Best hidden gem in Kalamazoo. Food is amazing and they know how to make a drink! Staff is friendly and the owner is always around to greet guests. Go here, you won't be disappointed.
Suzanne H.
Been the best neighborhood bar in my world for maybe 20 years, and I don't even live in Kalamazoo anymore. Bar itself is a work of art; dark wood, huge and real. This is not some tricked up franchise, designed to make you feel like you're really into something authentic. Only place in Michigan I've found that can properly pour a pint of Guinness. Food is excellent, and the menu not your standard bar fare. Jamie, the proprietor is on the premises, friendly and keeps things running smoothly. Just go!
Kayla Allen
We had the duck breast and vodka pasta was very good great flavor had a live band on Thursdays so we got to enjoy that as well as the great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loves BlueSkies
AMAZINGHaven't been in years and it seems better than ever!---SUMMARY---(details below)Staff and Service: f a n t a s t I c!Environment: just rightClientele: felt like homePrices: delightfully unaware---DETAILS---★OVERVIEWI haven't been in years, and I'm so glad I went. I'd say it was better than ever. It was just the kind of experience I love to encounter in a neighborhood pub. It was cozy with nice lighting, and people actually engaging with one another.★STAFF & SERVICEDelightful and soooo good!It was crazy busy with people at every table and in every seat at the bar, and the staff actually seemed to be ENJOYING themselves. What a breath of fresh air!Smiles, efficiency, attention, kindness, helpfulness, fun, politeness, respect, and I could go on, but I think people will understand what I'm getting at :)★MUSIC!They have a great lineup of musicians who also love what they do, and it shows in their music and interaction with everyone else. It's lovely.★PRICE/VALUEUnexpectedly delighted when someone else paid, so I don't know, HOWEVER, I can't imagine one wouldn't find their experience worth every penny plus a generous tip!
Eileen Schoenfeld
What a lovely place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bethany Osborne
Finally visited my neighbourhood pub, O'Duffy's, on a Saturday afternoon. Sat at the beautiful historic bar with a friend for drinks. Outstanding bartender & congenial atmosphere on a quiet day. Often there is live music in the evening. A local gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth Cook
There is beautiful artwork
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corned Beef Hash
Kristi S.
We had a last-minute need for a nice place to celebrate, and we're very thankful the staff at Cosmo's was willing to accommodate our party of five! The atmosphere is very "old English pub" on the downstairs, which is where we were seated. The wait staff was extremely attentive and helpful. We ordered a couple bottles of wine (nice selection to choose from and reasonably priced!) and a couple Irish beers. The menu leaned towards Italian, but offered other fare, as well. The bread appetizer with the oil and garlic was fantastic! We all enjoyed our food very much, and wondered why we don't frequent more often! It was a bit of a wait for the food, but well worth it! Our adult children found the soap in the bathroom to be quite the novelty! Parking in the lot is quite limited, but there is plenty of free street parking. We will be back!
Diane J V.
Eclectic and well planned menu with vegan, veg, and carne palettes. Great coffee and fresh juices and fruit in season. Good service, when crowded fair service, and worth the wait. Delish.
Had a wonderful experience here this past weekend. Came in and hung out with the cutiest little girl and the lady behind the bar, Olga, I believe.Olga, you are super cute and interesting, next time I come in, I'm getting your number!The Italian bread I got to go was INSANE. Full garlic clover roaster and soaked in olive oil. My GOD. Phenomenal.The Turkey Pot Pie was by, without a doubt, the BEST pot pie I have ever eaten in my life. And this is coming from a former baker. I don't know if I could do what you're doing. Simply incredible.Go check this place out, it's phenomenal!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle Philpo-Denney
The service was great. We would have preferred the quieter atmosphere of Cosmo's, but it can't be helped when businesses are short-staffed. Most of the food was very good, but the pasta with vodka cream sauce was mushy and tasted like it had been in the pot for a very long time. ?Vegetarian options: Of the two vegetarian dishes at our table, one was good but one was almost inedible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Dale Drake
Always
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John V.
Great food, great service, easy to get to. I ate the lamb chops, it was cooked perfect, lots of good choices for drinks!
Marc DeVisser
The wait was a bit long (1.1 hrs for a table) but they were extremely busy. Food and atmosphere always a 9.5!
Best hidden gem in Kalamazoo. Food is amazing and they know how to make a drink! Staff is friendly and the owner is always around to greet guests. Go here, you won't be disappointed.
Been the best neighborhood bar in my world for maybe 20 years, and I don't even live in Kalamazoo anymore. Bar itself is a work of art; dark wood, huge and real. This is not some tricked up franchise, designed to make you feel like you're really into something authentic. Only place in Michigan I've found that can properly pour a pint of Guinness. Food is excellent, and the menu not your standard bar fare. Jamie, the proprietor is on the premises, friendly and keeps things running smoothly. Just go!
We had the duck breast and vodka pasta was very good great flavor had a live band on Thursdays so we got to enjoy that as well as the great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AMAZINGHaven't been in years and it seems better than ever!---SUMMARY---(details below)Staff and Service: f a n t a s t I c!Environment: just rightClientele: felt like homePrices: delightfully unaware---DETAILS---★OVERVIEWI haven't been in years, and I'm so glad I went. I'd say it was better than ever. It was just the kind of experience I love to encounter in a neighborhood pub. It was cozy with nice lighting, and people actually engaging with one another.★STAFF & SERVICEDelightful and soooo good!It was crazy busy with people at every table and in every seat at the bar, and the staff actually seemed to be ENJOYING themselves. What a breath of fresh air!Smiles, efficiency, attention, kindness, helpfulness, fun, politeness, respect, and I could go on, but I think people will understand what I'm getting at :)★MUSIC!They have a great lineup of musicians who also love what they do, and it shows in their music and interaction with everyone else. It's lovely.★PRICE/VALUEUnexpectedly delighted when someone else paid, so I don't know, HOWEVER, I can't imagine one wouldn't find their experience worth every penny plus a generous tip!
What a lovely place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Finally visited my neighbourhood pub, O'Duffy's, on a Saturday afternoon. Sat at the beautiful historic bar with a friend for drinks. Outstanding bartender & congenial atmosphere on a quiet day. Often there is live music in the evening. A local gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
There is beautiful artwork
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corned Beef Hash
We had a last-minute need for a nice place to celebrate, and we're very thankful the staff at Cosmo's was willing to accommodate our party of five! The atmosphere is very "old English pub" on the downstairs, which is where we were seated. The wait staff was extremely attentive and helpful. We ordered a couple bottles of wine (nice selection to choose from and reasonably priced!) and a couple Irish beers. The menu leaned towards Italian, but offered other fare, as well. The bread appetizer with the oil and garlic was fantastic! We all enjoyed our food very much, and wondered why we don't frequent more often! It was a bit of a wait for the food, but well worth it! Our adult children found the soap in the bathroom to be quite the novelty! Parking in the lot is quite limited, but there is plenty of free street parking. We will be back!
Eclectic and well planned menu with vegan, veg, and carne palettes. Great coffee and fresh juices and fruit in season. Good service, when crowded fair service, and worth the wait. Delish.
Best kept secret in Kalamazoo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Had a wonderful experience here this past weekend. Came in and hung out with the cutiest little girl and the lady behind the bar, Olga, I believe.Olga, you are super cute and interesting, next time I come in, I'm getting your number!The Italian bread I got to go was INSANE. Full garlic clover roaster and soaked in olive oil. My GOD. Phenomenal.The Turkey Pot Pie was by, without a doubt, the BEST pot pie I have ever eaten in my life. And this is coming from a former baker. I don't know if I could do what you're doing. Simply incredible.Go check this place out, it's phenomenal!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service was great. We would have preferred the quieter atmosphere of Cosmo's, but it can't be helped when businesses are short-staffed. Most of the food was very good, but the pasta with vodka cream sauce was mushy and tasted like it had been in the pot for a very long time. ?Vegetarian options: Of the two vegetarian dishes at our table, one was good but one was almost inedible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Always
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great service, easy to get to. I ate the lamb chops, it was cooked perfect, lots of good choices for drinks!
The wait was a bit long (1.1 hrs for a table) but they were extremely busy. Food and atmosphere always a 9.5!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4