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    4.7 (153 reviews)
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    Ravi Kiran T.

    I and my team were on work trip in Battle Creek and our team came for dinner here. We got seated in Patio on backside which was quite pleasant. We ordered drinks, appetizers and entrees. Our server was quite fast and she got our order out fairly quick. The Gouda dip was amazingly delicious. I had chicken Marsala which was also delicious. I would highly recommend for people visiting Battle Creek or even locals to definitely stop by here and try the food.

    The food is amazing, great steak cooked prefect. The ambience is cute and clean. The services Erin was amazing she knew all the food. She had great input and was very fun. I would forsure do it again.

    Key lime pie at Kitchen Proper

    We were invited to join two friends for dinner. it was a wonderful experience with their high quality food and service. I would recommend this restauran. I am a person who loves key lime pie, and I had a slice that was fantastic. service was good and I will definitely eat there again.

    Brownie sundae and peach blueberry pie
    Andrea J.

    I have to say, I did not except to find an upscale restaurant with a seasonal menu in Battle Creek. Kitchen Proper was an excellent surprise to my trip!! We had a table of 4, and we ordered 2 apps, entrees and 3 desserts. Everything was amazing, no disappointments at all. The whole team left with big smiles. I will say, I insist on saving room for dessert! We loved all 3 that we ordered, and I'm sure the other options are just as good. I'm not a lemon dessert lover but that lemon cake was awesome. Light and flavorful without overpowering. So fresh. Also we had EXCELLENT service! Our server knew the specials so well and described them with such detail that I wanted to order every single item she mentioned! Thank you Kitchen Proper for the 5 star experience!!

    Lakisha M.

    The hubby took me to this restaurant as a suprise date night. We typically don't visit Battle Creek, but this was the dinner spot for a suprise concert he was taking me to. Upon our arrival, the staff was very nice and polite. We had late reservations so we were seated in the walkway. The seating wasn't comfortable and the breezeway was very cold. Also we were seated next to the bar and could hear the bartender who was clearly having some kind of mental health crisis, which kept us from ordering any drinks. This was our first experience here and these two reasons are the reason for a 4 star review. Our waistress apologized for the bartenders inappropriate outbursts and was very attentive to us. The food and service are what makes this place great. We had the tomato soup, crab cakes, chopped salad, and a couple of entrees. The food was really good but it is very doubtful that we will return to this establishment. We were very ready to go as we were uncomfortable and took our entrees to go and had no dessert, which made me sad because that is my favorite part of going out. I don't want to be too judgemental and broad stroke this establishment due to one out of control person.

    Pistachio Cake (can't remember the exact name)
    Laura T.

    Thouroughly Impressed! I was in Battle Creek for work and I'm so glad that I found this place! I'm pretty stingy with my 5 star reviews but they definitely earned it. The place was cute. The service was excellent! I wish I could remember our waitress name, but she was good! She knew the menu welll and was on top of everything. The chef/owner even walked through and checked on each table. The menu was so interesting and original. It was so hard to make a decision. We started with an appetizer of goat cheese. It was amazing. For dinner I had the Pork Cheek and Pierogies. It was so incredibly good! My friends had the Alfredo. Everyone was very happy with their meal. We even had desert. The pistachio cake was nice and light - it was perfect for someone like me who doesn't usually do a big heavy dessert. I don't usually go to the same restaurant twice, however when I am back in this area next month, I will definitely be back!

    Baked goat cheese dip with peach sauce and balsamic

    Food was very good as well as the service. I had the goat cheese dip as an appetizer, the halibut for the entrée and a sponge cake dessert. The halibut with risotto was exceptional!

    Hillary S.

    Nowhere in Battle Creek beats Kitchen Proper for quality, service and taste. Still my favorite place around, and I've never had anything less than excellent here. Tonight's meal was Gulf shrimp and seared scallops with pasta in a garlic sauce. Best meal I've had in months!

    Amazing Carrot Cake!
    Elizabeth D.

    Love the food and atmosphere! The people are always great. Highly recommend but don't take your children, it's an adult style restaurant.

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    My husband and I love Kitchen Proper. The service is always excellent and the food is definitely 5 star.

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    Personally my favorite place to dine in Battle Creek. The menu and specials continuously deliver the best.

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    Great people making amazing food. We are lucky to have this level of quality cuisine in downtown Battle Creek.

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    Had dinner there last week. Everyone was in a mask. I felt safe. The beef cheek was amazing.

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    Wonderful surprise! Mushroom ravioli made my day! Such a complex dish of sweet and savory flavors.

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    This place is amazing. Just what we were looking for! Excellent service, fantastic atmosphere, absolutely delicious fare. Highly recommend!

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    The food was average but the price was high I don't believe the food is worth the price it wasn't that good

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    Delicious food! Loved the menu choices. Amazing customer service! Cannot wait to go back!

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    best food in battle creek hands down love everything about KP I definitely suggests everybody to give it a try

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    Logistics. Downtown Battle Creek, along the Battle Creek River and on W Van Buren, between McCamly…read moreand 6 Mile. Vibe and First Impressions. It is an converted train station. We sat outside to enjoy the live jazz music. Jazzers were excellent and fun, playing a lot of classics. The audience was engaged, and the patio is huge. Hospitality. Service was friendly and accommodating. Offerings. Food and drinks were overall good. We had appetizer plate and scarfed it down. But we were too full to try desserts that seemed plentiful to pick. Of Note and Last Impressions. The loo was clean and stocked. We would come back mostly for the venue and the jazz. Nothing beats live music, dining outside, and relaxing near the river. Very cool. Would recommend.

    Visited early Saturday evening for dinner…read more We had a table immediately however, the young ladies at the host stand were not professional. Passively greeted and sat us between their giggling chit chat. We were sat against the shut door that was pouring cold air. Of all the empty tables, why anyone is ever sat at that table in the winter, either doesn't care or isn't paying attention. The grime on the menus confirms the host stands needs to step up their attention to their work. The waitress was great. Very attentive. Made a mistake with a quick fix. Service could not have been better. She took our order and we scanned the room and decor. The cold draft was getting annoying but was quickly overshadowed by the group of men in the corner shouting and one kept frickin whistling in response to the raucous laughing and shouting. Where was management to ask them to tone it down a bit? Whistling! Like you're calling a dog in from the yard. Clearly he just wanted all eyes on him and their group. It was insanely inconsiderate because it went on for 20 mins. The 20 mins until they left. Idk if they were that loud before we arrived or what kicked up the volume. They weren't watching a game. They were sitting in a big circle like a group discussion. Anyway. The good was fine. Nothing special. The stuffed mushrooms came in a half moon dish on a plate with nothing on the side. It was strange but tasty enough. Salad was huge but I think they forgot the tomatoes and cucumbers. Homemade ranch really set it off. Reasonable prices and quick service. Glad to leave when we were done and warmup in the car.

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