Koneko ("kitten" in Japanese) is a cat cafe located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. [1] The cafe's format is based on Japanese cat cafes. [2] Koneko is partnered with Anjellicle Cats Rescue, a non-profit rescue organization based in New York City that specializes in pulling cats from the city's euthanasia shelters. [3] All of the cats at Koneko are adoptable. [4]
Koneko was founded by Benjamin Kalb, a chef who worked previously at Bouley and Momofuku Noodle Bar. [5]
Koneko ("kitten" in Japanese) is a cat cafe located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. [1] The cafe's format is based on Japanese cat cafes. [2] Koneko is partnered with Anjellicle Cats Rescue, a non-profit rescue organization based in New York City that specializes in pulling cats from the city's euthanasia shelters. [3] All of the cats at Koneko are adoptable. [4]
Koneko was founded by Benjamin Kalb, a chef who worked previously at Bouley and Momofuku Noodle Bar. [5]