Food Scene
Kazoopy's Pizza & Grinders Oshtemo
8126 W Main StIt's really close by and delivers
Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse
4604 W Main StThey have the best sushi in town
Let's Swirl
5021 W Main StFrozen yogurt and sorbet with a topping bar
Cherri's Chocol'art
101 S Kalamazoo MallLocally made artisan chocolate. Try the saffron truffle!
Anna's House
4700 Stadium DrUpscale breakfast place with healthy options
Take it from someone who has been to Vietnam, they have the best Bahn Mi! Josh likes the boba tea, too. This location has a tiny indoor seating area. Expect to get your order to go or sit outside on the patio or at the park next door if the weather is nice.
Nonla Vietnamese Street Food
24050 Front StTake it from someone who has been to Vietnam, they have the best Bahn Mi! Josh likes the boba tea, too. This location has a tiny indoor seating area. Expect to get your order to go or sit outside on the patio or at the park next door if the weather is nice.
Upscale northern Indian food that is consistently good. Terra loves the Dainty Bengan Patiala Masala (eggplant with bell peppers).
Saffron Indian Cuisine
1710 W Main StUpscale northern Indian food that is consistently good. Terra loves the Dainty Bengan Patiala Masala (eggplant with bell peppers).
Drinks & Nightlife
Shifters Bar and Grill
6857 W Main StDive bar with great food and strong drinks
Bell's Brewery
355 E Kalamazoo AveNational brand brewed locally
Lawton Ridge Winery
8456 Stadium DrLocal winery with tastings
Great food, good beer, really close to home. This place is very popular and has been packed since it opened a few months ago. Expect to wait a bit.
25 locals recommend
Latitude 42 Brewing Company
6101 W Main StGreat food, good beer, really close to home. This place is very popular and has been packed since it opened a few months ago. Expect to wait a bit.
Upscale wine bar with okay food. Best to go for a drink after dinner. The staff can be a bit snobby and their desserts are frozen so we only recommend getting wine here, not food and only going in if you're dressed for a classy event.
6 locals recommend
The Wine Loft
161 E Michigan AveUpscale wine bar with okay food. Best to go for a drink after dinner. The staff can be a bit snobby and their desserts are frozen so we only recommend getting wine here, not food and only going in if you're dressed for a classy event.
Parks & Nature
North Beach
Gorgeous spot on Lake Michigan
A boat launch for kayaking & fishing. Our dogs like to swim here.
Wolf Lake Boat Ramp, Van Buren County
A boat launch for kayaking & fishing. Our dogs like to swim here.
Kal-Haven Trail
4143 10th Street NorthHiking and biking trail that goes to South Haven
Great place for families to spend the day walking and checking out the preserve
31 locals recommend
Kalamazoo Nature Center
7000 N Westnedge AveGreat place for families to spend the day walking and checking out the preserve
Wolf Tree Nature Trails
8794 W Kl AveFree gorgeous place to go for a walk, dog-friendly
Essentials
Meijer
6660 W Main StTrader Joe's
5099 Century AveHigh quality specialty products at a reasonable price
Bronson Methodist Hospital
601 John StBest hospital for emergencies
Entertainment & Activities
GQT Kalamazoo 10
820 Maple Hill DrAirway Fun Center
5626 Portage RdBowling alley, laser tag, go karts, ropes course, escape room
Arts & Culture
Park Trades Center
326 W Kalamazoo AveWorkshops and gallery spaces for local artisans
Kalamazoo Valley Museum
230 N Rose StDaytime museum great for families and... it's free!
The Civic Auditorium
369 W South StLocal community theater at its best!
Shopping
Local bookstore and great cafe for a quick bite or to hang out at for the WiFi over a cup of coffee
this is a bookstore & Bookbug - An Independent Bookstore for All Ages
3019 Oakland DrLocal bookstore and great cafe for a quick bite or to hang out at for the WiFi over a cup of coffee