How to Enjoy the Cat Café

For First-Time Cat Café Visitors

A Guide to Interacting with Our Cats

Before You Come In

 ① Please wash and sanitize your hands

To protect the cats’ health, please sanitize your hands with alcohol when you arrive (and when you leave).

 ② Please keep scents to a minimum

Cats are very sensitive to smells. Perfume and strongly scented fabric softener can make cats dislike you and keep their distance.

 ③ Please wear socks

For hygiene reasons, please wear socks or change into slippers inside the café (slippers are provided). We also ask that small children wear socks whenever possible.

Basic Manners

 ① Wait for the cats to come to you

Cats are curious but also cautious. Instead of reaching out suddenly, sit and wait quietly — they’ll often come over to sniff you.

 ② Get down low and be gentle

Cats feel intimidated when people look down at them or approach while standing. Crouch or sit on the floor to meet them at eye level and they’ll feel safe.

 ③ Avoid loud noises and voices

Cats dislike loud noises and sudden movements. Walk slowly in the café — cats prefer a calm, slightly higher-pitched voice. Calling a cat by name may get a reply or bring them over, so be sure to check their names!

Meet our cats here

Petting Tips

① Say hello with a fingertip

Instead of petting right away, gently offer your index finger near the cat’s nose. If they sniff it and rub their nose against it, that’s their way of saying hello.

② Spots cats love

Cats love being gently stroked in places they can’t groom themselves, such as the top of the head, under the chin, behind the ears and around the neck. Scratch gently with your fingers or stroke along the direction of their fur.

 ③ Spots cats don’t like

Cats dislike being touched on the belly, tail, paws and paw pads. They may give a soft nibble, so if a cat seems unhappy, please leave them be.