With 20+ draught options, a full-service restaurant, a luscious Beer Garden, comfortable patio and a state-of-the-art music venue, Bell’s Eccentric Café is the premiere craft beer destination in Michigan. Right around the corner, is the Bell’s General Store where you can buy Bell’s beer-to-go (including growlers), Bell’s gear and take advantage of a wide selection of homebrew ingredients, supplies and expertise.
One of Jason's favorite local breweries!
The historic Kalamazoo Mall, the first outdoor pedestrian mall in the United States, features revitalized Art Deco buildings, specialty shops, chic restaurants, unique coffee shops and lively brewpubs. It is home to sidewalk sales, Art on the Mall, Mixer on the Mall, seasonal holiday festivities and more.
Bronson Park has been the social and political heart of Kalamazoo for nearly two centuries. The park is loved and well-used — a place often referred to as Kalamazoo’s ‘front porch’. From live music and art fairs, to food truck rally’s and New Year’s celebrations; no matter the season, there is always something going on in the park!
Principle Food & Drink was founded in the belief that West Michigan is hungry for an establishment that brings together these key elements: the finest ingredients offered by the local farm community; talented, dedicated hospitality professionals from the Kalamazoo area; a creative craft cocktail program; assembled in a comfortable attractive space in friendly downtown Kalamazoo.
Green Door Distilling Co, is an award-winning grain to glass distillery located in Kalamazoo’s River’s Edge District.
The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts believes that art is for everyone, and offers touring and permanent collection exhibitions in ten galleries for visitors. Admission is just $5, with children free.