Restaurants in Kalamazoo
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Best Restaurants
“The food was great I definitely enjoyed myself and will be going back soon. If you haven’t already gone you should definitely go check it out!”
“As an Executive Chef ( currently on vacation) .. this was an excellent experience . Amazing food , excellent attention to detail, great staff and amazing management . I’ll definitely be going back when in town ! Oh , and the wine was great too !”
“Maru has the best sushi around! Don’t forget the crème brûlée for dessert! It’s a fantastic place to dine.”
“✨ Had an incredible evening at Roca for their Six-Course Heritage Dinner! ✨ Each course was packed with unique and vibrant flavors—what an experience! If you haven’t tried this gem yet, you’re missing out! The staff here is so warm and welcoming, making an effort to learn your name and ensure you feel at home. The chefs come out regularly to chat about each dish, eager to hear your thoughts, and the bartenders greet you like an old friend. The owner goes above and beyond with customer service, creating such a personal and unforgettable atmosphere. 100% recommended for an amazing night out! 🍽🍷 #SupportLocal #FoodExperience #HighlyRecommend”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“European flare, fresh, delicious creations with the wine list to complete your selections by their excellent Chef. A must visit destination.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“If you're looking for a flavor-packed experience, San Francisco Neveria & Paleteria is a must-visit! The churros are perfectly crispy and sugary, while the shakes are rich and creamy. The birria tacos are out of this world—tender, savory, and absolutely satisfying. The mangonada is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy. They have a huge selection of ice cream and other delicious desserts! I tried their ice cream—coconut and Oreo and both creamy, rich, and bursting with flavor. With a wide variety of unique treats, this place nails every dish. Highly recommend!”
“My 9yo grandson wanted to try a new place to eat lunch today so he Googled restaurants nearby his home and thought this sounded good. So we went there and found his new favorite place to eat in the world! They had fresh cut fries which he raved about! Mimi, these are so good, way better than Mc Donald's! And those were his favorite fries , lol. He also got 1/4 BBQ chicken with spicy sauce, baked beans and garlic toast. I tried their Italian beef with peppers and onions. There was more food than we could eat and it was all delicious. The owner was very nice, helpful and personable but not intrusive at all. We required a to go container for my grandsons leftovers so he now had a full lunch for tomorrow as well. Food was very fresh and well made with large portions and the restaurant was clean and full of sports memorabilia. It's a delightful change from chain places and I highly recommend it.”
“OH MYLANTA !!! If you all are ever in Kalamazoo.. instead of going to some chain place to eat.. you HAVE to go to The Grazing Table Kalamazoo! The staff is amazing, friendly and their food is not cookie cutter type food! Their avocado toast is Phenomenal, my Aunt Rose said their Toasted Turkey Club is THE BEST Turkey sandwich she’s ever had, &the in-house slaw is mind blowing . They absolutely have gluten free options and their drinks menu is like nothing else you’ve seen (The Lavender Lady is SCRUMPTIOUS) Check out their yummy menu on their page . RUN.. do not walk to this amazing find ! YESTERDAY!”
“Amazing food, dining experience, delicious drinks. Great service. 10/10”
“Came in today for a pick up order. It was so delicious. The best I have had.”
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“✨ Had an incredible evening at Roca for their Six-Course Heritage Dinner! ✨ Each course was packed with unique and vibrant flavors—what an experience! If you haven’t tried this gem yet, you’re missing out! The staff here is so warm and welcoming, making an effort to learn your name and ensure you feel at home. The chefs come out regularly to chat about each dish, eager to hear your thoughts, and the bartenders greet you like an old friend. The owner goes above and beyond with customer service, creating such a personal and unforgettable atmosphere. 100% recommended for an amazing night out! 🍽🍷 #SupportLocal #FoodExperience #HighlyRecommend”
“Met the owner through my retail workplace. Got to talking about his restaurant and how I’d never tried it since not being from the area, amongst other things. This man brought lunch back to us and the pizza was PHENOMENAL!!! Thank you again sir!!! Bbq Chicken pizza is highly recommended, minus the pineapple (unless you’re into that sort of thing!) lol”
“Had a great meal at High Dive. Highly recommend the pretzel and beer cheese appetizer, best pretzel we've ever had. Food was great and our server Jake was awesome!!”
“I love Brewery Outré! The beers are unique and really good. The brewery has a lot of natural light, comfortable spaces to meet up with friends, and a dog friendly patio. Wednesday nights are trivia nights and are so much fun. The service is impeccable. Ted, Travis, Alex, and Joey are very knowledgeable and are the best!”
“Latitude 42 was one of the best restaurant experiences I’ve had in over 20 years. I’ve never had better food and each meal presented around me made me think, “that looks awesome … I want to try that”. They were slammed so we sat at the bar. Not one of the 4 bartenders ever passed by us without checking in or making themselves available appropriately. The place was packed.”
24 Hour Restaurants
“I don’t like doing one stars anymore. If someone has that bad of a opinion nobody forced you to go here . A lot of people crying over prices. Again nobody made you buy here . But on the other hand everything I ate wasn’t very fresh. To eat the French toast you need a cup of water to dip it in . Way to hard . I got hash here and was like rocks . The slushes are the best . But nice little snack area. Only thing two employees was talking and I walked up stood there for 30 seconds and they still didn’t say anything. So I said excuse me . Still nothing. So I walked away . They then tried to help me and I said nvm pay attention to your customers. With all this I still give a 5 star. Because it helps a manager talk to these people to fix the issues. If you complain about the price and give a one star , just seems crazy . Also with COVID I think they should clean the tables. Couldn’t find one clean table and they just stood there for most part”
“Served me a raw burger and refused a refund.
I stop at this truck stop regularly, and I do believe being served the burger this way was an honest mistake.
After talking to Jeff, a new manager, he corrected the mistake and made me a new meal. He seemed very concerned and even stated that he is keeping a closer eye on the grill.
His eye contact and professionalism convinced me of his genuine effort.
Thank you, Jeff. I appreciate people like you, and I hope you keep training this standard with all of your employees.
I also appreciate the handshake.”
“Denisha was a wonderful manager and assisted me so efficiently and diligently when my order got messed up on my way to work in the morning and was able to replace it for me with no issues it's great to see a manager who actually handles the responsibilities well honestly this is one of the best McDonald's in the Kalamazoo area”
“We celebrated our daughter's wedding with a family dinner (The Hopkins Wedding, a party of 14) in the loft area The service was outstanding! The food was amazing! I've never been to a dinner where everyone was saying, "You've got to try this!' and everyone was tasting each other's dishes. They were fine with us bringing a wedding cake and even found a box big enough to hold the leftover cake. Speaking of leftovers, most of us required take home containers because of the generous portions.We weren't about to leave food that tasty behind!”
Takeout Restaurants
“I ordered a chicken avocado wrap last week Friday for lunch, also got onion rings... I was blown away at the top notch taste and quality of the food. I came back today, monday, for a repeat just to make sure I wasn't just having a good friday... unbelievable, I've finally found southwest Michigan's BEST chicken wrap I think! 10 stars”
“I forgot to order a cake ahead of time and my son wanted an ice cream cake. I came into Menchie’s last minute, hoping and praying I could get a sonic cake made for him. I honestly didn’t think they would be able to do it but figured I’d try. I can’t remember who I talked to, but she was AMAZING! So helpful, super understanding, SO accommodating, she promised to have the cake made & ready in 24 hours. I picked it up this afternoon and it was the PERFECT sonic cake! My son said “my cake is the best cake ever” after his first bite! I’d say that’s a win! It’s absolutely delicious! I’ll be coming back for my daughters birthday(and a just because cake 🤷🏾♀️😂) Highly recommend!”
“Last night we tried Condado for the first time. We were instantly met with a smiling individual who sat us promptly. Breanna was our server and was an absolute delight. Breanna explained the menu and gave us fun info about the art work (which was one of my favorite parts!). All of the staff were cheery. The food was absolutely fantastic; the best carne asada I’ve ever had! Try the pineapple lemonade and smoked queso! We will absolutely be back and tell all of our friends! You guys are exceeding the industry standards!”
“First time stopping in tonight, but it has been highly recommended so I thought Id give it a try. I love the quaint feel of it. The customer service was great. Lots of options and ways to customize and build your own sub how you like it. My son and I got the classica Italian sub, I added banana pepper and he added olives. The price was $26 for 2 9inch subs that were packed and I mean packed full of fresh ingredients (side note the pickles that came on the sub reminded me of pickles my grandma used to make, very nostalgic feeling). The bread is soft, the Italian dressing was flavorful, all the veggies were crisp and fresh and the meat was wonderful. So this is definitely going to be my go to sub shop especially since I oay the same price at the other cookie cutter sub shops around town. Not even a negative imo because I'm not a warm sub person, but they don't have a way to toast a sub but are willing to warm it up in the microwave if you want, but it was recommended when we got hone and wanted a warm sub an air fryer is the way to go. I will say if you are in a wheel chair or have some other mobility issue it may be a bit of a tight squeeze to get in however it was raining and dark so there may have been another entrance available. Highly recommend and I 100% will be back I have so many flavor combinations to try ?”
“Love this place!!! Every time I visit their food has not disappointed and their staff has been great!!!! I absolutely love the new atmosphere and this is now my new favorite place in Downtown Kalamazoo.”
“We stopped for drinks at the farmers market and got the pumpkin chai tea and a hot chocolate and they were so good! I will definitely be stopping by whenever we're back in the area!”
“My wife and I had dinner with our dear friends at Saffron this evening. Everything was so amazing - service, food, atmosphere, and community! We have lived in many states over the years and Saffron is the best Indian Cuisine we have ever had. Special thanks to the team at Saffron!! Be sure to experience one of Kalamazoo's finest!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Latitude 42 was one of the best restaurant experiences I’ve had in over 20 years. I’ve never had better food and each meal presented around me made me think, “that looks awesome … I want to try that”. They were slammed so we sat at the bar. Not one of the 4 bartenders ever passed by us without checking in or making themselves available appropriately. The place was packed.”
“My favorite coffee shop(s) in town. Love the atmosphere at all of them - especially the bookstore. The downtown location seems to struggle with food preparation time - I have waited 10 - 15 minutes more than once for a bagel with cream cheese. Both times I was in a bit of a hurry so that doesn’t help. I highly recommend - and will likely stop trying to dash in downtown.”
“Hands down best pizza in the area!”
“the customer service is amazing and the root beer floats but the chilli is appalling. it used to be kind of decent but I have no idea what happened to it now. if it was better they'd get even more business. almost everyone loved a good chilli dog. I know it's inexpensive but I'll pay a little bit more for better quality.”
“I've been here once, 5 months ago, and still think about that Mac and cheese 🤤 10/10 can't wait to come back to Kalamazoo and feast again”
“First time visiting. Had a smash burger and fries. It was an excellent burger. The taste made my mouth come alive”
“Honestly...my experience here had nothing 2 do with food... shooting pool which is fun...but I had the pleasure of meeting the owner & got a complete rundown on him & the story behind Lamplighter...such an awesome guy...stop by & offer 2 help him finish his dream of finishing the Lamplighter... he's also 80...has a tendency 2 fall..but keep on working on the Lamplighter ??...I had the pleasure of helping him & learning the history behind the Lamplighter from the beginning 2 now...????”
Cheap Eats
“Dani's Kitchen & Pancake House boasts exceptional cleanliness, attentive service, swift delivery, visually appealing dishes, generous portions, delectable cuisine and affordable prices! This restaurant exceeds expectations, and I will definitely return after my first visit!”
“Lake Burger on West Main is a real gem. The burgers are made from locally sourced, pasture-raised beef, and you can taste the difference. Everything feels fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The fries are hand-cut and some of the best I’ve had — crispy, flavorful, and not too greasy. Jake, the owner, is there every hour, making sure things are running smoothly and checking in with customers. It’s rare to see an owner that hands-on, and it really shows in the quality of the food and service. Jake’s a great guy, and his passion for his restaurant comes through in every detail. If you’re looking for a great burger in Kalamazoo, Lake Burger is the spot. Highly recommend!”
“Myself and husband decided to stop here for the 1st time tonight can't believe we waited so long we got the prime rib baked potato side salad and fried mushrooms it was so good and so much food plus 2 drinks for 62 bucks 😋 will definitely go back gotta try the patty melt and some of the other stuff for sure the waitress was great also I like not being bothered every couple of minutes and that's exactly how it went she came by every 5 to 10 minutes instead of every 2 lol 😊”
“This food is fantastic. They give you plenty to eat. Every thing we have tried has been so yummy. We keep going back day after day I can’t stop thinking about their Birria tacos. They are to die for. And their regular tacos are just as memorable.😋 Going now for breakfast. Can’t wait. Give this place a try parking is a little cramp but you can park at the cookies right next store to them. ☺️ I gove this place a 10”
“I was so excited to find your menu online. I am always in the neighborhood and craving sushi, however I can’t eat anything with shellfish and I don’t eat anything rawr. So that makes things limited for me, however I found they had my favorite roll the Diablo roll! I was thrilled, went and picked it up and it was beautiful, it was so delicious. The service was great! 10/10 would recommend coming here for lunch or dinner! Will be back soon!”
“I have been a member of Juicy Leaf for a few months now, so when I decided to host my first yoga retreat in August of 2022 I jumped at the chance to include them. Toyo was extremely thoughtful and helpful when communicating with me on what would work best for my retreat. She worked with me on quantity and variety of juices for my guest and provided cute containers for each juice. She above and beyond in helping my store the containers until I could pick them up the day before I left for my retreat. If you are ever in Kalamazoo, try to get one of their juices. If you live in Kalamazoo and haven’t taken the plunge to try one, you’re missing out!”
“Comstock location is amazing! Clean! Friendly staff, great food. The gyro was amazing. So loaded with meat had to eat some with a fork to be to fold it. Huge 5 egg omelets. Love this place.”
“The bartenders are friendly and that's one of the most important things to me.”
“My husband and I had our wedding reception there 13 years ago and it was wonderful. We took over the restaurant and outdoor patio (with heaters) in November. Our dear friends had theirs there recently and it was still wonderful. For a small business in todays age…that speaks volumes. They were great then and are great now.”
“8oz sirloin was 50% grizzle and 25% fat. Never order the 8oz. The 6 ounce are usually good. My dog wouldn't even eat the left overs. Also don't make a waiter 5 tables have to take care of online orders. I felt bad for the guy.”
“Martell’s has a wide array of options, however I came here to highlight the mushroom soup. All I want is SOUP! 🤩 It’s neat that they utilize West Michigan Pasta & Provision’s in their pasta entrees, as this man is often at the farmers market - bonus points for emphasizing sustainable sourcing! 🧑🍳 Proud to support this long standing establishment. 🥰”
“After one tea bomb, this place had me absolutely HOOKED! The drinks are so good and the owner is the absolute sweetest! This is a small business worth the patronage 100000%. Sigh, take my money pls”
“I had my first meal there on 12/21/24, excellent food! I will return!”
“I got the crab broil and let me say it is fire ?. I will be back. The are super friendly. They even gave us popsicle while we wait and he let me try the catfish and that was good too. Thank you so much.it was worth the drive from battle creek”
“We decided to try and it was great. They were paying attention to the door, we got sat right down our server was a guy I forget his name but he was awesome, we had a small issue and a manager came right out and helped every way he could.”
“The food and atmosphere make you look forward to returning before the meal is even over.”
“Did takeout tonight, the prosciutto arugula flatbread and seafood risotto were both amazing!”
“I worked with the team at Wild Bull to plan my fraternity’s semi-formal. The venue, drinks, and people were fantastic. I highly recommend Wild Bull for anyone who is planning an event.”
“This place is amazing! The best Cajun food I have had since being in New Orleans! The service and food was amazing!”
“Had a wonderful breakfast, loved the omelette station, everything you could want breakfast buffet.”
“Great service, super friendly. Great food (more than any one person could eat). Always happy to eat here. Yum Yum !! 😋”
“An outstanding addition for South Haven. The flavors were fresh and delicious. Very nice margarita…. All at a very reasonable price. Congratulations”
“Landmark for WMU! hasn't changed much in 30 years and is still the go to bar on game day. Drinks are a little pricey. Food looked and smelled good but we didn't eat. Also have multiple levels and a pool table.”
“Place was very good, food was good, atmosphere was very nice got to watch football on the televisions in there. Look out for Jaina W. she is so nice and provided excellent service! Although our appetizers were a little late, it was good after all. Definitely coming back in the future.
Kid-friendliness: It’s kids friendly she was nice to my son”
Latest Reviews
“My 9yo grandson wanted to try a new place to eat lunch today so he Googled restaurants nearby his home and thought this sounded good. So we went there and found his new favorite place to eat in the world! They had fresh cut fries which he raved about! Mimi, these are so good, way better than Mc Donald's! And those were his favorite fries , lol. He also got 1/4 BBQ chicken with spicy sauce, baked beans and garlic toast. I tried their Italian beef with peppers and onions. There was more food than we could eat and it was all delicious. The owner was very nice, helpful and personable but not intrusive at all. We required a to go container for my grandsons leftovers so he now had a full lunch for tomorrow as well. Food was very fresh and well made with large portions and the restaurant was clean and full of sports memorabilia. It's a delightful change from chain places and I highly recommend it.”
“I have never eaten at Dickey’s and my family was here from the East side of the state to move my cousin in to WMU. I wanted us to try something new and we stopped at Dickey’s. I have to tell you…Sarah took EXCELLENT care of us! She made sure we ordered the best value for our group, she came from behind the counter to help me with menu selections for our family. Thank you sooo much Sarah! You made some out of town visitors feel at home! I will be back!”
“First time here, and I felt that for a cheesesteak it was difficult to see any cheese but there was s very slight taste of cheese. Large portion on a fresh roll but I would prefer the meat to not be ground up so much. Wife had a hamburger and was very pleased with her sandwich. The regular french fries were very hot with a large portion. Will come back again.”
“This food is fantastic. They give you plenty to eat. Every thing we have tried has been so yummy. We keep going back day after day I can’t stop thinking about their Birria tacos. They are to die for. And their regular tacos are just as memorable.😋 Going now for breakfast. Can’t wait. Give this place a try parking is a little cramp but you can park at the cookies right next store to them. ☺️ I gove this place a 10”
Most Popular Restaurants
“Last night we tried Condado for the first time. We were instantly met with a smiling individual who sat us promptly. Breanna was our server and was an absolute delight. Breanna explained the menu and gave us fun info about the art work (which was one of my favorite parts!). All of the staff were cheery. The food was absolutely fantastic; the best carne asada I’ve ever had! Try the pineapple lemonade and smoked queso! We will absolutely be back and tell all of our friends! You guys are exceeding the industry standards!”
“As always had a great time at The Backyard tonight! I love being able to confidently take both kids to dinner solo while my husband is away. I get the same meal each time because the food is amazing- Brussel sprouts and pulled pork sandwich. The sprouts are out the world and I wish I could make them that tasty at home.”
“Denisha was a wonderful manager and assisted me so efficiently and diligently when my order got messed up on my way to work in the morning and was able to replace it for me with no issues it's great to see a manager who actually handles the responsibilities well honestly this is one of the best McDonald's in the Kalamazoo area”
“Found this gem of a place and my husband and I really enjoyed it, the selection of food was more than we expected, the place was very clean, the price is very reasonable, this is by far the most enjoyable buffet we have been to, we have been stopping in at least once a week since we pass by here on our way home from Indiana.”
“My first time dining at Brick and Brine was tonight. The food and ambiance was fabulous and Travis and Mike were amazing and knowledgeable servers. Looking forward to dining there again.”