Santa Clara cafe combines cats, coffee and Korean culture
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Nabi Cat Cafe, located near Santa Clara University, integrates cats, coffee, and Korean culture, providing a unique leisure experience. The cafe features pastel and butter-yellow walls creating a warm atmosphere, with wall-mounted side tables and a diverse menu. Guests can interact with kittens aged 4 to 6 months in a cozy lounge. Founded by Christine Hedeen and Ailee Kim, the sisters-in-law aimed to blend their cultural heritage into the cafe experience, offering Korean-inspired pastries and drinks, along with design elements that reflect Korean aesthetics. A $28 pass grants an hour of playtime with the cats.
The Nabi Cat Cafe, located near Santa Clara University, combines cats, coffee, and Korean culture, creating a unique dining and play experience for guests.
With a $28 cat lounge pass, customers enjoy an hour of playtime with kittens while sipping on Korean-inspired beverages and pastries.
Founded by Korean American sisters-in-law Christine Hedeen and Ailee Kim, the cafe's name, Nabi, means butterfly in Korean, symbolizing their love for cats and culture.
Interior design reflects Korean influences, featuring pastel colors, while the cafe embraces the trend of cat cafes that began in Taiwan and flourished in Korea.
Read at The Mercury News
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