Camulet:  New Taipei City, Taiwan

Contact Information

Address: No. 6, Alley 3, Lane 270, Section 1, Wenhua Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City

Phone:  +886 2 8258 1127

Hours: Tue-Sun 11:00 - 21:00, Closed Mon

Entrance Fee:  275 NTD minimum

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Facebook: @camulet

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Cat vs Cafe (50/50)

Cat Heroes of Taiwan, Part II:  Review of Camulet

I happened upon Camulet by accident walking to a different cat café and it turned out one of the best in Taipei.  Call it kitty serendipity.

Not only is Camulet a delightful place to enjoy a coffee break, the cats are also available for adoption, proving that a quality café experience and animal rescue are not mutually exclusive.

Located in Banqiao district, the shop has been so popular since it opened in May last year, that my initial request for a Saturday afternoon table couldn’t be accommodated.  Returning a few hours later, I understood why.

One of the nicest cat café facilities in Taiwan, this beautiful space has been designed for maximum cat interaction with seating at low tables that encourage lap visitors.  With spare and modern interiors, soft lighting, and a rotation of cute cat videos, Camulet offers a perfectly balanced atmosphere of cheerful and calm. 

Ten cats are in residence, all available for adoption.  Many have found their way to the café by people who feed street cats, however, not all cats are suitable for this environment, and those in the café have been carefully chosen by the owner, who has studied cat behavior.  She ensures the cats avoid stress by providing an escape room and limiting the number of visitors and very young children.  Her socialization strategy appears to be working, as the kitties seem playfully happy, and six have found permanent homes so far.

The service is equally lovely with caring staff offering a large menu of salad, pasta and rice dishes as well as desserts and beverages.  There is a minimum spend requirement of 200 NTD ($6.72). 

With an ideal environment, friendly people, great food and adorable cats, Camulet is a high quality experience that is no accident. 

Date Visited:  4/13/18