Restaurants in Kalamazoo

“10/10 best pizza and breads ticks around!!”

“The food is crazy good with the right amount of spice. It’s Zabihah Halal as well! Sandra is so sweet as well! She hooked me up with the right recommendations. The food + Sandra will make me come back many times!”

“food was amazing , customer service 🔥🔥 worth the drive from grand rapids”

“For the record, theses guys have THE BEST drip coffee in town! They also have some of the best pour rovers in town. Not to mention the tea, the food, the staff, the vibe. If you haven’t been, you’re missing out!”

“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!”

“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.”

“Haven’t been in years. None where I live. Glad we stopped. Food and service were great. Breadsticks are still the bomb.”

“Decided to give this place a try for myself after seeing recent criticism and let me tell you the food is amazing! Meets the sweet and salty cravings! I could get addicted to this lol Also, the staff was super friendly. Definitely recommend”

“Best cookies ever I love how everyone is always so friendly and kind”

“good atmosphere the best drinks”

“Food is even better than Lebanese food available on the East side of the state. Always hits the spot!”

“Best spinach pie EVER!!!!!”

“First time going here and first time having a sushi burrito and OMG AMAZING!!!!! literally insanely good i WILL BE COMING BACK”

“Delicious beef Shawarma !!”

“Nice, clean place, good, friendly people. I had the "Mexican" tacos. They were some of the best I've had. Sides were also good.”

“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.”

“Maru has the best sushi around! Don’t forget the crème brûlée for dessert! It’s a fantastic place to dine.”

“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 !”

“I ordered the seasonal item of butternut squash soup, the ginger was so overpowering that I couldn't even taste the squash. I also ordered the appetizers of the deviled eggs and got five half's, shouldn't there be six? Two halves make a whole last I knew.”

“I love their pizza! ♥️ ♥️♥️♥️”

“European flare, fresh, delicious creations with the wine list to complete your selections by their excellent Chef. A must visit destination.”

“✨ 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”

“The food is really great at this restaurant.��”

“Love burdicks, best beer selection in wings in kalamazoo”

“Excellent dining experience. Everything was ‘Top Shelf’ as they say in the Biz.”

“Food was amazing- drinks great. Our server Gabrielle did a FANTASTIC job and was so kind and quick, answered all of our questions and accommodated us well. Hope to come back soon!”

“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.”

“Excellent old time classic venue with good brews and food on the north side of Kalamazoo.”

“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”

“Best tamales I’ve had. Definitely would recommend.”

“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”

“Went there yesterday and Tony was working the drive thru, and he was Amazing sweet,kind,and very caring I will definitely be back very soon ! Especially to see Tony he put a big smile on my face and he made my day”

“very slow but they can't help it no one wants to work due to biden”

“Great place to eat especially if you have grandkids staff was very friendly.”

“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”

“Great food! Huge portions, fast and friendly!! Highly recommend”

“Nice staff and great food!”

“I went there for brunch with my girls this past weekend and it was an absolute delight the food was phenomenal and the drinks were great and the atmosphere was so good we will definitely be back!”

“Amazing and delicious! Got a few yummy treats today and can't wait to go back.”

“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!”

“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.”

“I officially declare the fries at Brite Eyes the BEST in Kalamazoo!!”

“Our FAVORITE breakfast place in Kalamazoo. Great service, great food, reasonable pricing, daily specials, wonderful friendly people…..we eat here weekly…..”

“My friend and I stumbled upon this little gem and boy am I happy we did! Our lunch was absolutely amazing, the staff was so friendly, and we can’t wait to come back! Supporting a local owned business is the cherry on top of our amazing lunch!”

“Studio has fantastic burgers!!!”

“This amazing little dive bar has one of the best burgers around and the monthly special is creative and delicious. Friendly people and fun drinks ….need a beer and a shot for $5? Well step right up!”

“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!”

“Food is healthy. Food is fresh service is great place is clean Owner is awesome support”

“Delicious baked goods & food. Phenomenal staff. An absolute must-visit in our community.”

“Always hot and fresh food pretty good portion sizes for the money”

“Best BBQ I've ever had and it's not even close!”

“top we est very goo there”

“The pizza was good but dry in my opinion and could use more sauce and cheese. We got the meat lovers thin crust. I would rate it 3.5 out of 5.”

“Great place to go ✌😎😜 great service and prices 👍”

“We did our 8 year olds’s birthday party here this year and it was awesome! None of the kids wanted the party to end. We got the whole place to ourselves for 2 hours and it really flew by! Couldn’t recommend them enough!!”

“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.”

“I’ve been here more times than I can count! My college friends and I discovered this place our freshman year and it was a favorite spot. The staff is very friendly and the food is incredible. I bring everyone I know when I can. My favorite is the spicy pork dish because it’s a large portion and comes with side dishes. The owner once noticed I got a haircut and has always been so sweet. Highly recommend!”

“amazing place for a quick and delicious pizza. have pizzas sized so it in one pizza per person. many options besides pizza. you can build your own adding your desired toppings like at a subway or chipotle. Delicious thin pizza, you can order there or online and pick up. they do deliver through delivery apps. Delicious blood orange lemonade”

“This coffee shop is one of my top Picks! Great service and great coffee!!! I haven’t had a bad experience here and would highly recommend it!”

“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.”

“absolutely delicious for six of us and they are the leftovers.. service great..chairs very sturdy..wait staff was beyond excellent..our new regular place my aunt Debbie and Larry recommended you and Shellie”

“Absolutely delicious!! I got the garlic parm with lemon pepper on it and they were the best wings I’ve ever had!!! I hope to see the wing hut in GR soon!”

“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.”

“Quality and delicious. Will be returning.”

“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 ?”

“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!”

“The best Birria tacos I've ever eaten💯💯”

“Food is delicious, takeout orders frequently wrong. This is the best food in Kalamazoo, but they’ve gotten my takeout order wrong five times in just 2025. This is nothing new for this place as I’ve been coming since 2013 and I’ve had so many mix ups. The workers are polite and friendly, and everything is always delicious. Would recommend you eat in person.”

“I drink coffee all over the state.
This is everything a coffee shop should be.
Atmosphere, service, great coffee.
Absolutely will be back.”

“The best place downtown to get coffee. amazing atmosphere with their indoor greenhouse, awesome pastries and fresh bagels made every day. They also have homemade soup often including home grown ingredients.”

“Everything here is perfect… the coffee, the breakfast items, sandwiches, desserts, the display, the staff. I always stop by when I am in town.”

“Visiting from out of town and Niskers was recommended. Atmosphere, food and service were all great! Seems to be hard to find a great place to eat anymore and we would definitely return and 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 😊”

“Great food!!! You never leave hungry (more than generous portions) Friendly employees that work hard to insure exemplary service Owner Christina loves her customers treating them like family”

“Only the Best place to eat in kzoo.!!!”

“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”

“The boba was very refreshing”

“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!”

“Food was delicious! Our server was Joey and she was awesome, very attentive and helpful! We had the ahi tuna and bang bang chicken appetizers, both were good but the ahi tuna was the best, as well as the noodles on the side. My husband got the bacon jalapeño burger special, which was fantastic and the fries were well seasoned and perfectly textured. I got the shrimp avocado salad, probably my least favorite part of the dinner but still good. Overall a great experience and we will be returning!”

“Food was amazing- drinks great. Our server Gabrielle did a FANTASTIC job and was so kind and quick, answered all of our questions and accommodated us well. Hope to come back soon!”

“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.”

“Only the Best place to eat in kzoo.!!!”

“Good food, good service, polite and timely with our orders. Never had a bad incident. Recommended to all authentic and tex mex enthusiast.”

“Nice, clean place, good, friendly people. I had the "Mexican" tacos. They were some of the best I've had. Sides were also good.”

“Our FAVORITE breakfast place in Kalamazoo. Great service, great food, reasonable pricing, daily specials, wonderful friendly people…..we eat here weekly…..”

“I stopped in last weekend and was amazed at all the great items available. I got some Crab Ragoons and loved them. Everyone was very helpful and friendly. I will definitely be back when I have more time to checkout this place.”

“Super fun , friendly staff, great music, good drinks, welcoming to everyone!! Feel good hangout place to make new friends!!”

“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 coffee shop is one of my top Picks! Great service and great coffee!!! I haven’t had a bad experience here and would highly recommend it!”

“Just found this place.....I like it!”

“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.”

“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”

“Wonderful liver and onions platter, yum!”

“Best cookies ever I love how everyone is always so friendly and kind”

“Food was amazing- drinks great. Our server Gabrielle did a FANTASTIC job and was so kind and quick, answered all of our questions and accommodated us well. Hope to come back soon!”

“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!”

“You were a first suggestion from a local hotel. We went with it and boy were we glad we did! First thing noticed was the delicate yet beautiful land scape. Upon entering we were greeted with many “good mornings” :) it felt good. The colors of the establishment really make you feel welcomed. It was not hectic or crazy or loud yet the machine was working so beautifully. Our waiter was incredibly kind and on top of the coffee refills! The food….. my goodness how can we forget that…. I mean y’all are a restaurant right!! I swear it felt like I was reviewing something for better homes and gardens…. The food was priced well below average I’d say. But the portions were over achieved. Both of us were over satisfied with our visit. Thank you…. Great/ impeccable service is hard to find! Way to go management/owner!!!!”

“great food at great price”

“Second time there and second time with great food and service!”

“Great place to eat especially if you have grandkids staff was very friendly.”

“The food is crazy good with the right amount of spice. It’s Zabihah Halal as well! Sandra is so sweet as well! She hooked me up with the right recommendations. The food + Sandra will make me come back many times!”

“Haven’t been in years. None where I live. Glad we stopped. Food and service were great. Breadsticks are still the bomb.”

“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.”

“I had the Mediterranean Omelet. They made it gluten-free for me. It was excellent.”

“10/10 best pizza and breads ticks around!!”

“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.”

“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”