Lansing, Michigan, United States
Constellation Cat Cafe
Constellation Cat Cafe is a nonprofit cat cafe and full-service coffee shop in a purple house on North Cedar Street in Lansing's Old Town. The cat room holds up to 30 adoptable rescue cats, and the cafe houses cats for partner rescues and processes their adoptions on site. The coffee bar serves espresso drinks, milkshakes, matcha, mocktails and seasonal specials, and guests can stay on the cafe side without visiting the cats. Visits to the cat room are paid per person and booked online or by phone; walk-ins are accepted when space allows, as the room holds 12 people at a time. Every visitor signs a waiver, children under 16 need an adult and children under 12 may not pick up cats. The room can be rented for private visits and birthday parties, and the cafe runs crafts, trivia and other events.
Before you go
- Booking
- Booking recommended
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
- 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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