Kalamazoo Lodging and Food

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Lodging Near the College

Hotels

Baymont Inn West
269.372.7999
2203 S. 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI

Candlewood Suites
269.270.3203
3443 Retail Pl Dr
Kalamazoo, MI

Hilton Garden Inn
269.382.4000
303 N. Rose St.
Kalamazoo, MI

Delta by Marriott
269.385.3922
3600 E. Cork St.
Kalamazoo, MI

Fairfield Inn East
269.557.0007
3303 Retail Place Drive
Kalamazoo, MI

Four Points by Sheraton
269.385.3922
3600 E. Cork St.
Kalamazoo, MI

Sleep Inn
269.353.3200
5597 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI

Radisson Plaza
269.343.3333
100 West Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI

TownePlace Suites
269.353.1500
5683 9th Street
Kalamazoo, MI

Bed and Breakfasts

Henderson Castle
269.344.1827
100 Monroe Street
Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo House
269.775.4309
447 W South Street
Kalamazoo, MI

Kara’s Kottages
269.491.0765
W Main Street
Kalamazoo, MI

Stuart Ave Inn
269.330.5350
229 Stuart Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI

Good Eats in Kalamazoo

Downtown Kalamazoo

Closed Monday

Bell’s Eccentric Café • $$, V

Brewery, eclectic pub grub
355 E. Kalamazoo Ave.
Staff picks: Barbacoa tacos, Oberon Beer

Closed Monday
Open 4:30 p.m.

Principle • $$$, V

American
230 S. Kalamazoo Mall
Staff picks: Cheddar biscuits, Pan-seared scallops

Closed Monday
Open 5 p.m

Comensoli’s Italian Bistro & Bar • $$, V

Italian
762 W. Main St.
Staff picks: Cudighi & Pepper Pasta

Closed Monday
Open 5 p.m.

Rustica • $$$

French, Modern European
236 S. Kalamazoo Mall
Staff picks: Hangar steak, Mushroom Farrotto

Closed Sunday

La Familia Café • $$

Mexican
224 W. Michigan Ave.
Staff picks: Birria Taco

12 – 8 p.m.

Saugatuck Brewing Co. • $$, V

Burgers, brewpub
200 E. Michigan Ave.
Staff picks: Smoked Stack, Beam Me Up

11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

HopCat • $$, V

Local brewery, pub
300 E. Water St.
Staff picks: Cosmik Fries, Buddha Bowl

7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Studio Grill • $, V

American, breakfast/brunch
312 W. Michigan Ave.
Staff picks: Any stuffed burger

600 Kitchen • $$, GF, V

Fresh Cuisine
600 E. Michigan Ave.
Staff picks: Lobster BLT, Ramen

6:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Water Street Coffee Joint • $$, V, GF

Café, deli
315 E. Water St.
Staff picks: Wild berry black tea, Breakfast burritos

$ = <$10 • $$ = $11-$30 • $$$ = $31-$60 • V = Vegitarian/Vegan Friendly • GF = Gluten Free Options

Vine Street Neighborhood

Closed Sunday

Bagel Beanery • $$, V

Breakfast/lunch
812 S. Westnedge Ave.
Staff picks: Breakfast duo

8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Crow’s Nest • $$, V, GF

Breakfast, American
816 S. Westnedge Ave.
Staff picks: Banana bread French toast

Cosmo’s Cucina/O’Duffy’s Pub • $$, V

Affordable gourmet/brewpub
804 W. Vine St.
Staff picks: Tequila pork tacos, Wagyu burger

Tues. – Sat.
4 – 9 p.m.

Martini’s Pizza • $$, V

Pizza, Italian
832 S. Westnedge Ave.
Staff picks: Any pizza

$ = <$10 • $$ = $11-$30 • $$$ = $31-$60 • V = Vegitarian/Vegan Friendly • GF = Gluten Free Options

West Main Hill / West Side

12 – 11 p.m.

Bilbo’s Pizza • $$, V

Deep Dish, Sandwiches, Pasta
3307 Stadium Dr.
Staff picks: Cheezy sticks with dill dip

Wed. Sun.

Zooroona • $$, V

Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
1710 W. Main St.
Staff picks: Kabobs, tabbouleh

Tues. – Sat.
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Nonla Burger • $$, V

Burger joint
1700 S. Drake Rd. Suite A
Staff picks: Burgers, Fries

5 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Sweetwater’s Donut Mill • $

Donuts
3333 Stadium Dr.
Staff picks: Seasonal/specialty donuts

11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Shawarma King • $, V, GF

Middle Eastern
1441 S. Drake Rd.
Staff picks: Gyro, Veggie Combo

11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Toba Sushi & Grill • $$, V

Japanese, Korean sushi
235 N. Drake Rd.
Staff picks: Toba burrito, Bulgogi plat

Closed Sunday

Saffron Indian Cuisine • $$, V

Indian
1710 W. Main St.
Staff picks: Weekday lunch buffet

11 – 12 a.m.

University Roadhouse • $$

American
1332 W. Michigan Ave.
Staff picks: Best Burger, Southwest Chicken Salad

$ = <$10 • $$ = $11-$30 • $$$ = $31-$60 • V = Vegitarian/Vegan Friendly • GF = Gluten Free Options