11 Purr-fect Cat Cafes in Michigan

If you’ve ever wanted to enjoy a steaming cup of coffee with the company of a friendly and furry cat, cat cafes in Michigan offer a truly wonderful and unique experience.

Stemming from the worldwide popularity of cat cafes, 10 locations in Michigan offer visitors of all ages a chance to enjoy the company of playful cats, enjoy tasty beverages, and maybe even take a new cat friend home.

If you’ve never been to a cat cafe, it’s a one-of-a-kind experience that’s equal parts unique and relaxing. After all, it’s hard not to be relaxed when you’re in the company of meowing, friendly cats who are eager to socialize.

Constellation Cat Cafe | Lansing

Constellation Cat Cafe in Lansing encourages visitors to enjoy their favorite hot beverage while discovering the joy of pet ownership through interaction with the cafe’s cats.

The cafe typically has somewhere between six and 20 adoptable rescue cats to interact with in a separate room from the coffee shop. The shop also holds special events such as craft sessions and trivia to encourage more visitation.

The menu features hot coffee and tea drinks as well as a half dozen delicious milkshake options, mocktails, and seasonal favorites like the pumpkin patch latte and apple pie chai.

Located at 33220 E. Lake Lansing Road, Suite F, the cafe is open from 12 to 8 p.m., Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. 

Catfé Lounge | Ferndale

The Catfe Lounge in Ferndale puts its unique twist on the cat cafe.

Not only is Catfe Lounge partnered with a local animal rescue, but it’s also part of the Ferndale Cat Shelter. That means kittens and cats in the cafe’s care are available to adopt and the cafe is a comfortable space to spend some time with local felines.

Fun Fact: The Ferndale Cat Shelter opened the Catfe Lounge in 2015, bringing the first cat cafe to Michigan. In the cafe’s first two weeks of business, seven cats were adopted. More than 6,000 cats and kittens have been adopted by the cafe’s small group of volunteers.

Interested customers can stop by for socialization for a small fee and enjoy a beverage and the company of cats. The cafe hosts fun events like cat yoga and cat bingo that make a visit even more enjoyable.

For those who choose to adopt a cat, the small donation fee is deducted from the adoption fee.

The cafe is located at 686 Livernois Street in Ferndale and is open from 12-5 p.m. most days.

Kzoo Cat Cafe and Rescue | Kalamazoo

The Kzoo Cat Cafe and Rescue in Kalamazoo is the place to go for cat enthusiasts who can’t get enough of cuddly, furry felines.

For a small fee, customers can book appointments to spend time with cats and enjoy a cozy atmosphere and a tasty beverage.

Kzoo offers private birthday parties and private parties and also offers services like kitten nail trims. The cafe also has plans to offer cat coaching; classes designed to help cat owners understand their cats’ environment and behaviors. 

While walk-ins are available on weekends, appointments are preferred. The cafe offers 9-lives punch cards where customers who visit nine times get a 10th visit free.

The cafe is located at 4221 S Westnedge Ave in Kalamazoo and is open by appointment.

Avocato Catfe & Adoption Center | Farmington Hills

Looking for a cozy spot to sip coffee and hang out with some adorable cats? Avocato Catfé & Adoption Center in Farmington Hills is the place to be.

Operated in partnership with Pet Adoption Alternative of Warren (PAAW), Avocato also plays a big role in local cat rescue efforts, including Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs.

Whether you’re looking to adopt, spend time in the cat lounge, or just enjoy a drink while surrounded by purring company, every dollar goes right back into helping cats in need. And if you decide to bring a new furry friend home, your café entry fee even gets credited toward the adoption!

Swing by for a visit – you might just leave with a new best friend.

The cafe is located at 38437 Grand River Ave in Farmington Hills.

Happy Cat Cafe | Grand Rapids

The Happy Cat Cafe in Grand Rapids invites customers to Purr Heaven; a place where tasty drinks and cat enthusiasts come together in perfect harmony.

Every visit offers visitors a chance to interact with the cafe’s resident felines and perhaps find a new member of the family. Fun events like painting with cats, cat yoga, and tarot with cats add to the fun atmosphere.

Even the menu is festive and features creative cat-themed coffee drinks and mocktails like the Tabby Cat, the Raspberry “Paw” Print, and the Meow-Cha Latte.

The cafe is located at 447 Division Avenue South in Grand Rapids. It is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day but Wednesday, when it is open from 12- 7 p.m.

Rosie’s Kitty Catfé | Clinton Twp

Previously located within the Mall at Partridge Creek, Kitty Catfe was the first cat cafe in Macomb County and offers visitors a simple adoption process for those looking for a new furry friend.

The catfe is currently seeking a new location – we’ll update the article as we know more.

The cats and kittens here are friendly and playful and the cafe has a handful of resident cats, including the cafe mascot Gus, who even has his own merch!

The cafe loves holding special events and invites visitors to enjoy painting with cats, yoga with cats, cookie decorating with cats, and trivia nights. These are great ways to have fun and get better acquainted with new potential forever furry friends. 

Karma Kat Cafe | Mt Pleasant

Founded in 2018, Karma Kat Cafe in Mt Pleasant has rescued more than 1,000 cats and is a functioning animal shelter; it operates to provide cats with a safe home and a happy life and offers visitors the chance to relax with cats in a comfortable environment.

Reservations are highly recommended for the cafe to keep a good ratio of humans to cats. Visits are just $10 and visitors can stay as long as they want to. Visitors considering adopting a cat are encouraged to make an appointment in the lounge to make a good match. 

Outside food is permitted in the cafe lounge, but the cafe also offers some food and drink options in its waiting room.

The Karma Kat Cafe is located at 612 E. Broadway in Mt. Pleasant and is open from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday. It’s open on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Claws and Paws/Christie’s Cat Cafe | West Branch

This welcoming space is deeply rooted in a commitment to animal welfare and community engagement, providing a safe and nurturing environment for its feline residents. Established through a collaboration with Christie’s Cat Cafe, Claws and Paws offers a unique experience where visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while surrounded by playful cats. 

This partnership not only enhances the cafe experience but also supports Christie’s mission of promoting cat adoption and responsible pet ownership. Whether you’re seeking a cozy spot to unwind or hoping to find your new feline companion, visitors can experience the magic of the human-animal bond firsthand.

Located at 114 S Valley St in West Branch, Claws and Paws’ office hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Cozy Cats Cafe | Sanford

This recently opened cat cafe is perhaps one of the most eclectic of the nearly dozen cat cafes in Michigan. One side of this duplex features a cattery, and the other side features a cafe, a collectible toy store, relaxation rooms, and a reiki healer. The unique twist on the cat cafe ensures that all visitors can have something to enjoy. Plans are in the works to include a variety of upscale dining options for customers.

Cozy Cats has been very involved in the local community, participating in local events and working with individuals with autism. Additionally, the cafe supports local businesses from its food sources to the artist in its boutique.

Located at 330 Saginaw Rd in Sanford, Cozy Cats Cafe’s cattery hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Reservations can be made online, by calling or by walking in. 

Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center | Ann Arbor

Close your eyes and imagine a comfortable lounge with fluffy, friendly cats roaming around. When you open them, you’ll see Tiny Lions Lounge in Ann Arbor; a place where visitors can enjoy the calming company of cats with no commitment.

Visitors can enjoy the cafe, browsing on phones or laptops with free WiFi, lounging in comfortable chairs to read and sip a drink, or spend some alone time with adorable fur-iends.

Tiny Lions hosts a variety of fun events including cat yoga, cats and kids night for youngsters, teen mew-vie nights, and Tiny Tails story time, where kids can enjoy animal interactions, stories, and crafts.

Tiny Lions is located at 5245 Jackson Rd in Ann Arbor and is open from 12-7 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday, and 12-5 p.m. on Sunday.

Black Cat Beanery | Orion Twp

Can’t get enough of cats? Black Cat Beanery invites cat enthusiasts to come and visit again and again with a variety of Black Cat Club passes.

The passes, offered at gold and platinum levels, offer discounts on merch, free treats for the kitties, and a complimentary visit each month.

Visitors can look forward to seeing Black Cat’s resident cat Jax (who is the namesake black cat). If visitors want to adopt a cat after spending time in the cat lounge, staff members can assist customers with the application process.

Coffee takes center stage at Black Cat Beanery and the shop has its own blend that’s offered in K-cups. A cooler with chilled drinks is also available.

Black Cat Beanery is located at 1192 S. Lapeer Road in Lake Orion and is open from 12-6 p.m. on Sunday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday and 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday.

What Exactly is a Cat Cafe?

A cat café is the perfect blend of cozy and cuddly! Enjoy a warm coffee while spending time with friendly felines in a separate lounging area. Many cat cafés also offer adoption opportunities.

The setup of a cat cafe is simple: It’s a cafe where the main attraction is cats and not just coffee. In most cases, customers pay a small cover fee to spend time (generally an hour) interacting with cats. Typically, cafes have separate areas for their cafes and cat interaction rooms.

Legend has it that the world’s first cat cafe briefly operated in Austria from 1912-14. The concept became a global phenomenon when a cat cafe, known as the Cat Flower Garden, became a must-see destination when it opened in Taiwan in 1998.

Cat cafes were then enthusiastically embraced in Japan during the mid-2000s, in part because a great number of residents live in housing that doesn’t allow pets. Today, more than 150 cat cafes can be found in Japan.

Cat cafes can now be found all over the world including the Netherlands, Russia, Austria, Sweden, India England (where visitors can have high tea with cats), and Canada, which has a Siberian cat cafe.

Since the concept of a cat cafe became a global phenomenon, other animal cafes have opened around the world. Animal enthusiasts can find dog cafes as well as raccoon cafes, sheep cafes, hedgehog cafes, bird cafes, reptile cafes, and rabbit cafes.

How Does a Cat Cafe Work?

Before visiting a cat cafe, it’s important to know that there are several types of different cafes depending on the types of cats that are there.

• The most common cafes are ones where cats have been rescued and are permanent residents of the cafe.
• Cafes with rescued cats available for adoption typically partner with local shelters and rescue organizations to help cats socialize and prepare them to go to “forever homes.”
• Posh cat cafes feature purebred cats like Persians, Bengals, sphinxs, and other species. Some cafes feature a combination of purebred cats and rescues too.

It’s important when visiting a cat cafe to follow any/all rules. Cafes don’t allow cats in the cafe section of their establishments, so it’s important to make sure they don’t slip into areas where they’re not allowed.

Some cafés require reservations, allowing guests to stay for the length of their appointment. Most commonly, visitors enjoy hour-long time slots.

Visitors are also encouraged to be quiet in the cat room because loud noises may disturb cats. Cafes generally allow visitors to pick up cats that want to be picked up and visitors are also advised to leave sleeping or hiding cats alone.

Under the right circumstances, cats can be very social so visitors should relax, enjoy themselves, and socialize with the cats that may come up to them.

While there are no strict dress codes, many cafés require shoes to be removed before entering the cat lounge. Wearing long pants is a good idea to protect against playful scratches.

Visit a Michigan Cat Cafe Today

Whether you’re a cat enthusiast who can’t get enough of meowing, furry felines or you’re looking for a different, unique way to enjoy coffee, there’s never been a better time to book an appointment at a Michigan cat cafe.

Michigan’s cat cafes are cozy, comfortable spots that encourage interaction with cats as a way to have fun, de-stress, gather with friends, and warm up with a hot beverage.

If you’re already a pet owner, you may find a new companion to bring home, and if you’re not already a cat owner, you may form an instant connection with a cat who turns into a forever friend.