Café '36
2965 Oakland Dr, Kalamazoo
(269) 501-3399
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Braised Birkshire Pork Short Ribs
Char-Grilled Hanger Steak
Root Vegetable Risotto
Crispy Polenta Tots
Fried Cauliflower
Lava Cake
Salads
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Recent Reviews
5 stars for the staff! Everyone was very attentive and friendly! I gotta say these were probably the most uncomfortable chairs I've ever sat in! Unless you were very small, you couldn't lean back on them because of the design. There was a very nice drink selection, including a good amount of mocktails, but I just don't understand why a mocktail is $10? The food was ok, but pricey. I had the 3 cauliflower. The cauliflower steak was a bit tough and tasted like...
I visited this place for the first time. I was impressed and will definitely return. Katia our waitress was very pleasant. We’re coming back for pizza! Thanks for the great service!
Update 11/15/25…. As a longtime customer, frankly was disappointed… the reboot does not live up to the original. The quality of the food is inconsistent, some items are excellent, others far below expectations. For a restaurant that used to have exclusive farms supplying its vegetables and truffles flown in fresh from Italy, the caliber has fallen dramatically post-covid. Most of the restaurant is blocked off “reserved” but it’s 75% empty. There are only two available...
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