Roof Cat Me, Cat café in Seoul, South Korea
Roof Cat Me is a cat café in Seoul, South Korea, where visitors can sit with a drink while cats roam freely around them. The tables have built-in cup holders to prevent spills, and the space includes air purifiers, charging stations, and free WiFi.
Cat cafés first appeared in Taiwan and grew popular in Japan in the early 2000s before spreading across East Asia. Seoul adopted the concept as part of its café culture, and places like this one became a common feature of the city.
The café has a section called the "Cat Library", where cats nap and play among bookshelves while visitors sit nearby with their drinks. Some cats wear scarves as a signal that they have allergies and should not be given treats.
Visiting on a weekday or during off-peak hours gives you more space and time with the cats. The staff speak English and can help with tips on how to photograph the cats and explain the house rules.
The café has a section called the "Delicious Hotel", small cubbies built into the furniture where cats can eat while visitors watch. For a small fee, guests can offer treats to cats, but only those not wearing scarves, since the scarves signal a food allergy.
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