafe in Taipei, Taiwan is also known for having alpacas which come in many different sizes and colours. Look out for Snow, their star alpaca who loves munching on almost anything in the cafe, and it is not just food we are talking about.

Feed the alpacas with food provided by the cafe and it will be a shame not to take plenty of selfies with the adorable alpacas before leaving!

OWL CAFE

You might think the Japanese already have it all – fresh, succulent sashimi, picture-perfect sweet crepes, takoyaki and yakitori. But just when you think things cannot get any better, you find Café Baron, a space inhabited by owls. Yes, owls.

You do not need to visit a zoo now to see these intelligent creatures. Café Baron allows you to get up close and personal with the animals, all while you sip a cup of tea or coffee, and dine on some tantalising curries and desserts.

Photo Credit: japangie

REPTILE CAFES

What if you have visited all the cute furry pet cafes and want something more exotic? If you are someone who does not get icky over reptiles or simply want to take up a challenge, drop by these exotic cafes that not many will be willing to step into.

Tokyo Snake Center in Tokyo, Japan has over 35 snakes that come in 20 different breeds. Pick the one you fancy and let it curl around your arms and legs. The cafe also offers snake-themed food and beverages. If you fancy a wider variety, Pet Cafe in Hanoi, Vietnam has more than just snakes, there are also spiders and rodents in glass cages.

Let us add on Reptile cafe in Yokohoma, Japan; Cafe Little Zoo in Chiba, Japan; Café Babo in Saigon, Vietnam and Koopet Reptile Cafe & Pet Store in Seoul, Korea for the brave souls.