West Branch, Michigan, United States
Christie's Cat Cafe
Christie's Cat Cafe, also known as Christie's Kitty Cafe, is a volunteer-run cat lounge at the home of Claws and Paws Rescue on South Valley Street in West Branch, down the road from Irons Park. The rescue bought the building in 2023 and named the cafe after co-founder Mary Koliba's daughter, Christie Johnson, who loved rescuing cats and a good cup of coffee. The lounge serves as a foster home for up to seven cats and kittens waiting for adoption through Claws and Paws, a nonprofit no-kill rescue that has rehomed more than 1,200 dogs and cats since 2012. Coffee is offered at a donation-based counter, and visitors may bring their own food and drinks, a laptop or a book and settle in with the cats. Adoption applications are handled by the rescue.
Before you go
- Entry
- Free entry
- Food & drink
- Drinks and snacks
- Adoption
- Cats available for adoption
Based on the cafe's website and visitor reviews, checked October 2026. Policies change, so confirm with the cafe before you visit.
Reviews
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