Katzentempel Bochum in Bochum

The service, like the food, is very, very good. The atmosphere is wonderful and the cats are so cute, I would love to take them all with me. Recommended!

The perfect restaurant for all cat and animal lovers. The staff is very nice and the food is a culinary delight, especially the cream. LG from Thuringia

I'll come by again :) A cute restaurant with open cats and lovely service. The only drawback is the interior design, it looks a bit like a canteen and could be a bit more comfortable if possible.

Sensational!😾 a nice restaurant for animal lovers in Bochum city center where you can eat delicious vegan food... of course you shouldn't be afraid of "house tigers" (🐈) because they live here☺ the shop is very clean and the staff really nice, absolutely recommended✔️

Extremely beautiful and very friendly

A spacious and inviting place that is good for both cats and guests!

Would happily give it 20/10! It is ALWAYS extremely tasty and lovingly prepared. Even when delivered, the burgers and fries do not lose any quality. The buns, the patty and the fries are incomparably unique! Thank you for existing!

Absolutely loved the experience. I love how the cats have their safe spaces where they can hide and take a break. The food is amazing and I love that the whole Menu is vegan 💚 Staff was super friendly and treated the cats super well. Would definitely recommend coming by ❤️🐱

I love cats and they love csts too. Vegan food is a bit strange. Nothing without sugar.

Super nice, cozy café, the sweet furry friends have a place to retreat and are very balanced. The service was very good and so was the food. If you like veggies. Very happy again

I guess I just expected too much. I've wanted to visit the Cat Temple for ages but unfortunately it didn't meet my expectations. It's all vegan, which I think is great. We ordered a gingerbread latte for €5.50 and it actually just seemed like a bit of cinnamon. The fries were quite tasty. Overall, the food and drinks are very expensive. The atmosphere is very uncomfortable and not nicely done. You hardly saw the cats, which wasn't a bad thing at all because it was very crowded. The service was okay but it took a long time until we could pay. I wouldn't visit the restaurant again.

The cat temple was a highlight for me. It was really nice there. We were there in the morning so the cats were still a bit sleepy. We were served very nicely and everything went quickly. The food was super tasty, but a bit expensive, but understandable since the cats also have to be financed. Overall, definitely a recommendation.

Pleasant atmosphere, great service and nice staff. We'd love to come back.

Was here for the first time today and found it very pleasant. Unfortunately the cats were just in rest mode, but they are live animals and not entertainers for us. We saw Ömmes' tail hanging out of the basket, and Scholli came to our table once. Animals appear relaxed, are well cared for and the restaurant is clean. It doesn't smell like a cat, the animals have endless climbing opportunities and a hatch where they can escape into a room where guests are not allowed. So no animal is stressed, they come voluntarily. The food, vegan, was very tasty, the service was friendly and accommodating. All in all nice, but you should make a reservation as it is busy. And don't be sad when the cats are sleeping. Then you just have to go again. 😉

Great! my boyfriend and i had a great time there! the food took a while tho but it was worth the wait. we didnt really see the cats tho because they were sleeping…

Super good! We'd love to come back :-)

It was a nice experience, tables were well occupied and cats relaxed. The service was very nice and we stopped for questions and small talk. The price of the food is a bit high but it is vegan, just right for my wife.

World class!!!!! Both my girls enjoyed this. The cats are obviously doing really well there. Lots of space and good rules for visitors. I recommend the fries.

Delicious food and catty atmosphere 🐱. We ordered furry nose breakfast👌 The cute cats come to you when you get food from the employees. They are very curious and also like to be petted. That is definitely the highlight.

Super friendly, delicious food and a cozy atmosphere

BEST place in Bochum. Friendly staff ... Better food. Thank you.👍

Nicely centrally located in the city center and easy to find. Very motivated and friendly staff. We were immediately greeted by one of the cats, the rest was still pretty lazy. Dishes are quite expensive, we already know that from another branch. But the taste was good.

I have been here several times. The last time was somewhat disappointing because an employee was unfriendly and removed a cat from the table, even though the animal was clearly feeling good and wasn't sleeping or anything. Other staff are friendlier and will let you feed the cats etc. Food and drinks are fine

Super friendly staff! We were there for breakfast, it was so clean that you would think there were no furry friends on site. The cats were of course a highlight, very balanced and super cuddly. I would recommend it without reservation!

Liebe Menschen und Katzen, danke, dass es euch gibt! Ein dickes Miau von Eddie und Petra aus Ruhrstadt. Wir waren schon oft im Bochumer Katzentempel, was immer wir gegessen haben, wer immer uns serviert und beschnurrt hat: Alles rundum lecker. Auch das Texterinnenherz freut sich über eure Einfälle für Katzen- und Essensnamen! Und dann auch noch vegan ... Viel Freude und Erfolg weiterhin und jede Menge lieber Gäste! PS - hier muss man was auswählen, unsere Besuche hatten schon viele Anlässe, Tageszeiten und menschliche Zusammenstellungen ;-)

It was just great, no more words needed

- Very nice atmosphere - Rules regarding dealing with the cats should be better enforced by the staff - would be happy to visit again, even in other cities :)

Unfortunately there was nothing to greet us. You enter the shop and first stand in an intermediate room. Unfortunately there is no bell on the door and you are asked to wait. I stood there for five minutes. Afterwards I received a nice welcome. I was politely shown to the table. It was very crowded and it took a while for the food to arrive. 45 minutes in total. The cats were visibly exhausted, a long Sunday, lots of guests. I got the wrong food and would have had to pay an extra two euros for it, but this was clarified verbally so that I got by without any extra charge. The drink is served in the bottle but not opened at the table which is unusual but nothing further makes a difference because the carbon dioxide was enough of an indication of freshness. The food is a bit expensive, as are drinks, but it is completely vegan, which is unfortunately more expensive than meat at the moment. All in all, you can come back

Unfortunately only completely vegan.

I had dinner here with my family today and we were all absolutely thrilled. About the food and drinks: None of us eat vegan and I have to say that we are still completely convinced by the food and drinks. We all enjoyed it very much and the price/performance ratio was more than good. Professionally prepared. The portions were perfect for us. About the ambience: Anyone who expects 5 stars here is (luckily for me) wrong. There is a very pleasant, cozy atmosphere, which is also very important for the cats. The cats weren't intrusive at all and rather enjoyed the peace and quiet. The whole family is warmly welcome here and you can feel it as soon as you walk in! About the staff: More than accommodating, consistently polite and very accommodating. Any special requests were immediately addressed and implemented straight away. About the cats: All cats radiate calm and serenity. This is primarily due to the staff who take care of the cats. In free moments, the staff sits with the cats and pays them attention (without forgetting the guests). I can't imagine a better place to stay for the cats. Hygiene: Everything is tip top clean and in order. Once the staff took care of the cats, their hands were disinfected immediately afterwards. The tables were all clean and the floor was neither dirty nor full of hair despite the 8 cats. Conclusion: My daughter was in 7th cat heaven and had a wonderful time here. My wife and I were also very enthusiastic and enjoyed the time very much. However, one negative thing remains: Unfortunately, there is no cat temple here in Wiesbaden! That's a shame, otherwise we would definitely have become regular customers! Thank you for the great time!

Always delicious, always a reason to come to Bochum.

Very nice atmosphere and super friendly staff. Actually, a reservation is necessary. But if you spontaneously decide to go there and there is enough space, the friendly staff will be happy to help.

Unfortunately the staff wasn't very attentive. Drinks and food were forgotten twice and only brought when asked. We also had to wait quite a long time to order again while the staff talked to each other. The food is, as you would expect from other Katzenmtempeles, a little more expensive. You're happy to pay this price to be able to enjoy the ambience with the cats. The bowl was also quite tasty, the dessert (Donauwelle) was quite dry. To reach the toilet you have to go through the hallway and down a flight of stairs. Unfortunately, it's anything but barrier-free.

It's a nice cafe, nice people, curious cats, but unfortunately it's too expensive, but everything else is the best

Very tasty food, staff very nice!

It's just great there! The food is really tasty, the staff are very nice and the cats are great too 🥰 highly recommended! We will go there again and again!

We visited here for dinner while staying in an Airbnb in the city. Reservation through the website was easy to do. The vibe in the restaurant was not too busy, but still nice and lively. They seemed to have separate seating for people with children, we were seated in a quieter area up front, which we appreciated. The cats were walking around quite a lot and we spotted all of them, especially on the walkways near the ceiling. The staff was super friendly. Food was all vegan and tasted amazing. Even our friend with a soy intolerance had enough options. Portions were large and the plates were all decorated in a cat theme. We all had the lemonades and they were also delicous! We especially loved the pea-based guacamole included on the burgers. I loved the cat books and games that were available around the restaurant to be looked through and used. They also have a small selection of merch. Would reccommend this for the food alone, even if you're not vegan or a cat lover. But extra reccommended for cat lovers, of course!

Basically, I think cafés like this are great because several cats that are rescued or can't find a home get a clean home with good care here in the company of other cat lovers. There is no smell of cat feces, nor are the cats unkempt or malnourished. The cats are clearly doing well and have their own retreat area with a “cat door” on both the floor and the ceiling. This door is connected to the ceiling with climbing bridges for the cats. These walkways lead across all rooms and are connected. The cats can decide for themselves whether they want to be in the company of people, just observe or withdraw completely. That's why I think these cafés are great from an animal welfare perspective. It could also be available for dogs, rabbits, birds and the like. Gladly more. (I have already visited various animal cafes in Korea and the whole thing looks completely different. Rather bad.) About the café itself: It's clean, it looks nice, it smells good (like food). However, I find the offer quite expensive unless you're just drinking a café. And I say that from the perspective of a city kid. As is generally the case in Germany, the café is bitter. Since it's bitter almost everywhere else here, I'll ignore the aspect of café quality. However, I think there are far too many tables for the limited space. We had to be moved twice because there were two of us and we were sitting in a seat for 4, which is supposed to be kept free for future guests (these guests never came and we were told at the beginning that we could choose the seat...). Unfortunately our new place was really bad. People or the waiters were constantly touching/grazing us because there was simply no space. I think we just have to cut out some places. In addition, the circular tables were far too low compared to the height of the chairs. So you sit sideways because it doesn't fit any other way if you are of average height. You would definitely need other tables that are higher unless you want to create an Ottoman feel, but then the tables would have to be very low so that that is noticeable. About the service: Very young and friendly staff. Accordingly, the explanation as to why we were changing places was not well thought out in terms of the solution. For example, one could have said that the seat would only have to be changed when the group of four in question arrived at the café. In addition (as I know from my own professional experience), you should explicitly point out to waiters from Western cultures that they should always keep their eyes open to see whether the guests want to pay or why the guests are standing around and waiting or why the guests are looking at you (of course because they need something or want to pay, etc.). Or you look around to see if anyone needs a napkin and offer one if you observe something. (Since this form of attention/hospitality is common practice in other cultures, I have explicitly referred to Western people. This also applies to migrant people who were born and raised in Germany and are accordingly socialized in the West). I also found it particularly nice that there is a cat board game that you can play for free on site.

We were travelling from Denmark to Essen and drove especially to Bochum to go to this cafe. The food was absolutely incredible and the cats are really fun and friendly ! We hope there will one day be a cafe in the northern part of Germany, so we can do quick visits over the border :)

Very, very nice shop 😻❤️ Cats super cute 😻❤️ Highly recommended 👍❤️😻

We went to the Cat Temple for the first time today with a reservation. The shop would be really nice if it wasn't so cluttered with tables that you feel like you're sitting on your lap. So it's not comfortable there. The food and drink is exclusively vegan and therefore expensive. The portions are rather small, but tasty. There is enough space on the walls for the cats to run and sleep. They are very relaxed and look well groomed. It's a shame it was just too crowded. The staff take very good care of the cats. I was warned not to touch the cat when it was sleeping (although the cat was awake and had snuggled down because of my petting session. It was a stupid feeling to be warned in front of everyone). Personally, I won't go there anymore because you can't interact with the cats at all and there are too many people crammed into the premises. You could get rid of half of the tables and make it more comfortable so that you also have space on the floor to set something up for the cats or play with them. And only with reservation would be better too.

Super great but it would be cool to print the city name on the cups for sale. We don't find it that interesting as a collector's cup

I tried vegan hamburgers for the first time and I was very pleasantly surprised. The service is super friendly and the cute cats create a nice atmosphere.

Really recommended! Very friendly staff and super delicious food!

Came for Ömmes, stayed for Hulle

Just a great concept. The animals are absolutely in the foreground. The café is completely cat-friendly and clean. The food is top. Price performance 1A!

Very sweet! Delicious and regularly changing menu. Cats are absolutely kind, wish people would respect privacy of cats more, some don't know boundaries. Having cats at home is no invitation for entitlement. The whole concept is built sustainably and depends--in many cases--on individual behavior and reason. Would recommend the location, the drinks, and the food. The site is in the middle of the city center, easy to access, and offers outdoor space, too.

Dogs were allowed outside or in the vestibule. Not anymore. We found the contact very unfriendly.

Friendly service. Large vegan menu. Burgers and bowls were very tasty. There is also a large selection of cakes etc. Depending on the number of visitors there may be waiting times. Cats can be petted if they let themselves. At certain times, visitors are also allowed to feed the cats and employees distribute food for the cats at the tables.

Great service, great atmosphere. Great food and cool cats. I had dinner with you today with my almost 11 year old daughter. We'd love to come back

What can I say? We enjoy eating there, friendly service staff, great food, great desserts and delicious drinks. Rounded off by a relaxed atmosphere and lovely furry friends to keep you company.

A truly unique experience. The food was super tasty and cruelty-free. The staff was really very nice and accommodating. And the cats were really very cute. Since we have a dog and often had him with us, we haven't been there before, but we'll definitely come back again. A recommendation for anyone looking for good food and a nice ambience.

Unfortunately, there are no negative reviews for the service on Google. Not only was I treated badly for bringing the wrong tea that I ordered, but they also insulted me three times in front of the entire restaurant. After petting the cats, I received three lessons on how not to disturb a cat in front of all the visitors. The name of the café “Cat Temple” fully corresponds to its meaning. Here cats are elevated to something like an object of religious worship. As an experienced cat lover, I know very well that when a cat wants to be alone, without attention, he simply goes to a place where no one can reach him. Conclusion: Visitors should not pay attention to the sign of the cat temple, but simply come to eat delicious, healthy food.

Cute cats + delicious meals = Unique experience 🥰

I'm not vegan myself, but I come here very often because the food is phenomenal. The employees are very friendly and attentive. If you love cats, you've come to the right place!

Schade das so tolle Laden mit wunderschöne konzept eine Mitarbeiterin macht kaputt. Beim jede Bestellung die Kellnerin mit haarband hat immer augen gedreht und komische Mimik gemacht! Hej wir sind Gäste und bezahlen für unsere Essen also nett sein bitte! Ich komme selbst aus gastro Bereich und bei uns ist Kunde ist der König, hier leider ist nicht sooo. Und das künstliche nett zu sein nicht nötig! Dazu bitte öfter die Boden sauber machen. Mein Sohn war nur eine Stunde in Socken gelaufen - effekt katastrophal.

Something completely different. Eating vegan, if you are not convinced about it, is also a challenge and expensive. The furnishings are rather bare, wooden benches because of the 6 cats present. Behavior upon entry is essential.

Chilled place with cats and food

It's all ok. Nice service, interesting food and drink, cute cats. And if the cats don't want to have any contact at the moment, then so be it. They're not machines. And watching is nice too :)

The cat temple is very unusual: vegan and with cute furry friends who visit the guests from time to time. The food is very fresh and appetizing, and food intolerances are perfectly catered for. The waitresses were very friendly and the atmosphere was pleasant. We will definitely come back again.

They have very beautiful cats and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Those who like cats should visit it once, you are guaranteed to come back. 😸😸😸😸😸

The food was super tasty and large portions. The service was extremely nice and the atmosphere was very, very pleasant. The cats are relaxed and trusting and sleep comfortably anywhere in the restaurant, even when there are many guests. Is absolutely recommended!

Birthday reservation canceled by the restaurant 2 hours in advance. I'm sorry, what…? A free table was requested and promised - planned accordingly. 2 hours before the reservation was canceled by phone because the “colleague didn’t realize that there was a closed society.” That's not my problem. The option could also have been to come within the next 30 minutes. I'm sorry, what…? I just didn’t hear an authentic “We’re really sorry.” Just a “You only made a reservation this morning.” This is as unimportant as it is unfriendly. I would like to reschedule just as I would like to no longer be a guest. It's a shame because I think the concept is great. With the service and the unfriendly number just on the phone - no thanks!

Overall, everything was great, everyone was very friendly

Wow, really great for cat lovers. Sweetly prepared. Clean toilets. And the staff deserved 10 stars 🤩

The temple is really worth a visit, there are 6 cats running around in the whole restaurant and you can pet them, the food is very tasty and fresh, I just think the portion is too small for the price, but overall I would definitely come back again

We waited a long time to be shown to our table, but when we were noticed and ignored several times, we sat ourselves down at a free table. A waitress immediately came to us and said that this was not allowed and asked us to leave. Half of the room was free, but she said everything was reserved, even though there weren't even any reservation signs. She told us afterwards that we would never see each other again, and at the door she deliberately pushed my friend with the door under the pretext that the cat might escape. Although there are never cats in this hallway near the exit. Absolute disgrace. Our first visit to this cafe was better.

Simply great! Vegan, super delicious food and cute cats :3 The burgers are ultra good and the staff are super friendly. If possible, go during the week, but it can be a bit noisy on weekends when it's full. The price is a bit higher but not exorbitant and justifiable since the cats should have a good time and the food is sustainably vegan. :3

It was very nice, the cats are very happy and the food is also very tasty 😋 Service was also really great, everything was great

It took way too long, the food is overpriced and you don't see a cat...I was happy with what I saw but it's really bad here

You are not served and the employees are unfriendly

The Cat Temple in Bochum disappoints in almost every way. As soon as you enter, you notice that cleanliness is not the priority you would expect in a café. The floors are dirty and the tables appear unkempt, which really spoils the overall picture. The gastronomic offering also leaves a lot to be desired. The dishes are not only weak in taste, but also extremely unimaginative. It lacks fresh and creative options that one might expect from such a cafe. The drinks are particularly disappointing: While the ready-made drinks like beer and coffee are okay, the cocktails are a total failure - overpriced and without any taste. It seems as if there is no attention to detail here, which is reflected in the quality. The service at the Cat Temple is another major drawback. The staff is unfriendly, often seems arrogant and seems to have little interest in the guests. The service times are extremely long, even though the store is not even busy. You get the feeling that the employees are either poorly organized, don't enjoy their work or are simply overwhelmed. This feeling of unprofessionalism runs through the entire visit. What is most disappointing, however, is the condition of the cats. These are actually the heart of the café, but many of the animals appear unkempt and some even appear sick. This is absolutely unacceptable for a cat coffee that is supposed to be about the welfare of animals. Overall, the cat temple in Bochum is a big disappointment. Those who have never been to a cat cafe may find the experience interesting, but for everyone else this cafe is far below the standard one would expect. I cannot recommend a visit here.

Delicious food and enjoy the presence of cats

We had a great stay at the Katzentempel Bochum. The carrot cake and the tiramiezu were very, very tasty! Thank you for the experience and the little break.

An absolute MUST for cat lovers! Very nice staff, very tasty food, pleasant atmosphere...

Everything delicious, vegan and nice. Cats tired, probably from playing all night 🤣

We had cake and hot drinks. Very nice café and the service was really friendly. My food was also first class! You can also tell that the cats are well looked after here and that the animals are respected. Two points of criticism: 1. The way some of the children treat the cats here made me shake my head... The staff should have taken tougher action. 2. Everything is really very expensive, but good, you also pay for the cats, but a visit is something special that you don't do every day.

Never go back. High prices, unfriendly, arrogant service

Very friendly and respectful ❤️the cats are really cute 😊 they are all asleep and come over to us in peace and quiet, you are greeted warmly at the front and accompanied ❤️

The Cat Temple in Bochum is a true dream for cat lovers and those who want to become one. As the owner of two cats, I visited this unique restaurant with my wife and daughter and was thrilled from the start. The concept is perfectly thought out: you enjoy delicious, diverse and completely vegan food while being surrounded by purring, playing and sleeping cats. The menu offers everything your heart desires - from sandwiches, burgers and bowls to salads and heavenly desserts such as cake and ice cream. The drinks menu also leaves nothing to be desired: from classic refreshments such as cola and coffee to matcha and fruity drinks, everything is there. The Cat Temple is clean, tidy and modernly furnished, which immediately creates a feeling of well-being. The cats are super clean, healthy and seem consistently happy and relaxed. It is clearly noticeable that the welfare of the animals comes first here. The staff is young, super friendly and always helpful. The air-conditioned rooms also contribute to the pleasant atmosphere, which is particularly welcome on hot days. We felt completely comfortable in the cat temple. The prices are absolutely fair and the food was simply excellent - it couldn't have been better. Visiting the Cat Temple was not only a culinary delight, but also a restful and relaxing experience. This restaurant is a must for anyone who loves cats or simply wants a special gastronomic experience. Cat paw up 🤗🐈‍⬛🐈🦁🐯

It was a special experience. The service was friendly and open to our questions. The vegan food was super delicious. The cats all seem healthy and relaxed. We'd love to come back

Completely overpriced. The vegan scrambled eggs only taste like tofu and are probably just a joke for the price. We will neither come back nor recommend it to others.

It was our first time there and I have to say it was really nice and, above all, delicious. For what you get there, the prices are completely clear. We were definitely not there for the last time.

Great cafe with vegan food and super cute cats. During our last visit they were very trusting and playful. The service is friendly, food prices are okay.

Very nice, quiet place, very tasty food and drinks, we would love to come back.

The nice restaurant. Nice waitresses, great service. Food was very tasty and different. Super sweet and beautiful cats.

Actually it was ok but my mother's order was forgotten.

Very tasty food and drinks. And a nice atmosphere with the cats very pleasant.

A nice cafe for cat lovers. Very nice service, but the food is vegan, not for me

Sweet cats, but super unfriendly waitress. First we stood in the vestibule completely unnoticed for a long time, even though many seats were free, then we dared to open the door to draw attention to ourselves. The waitress shot at us and hissed at us to get out immediately. Then she came back shortly afterwards and we were allowed to look for a place... but the feeling was so unpleasant that we decided to leave.

Ich bin ein absoluter Katzenfan.Ich Liebe Katzen über alles. Sie geben mir sehr viel wenn es mir schlecht geht. Sie sind immer für einen da.

I really like the Cat Temple, the atmosphere is pleasant and if all customers follow the internal rules it is always fun to be there. All the service staff are nice and are happy to take their time with you. The vegan food is always delicious and the many components mean that the menu, provided you try it out, never gets boring.

Simply great: Relax and sniff the most delicious things (no cruelty to animals) and look at and pet kittens at the same time! :))))) 10/10

Four of us went there spontaneously because we discovered it by chance when we were in Bochum. Great ambience, friendly service. The food was great, not cheap but so delicious! Unfortunately we didn't have long, would have liked to watch more cats, would love to come back with more time. I think the idea is brilliant and well implemented. A cat temple in Würzburg would be perfect :)

We were there for the first time today. Cat temple. Highly Recommended. The food was great, the service was very accommodating! A must for cat lovers! It's really so nice to spend time with the little furry friends, they are so sweet and really sweet. We have cats ourselves and still found it very special there. We'd love to come back

The service was cheeky, restless and rude (the young blonde lady). But the food was delicious. If we hadn't been so hungry we would have left because of the service staff. And what kind of restaurant is this where you serve people vegan food but the cats get dead animals in their food bowls even though there has long been vegan pet food where no other animals are exploited? Cats can live a plant-based lifestyle just like humans! Get informed!!!! As long as your cats still eat animal carcasses, you are not a vegan restaurant, but a hypocrite!!!

We felt very comfortable with you and enjoyed some excellent food. Fissel, Eumel, Hulle and Scholli visited us and made the stay very special. Fissel even lay on my mother's back on the window sill for a while while Hulle tried to grab something from the plate. 🤭 Of course we prevented that. Thank you all! 😘

The people are very friendly and also take care of the cats. The cats looked very happy. There was also a small room where the cats could retreat. The food was similar to fast food but very tasty. You could also buy clothes and other things.

The food was really delicious. I was skeptical at first, but I was really very surprised. I don't think the atmosphere is that nice. I had imagined a cat temple to be more comfortable. It seemed boring and cold.

Certainly not bad as a cafe, the drinks were actually pretty good. However, my food was incredibly bland. Imagine the color gray as a color. The tomato on the burger had the most flavor. The fries were so far dry, as if they had been in an air fryer. The following night was dominated by stomach cramps and vomiting. The place is great for going for a coffee and watching the cats, but even in hospitals there is a thousand times better food. I mean the tomato ketchup was the best thing on my plate.