“I have lived in the burg for a while and finally decided to stop in for a quicker dinner after taking my son to Mezanmi play cafe. For both of us to eat plus tip it was shy of 30 bucks which feels very reasonable to me. The kid’s meal came with ice cream which my 3 year old thought he was king of the world when he got it. Our server was kind friendly and attentive. We will definitely swing back. I’m trying to maximize my dollar and still have a good time this year and this will definitely be a place I will come to in the future“
“Recently checked-out Apoptosis for the first time - owners have put real thought & care into the space, the food, and of course the beer! Menu is quite limited, but QUALITY - mostly tacos and paninis - and a taco trio is only $8 at time of writing. Visit this up-and-coming local brewer if you're in the area!“
“We eat here quite often and love having a restaurant/bar in town again. The food is always good, and reasonably priced. I love the grilled chicken salad, and the reuben sandwich. I also appreciate that they'll do a grilled cheese for my toddler since he usually eats four bites.“
“I ate here on Sunday, late afternoon. Me and my friend were able to share the delicious garlic bread appetizer after selecting from the 2 pages of appetizers. I ordered the chicken parmigiana with 2 chicken breasts, it was fine. My waitress, Natalie, was so kind and made sure our glasses were full and we got everything we needed. We had excellent service and would hope to get seated with her again.“
“I've lived in Kalamazoo my whole life and had never been here. Not much of a bar person really, but my work has our Christmas party there. The food was amazing!!! I have not had onion rings that good in a while and the burger was just as good. Our server was amazing they should give her a raise. She was waiting on us as well as the regulars. Would definitely go back just for the food.“
“It feels like an old school bar (because it is) but don't get the wrong idea - Lisa, Analyse, and the staff put a lot of care and love into what they do. Despite the old school look, they keep the beer lines and kitchen/bar clean and make good bar food. They also have live music and events from time to time, along with three pool tables. Prices are extremely reasonable, too.“
“We went there for the K Wings watch party, and the staff was very helpful. we’re supposed to have reserve table, but it was taken but they helped us find another one and we’re very apologetic. The food was delicious. I really enjoyed the Smashburger highly recommend.Parking: Plenty of parking“
“Best short ribs I’ve ever had in my life. I’ve never had a more tender piece of meat. We had the feature appetizer, kale Cesar salad, and my husband got the fish and chips and everything was incredible! Such a fun and different atmosphere with the grocery store underneath. You would never expect it to be such a classy and beautiful restaurant above but the atmosphere, food and drinks were all absolutely wonderful! We will definitely be back.“
“My bartending coworker and I came here tonight to relax after a long day of slinging drinks at the Growlers' field for the Mac and Cheese Fest. Our bartender tonight, Kaya (sp?), was amazing. Her personality and positive attitude lifted the entire bar from the floor to the ceiling. She deserves a raise, a promotion, or at least a gift card to her favorite clothing store.We live in Fort Wayne, Indiana, but will be back at Back Alley, because of Kaya, whenever we are back in Kalamazoo.“
“The consistency between stores - Grand Rapids and Portage- it’s the fact that our daughter’s food allergies are such a non-issue when ordering! For us- that means so much that your servers and entire team get it and are totally informed!! We went to Portage today but we have dined at the GR store too and same level of understanding and great service. The portions were great, and our server was absolutely AMAZING!! We will definitely come back. Thank you for the compassion & care and great food!!“
“We came for the RJ burger and were not disappointed. This is a super towney bar that is dark, loud and full of the smell of smoke. I could not believe how good this burger was. Forget the atmosphere.... I'll be back just for the burger.“
“Go for dance lessons on wed,thur, and Friday nights. (Fridays are best because Sarah teaches), Dan is also a great teacher on thurdays. Great food, fun atmosphere. Not a typical bump and grind bar/club environment, people even bring their kids out.“
“We've got trouble in this town. Something is threatening the modesty of sleepy Portage. The experience at Lake Burger Tavern is so enjoyable it boarders the obscene. I was once like you, curious. Now I cannot unknow the subtle flavors possible in a burger, nor can I forget what excellent service actually looks like. I implore you, do not peek behind that curtain. Enjoy your humble establishments and don't dream of what might be.“
“I’ve recently discovered this establishment and it’s quickly become my favorite spot! The food has been good each time I come. I never have had to wait an unacceptable amount of time. The staff.. probably my favorite part. I was amazed at how quickly they caught on to my favorite drinks and food choices. These are things that usually take several visits. If I’m being honest, the only thing that I “could” complain about is the prices of the food, but seriously that’s happening everywhere.Also I ride a motorcycle, so this being attached to the sales floor is marketing genius!“
“Great food. Everything was cooked to perfection. Serving sizes are not huge so you can eat a dessert. I thought the it was a little pricey but the quality of the food makes it well worth the cost. Had the lamb and it was great. Quite busy for a Wednesday but the staff was on top of everything.“