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Top of the Town 2023

The 5 Top Solo Hangouts Around Lansing

Mar 23, 2024

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1 Horrocks Farm Market

2023 Winner

7420 West Saginaw Highway
Lansing, MI 48917

What the Business Says: Horrocks Farm Market . Family owned and operated local business. Offering fresh produce, gourmet coffee, candy, beer, wine & a full nursery and floral department.

"So much to do."

"Something for everyone!"

"It's Great!!!"

"This place is the best to just walk around and check things out all while having a drink."

"Great atmosphere."

"I like the wide variety of shopping and drinking."

"Such a variety and great landscape."

— Why Locals Say Horrocks Farm Market is a 2023 Best Hangout Solo winner!

2 Constellation Cat Cafe

2023 Second Place

3320 East Lake Lansing Road
East Lansing, MI 48823

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What the Business Says: 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. We support local animal rescue shelters in capacity building and finding homes for adoptable cats. Another component of our work is focused on our staff. It is our hope that we gift our employees with leadership skills, opportunity for professional development, and lifelong lessons in humility and compassion.

"It's such a great place to get some quiet time alone or chat with kind people. I've met a few friends there."

"Don't have to be fully alone in a room full of kittens."

"Staff are super friendly- great spot to get work done or just relax with the cats!"

"Cats are good company."

"Solo with cats and coffee!"

"This place is introvert heaven. But also, you're never truly alone when there are twenty cats to keep you company!"

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

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3 Schuler Books Okemos

2023 Runner Up
- 2023 Winner Best Bookstore (locally owned)
- 2023 Runner Up Best Hangout Solo

1982 West Grand River Avenue
Meridian Charter Township, MI 48864

What the Business Says: Schuler Books: Your Local Independent Bookstore Since 1982!

"So much to do."

"Schuler Books is a lovely bookstore with very knowledgable staff and the latest in publications. When searching for a gift, you can't go wrong at Schuler's - they really do have something for everyone!"

"Lots of seating and books."

"Schuler Books Okemos, gosh, it is a gorgeous bookstore!!! We also loved their USED BOOKS SECTION! A+ comfy, friendly, helpful, welcoming place to read and hang out!"

"Great staff, great atmosphere, excellent book and gift selection"

"Nothing heals the soul like spending time at Schuler's."

— Why Locals Say Schuler Books Okemos is a 2023 Best Hangout Solo winner!

4 Hooked

2023 Top 5

3142 East Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48912

What the Business Says: Hooked aims to establish a local intellectual culture, guiding the Lansing region toward lifelong learning, building taste in enjoying the good life, and keeping up with current issues in a community conversation.

"A little bit of everything"

"Books and a glass of wine"

"Fabulous atmosphere!"

— Why Locals Say Hooked is a 2023 Best Hangout Solo winner!

5 East Lansing Public Library

2023 Top 5

950 Abbot Road
East Lansing, MI 48823

(517) 351-2420

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What the Business Says: The East Lansing Public Library provides a place and resources where people gather to share information and ideas to enrich lives and foster community.

"What's not to like about going to the library by yourself?"

"Libraries are the best."

"libraries are for everyone!"

"The EL Library is a wonderful place to browse and spend an hour or two. From the used books you can purchase, to the maker studio, to the new releases, there is always something for everyone there."

"My friends and I love the resources here, the book selection & the employees are so nice!"

"The best staff and programs for all ages."

— Why Locals Say East Lansing Public Library is a 2023 Best Hangout Solo winner!

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