If you have someone in your house that loves cats, visiting a Cat Cafe should definitely be on your list for something fun to do!
Cat cafes are as amazing as they sound — essentially they are coffee shops or storefronts full of cats. Originating in Taiwan in 1998, the popularity has continued to spread around the world. I love that this is such a neat way to connect homeless cats with loving owners!
I’ve always felt a special connection to cats, and have been lucky to have so many loving ones over the years. If you are unable to own a pet due to space constraints or allergies in your home, visiting a cat cafe is a fun way to still get that animal connection many of us crave.
Cat Cafes in Michigan
Visit one of these locations to love on and play with cats! Please make sure to read the rules in advance, especially when bringing children. Not all allow children to pick-up the animals, so make sure littles know the rules ahead of time for a smooth experience.
Tiny Lions – Ann Arbor
- 5245 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
- $7/hour per person to visit – register online in advance
Tiny Lions works in conjunction with the Humane Society of Huron Valley. While there’s no obligation to adopt a cat, all of the cats at the café are ready to settle into a relationship with you.
Kitty Catfé – Clinton Township
- 17370 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038 {inside the Mall at Partridge Creek}
- $18/hour to visit
The Kitty Catfé is Macomb County’s first cat cafe and has a partnership with A Rejoyceful Animal Rescue and Humane Society of Macomb. All of the cats and kittens are microchipped, spayed/neutered, up to date on shots/vaccines, and fully vetted.
Constellation Cat Cafe – East Lansing
- 3320 E Lake Lansing Rd, Suite F, East Lansing, MI 48823
- $14/hour, includes a cafe drink
Constellation Cat Cafe’s mission is to create a safe environment for all people to discover the joy of pet ownership through education, inclusive events, and outreach. The staff supports local animal rescue shelters in capacity building and finding homes for adoptable cats.
They also have lattes, tea, milkshakes, yummy treats and gear for cat lovers in a separate room.
Catfé Lounge – Ferndale
- 686 Livernois Street, Ferndale MI 48220
- $15/person required donation for visiting
The Catfé Lounge is part of the Ferndale Cat Shelter, a 501c3 cat rescue. Cats and kittens are available for adoption, and the café is a community space where people can meet and socialize with Ferndale’s felines.
Happy Cat Cafe
- 447 S. Division, Grand Rapids, MI
- Lounge visits start at $7/person for 30 minutes during the week
Happy Cat Cafe has adoptable cats and is partnered with intake shelter, Fig & Friends. In addition to the cat lounge, Happy Cat also is a full service coffee bar with specialty lattes, teas, sparkling sodas, and more. Reservations aren’t required, but highly recommended.
Kzoo Cat Cafe and Rescue
- 4221 S. Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI
- Visits start at $10/children and $15/adults
Kzoo Cat Cafe and Rescue’s mission is to provide temporary housing and care to local stray and abandoned cats in a relaxed, cage-free, social atmosphere. This cafe also offers yoga, bingo, bottle feeding classes {ages 16+}, and other special events. Visits are by appointment only, so make a reservation ahead of time.
Karma Kat Cafe
- 612 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI
- Lounge visits start at $10/hour
Karma Kat Cafe not only has reservations for regular lounge visits, but also for special events like painting with cats, yoga with cats, and bingo. Drinks are available for a donation as well.
Have you been to a cat cafe yet? Where is your favorite?
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