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Koneko: Japanese-inspired Cat Café

Koneko means “kitten” in Japanese, and we take our inspiration from cat cafés in Japan, where the concept has flourished. When we opened Koneko back in 2016, few people here in America understood what a cat café was. But cat cafés caught on, and now there are hundreds of them all across the US - and countless cats have been adopted as a result.

Located on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Koneko has an artisanal Japanese- influenced menu, house-made desserts, plus beer, wine, and sake – and a big, furry family of adoptable cats. Our kitties roam freely around three cat-centric spaces: The sunlit Upper Cattery, the warm and cozy Lower Cattery, and a first-of-its-kind outdoor Catio.

Koneko’s mission is to find loving homes for cats pulled from the city’s “at-risk” list by our non-profit rescue partners, RescueNYC and Anjellicle Cats Rescue. The at-risk list is the last stand for New York City’s cats – they are scheduled to be euthanized shortly thereafter. At this point RescueNYC and Anjellicle activate their network of foster homes and pull as many cats as possible from the list. Some of these lucky kitties end up at Koneko, where they’re able to be adopted by our guests. We are humbled to be part of this extraordinary rescue network. 

Our Mission

We love cats and strive to create a haven where they feel safe, enriched, and connected with the people who adore them.

We believe in creating a space for people to relax, recharge, and celebrate all things cats — including your inner Cat Person.

We passionately believe that all rescue cats deserve a loving Forever Home, and we’re proud to play our part in that mission alongside the many incredible rescue organizations across NYC.