The business regularly advertises a Free Bowling Wednesday event that takes place every Wednesday…read moreand encourages people to come starting at 4 PM. We arrived exactly at 4 PM after seeing this weekly promotion on social media. Upon arrival, the venue was empty, yet we were completely denied access to bowling due to a private event, and told that no bowling customers would be allowed until 6 PM. Before anything else, I want to clarify an important point: "Free" does not mean customers should be treated poorly. Free events are often meant to introduce people to a business, attract new customers, and create a welcoming first impression. Offering something for free does not justify rude behavior, dismissive communication, or shifting responsibility onto customers. Respect and basic courtesy should apply regardless of whether an event is paid or free. What bothered me most was not being turned away, but the blame-shifting that followed. When a business publicly advertises "Free Bowling Wednesdays" and encourages people to show up at 4 PM, it is reasonable for customers to rely on that information. Adding the word "limited" on social media posts does not communicate that no bowling customers are allowed at all until 6 PM due to a private event. Those are two very different messages. Instead of acknowledging the lack of clear communication, the responsibility was shifted onto us as customers with statements like "you should have called." This is unfair. Customers should not be expected to double-check an advertised public event by phone when no such instruction was mentioned. What made the experience more disappointing was the lack of empathy no apology, no ownership of the confusion, and no attempt to acknowledge how frustrating it is to arrive on time to an empty venue and still be denied entry. This review is not about complaining. It's about accountability. Clear communication and basic courtesy go a long way, and this situation could have been handled very differently with a simple acknowledgment and apology.

This place has tons of potential, but a lack of communication. Came in to pay to bowl, asked for 60…read moreminutes(never bowled before so I didn't know) for 2 people, they said a 60 minute wait, but maybe sooner. Had they informed me that a shorter bowl would result in me getting in sooner, I would've selected a shorter timespan. Either way, I decided to give them a chance, selected a seltzer (the cheapest at around .35 cents/ounce) and my drink came out to $10! It left me confused. Then proceed to go drink and watch the bowlers and there were 3 open lanes out of 4. For 20+ minutes, not a single group came in to bowl. As I was watching, it became increasingly clear that the host at the entrance wasn't trained to ensure everyone gets a chance, or for clear communication. Only positive? My drink was good, the few customers in there seemed to enjoy themselves. Just don't come to bowl, you wont get in. Look at the previous reviews, I am not the first to complain about this. Also, it looks like whomever is supposed to be checking these reviews doesn't care as there seem to be no responses to rectify these issues.

Beautiful place to come for lunch, dinner and snacks. Service is awesome! Their craft cocktails are…read moreamazing try a smoked old fashioned. Super good! Tons of beers to choose from. Also they have comedy shows, darts, and golden tee. Fun for all. Come check it out if you haven't been in a while!

Ordered the loaded steak fries and they were actually chili cheese fries. Pizza was good just a…read morebit well done. Service was average. Cool decor.

The food was so good, and the service was fantastic! The ambience was perfect for catching up and…read moregreat conversation. I have no complaints.

Their BLT is killer. I came in here with my boyfriends family while visiting Marshall and we…read morestopped in on a Thursday night, so the place was decently active. We had a great spot in the booth so prime visual of the TVs and the rest of the restaurant. Our waitress was very nice and accommodating and our food didn't take too long. My BLT came with an aioli sauce which was so tasty. If I happen to come here again I would definitely order the same. It was clearly a popular spot with the locals too.

The food is great restaurant style. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The atmosphere is cozy…read more The service is top notch.

Good food. Neighborhood bar without drama. Friendly staff. Very reasonable prices. I like coming…read morehere to relax, eat good bar food, watch games, and I don't even drink alcohol!

Fantastic food and service- I highly recommend eating there. I am excited to go again on a night…read morewhen the band is playing. Beautiful atmosphere and decorations- I was fascinated with the antique setting.

We always have a great experience at O'duffys The food is…read moredelish and the service is kind, prompt and professional. Jamie treats his customers like friends visiting his home!

I like dive bars, what you see is what you get. We stopped at TimeOut today and were pleasantly…read moresurprised by the view of the Kalamazoo River. The bar sits on a beautiful piece of property. Pleasantly surprised by the server who could not have been friendlier or more attentive. Pleasantly surprised by the burger and the fried chicken sandwich. Both were crisp on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. We split a basket of fries. Pleasantly surprised by the pricing. I would go there tomorrow and order the same thing again with the same server. A little surprised by the shower curtains that replaced the stall doors in the women's bathroom. What you see is what you get. Yes, we will eat here again.

Horrible experience. Stopped by for one drink on our way to a girls trip. Bartender was nasty not…read morefriendly or welcoming. After one drink she refused us service apparently she didn't like outsiders or welcome them. She walked around the bar talking crap about us. When we asked for another round. She refused. I do not recommend this place. Will not be back.

Prologue - Before we had demigods, holidays, causes and religions, we had observable nature. Our…read morestories explored who we are through the animal kingdom we observed around us. Villains were snakes, aggressively territorial and quick to spread venom. Heroes were underdogs, and sometimes are today. In this early literary space, a bird represented a creature gifted with the ability to live between two worlds. They could walk on the movement of earth, and fly on the breath of the wind. They often held spiritual qualities. In the case of a Robin, the early bird catches the worm. This spiritual place is not your typical cocktail bar, which is limited to movements on earth. The fearlessness of the Robin is stamped into every corner, spun in every drink, and found in the heart of those who love this place. What is this place? It's an adventure that's waiting in a glass, served with class. It's witty banter of quick witted birds. It's the boldness to standout, be clever, and be inclusive in the journey. It's a safe space to stay awhile and listen to the songs of a Stamped Robin, whose tales equal enlightenment and drinks equal spiritual refreshment. Thank you for your craft.

What a quaint little place! Stopped here for a drink after an event at a winery just down the road…read more Cool retro vibe in here, nice guys behind the bar. Would like a few more drink options, but what we ordered were good.

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!

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"