Ken's Guidebook
Food scene
Saugatuck Brewing Co. - Kalamazoo
140 S Westnedge AveClosest Brewery with good food.
Original location of the brew house. Now has great micro brewed batches, great food and great entertainment in their back room.
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Bell's Eccentric Cafe
355 East Kalamazoo AvenueOriginal location of the brew house. Now has great micro brewed batches, great food and great entertainment in their back room.
Hotel bar with mix of locals and travelers. Many screens and best nearby place to watch the game. A little pricey but good specials too.
Old Burdick's Bar & Grill
Hotel bar with mix of locals and travelers. Many screens and best nearby place to watch the game. A little pricey but good specials too.
Martini's Kzoo
832 S Westnedge AvePizza, Antipasto, Salads, full bar
Popular local breakfast location. Could be a wait on weekends, but worth it.
Fourth Coast Cafe & Bakery
816 S Westnedge AvePopular local breakfast location. Could be a wait on weekends, but worth it.
Bagel Beanery
812 South Westnedge AvenueRecommended local bagel and sandwich shop.
Cool local neighborhood bar. Better bar food and occasional music. St. Patrick’s Day favorite.
O'Duffy's Pub
804 W Vine StCool local neighborhood bar. Better bar food and occasional music. St. Patrick’s Day favorite.
Central City Tap House
359 S Kalamazoo MallRustica
236 S Kalamazoo MallUpscale food option
Principle Food and Drink
230 S Kalamazoo MallUpscale food option
Taco Bob's
300 South Kalamazoo MallTacos! Full bar, two levels
The Wine Loft
161 E Michigan AveBest nearby wine bar.
Roca
247 South Kalamazoo MallNew Restaurant on the Kalamazoo Mall with Upscale Latin American food.
Inside the Radisson, newly opened upscale American restaurant with brick fired ovens. And, starting in March, 2022, Private Chef options.
Brick and Brine
100 West Michigan AvenueInside the Radisson, newly opened upscale American restaurant with brick fired ovens. And, starting in March, 2022, Private Chef options.
Brewery scene
Micro brewery two blocks away, including some delicious ones.
Brewery right across the street from the Police station. Recommend driving here. Only about a mile away though.
Brite Eyes Brewing Company
1156 S Burdick StBrewery right across the street from the Police station. Recommend driving here. Only about a mile away though.
Final Gravity Brewing Company
246 N Burdick StLimited hours - May have a pizza wagon or food truck nearby.
Bell's Brewery
355 E Kalamazoo AvePopular local brewery out of the downtown area about three miles away toward the airport. Games available. Large bar.
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One Well Brewing
4213 Portage StreetPopular local brewery out of the downtown area about three miles away toward the airport. Games available. Large bar.
Saugatuck Brewing Co. - Kalamazoo
140 S Westnedge AveClose with good food.
Dive bar
Old bars, mostly frequented by locals, but fun.
Easy walk. One of Kalamazoo’s oldest. Students have found this place. Pee somewhere else. Worst bathrooms in town.
Green Top Tavern
250 E Michigan AveEasy walk. One of Kalamazoo’s oldest. Students have found this place. Pee somewhere else. Worst bathrooms in town.
Get your picture taken with one of their stuffed animals such as the Bear near the entrance. Excellent pizzas and food. Occasional entertainment. Drive here, but short drive.
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Louie's Trophy House
629 Walbridge StGet your picture taken with one of their stuffed animals such as the Bear near the entrance. Excellent pizzas and food. Occasional entertainment. Drive here, but short drive.
Art, theatre, museum
One block away, gift shop, art school and travelling collections.
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Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
435 W South StOne block away, gift shop, art school and travelling collections.
One of the oldest Civic Theatres. Great place to see local theatre for as low as $25 per ticket. Cozy. Two blocks away.
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre
329 South Park StreetOne of the oldest Civic Theatres. Great place to see local theatre for as low as $25 per ticket. Cozy. Two blocks away.
Farmers Alley Theatre
221 Farmers AlleySmall, very cozy with excellent shows / actors.
The New Vic Theatre
134 East Vine StreetFree entrance, great for kids. Small fee for the planetarium.
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Kalamazoo Valley Museum
230 North Rose StreetFree entrance, great for kids. Small fee for the planetarium.
Beautiful, saved 1927 Theater. Seats about 1,600. Great variety of music, comedians, retro movies. Now, air conditioned! Brittney Spears opened for N-Sync here. Dave Chappell was here for two shows recently. Many very big names over the years.
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Kalamazoo State Theatre
404 South Burdick StreetBeautiful, saved 1927 Theater. Seats about 1,600. Great variety of music, comedians, retro movies. Now, air conditioned! Brittney Spears opened for N-Sync here. Dave Chappell was here for two shows recently. Many very big names over the years.
Neighborhoods
Vine
A mix of students and families and a few very good local businesses
Central Business District
Lively food, entertainment and shopping options.
Coffee
Water Street Coffee Joint (Downtown)
Local favorite
Something's Brewing
120 West South StreetPopular with downtown business employees.
Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center
100 West Michigan AvenueStarbucks inside the Radisson
Water & Park Coffee is closest. Run by Kalamazoo Probation Enhancement Program. New building. Wifi. Just steps away.
West Water Street & North Park Street
Water & Park Coffee is closest. Run by Kalamazoo Probation Enhancement Program. New building. Wifi. Just steps away.
Totally Brewed Cafe
151 South Rose StreetReasonably priced. Good lunch location. M-F only.
Black Owl Cafe
414 Walbridge StreetDrip coffee, eclectic location
Schools, Universities
Kalamazoo College
1200 Academy StWalkable on a nice day. Pretty hillside campus.
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
300 Portage StreetFive blocks away
Division One Research University. Member of the Mid American Conference. Four campuses in Kalamazoo including the Medical School five blocks away, the East and West Campuses within walking distance and the Engineering School in the Business, Technology and Research Park near US 131.
Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan AveDivision One Research University. Member of the Mid American Conference. Four campuses in Kalamazoo including the Medical School five blocks away, the East and West Campuses within walking distance and the Engineering School in the Business, Technology and Research Park near US 131.