BELL'S ECCENTRIC CAFE
355 East Kalamazoo Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269.382.2332
A trip to Kalamazoo isn't complete without a trip here. Local craft brewery, known nationwide that has called Kalamazoo home for nearly 30 years. 20 beers on tap, some only available here. A beer garden and state of the art music venue you will be spending multiple nights here.
ARCADIA BREWING COMPANY
701 East Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269.276.0458
British inspired craft brewery serving hickory smoked BBQ wih a spacious beer garden overlooking the riverfront.
AIRWAY FUN CENTER
5626 Portage Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49002
269.327.7061
Amusement center with go-karts, mini golf, laser tag, bowling and an arcade. Best combined with a trip to Latitude 42 for food and brews.
FOOD DANCE
401 East Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269.382.1888
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Market and bakery in the front focusing on locally produced food and homestyle eatery in back specializing in farm to table food and using some of the locally produced food serviced in the market.
OAKWOOD BISTRO
3003 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
269.344.5400
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A fusion of multiple regional cuisines using local and organic ingredients whenever possible. We traditionally have a id-tournament umpire dinner here every year.
LATITUDE 42 BREWING
7842 Portage Road
Portage, MI 49002
269.775.7242
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Craft brewery that also serves a fresh, locally sourced and innovative menu. Enough food to have leftover fried chicken for breakfast the next day at the site.
MARTELLS
3501 Greenleaf Boulevard
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
269.375.2105
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They offer service with a personal touch and quality scratch-made foods that are comfortable, but not boring. Nestled in a tucked away park-like setting placed near a man-made lake.
RUSTICA
236 South Kalamazoo Mall
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269.492.0247
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Be sure to call ahead as the restaurant is sometimes reserved for private events. Rustic European fare blending influences from France, Italy, Spain and other parts with Michigan flare.
PRINCIPLE FOOD AND DRINK
230 South Kalamazoo Mall
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269.743.6563
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Cocktail bar meets farm to table comfort food with extensive cocktail menu to go along with small plates and entrees.
KALAMAZOO BEER EXCHANGE
211 East Water Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269.532.1188
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Fun bar with 28 beers on tap, pool, darts, pinball and inventive pricing that is everchanging based upon market popularity. Definitely want to be present or the market crashes when beer prices bottom out.