Go to a cat cafe
Order a drink, take a seat and wait to see whether any of the resident cats considers you worth investigating. A cat café reverses the usual arrangement: you enter their space, follow their rules and may receive a lap, a cautious sniff or complete indifference. That uncertainty is part of the fun. Venues vary widely. Some work with rescue organisations and help cats find homes; others keep a permanent resident group. Good practice gives the animals places to retreat, limits visitor numbers and lets each cat decide whether to interact. The concept has genuine welfare critics too, so choosing a venue that puts the cats ahead of photo opportunities matters more than finding the most elaborate cakes. Book ahead, especially at weekends, and read the house rules before arriving. Sessions commonly last about an hour to 90 minutes, with entry sometimes including a drink. Check age restrictions and accessibility with the individual café because both differ considerably. Once inside, keep voices and movements gentle, never wake or pick up a cat against the rules, and accept that no cat owes you attention. Add this to your list for coffee with company that sets its own terms.