shelter cat & VEGAN café “neu”

6 Chome-17-5 Tanimachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0012, Japan
+81 6-7651-7009
$$$ Cafe
(219 Reviews)
Price Range ¥1,000–2,000

Welcome to shelter cat & VEGAN café “neu”, a delightful oasis in the heart of Osaka at 6 Chome-17-5 Tanimachi, Chuo Ward. This unique café marries the love for animals with the passion for vegan cuisine, creating an experience that not only delights your palate but warms your heart.

Step inside, and you’re greeted by a spacious, inviting atmosphere that exudes comfort and care. The café is more than just a place to grab a meal; it’s a haven for rescue cats, providing them with a safe environment while offering visitors a chance to connect with these adorable feline friends. The layout is thoughtfully designed, allowing cats to roam freely and explore their kingdom, complete with cozy spots like heated mats where they can rest and play.

The menu showcases an array of mouthwatering vegan options, with one standout dish being the 大豆ミートの唐揚げ (soy meat fried chicken), served with a side that varies daily, all for ¥1,700. This dish is expertly crafted to satisfy a range of tastes, with flavors that burst forth in every bite. Imagine crispy, golden-brown vegan “chicken” that tantalizes your taste buds, perfectly paired with seasonal accompaniments that highlight the best of plant-based cuisine. Each meal is prepared with love and attention, reflective of the café’s mission to provide high-quality food while championing animal welfare.

Customer experiences at shelter cat & VEGAN café “neu” have been overwhelmingly positive. Michelle Nebert enthusiastically shares, “Fabulous cat café with rescue cats and attached eating area where you can get delicious vegan food! We loved everything about this place.” This sentiment echoes throughout the reviews, where visitors remark on the genuinely welcoming staff and the care with which the cats are nurtured. Alice Sabrina King notes, “All the kitties are so well cared for & the space is big enough for them to happily explore,” which further emphasizes the ethical dedication behind this café’s mission.

For cat lovers, this café is a must-visit destination, not only for the enchanting company of the playful kitties but also for the commitment to serving delicious, packed-with-flavor vegan dishes. So, make it a point to stop by and create lasting memories at this one-of-a-kind establishment. Whether you are a vegan food enthusiast or simply a lover of cute cats, shelter cat & VEGAN café “neu” promises an experience filled with warmth, joy, and, of course, incredibly delightful food.

Service options
Delivery
Dine-in
Highlights
Great coffee
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee
Dining options
Lunch
Dessert
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Payments
Rakuten Pay
Children
Good for kids
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

01:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Tuesday

01:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Wednesday

01:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Thursday

01:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Friday

01:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Saturday

12:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Sunday

12:00 PM - 08:00 PM

219 Reviews
Michelle Nebert

24 Sep 2025

Fabulous cat cafe with rescue cats and attached eating area where you can get delicious vegan food! We loved everything about this place and can’t wait to return! Thank you for creating a safe place for cats and creating delicious vegan meals

Alice Sabrina King

20 Sep 2025

This is the only cat/animal café I visited in Japan because it's a rescue/adoption café! All the kitties are so well cared for & the space is big enough for them to happily explore, with a big heated mat on the floor too. We had lunch when we arrived & then went in to see the cats afterwards for 1 hour, they'd all been fed so they were super sleepy. The ladies working there were lovely, very friendly & polite. Thank you for having us.

Yxng Chai

12 Sep 2025

Amazing to find this cat rescue vegan café! Unique in Japan, where a lot of other places mistreat the animals. Everything is very cute and cat themed. The vegan food was great and well-balanced. Everyone seemed respectful of the cat environments!

Sim Jun Xun

30 Aug 2025

A must visit for cat lovers and enthusiasts in Osaka! Plenty of adorable cats with unique personality traits. Do follow the instructions of the service staff there to ensure the place and cats are well-maintained. It would have been great if they offered treats for visitors to feed the cats!

Jeanne Chen

08 Aug 2025

The staff were so friendly and the cats were obviously very cared for. We chose this cat cafe for its mission and ethical treatment of animals! We went in the evening and the cats were very energetic and playful.

Jason Fong

05 Jul 2025

Many cute cats!! Good atmosphere and very good service! Highly recommended!! The best part was feeding the cats. It was very fun!! 1500 yen for 1 hour, a very good deal! I love the white cat, 9 years old and it's funny looking. Just be very careful feeding it.

Sofie Mika

03 Jul 2025

I've been in the shelter cat café today and I loved it! I spent almost two hours there, cuddled and played with the sweetest cats. These stray cats were so lucky to find a home in this place. They are being cared for and they are loved. It's a wonderful cat café where the animals are respected and treated well. This is how every cat café should be. The staff is very kind and polite. The drinks are also delicious and vegan (yay, vegan iced matcha latte!!!) Overall a lovely experience, thanks!

Agata Rupińska

17 Jun 2025

A healing experience! Two floors of wonderful kitties — on 1F outgoing cats who you can pet freely, on the 2nd more shy cats with whom you can play using toys (one of the cats decided to sleep in my lap though, so cute!). The owner is very friendly and clearly loving and caring towards. The cats are all rescues which is why I chose to visit. Definitely recommend for those looking to do something relaxing and enjoy animal company in an ethical way.

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