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Top of the Town 2023

The 5 Top Cafes Around Lansing

Mar 23, 2024

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1 Constellation Cat Cafe

2023 Winner

3320 East Lake Lansing Road
East Lansing, MI 48823

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What the Business Says: Constellation Cat Cafe has lattes, tea, milkshakes, yummy treats, and 6-20 adoptable rescue kitties (in a separate room from the coffee shop). You can spend time in the cat room with a rental. We also host events like trivia, craft sessions, and more.

"Well run!"

"Cats and coffee!"

"A wonderful place"

"There is no other place like the cat cafe. It achieves perfect vibes AND perfect drinks!"

"Such a great place"

— Why Locals Say Constellation Cat Cafe is a 2023 Best Cafe winner!

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2 Soup Spoon Café

2023 Second Place

1419 East Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48912

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What the Business Says: Colorful & cozy cafe offers homemade soup, a diverse menu of homestyle eats & regional beer.

"Great atmosphere and great selection."

"LOVE the FOOD!!"

"Love the food and vibes."

"Soup Spoon is always a great place to take out of town friends for a cozy meal and a nice chat. They work hard to keep their menu selections fresh and interesting."

"Delicious food, good service"

— Why Locals Say Soup Spoon Café is a 2023 Best Cafe winner!

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3 Strange Matter Coffee

2023 Runner Up

Lansing, MI

What the Business Says: A coffee bar & bakery in Lansing, Michigan. We originally opened as a coffee stand in the Eastside’s Allen Street Farmers Market. Our first small shop opened in 2014, with only four employees and twenty seats. Since then, we’ve grown to two locations, started our own bakery, and now have over twenty employees!

"Provides a safe comforting place for the LGBT+ community."

"The vegan donuts are divine!!"

"The best donuts I've ever had in my life, and excellent drinks and atmosphere!"

— Why Locals Say Strange Matter Coffee is a 2023 Best Cafe winner!

4 Château Coffee Co.

2023 Top 5

1701 South Waverly Road
Lansing, MI 48917

What the Business Says: Château Coffee Co. is a Mediterranean, and French inspired specialty coffee shop. We offer flavorful and unique options such as traditional Arabic coffee made to perfection, flavorful espresso creations, exquisite French croissants, and Lebanese baklava.

"Best people. Best atmosphere. Best coffee. And best service!"

"I love being there everytime!"

"They have coffee flights that constantly change every season and their avocado toast is like no other"

"I've never had better coffee and baklava anywhere else!"

"Love the flights of coffee"

— Why Locals Say Château Coffee Co. is a 2023 Best Cafe winner!

5 Blue Owl Coffee

2023 Top 5

1149 South Washington Avenue
Lansing, MI 48910

What the Business Says: We are united as a family, anchored in the cause of bringing lasting hope to the world around us through music, coffee or by whatever means possible.

"Kids like it for studying"

"Great coffee and atmosphere in Reo Town"

"Awesome staff and unique drinks"

"Best local spot."

— Why Locals Say Blue Owl Coffee is a 2023 Best Cafe winner!

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