Friday fish fry is a must! Great service and food. Hey it's been around since just after…read moreWW1.....Enough said!

Dyngus Day menu. All food was purchased from distributors. Cabbage rolls were bland, not served…read morehot, very little sauce, potatoes were on menu as red skins. They were deep fried, so they were at least hot($16). Kielbasa was sliced( small portion), same potatoes as with cabbage rolls, menu said cabbage and onion, not enough on plate to even be listed on menu($14). The food here is generally always served with pride. Not sure what is going on in kitchen. These meals were overpriced, for what came out of their kitchen.

Best nachos if town. Best tap list in town. Cozy dive bar vibes. Lots of great sours.read more

What a cool place! I'm unsure what it has to do with Shakespeare (I thought there would be some…read moresort of theme, but didn't seem apparent). The service was great! We were seated right away and our server was very attentive. We started with the cheese curds and some beers. The selection of beers was huge! Beers are reasonably priced and the curds were delicious. Wasn't a huge fan of the ranch, but the marinara was very flavorful. I got the small southwest nachos. It was still big enough for 2 meals. These were amazing! The queso is made from scratch and really elevates the dish. All other ingredients were fresh and delicious. My friend had the dill club sandwich and said it was great as well! Overall a fantastic experience. Would definitely return.

Interesting place. It's a walk up bar. You place your order then find a seat. The smashburger was…read moreawesome! One of the best burgers I've had in a while. It came with a nice helping of salad. They offer fries but I also got the deviled eggs so that was plenty. The deviled eggs were very good. I'll be back!

We went on a Saturday afternoon with a large group and were able to secure a group of tables for…read moreour crowd. Service was nice because there was the option of waitstaff and ordering at the counter.

Best burger beautiful medium rare, everything about this was perfect!…read more Service: excellent Liked the "lots of people have been here before lived in vibe"

Staple dive bar in the downtown Kalamazoo area. This place has been around for awhile. Even the…read morecollege kids are starting to realize what a cool place this is (maybe to the dismay of the management as I'm not sure they want that crowd). The food is classic bar food. The burgers are thick and juicy and clearly made with love. They had closed down the grill just as we arrived and when I asked if it was too late for food, they went ahead at fired that baby back up! THAT WAS SUPER NICE! I ordered the olive burger and it was perfectly cooked with a heaping amount of mayo and olives mixed in alongside lettuce and tomato. The meal includes your choice of chips, fries or tater tots. I opted for the tots and was not disappointed. My son ordered the cheeseburger with chips and was also quite pleased. The beer was cold and bartenders were happy to make sure all of us chilling at the bar were taken care of. Even offered me a shot!

I love this bar! Everything a neighborhood bar should be. Great burgers - I mean great burgers!…read more Wide selection of old school beer in bottles and Hamms on tap - does it get any better than that! Live bands, karaoke and a dedicated staff. Say hello to Abby if she's there .

People in other reviews are classifying the Sugarbowl as a "Dive Bar". It may feel like a "Dive…read moreBar" upon entering based on a homey, friendly, safe atmosphere, but it's also the cleanest bar I've visited along with offering delicious food served by an incredible staff In a long time. Regular "Specials" will blow you away, like Hamms beer night (a pickle in your Hamms if you so do !) to everything from Bands to Bingo nights make this place a Hoot ! Don't miss the opportunity to decompress and get a big bang for your buck at this milestone of a "Dive Bar" ! Whether you're a local or visiting the area, go now to the historic Sugarbowl!

This was the first place we stopped after moving to Kalamazoo after recommendation from our movers…read moreand WOW I could not be more delighted to have this place nearby. We went during happy hour (M-F 3-6pm & 9-close) and got bone-in wings (garlic parm & honey sriracha), cosmik fries, and mama mia dip. Everything was sooo delicious that I can't wait to try the rest of the menu. The beer and alcohol menu is vast and overwhelming at first, but our waiter was super friendly and knowledgeable about the different brews and gave us good recommendations. Lastly, the inside was cute with a mix of fun styles: rustic industrial seating, space age bar scene, and kitschy art pop artwork.

Love the ambience inside , it's a large space authentic cozy tables. The menu offers a wide variety…read moreof options including brunch on Saturday and Sunday. The pesto turkey grilled cheese was amazing! Very friendly service all around

If you're looking for a swanky place to go in Kalamazoo, SkyDeck is your place. I always feel like…read morethe drinks are a good $2 more than the other bars in the Entertainment District, and there's only the 1 bar so you may have to wait if it's busy. Oh, but it's never been busy when I've gone. Background music was playing, and yes you can get a view of the city, but there's a lot of cranes and building going on now, and you're only really 7 stories up. I wish they'd move the smoking section (or get rid of it altogether) since you have to walk through a cloud of smoke to get to the bathrooms...

Upon moving to Kalamazoo, Skydeck took somewhat of a mythical status in my mind. Who wouldn't want…read moreto live it up on the tallest bar in Kzoo? The fact that you can't see it's layout from the ground floor lends to the allure. All this is to say that I created a legend in my head that sadly wasn't true. Skydeck was interesting, fun for a night, and not much more. Perhaps it's for this reason that I gave it an average rating. But I also think that there were a few flaws regarding the space and I'll lay them out here. First and foremost, you pay a premium to be in this space, both in the form of a cover ($10, nothing insane) and an apparent tariff on the drinks (maybe it's handling fees for hauling it all up so high?). Either way, you should expect to be a bit gouged for cash. Not all of the drinks are insane, but mixed drinks are pricey, and some of their "signature" drinks top $12. Now, initially, this might seem like a fair trade: a bit extra for high quality drinks and a higher quality view. But here's the rub: it's a small space, it's packed, and the edge seats go first. For me and my group to enjoy the breathtaking view of Kalamazoo, we would have to stand or share tables. It's difficult to blame them for being popular. That being said, I don't really feel like we received the main feature of the venue. A friend of mine put it sagely: it's a great date spot, or celebration, but you don't go their to drink. You go there for the experience. Therefore, this won't become one of my "regular spots." Here are some positives to end on: -Amazing view of the city -Great ambiance, especially at night -Wonderful service -Elevator!