Greater Kalamazoo Area
Food Scene
American breakfast & brunch specialist with a snug, informal 2nd-story setting.
Seating is limited and the wait can sometimes be long, but it is worth it! Grab a cup of coffee and relax in the coffee shop downstairs while you wait.
Brad loves any of the french toasts. Abby enjoys the breakfast burrito and cubed breakfast potatoes.
29 locals recommend
Crow's Nest
816 S Westnedge AveAmerican breakfast & brunch specialist with a snug, informal 2nd-story setting.
Seating is limited and the wait can sometimes be long, but it is worth it! Grab a cup of coffee and relax in the coffee shop downstairs while you wait.
Brad loves any of the french toasts. Abby enjoys the breakfast burrito and cubed breakfast potatoes.
An authentic, middle-eastern restaurant in the heart of Kalamazoo, across from the Radisson. The owner's mom is the head chef and ensures authenticity and proper cooking from scratch.
Some of our favorites are Koshary, Fatta Shawarma Entree, and Baklava for your sweet tooth. Don't forget to order the homemade garlic sauce!
Cairo's Kitchen
155 West Michigan AvenueAn authentic, middle-eastern restaurant in the heart of Kalamazoo, across from the Radisson. The owner's mom is the head chef and ensures authenticity and proper cooking from scratch.
Some of our favorites are Koshary, Fatta Shawarma Entree, and Baklava for your sweet tooth. Don't forget to order the homemade garlic sauce!
Erbelli's Gourmet Pizzeria, Italian Bistro & PUB!
8342 Portage RdA local chain, pizza place that is close by.
Delicious local donut shop - with 3 locations. They feature a unique donut flavor on a weekly basis. Check their FB for the current flavor.
If you are lucky enough to be in the area around autumn time, the pumpkin spice donuts are Abby's absolute favorite! :)
7 locals recommend
Sweetwater's Donut Mill
3333 Stadium DrDelicious local donut shop - with 3 locations. They feature a unique donut flavor on a weekly basis. Check their FB for the current flavor.
If you are lucky enough to be in the area around autumn time, the pumpkin spice donuts are Abby's absolute favorite! :)
Apple Knockers Ice Cream Parlor
220 W Prairie StPlainwell Ice Cream Co
621 E Bridge StGo out for a nice dinner date and make sure you finish the night with a delicious dessert.
Seating is limited and the wait can be long, so call ahead to see if they are taking reservations, or go early.
22 locals recommend
Four Roses Cafe
663 N 10th StGo out for a nice dinner date and make sure you finish the night with a delicious dessert.
Seating is limited and the wait can be long, so call ahead to see if they are taking reservations, or go early.
Ritter's Frozen Custard
217 Romence RdSmooth frozen custard.
JungleBird
A new, caribbean flair restaurant. Fun drinks and delicious food.
Kalamazoo Beer Exchange: A unique bar scene with arcade games/pool/bar seating downstairs and a dining area and bar seating upstairs.
You will see TVs with all of the current brews on tap and their pricing. However, every 15 minutes the pricing changes depending on the demand, or lack there of. If you are lucky enough to be hanging out when the beer market crashes, get ready to order a very cheap glass of beer - but you only have 2 minutes to get your order in!
The nachos are amazing!
18 locals recommend
Kalamazoo Brew Bus
211 E Water StKalamazoo Beer Exchange: A unique bar scene with arcade games/pool/bar seating downstairs and a dining area and bar seating upstairs.
You will see TVs with all of the current brews on tap and their pricing. However, every 15 minutes the pricing changes depending on the demand, or lack there of. If you are lucky enough to be hanging out when the beer market crashes, get ready to order a very cheap glass of beer - but you only have 2 minutes to get your order in!
The nachos are amazing!
Rainy Day Fun - with kids
Are you traveling with kids and your day's plans have been cancelled due to the weather? Head over to this Play Cafe where there is indoor fun for those just starting to crawl to those who would enjoy climbing into the loft and reading a book while brother/sister plays.
There is an entry fee and socks are required for all who enter the play area. A Cafe, complete with a seating area, is within the same room. Wifi is provided.
Mezanmi Play Cafe
105 S Kalamazoo AveAre you traveling with kids and your day's plans have been cancelled due to the weather? Head over to this Play Cafe where there is indoor fun for those just starting to crawl to those who would enjoy climbing into the loft and reading a book while brother/sister plays.
There is an entry fee and socks are required for all who enter the play area. A Cafe, complete with a seating area, is within the same room. Wifi is provided.
Jungle Joe's Family Fun Center
7255 S Sprinkle RdA place for kids to play inside
The Air Zoo is full of history and airplanes of all ages.
73 locals recommend
Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum
6151 Portage RdThe Air Zoo is full of history and airplanes of all ages.
Bowling, Go-Karts, PuttPutt Golf, a roller coaster ride, and more!
25 locals recommend
Airway Fun Center
5626 Portage RdBowling, Go-Karts, PuttPutt Golf, a roller coaster ride, and more!
A great place for the kids to climb, play, explore, and burn energy. There are 2 separate areas- one for those in diapers and one for the bigger kids.
A play pass is good for all day; you are able to come and go as you please during business hours. Chick-fil-A is a short walking distance away too!
Kids Empire Kalamazoo
A great place for the kids to climb, play, explore, and burn energy. There are 2 separate areas- one for those in diapers and one for the bigger kids.
A play pass is good for all day; you are able to come and go as you please during business hours. Chick-fil-A is a short walking distance away too!
A coffee shop with a play area for the kids. It is a "pay to play" system. There is a nearby bakery too!
MI Grounds
A coffee shop with a play area for the kids. It is a "pay to play" system. There is a nearby bakery too!
Bike Riding
Hop on your bikes for a full day of bike riding on the trail to South Haven and back. You can choose to bike the whole way or only ride a part of the trail.
12 locals recommend
Kal-Haven Trail State Park
4143 10th St NHop on your bikes for a full day of bike riding on the trail to South Haven and back. You can choose to bike the whole way or only ride a part of the trail.
A paved, relatively flat, scenic trail for walking and bike riding. There is a "help yourself" bike rental station next to the building at the trailhead, just steps into the wooded area, down the hill from the pond.
Celery Flats
7328 Garden LnA paved, relatively flat, scenic trail for walking and bike riding. There is a "help yourself" bike rental station next to the building at the trailhead, just steps into the wooded area, down the hill from the pond.
Grocery
The closest, most convenient grocery store. Just a few miles up the road.
They have good deals on random alcoholic beverage every week.
H&B Market
9113 Portage RdThe closest, most convenient grocery store. Just a few miles up the road.
They have good deals on random alcoholic beverage every week.
The closest chain grocery store. Has everything from grocery items, clothes for all ages, alcohol/liquor, pharmacy, home supplies, and more.
12 locals recommend
Meijer
8850 Shaver RdThe closest chain grocery store. Has everything from grocery items, clothes for all ages, alcohol/liquor, pharmacy, home supplies, and more.
Coffee Shops
Local chain coffee shop. Seasonally they have BOGO Wednesdays, Free Shot Friday, and $1.99 iced coffees/teas. Ask if any of these promotions are running when you order.
Sometimes you can find a special offer coupon online too!
Abby's current favorite is the Sweet Foam Avalanche Cold Brew, easy on the flavoring. Brad's favorite is an iced or hot mellow mocha.
BIGGBY COFFEE
1110 Michigan AveLocal chain coffee shop. Seasonally they have BOGO Wednesdays, Free Shot Friday, and $1.99 iced coffees/teas. Ask if any of these promotions are running when you order.
Sometimes you can find a special offer coupon online too!
Abby's current favorite is the Sweet Foam Avalanche Cold Brew, easy on the flavoring. Brad's favorite is an iced or hot mellow mocha.
Water Street Coffee Joint (Portage)
245 W Centre AveLocal coffee shop chain
Rose Gold Coffee Company
220 W Michigan AveSomething's Brewing, a coffee shop, is within this clothing store. They make their coffee syrup from scratch and have tasty bakery items.
Silo Chic Boutique
Something's Brewing, a coffee shop, is within this clothing store. They make their coffee syrup from scratch and have tasty bakery items.
Breweries
The closest brewery. Features a spacious side patio, complete with a fire pit, a putt putt golf course, and yard games.
Inside has a kids play area.
Presidential Brewing Company
8302 Portage RoadThe closest brewery. Features a spacious side patio, complete with a fire pit, a putt putt golf course, and yard games.
Inside has a kids play area.
Bell's Brewery
355 E Kalamazoo AveBell's Brewery
Latitude 42 Brewing Company
6101 W Main StLocal Attractions
A quick drive down i94 to the zoo.
Grab yiur favorite lunches and head to the zoo for a picnic and day full of animals.
35 locals recommend
Binder Park Zoo
7400 Division DrA quick drive down i94 to the zoo.
Grab yiur favorite lunches and head to the zoo for a picnic and day full of animals.
Kalamazoo Growlers Baseball
251 Mills StMinor league baseball in downtown Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Brew Bus
211 E Water StBinder Park Zoo
7400 Division Dr