For the cat people

Cat cafés.

3 cat cafés in Vancouver and Richmond, plus a cat sanctuary you can visit, each checked against its own website. Leave the dog at home for this one.

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  1. Cat café · Vancouver

    Catfé

    A cat lounge in International Village, open since 2015. The cats come from BC rescues and are all up for adoption.

    Visits
    Booking recommended
    Kids
    Ages 5 and up
    Adopt
    Every cat is up for adoption, through BC rescues
    Address
    88 West Pender Street (International Village, unit 2035)

    From their own page, checked Sep 23, 2026

  2. Cat café · Vancouver

    Catoro Cafe

    A forest-themed lounge with rescue cats, serving bubble tea. Visits are timed sessions.

    Visits
    Booking recommended
    Kids
    Ages 5 and up
    Address
    666 East Broadway

    From their own page, checked Sep 23, 2026

  3. Cat café · Richmond

    PETPLS Cat Cafe

    A cat room inside a pet supply store, with resident cats and cats up for adoption.

    Visits
    Booking recommended
    Kids
    Ages 5 and up
    Adopt
    Some cats are up for adoption, through Mountainside Hope Rescue
    Address
    6386 No. 3 Road (unit 165)

    From their own page, checked Sep 23, 2026

Not a café, but worth a visit

What's a cat sanctuary?

A permanent home for cats that are hard to place: older cats, shy cats, and cats living with conditions like FIV. Most stay for life. There's no café, but you can book a visit and spend time with them.

Questions

Good to know.

Where are the cat cafés in Metro Vancouver?

Catfé (Vancouver), Catoro Cafe (Vancouver) and PETPLS Cat Cafe (Richmond). We haven't found any elsewhere in the region yet.

Do I need to book?

All of them recommend booking ahead. Visits are timed sessions.

Can I adopt one of the cats?

Yes: at Catfé every cat is up for adoption and at PETPLS Cat Cafe some cats are. Ask the café how it works; a partner rescue usually handles the adoption.

Can kids come?

Yes, over a minimum age: Catfé, Catoro Cafe and PETPLS Cat Cafe ask for 5 and up. Check when you book.

What is a cat sanctuary?

A permanent home for cats that are hard to place, rather than a café. RAPS Cat Sanctuary in Richmond is run by the Regional Animal Protection Society (RAPS), a local animal charity; most of its cats live there for good, and visitors can book a timed visit on weekend afternoons.

Can I bring my dog?

No. Cat cafés are the cats' home turf, so leave the dog at home. For dog-friendly patios and breweries, see our dog-friendly spots.