Restaurants in Kalamazoo
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Best Restaurants
“I tried to call ahead as my lunch break is short. I called at 11:55am and he told me I couldn't order because they don't open until noon. REALLY?! it's 5 minutes! You can't write it down and start it at noon? I guess you don't want my $50 🤘 Someone else will.”
“Planning to come with a blind friend to try out the handmade braille menu offered by an employee with management support!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Their host, Sammi, is awesome and always finds a great lineup of comedians. A really positive environment for newcomers too. Oh, and the taproom is really cool.”
“✨ 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”
Recommended Restaurants
“I tried the plain cheesecake at the Farmer’s Market today and WOW! I thought I didn’t like cheesecake, guess I was just eating the wrong stuff! AND it’s on DoorDash? I’m in trouble now! 10/10 recommend!”
“What an amazing place run by an amazing couple. This is exactly the kind of business we need in Kalamazoo and I hope they stay for generations to come ❤️”
“Amazing food, dining experience, delicious drinks. Great service. 10/10”
Restaurants with Delivery
“I ordered through GrubHub. The cheese curds were fantastic and the portion was huge for the price. Unfortunately, they didn't send the chicken tenders entree I ordered, so I can't comment on that. The cheese curds were good enough that I'll give them another try though!”
“The grazing table did 3 charcuterie boards for us for our wedding shower and they were nothing short of amazing! Not only did they look great, they tasted so good! We ended up eating at the grazing table one time before that and the food was amazing then too! Will definitely be coming back!”
“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.”
“Great beer & seltzers! Food is very tasty as well & super reasonable! The vibe is so chill & very relaxing with great bartenders!!!”
“We have become regulars for Tuesday nights Music Bingo! The staff at HighDive are fun, energetic, friendly and they are always taking care of their patrons. The food is amazing, the drinks are delish, and the atmosphere is welcoming.”
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“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!”
“✨ 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”
“Super friendly beyond awesome service tamale kitchen is my first and only stop when thinking about getting Mexican food in Michigan. the food is so fresh whenever I go to stop by for lunch you guys are always on top of everything preparing food bringing it to the warmer out front and a very clean safe environment for everyone. I highly recommend this place to be your first stop or if you’ve not tried it yet give it a shot and remember when you go to the back of cooper market make sure to get a lime soda they always have it and good job you guys keep up the awesome work.”
“Spent our anniversary with amazing staff and great food! Such an amazing time can’t wait to go back and help roll silverware 😂”
“European flare, fresh, delicious creations with the wine list to complete your selections by their excellent Chef. A must visit destination.”
“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!”
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”
“First time visiting. Had a smash burger and fries. It was an excellent burger. The taste made my mouth come alive”
“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!”
Takeout Restaurants
“It has large portions of delicious food. I liked how they provided pictures of each dish. It helped me visualize what the dishes were going to look like and helped me decide what I wanted. The food perfectly matched the photos in the book and were delicious. If you are looking for spicy dishes, delicious noodles, and perfectly cooked meals, I would recommend going here.”
“Always love coming to the Frank St location! The coffee special can usually be made as a matcha, which is how I ended up with an amazing iced baklava matcha latte (that I went back for a second one of that week!) If you can catch any of the events going on they are well worth going to. The space is beautiful to hang out in with board games and a photo booth, and staff is always polite. Highly recommend coming in when you have the chance.”
“If you get the opportunity to be served by Logan and Jade downstairs, do not miss it under any circumstance. I haven’t been to downtown in a long time (I’m a country hick), and these two treated my group like we were the only people in the restaurant. As far as those two were concerned, we were royalty. While they were “just doing their jobs,” they were amazing. If the rest of the staff is half as good as these two, do not hesitate to stop in. We could not have dreamed of better service. I just hope we tipped enough for how they treated us.”
“I had my first meal there on 12/21/24, excellent food! I will return!”
“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...????”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Really felt the love when I tried to buy some poppers for the second time at the night market. It was late so the fryers had been turned off. But the owner remembered me and offered me some to take home and warm up, they were delicious! Will be back. Grateful for the generosity and delicious poppers.”
“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.”
“What a great place. They made our wedding cake with a 2 wk notice. Picked it up the day before the wedding, mind you it's Friday at 430pm. Was miscommication on decorations. So they re made the cake before closing. That's customer service you don't see anymore! They went above and beyond Wow! Amazing job! You won't be disappointed here!!!”
“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. 🥰”
“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!”
Cheap Eats
“Came in from out of town and made sure to check out a hockey themed bar being a live long hockey fan. Burger was good despite me not being super hungry. Service was great and our bartender/waitress was great. Only issue was this loud drunk couple swearing and yelling loudly at the bar, throwing F bombs and loudly calling people pussies. I watched the bartender tell him to tone it down a few times but the guy was just a loud belligerent drunk. I am no prude but I don’t go to a restaurant to listen to that. This was at 7:00 not 10:30. Glad I didn’t bring young children with me as that would have been an issue. Loved the place other than that.”
“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 😊”
“The bartenders are friendly and that's one of the most important things to me.”
“This place is amazing! The best Cajun food I have had since being in New Orleans! The service and food was amazing!”
“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.”
“Great service, super friendly. Great food (more than any one person could eat). Always happy to eat here. Yum Yum !! 😋”
“Best sushi and the absolute best fried rice!!! Made with FRESH vegetables and light on the oil. Very very good! LOVE Sura. Their customer service is also outstanding. Their kimchi is also out if this world.”
“Used for catering in Grand Rapids today! AJ was so helpful, easy to work with and the food was amazing! Everyone raved over the food, quality and quantity! Highly recommend for your next lunch or event! He did all the work to make it look perfect. Thanks so much!”
“My family and I truly enjoyed our meals from House of Soul! The catfish was fried perfectly, crispy, seasoned just right, and full of flavor. The vegetables and sides were also delicious, well-seasoned, and served in generous portions. The prices were very reasonable, and the to-go packaging was neatly done and easy for travel.
We will definitely be ordering from House of Soul again, thank you for a great experience!”
“We had a private event at wild bull and everything was great from the planning to the execution. Staff was very responsive and helpful during planning. Everyone had a great time at the event and loved the custom drink they made for us and the pizza was SO good. We will definitely come back in the future for other events.”
“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.”
“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!”
“The food was excellent and filling. We had a newer waitress but she was excellent and we liked her. I split my meal with another person in our party and we still had plenty. We had a large table in a corner by the window. I had such a generous portion of hashbrowns and I was so happy with it. It's was reasonably priced for the amount of food you get.”
“Hands down best pizza in the area!”
“I ordered through GrubHub. The cheese curds were fantastic and the portion was huge for the price. Unfortunately, they didn't send the chicken tenders entree I ordered, so I can't comment on that. The cheese curds were good enough that I'll give them another try though!”
“Hands Down the best buffet I have ever been to!
This buffet understands what it takes to keep people coming back! The pricing, The fresh food, The clean and great atmosphere!
I hope my company sends me to Kalamazoo more often! Was here on a Thursday night, and can understand why they were busy compared to other restaurants!
Mark my words… You will not go wrong if you decide to eat here!”
“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”
“Excellent experience-- Food was great, service was kind and prompt, and overall, we were very pleased with this restaurant! Parking was also ample.
We recommend the filet mignon medallion meals, the baked potato, and the wings were also very solid. While we did not imbibe on this occasion, drinks were ~$9 for cocktails (ranged), so very reasonable here as well.”
Recommended
“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.”