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Cat Cafes in Melbourne: 6 Ranked by Guest Reviews

Meow Map lists 6 cat cafes in Melbourne, ranked from guest reviews that mention the cats. Melbourne opened the first cat cafe in Australia in 2014, and the city still has the most on Meow Map. Open Melbourne on the map to see them in place.

6 cat cafes in Melbourne, ranked by guest reviews

1

Cashmere Cat Café

★★★★★ 4.8(340+ reviews)High confidence

Melbourne CBD, Victoria, Australia

AI summaryMelbourne's largest cat café with 25+ cats and kittens. Open daily from noon. 1-hour session with soft drink $24; 2 hours $42; 6-hour day pass $65. Under-5s free. Strong selection of fluffy, well-socialised breeds alongside rescue moggies.

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2

Cat Café Melbourne

★★★★ 4.6(580+ reviews)High confidence

Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

AI summaryAustralia's first and original cat café, open since 2014. Split across two levels — ground floor cat lounge and upper café floor, with cats freely roaming between levels. Children 8+ welcome. Reservations highly recommended.

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3

The Purrfect Paw CPSV Café

★★★★ 4.5(220+ reviews)High confidence

Cat Protection Society of Victoria, Melbourne

AI summaryRun by the Cat Protection Society of Victoria (nonprofit). Browse adoptable cats after your coffee. Fresh barista brews and cat-themed sweet treats. Attached to a shelter and vet clinic — your visit directly funds animal welfare.

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4

Grounded Paws Cat Café

★★★★ 4.7(190+ reviews)High confidence

Traralgon, Victoria, Australia (90 min from Melbourne)

AI summaryWorth the trip out of the city. Alice in Wonderland-themed interior, run as an extension of Grounded Paws Animal Rescue (nonprofit). All cats are rescue animals. A genuinely magical space that pairs exceptional coffee with a feel-good cause.

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5

Meow Meow Cat Café Fitzroy

★★★★ 4.4(145+ reviews)High confidence

Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

AI summaryA hip Fitzroy neighbourhood café with resident cats that fit right in with the area's artsy vibe. No rigid time slots — drop in for however long you like. Strong specialty coffee and excellent vegan options on the menu.

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6

Whiskers & Wonder Cat Lounge

★★★★ 4.3(110+ reviews)Med confidence

St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

AI summaryA breezy St Kilda cat lounge perfect for a lazy afternoon after a beach walk. Resident cats are a mix of breeds and personalities — something for everyone. Light meals available; popular with tourists staying in the area's many hotels.

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Pet-friendly or cat-resident

A pet-friendly hotel lets you bring your own cat. A cat-resident hotel keeps its own, which is what Meow Map ranks. The difference matters at booking time: the pet-friendly listing may charge a pet fee and hold no cat at all.

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Published 2026-05-31. Updated 2026-08-23 · Results sourced from public guest reviews · rankings may change as new reviews are added