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Popoki + Tea cat cafe holds grand opening in Kaimuki

By Cindy Ellen Russell

Feb. 13, 2020

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Popoki + Tea, a new cat cafe in Kaimuki, opened its doors Thursday evening to two sold-out, 75-minute sessions. Enthusiastic cat fans filled the bright and cozy space on Waialae Avenue while about 14 cats sized up the humans offering pets and scratches.
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Popoki + Tea is a new cat cafe in Kaimuki which had their grand opening on Thursday with a Cat-lentine's Day celebration.
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Popoki + Tea is a new cat cafe in Kaimuki which had their grand opening on Thursday with a Cat-lentine's Day celebration.
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Popoki + Tea is a new cat cafe in Kaimuki which had their grand opening on Thursday with a Cat-lentine's Day celebration.
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Popoki + Tea is a new cat cafe in Kaimuki which had their grand opening on Thursday with a Cat-lentine's Day celebration. Founder and owner Liberty Peralta talks to guests.
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Popoki + Tea is a new cat cafe in Kaimuki which had their grand opening on Thursday with a Cat-lentine's Day celebration. A cat named "Buttercup" plays with a toy at the cafe.
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Popoki + Tea is a new cat cafe in Kaimuki which had their grand opening on Thursday with a Cat-lentine's Day celebration.
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Popoki + Tea is a new cat cafe in Kaimuki which had their grand opening on Thursday with a Cat-lentine's Day celebration. Pictured are a plate of cat themed cookies.
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Popoki + Tea is a new cat cafe in Kaimuki which had their grand opening on Thursday with a Cat-lentine's Day celebration. The cafe has a variety of toys for the patrons to use to interact with the cats.
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Popoki + Tea is a new cat cafe in Kaimuki which had their grand opening on Thursday with a Cat-lentine's Day celebration. A cat named "Buttercup" plays with a toy.
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Popoki + Tea is a new cat cafe in Kaimuki which had their grand opening on Thursday with a Cat-lentine's Day celebration. A cat named "Buttercup" plays with a toy.
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Popoki + Tea is a new cat cafe in Kaimuki which had their grand opening on Thursday with a Cat-lentine's Day celebration. These cats hide in the cubbies at the cafe.
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Popoki + Tea is a new cat cafe in Kaimuki which had their grand opening on Thursday with a Cat-lentine's Day celebration. These cats hide in the cubbies at the cafe.
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Popoki + Tea is a new cat cafe in Kaimuki which had their grand opening on Thursday with a Cat-lentine's Day celebration. These cats got a treat at the cafe.
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Popoki + Tea is a new cat cafe in Kaimuki which had their grand opening on Thursday with a Cat-lentine's Day celebration. A cat named "Buttercup" sits on one of the shelves at the cafe.
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