LEGO Creator 31097 Townhouse Pet Shop & Café

Specifications
| Set number | 31097 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2019 |
| Piece count | 969 |
| Minifigures | 3 |
| Theme | Creator |
| Subtheme | Creator 3-in-1 |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO 31097, Townhouse Pet Shop & Café, depicts a townhouse with a pet shop and café in the Creator theme, specifically Creator 3-in-1. Released in 2019, the set contains 969 pieces and 3 minifigures for a compact urban scene.
Set 31097 belongs to Creator 3-in-1, a theme area built around versatile models and rebuilding possibilities. Its main subject is a town building that combines living space with street-level businesses, namely a pet shop and a café. It fits naturally into a LEGO city street without being tied to a separate story licence.
The 969-piece build focuses on an urban building format, with the visual language of shops, frontage and domestic space.
It suits builders who enjoy town layouts, small neighbourhood displays and everyday play scenarios. Within the Creator range, it sits among house and shop-based sets, offering a compact combination of residence, pet shop and café for collections built around urban buildings.
Inventory of set 31097
The inventory of set 31097 lists 969 pieces, spare parts excluded: 290 different lots (one shape in one color) for 196 part shapes. The box also contains 46 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 31097
Main color: white, making up 20% of the parts, followed by black (16%) and light bluish gray (15%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 192 | 20% | |
| Black | 153 | 16% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 148 | 15% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 86 | 8.9% | |
| Red | 42 | 4.3% | |
| Trans-Clear | 38 | 3.9% | |
| Reddish Brown | 35 | 3.6% | |
| Bright Light Yellow | 34 | 3.5% | |
| Medium Nougat | 28 | 2.9% | |
| Dark Azure | 28 | 2.9% | |
| Other colors (24) | 185 | 19% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 145 | 15% | |
| Plates Special | 122 | 13% | |
| Bricks | 120 | 12% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 114 | 12% | |
| Tiles | 70 | 7.2% | |
| Bricks Special | 55 | 5.7% |
Most common parts in set 31097
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Black | 36 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | White | 22 |
| Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs, 3 Bottom Tubes 92593 | Red | 16 |
| Brick 1 x 1 3005 | Bright Light Yellow | 14 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Light Bluish Gray | 14 |
| Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) 4032a | Black | 14 |
| Brick Special 1 x 4 with Masonry Brick Profile 15533 | Medium Nougat | 12 |
| Plate 1 x 1 3024 | White | 12 |
| Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals 24866 | Bright Light Blue | 11 |
| Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille 2877 | Light Bluish Gray | 11 |
181 of the 196 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts
No part in set 31097 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 31097 from another set
Share of the parts of set 31097 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10312 Jazz Club | 29% | 2,900 | 2023 |
| 10251 Brick Bank | 26% | 2,384 | 2016 |
| 10350 Tudor Corner | 26% | 3,266 | 2025 |
| 10243 Parisian Restaurant | 25% | 2,470 | 2014 |
| 10270 Bookshop | 25% | 2,504 | 2020 |
No similarly sized set goes above 29%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 31097 within its line
With 969 pieces, set 31097 ranks #58 out of 543 Creator sets in our database, which have an average of 421 parts. Among the 459 sets released in 2019, it ranks #50. That is 2.3 times the average Creator set size.
Included minifigures
Kid - White Torso, Green Legs, Dark Brown HairQuantity : 1
Red Torso, Dark Tan Legs, Light Bluish Grey HairQuantity : 1
Dark Azure Torso, Dark Blue Legs, Dark Red CapQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 31097 Townhouse Pet Shop & Café have?
LEGO set 31097 Townhouse Pet Shop & Café has 969 pieces. It was released in 2019 as part of the Creator theme.
What year was LEGO set 31097 released?
Set 31097 Townhouse Pet Shop & Café was released in 2019 and belongs to the Creator theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 31097?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 31097 Townhouse Pet Shop & Café: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 31097?
The instructions for LEGO set 31097 Townhouse Pet Shop & Café can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 31097.
What is the main color of LEGO set 31097?
White, with 192 out of 969 pieces, or 20%. Next come black (16%) and light bluish gray (15%).
How many different parts does set 31097 contain?
Set 31097 has 290 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 196 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in black, with 36 copies.
Does LEGO set 31097 contain any exclusive parts?
No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 31097?
Set 10312 Jazz Club, released in 2023: it supplies 29%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
What is the main subject of Townhouse Pet Shop & Café?
The model represents a townhouse-style urban building with a pet shop and a café.
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