I grew up in Kalamazoo until I moved away at 25 years old, and though I knew of this store, I don't…read moreremember ever going into it before I moved. I very well may have as a child but wouldn't remember. Once I moved, going home came a very big deal to me and embraced Michigan, and more importantly, Kalamazoo became so much of a bigger deal to me. Each time I have been home since 2007, I have stopped into The Spirit of Kalamazoo to check out what new items they may have that I feel I "need." I have gotten things over the years that now I wished I got two of, specially the "Just Another Animal in the Zoo" cup that I bought in pink, but broke and I cannot find anywhere online to replace. The store has lots of odds and end art pieces from local artist, some of which I pick up as I go for when I can make an amazing room filled with things from home and sports, especially since I am a die hard Michigan sports fan. The staff are always friendly and helpful but also let you shop without hovering over you. I am very glad that I can help this local business each time I am home, as it has become part of my journey now.

Stopped by for a scoop of the Cotton Candy ice cream which was super yummy and had chocolate chips…read morein it which I've never seen before. The girl who took my order was very friendly and pleasant.

Great Service, Variety of ice cream options and dishes. Outdoor shaded seating. Family oriented.read more

They were out of the birthday cake ice cream for a while. But that valet, icing, creamy goodness is…read moreback and I love it even more! Best of all, stacked with a coupon from local flavor I was able to get $20 worth of food for $10! What an amazing deal! They already had me coming back with the ice cream. But then they went ahead and sealed the deal with a coupon too. Excellent strategy, it's my special treat!

They have a very wide variety of options I got the cup of Joe and my friend got The Cherry pie…read more The ice cream roll-ups are about $7.19 the drinks are about 3.50 It cost me $11 for myself and it cost my friend 7 All in all a great place to eat. Service is quick and they aren't usually very busy. I didn't expect their menu to be as big and have as much variety as it did and I was very impressed they're teas they make are really good They use flavor syrups which are sugar free.

The fried chicken is great, but... we got asked to take our food out after we had already ordered…read moreto dine in. We would have gone somewhere else if we knew we couldn't sit in their restaurant. It was 740p and restaurant closes at 8p. It would have been nice to be informed of this before paying for the food. It did take until after 9p to get our food so I guess that's why they changed their mind. Chick fil A for us next time.

We had the absolute best meal here! Shoutout to the amazing service from Kenzie N, she and the…read moreentire staff did an incredible job for our dinner. Nestled in downtown Kalamazoo, Brick and Brine specializes in cocktails and steaks, but they also offer a variety of menu options to fit all tastes. We celebrated my father's 70th birthday here, and it didn't disappoint. They offer a variety of spaces to fit small and large groups. We hosted 10 people in their main dining room, and it was the perfect ambiance. Their dinner rolls are complimentary, super fluffy and come with a side of black salted butter. We also started with the house salad, and I split two specials - a potatoes au gratin dish along with a dish called Jafar's Chicken. Both were incredible. I highly recommend venturing here for any occasion! Thank you, Kenzie and team for an amazing time!

Not a fan. We were seated in the lounge area while the rest of the place was not very crowded. We…read morewere not offered lounge specials, I realized after the fact. The seating was uncomfortable- our knees were touching the underside of the table because the tables in the section are short and not meant to be dining tables for a full on sit down meal. My fiancé is 6' and his knees wouldn't fit under the table so he spent his whole meal eating hunched forward over the table. Service was ok. Food was mediocre.

Let's start with this; I'm not a Biggby person. I typically prefer smaller, local coffee shops, and…read morethe sweet drinks are typically my jam. However, I was in Parchment to meet a friend, and there aren't other coffee options without driving into Kalamazoo. So, I decided to check out the new Biggby. And I'm glad I did. This staff team is exceptional. Upon walking in, I was greeted warmly, although I was given the appropriate amount of grief for my Red Sox gear, and the atmosphere was bright and welcoming (and so clean). When I went to order what I thought was a normal Biggby deal (Wednesday BOGO), I was told that this location doesn't do that. BUT, Ellie came over and gave me a B Local reusable coupon card that works repeatedly at this location for this season. Super cool. This store and team is doing it right. Good job!

It's hard to enjoy your specialty coffee while driving with sticky hands. Taking a moment to wipe…read moreoff the spillage from the cup prior to handing it to the customer would be awesome. The employee working the window must have had sticky fingers too. Also, this is the only Biggby drive through that NEVER gives you your total cost prior to moving up to the window. For those who use cash this information is helpful.

We recently stumbled upon this High Dive Kitchen and Bar - what a nice surprise!!…read more We've been in twice in two weeks and have found this spot cozy, super friendly, and very delicious!! Great menu with lots of variety! Great drink menu! Everything we've tried has been great!! This spot is definitely worth a stop! (If only the downtown parking situation wasn't such a beast! But High Dive is worth the feat of finding a nearby spot!) I highly recommend the wings - some of the best we've had in town!! We love doing half and half: lemon pepper and sweet heat with the ranch and blue cheese! Their fries are also way good!! Regular or their truffle style!! The bleu berry salad is my favorite entree, paired with the steak it's an absolute slay!!! It will keep me coming back!

Quite possibly the worst dining experience I have ever had…read more The restaurant smelled bad and it almost caused my wife to leave. That would have been fortuitous. Instead, we had to endure a staff that not only was rude, but willfully neglectful. She had only one other table and, yet, our server, Katlyn, never checked with us unless we forced her to acknowledge us. She avoided eye contact at all costs. Ten minutes with empty drinks and we finally got her attention. My wife asked for another beer and she ran off before I could even ask for another of my drink! The dinner was terrible. My wife's Blackened Bleu Steak ($32) was so bad that she took two bites and set it aside. The food was overcooked and salty. My Olive Cheese Smash Burger ($16) was the same. When we called for the check, the waitress did not even question that the food was nearly untouched on our plates. There are so many great restaurants in the area. Save yourself the hellacious experience of the HighDive Kitchen + Bar.

Not a bad little store. Sometime can be long waits, but they get slammed with business. Overall…read morenice experience!!

Driving up Gull Road approaching Spring and the iconic Dairy Queen sign draws attention. I went in…read moreand ordered a medium vanilla malt and an order of fries, both well done. The staff was friendly as well as busy serving customers inside and with the drive-thru window. The place was bright and clean.

Complete shit show food sucked employees very unprofessional food was terrible and building dirty…read morethey brought each item out individually we were done eating while others of our group still waiting wtf

I was a bit disappointed with the changes to their classic signature hot chocolate. It tasted plain…read moreand unsweetened, and the signature flavor I loved seems to have changed or gone. It became similar to any other hot chocolate you buy at gas stations. However, I really enjoyed the chocolate marshmallow pop. it was perfectly gooey and sweet! They also had some great deals during Black Friday night. The service was a bit slow, but I can understand since it was a busy night. The atmosphere was still nice, but the restroom being permanently inaccessible is quite inconvenient.

Everything looks so good and unique. Coffee, ice cream and chocolate. I only got chocolate so I…read morewill comment on the chocolate. They have unique flavors, that you don't see anywhere else. They are also expensive though. Did the math, truffles is about double the price from store bought or chain chocolate shop. I know it is hand made and they have different flavors but I can't tell a difference. It is worth a try if you are nearby. Or just get ice cream and drinks. Those looks good too.

600 is such a cute place for a lovely meal!…read more We have been multiple times but stopped in on a recent sunny afternoon for some lunch. 600 is so light and airy, we really love the atmosphere!! We had a really great waitress, I wish I would have gotten her name! She was doing the job of hostess and waitress to multiple tables, and doing it all very well! We ordered a chicken sandwich and a salad for our lunch entrees! Both were very good and presented very well! While the food is good and quality feels high - the price is also on the high side. For a sandwich and a salad, waters to drink, we spent over $50 for our lunch! Just something to be aware of! While we had time - the experience was not fast. Something to be aware of if needing a quick lunch. The restaurant was not overly busy but the wait was a little long to receive our order. I ordered a salmon salad - the menu nor the website specify if the salmon is wild caught or farmed. I would really love to know this information - the price would be much better reflected if it were indeed wild caught. :)

A group of six of us came in for brunch and were seated upstairs, which we really enjoyed. It was…read morequieter and felt more private, making it a nice space for conversation. The service was on the slower side and could have used more attention to detail--coffee refills were missed, and we didn't have spoons to stir our coffee. That said, our server was kind and had a gentle, pleasant demeanor. The food overall was very good. Only one person in our group was disappointed--the chicken and waffles were described as dry, with the chicken coating lacking flavor. Everyone else enjoyed their meals, and the desserts were a standout; they were excellent and loved by all. One area that could use improvement is the upstairs bathroom. While it was well stocked with supplies, it needed cleaning. Clear signage for the upstairs restroom and perhaps a nice piece of artwork would also be welcome touches. Overall, a nice brunch experience with great desserts and room for a few improvements.