The Backyard of Kalamazoo

10441 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo
(269) 550-8888

Recent Reviews Order Online

Customers' Favorites

Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork Sliders
Southern Breaded Cheese Bites
The Backyard Classic Burger
Lloyds BBQ Sandwich Platter
BBQ Pulled Pork Flatbread
Backyard Pickle Pizza 16
Hamburger w Mac-N-Cheese
Backyard Pickle Pizza 12
Tough Cluck Kids Tender
Beer Garden Pretzels

Menu

Shareables
Backyard Nachos
Lightly seasoned tortilla chips & amber ale wedge-like fried, beer cheese, piled high with grilled pico de gallo, cilantro and jalapenos.
Bayou Onion Rings
Thick cut onion rings served with creole charred leek aioli
Beer Garden Pretzels
Bavarian style soft pretzels served with housmade beer cheese
Charcuterie Board
Rotating meats and cheeses accompanied with bourbon nuts, crackers, microgreens and our fresh berries of the week
Chicken Wings
Served naked or with your choice of Caribbean Jerk, Crunchy Thai Chili, Dry Rub Ranch, Tropical Rum, Sweet BBQ or Honey Mustard
Chips and Pico
Lightly seasoned tortilla chips served with fresh, house-made pico de gallo
Garlic Cheesy Bread
Grilled Naan bread layered with our artisan cheese blend served with a classic red sauce
Mac & Cheese Bites
Creamy macaroni and cheese bites in a crispy cheddar breading. Served with house-made ranch
Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts
Flash fried brussel sprouts lightly tossed in maple bacon glazed and topped with bacon bits, dried cranberries, crispy onions & locally sourced micro greens

Smash Burgers & Sandwiches
Aloha BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Freshly grilled citrus glazed chicken breast accompanied by pepperjack cheese, grilled pineapple & red onions
Backyard Classic Burger
Angus beef patty accompanied by lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, choice of American or pepperjack cheese. Served with Backyard Southwest dressing.
California Dreamin'
Impossible veggie burger accompanied by lettuce, tomato, avocado, pepperjack cheese, and microgreens.
Pulled Pork
Tender, hickory-smoked pulled pork, topped with coleslaw and sweet dill pickles
Rodeo Burger
Freshly ground steakburger piled high with applewood smoked pulled pork, bacon, sweet dill pickles, pepperjack cheese, American cheese and sweet BBQ sauce.
Smack & Cheese Burger
Freshley ground open faced steakburger with artisan white cheddar macaroni & cheese, garnished with crispy onions and locally sourced micro greens
Sweet & Spicy PBJ
Freshly ground steakburger with pepperjack cheese, fresh jalapenos and topped with peanut butter & jelly.

Entrees
Backyard in Oaxaca Tacos
16-hour slow roasted barbacoa in 3 corn tortillas garnished with fresh radish, cilantro and Oaxana cheese. Served with a side of flame roasted corn medley
Chicken Penne Alfredo
Al dente penne pasta topped with creamy alfredo sauce, grilled chicken and a 3 cheese blend accompanied with garlic bread.
Chicken Tenders
Chicken tenders served with fries and house-made ranch dressing.
Mostacciolo
Al dente mostaccioli pasta simmered in a hearty tomato sauce with lean ground steak garnished with a blend of smoked provolone, white cheddar & asiago cheeses accompanied with garlic bread
Mother Cluckers(tacos)
Three maize tortillas stuffed with grilled chicken, queso fresco, avocado, mixed cabbage, flame grilled corn, black beans, onion, red pepper, green pepper, and garnished with fresh cilantro and limes.
Shrimp Skewers
Grilled Tropical Tiger Shrimp accompanied by flame grilled corn, black beans, onion, red pepper, green pepper, and garnished with queso fresco. Served on a medley of ancient grains.
Vegetarian City Dawg
Impossible sausage, flame grilled corn, black beans, onion, red pepper, green pepper, sweet pickles, and microgreens. Served on a wheat flour bun.

Sides
Applesauce
Backyard Beans
Need Description
Chili-Lime Rice
Coleslaw
Need Description
Corn & Bean Salad Mix Side
Fries
Fruit
SEASONAL Fresh Fruit
Pulled Pork Side
Mac & Cheese
Need Description
Pico Side Large
Pico Side Small
Quinoa Medley
Need Description
Side BBQ
Side Beer Cheese
Side Ranch
Side Salad
Iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, carrot ribbons, bacon crumbles, red onions, cucumber, a blend of cheeses, and crispy croutons. Served with house-made ranch.
Special Request Dressing Side

Kid's Menu
PB&J
Need Description
Hot Diggity Dog
Need Description
Tough Cluck(kids tender)
Need Description
Mac & Cheese
Need Description
Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla
Need Description
Pig in a Blanket

Soups & Salads
Backyard Cobb Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, avocado slices, cucumber, red onion, white cheddar cheese & a hardboiled egg served with house-made ranch dressing
Cactus Chili
A combination of savory cactus, ground steak, diced tomatoes, onions, corn, northern beans and spinach in a rich broth garnished with fresh jalapenos and served with warm cornbread.
Crispy Asian Salad
Carrot ribbons, sesame seeds, cilantro, avocado, fresh scallions & crispy onions on a bed of fresh mixed greens served with Thai-Peanut dressing
House Salad
Mixed greens, diced tomatoes, carrot ribbons, bacon crumbles, red onions, cucumber, a blend of cheeses, and crispy croutons. Served with house-made ranch
Winter Harvest Salad
A colorful combination of Lolla Rosa, red flash, red oak, red leaf, green oak and bally hoo tango lettuces accompanied with a medley of quinoa, dried cranberried, artisan white cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, sliced apples, smoked bacon crumbles, and roasted beets served with a rum vinaigrette

Dessert
Backyard Cake Balls
Caramel Molten Brownie
Caramel molten brownie with vanilla ice cream
Rotating Cheesecake
Triple Mousse Mini-Layered Cake

Cans
Coke Can
Fresca Can
Ginger Beer
Sprechers Craft Rootbeer
Sprite Can
Diet Coke Can
Lemonade Can

Photos

Photo credit: google
Photo credit: google
Photo credit: facebook
+20 photos
Photo credit: google
+19 photos
Add a photo

Recent Reviews

What an absolute gem for families, pup-parents, and people who just enjoy a good ole backyard hangout! The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed with many outdoor games (for adults and kids alike!), the layout is makes it easy to supervise kids while having a conversation that is more than one broken sentence long. The menu offers a wide variety of tasty dishes and they have realistic options on the kids menu. We will be back!
July 2026
The food was delicious and our waitress was awesome! My grandchildren loved having things to explore and keep them occupied while we visited. One small suggestion would be more beverages for children like juice boxes.
July 2026
Super fun patio atmosphere. My partner and I don't have children but if you're a parent this would be a great place to take the kids to play while you and your friends have some drinks.

The long island was delicious and the beer was cold. We had the whitefish dip as an app, highly recommended.

Shout out to Madison S. She took great care of us and was an absolute delight!
July 2026

More Reviews

You May Also Like

BIGGBY COFFEE - 23944 Red Arrow Hwy
Coffee Shops, Coffee, Coffee & Tea, Cafe
Samuel Mancino's Mattawan MI - 52360 N Main St
Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian
Main Street Pub - 52879 N Main St
Bar & Grill, Pubs

The Backyard of Kalamazoo

10441 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 550-8888