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    Bell's Eccentric Cafe

    4.1 (995 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Coney dogs
    Corbin O.

    Bell's was a bucket list place for me to visit so when I came to the Kalamazoo area, I knew I had to stop in. We came a for a quick lunch and it was everything I hoped for and more. The inside was large, clean, and quiet. The staff was friendly and let us know we would order everything up at the bar counter and they would deliver the food directly to our table. On the tap menu they have plenty of options and you won't be disappointed. We stopped into the store after and they have some great Bell's swag options for a decent price. If you're in the area I would stop by, just be sure to park in their parking lot as the rest of the area isn't the greatest.

    Jessica M.

    Bells... there just isn't words. If you love beer- nay, if you love Oberon... it is imperative to come to Bells. The inside is beautiful, and the outside is such a vibe in the summer months. Amazing beers, great food. I highly suggest the onion rings.. just... *chefs kiss*, and those burgers, don't sleep on them.

    Beeeeeer!
    Jason H.

    This place was awesome! After going to a few other places we were rewarded with the best service! First off we booked a tour with Dale. He was Amazing! We had a great time and became instant Bells fans because of him! Secondly we eat at the restaurant, and throughly enjoyed our food! Beer was very good! Definitely a don't miss stop in Kalamazoo!

    Sign out front
    Mike H.

    I'm a big fan of Bell's brewing. I can get it at home in New Orleans, their Two Hearted Ale is a standard which I believe all American IPA's are judged, and their limited release Double Two Hearted Ale is amongst the best beers I have ever drank. So you can see I was beyond excited to finally go to Bell's. We arrived a little after 11 on a Saturday and I initially thought it was closed because the parking lot was empty (it filled up while we were inside). We got a table, ordered some food and a flight. I was disappointed because they were out of everything that was taproom exclusive. So basically I drank a bunch of beers that I already had or can get in stores. Don't get me wrong they were all good but I want to try something new when I'm in a taproom. I also got a good salad for lunch (saving my calories for beer and all) The gift shop was large and full of all thing's Bell's. Overall great place but it wasn't The Mecca of taprooms that I had in my mind.

    Poutine
    P G.

    Beers were good, food was not good. This review is about their food. Edible? sure, none of us are sick this morning. Seriously tho, literally everything was sub-par except possibly the burgers. Poutine? Omg outright terrible. Microwaved gravy from a can, mushrooms from a can, plain cheese "curds" from... I don't know what... piled on top of slightly underdone thin French fries and Bam! 2 minutes later it's inedible. We sent it back and the waiter was just like Yeah, that's the way it is here and rushed off. No offer to comp even tho, at a table of eight adults, none of us wanted anything more than a taste. And a couple took one look and were like No Thanks. Good call as it was Terrible. Oo, the onion rings look so good! PSYCH! Super super salty and the black pepper ale sauce is also way too salty; together its a daily sodium max intake 100% achieveded in one bite. Okay, let's try the wings! Um... ok, so of the 12 chicken wings (half chili lime half bbq), approx. 12 of them were dry and tough. Really disappointing. Decent sauces (both had good warmth) but c'mon, this isn't the 1800s, there are way better ways to serve wings than dried out and leathery on a cool plate. Beers were good. This is a review of the Cafe not the beers.

    Pork birria taco plate
    Elizabeth T.

    In town for a hockey tournament and decided to give this place a try due to the reviews. Was pleasantly surprised! There were three of us and we all got something different. I ordered the pork birria tacos, they were fantastic! Perfect taste and just enough spice! My only comment would be it's a lot of food so you could totally share! My husband got the wings, maple garlic and buffalo? Would not recommend those at all the smoke flavor was so overwhelming you couldn't taste any of the sauce. My son ordered the fried chicken sandwich and he said it was great! Just a lot of food, and for a 17 year old that's a compliment! . Service was great! We will definitely be going here again!

    Amanda S.

    For 2pm in the middle of the week, we were surprised it was so busy. It felt very chaotic with all of the noise and we felt a bit awkward trying to navigate a new restaurant and find a seat, ourselves. I could be wrong, but it didn't appear that there was anything labeling tables (numbers, letters... something) and were left waiting 20 minutes before we had to flag down an employee passing by. Our waitress wasn't attentive and wasn't very friendly, she did the bare minimum... not including drink refills. The food was decent; we had nachos, beer-ria tacos, the smash burger, wings & honey cake to go. Fries were good, my husband thought his burger was fine. I thought the tacos were flavorful but needed to ask for some sour cream for a cooling factor. Nachos were fine, but all of the loose toppings (corn, beans, onion etc) made them hard to handle. Needed more cheese! Wings had pretty good flavor. Honey cake was good and held up well on an hour drive and several hours of refrigeration later. We didn't try the beer, which I think is what they're known for, so maybe that makes this place so good? We don't feel the need to come back.

    The refreshing Two Hearted IPA!
    Alden C.

    Delved into the beers of Bells once again. Steve and I had two different IPA's on this occasion and both of them were pretty good and solid. Bells is a macro brewery and while the flavors of the beers definitely reflect that they are in all actuality not all that bad to drink. One of the IPA's was I believe a flagship of the brewery. It's called Two Hearted IPA. This was one that wasn't too overwhelming and still had the characteristics that come with an IPA. Flavors to look for with Two Hearted are hoppy, floral and sweet. The IPA is light bodied which we can appreciate and smooth in body. The other beer that we had, also an IPA was the Change of Heart Experimental IPA #1- Cold IPA. Quite a title and I do love a Cold IPA. This one look for flavor notes of piney, dry hops, hoppy, sweet and clean. Nice second experience trying out these beers at the Cafe location!

    Bell's
    Katy C.

    I'm surprised I've never written a review for Bell's as I've been there several times over the years. Nate and I were in town for the weekend recently and we actually went to Bell's twice in two days. The first visit we shared a couple of flights and a snack, and then we did the brewery tour the next day. It seems that Bell's is pretty much always busy but it's a big space, and they have a nice outdoor beer garden for warmer months. We found a table right away and ordered their two options of flights. One featured sours and darker beers, and one was more of their mainstays. It was nice to be able to try some options this way, but I prefer being able to build my own flight. Not sure if that's an option here, but it was pretty busy so we just went with it. The menu has lots of tasty options! We went with the popcorn (brown butter, garlic, salt, and pepper) and a featured item, the brat. That came with fries or a salad which was nice - we went with the salad. I always love options. The beers were all tasty and I think you can find something for everyone there. The food was really good! I LOVED the popcorn. It's one of my favorite snacks and theirs is delicious. The brat was fine, it definitely needed a bit of a char on a flat top/grill. The next day we arrived for the tour right on time but the group had already started. That's okay as we caught up with them quickly. You can reserve online ahead of time but our group was only four people. (I'd still make a reservation. The tour is free.) The tour guide was knowledgeable and funny, and you get three beer samples throughout the tour. There's a store where you can get to-go beer and lots of merch - it has its own Yelp page! Bell's is a great stop for any beer lover.

    Falafel burger
    Minna M.

    This is our second time coming to Bell's Eccentric Cafe. It was a Saturday afternoon and we expected a crowd. Luckily there was not a wait for a table. We ordered at the bar and we were buzzed with the pager when our food was ready. It took a little while for the food but luckily they have superior beer choices to pass the time away. Once we got the food, we realized that it was all pretty lukewarm and fries were cold. Bummer since the food took a while. I tried the Pierogi plate. It was pretty good. The sauerkraut tasted fresh, as well as the pierogis. The sausage was just okay and it did not taste like anything special. My kid got the grilled cheese and he loved it. My husband got the Falafel burger. He said it was pretty tasty but would have been better if it was hot. And the fries were yummy despite being cold. Overall, it was an okay dinner but you just can't beat the beer. We will come back again next time we are in town. Hopefully, the food will be a little better next time.

    Beer Menu 2/15/24
    Anthony B.

    I try to come here once a year for some of the best beer made in Michigan, but the food was not good. the beer is great, and there is always a good selection. You can stand at the bar and sample away with little tastes. After figuring out what beer to start with at the bar, we walked to a table to order some food. We had the nachos topped with pork, Reuben fries and a chickpea patty burger. The nachos looked good but as we dug into them, they were kind of a let down. They appeared to be just topped with cooked meat and toppings and served up. What a you end up with is cold nachos. I think thy should put cheese in them and then baked till they are nice and hot. And speaking of cold, our fries were cold too. I should have sent them back but didn't. They should be made with fresh cooked fries, then baked with the toppings to melt the cheese. The concept was good though. Maybe the oven was down that day. We also had the chickpea burger which was very good for a non meat burger that my cousin wanted to try. the whole restaurant was cold, we sat in a couple places, I recommend turning up the heat a bit. I will be back for the beer which is always a hit, but not the food which was a miss.

    Black Bean Wrap
    Allison B.

    What a fun spot! Fur babies encouraged on the large outdoor patio. Food and drinks were great! Of course there's a full Bells lineup on tap along with some other fun stuff. I got a black bean wrap and kombucha and my brother got a fried chicken sandwich and both of us left satisfied! Only rec, pay attention to parking. There is additional parking in the back but you may get turned around if you're not paying attention!

    Fried chicken sandwich, without onions and aioli
    Laura D.

    Bell's is always a great time. The people are friendly and helpful, the beers are great, and the food is good. I love the chill vibe here, it's warm and cozy. The list of beers has a good variety, it's winter so it's a little too heavy on the malty stuff (red/amber, stout/porter vibes) for my liking, but I was able to find enough options for my flight. I've had all the regular line beers but found enough collabs and the first friday release which was also delicious to need the flight! I would love to see something simple like chicken fingers on the menu - I'm a chicken only person so I got the only chicken sandwich I saw on the menu. Not a fan of onions or the sauce it came with, but the staff was happy to help me with subbing to their house bbq sauce. The chicken was a bit overcooked and though but the flavor was good and their house made pickles were tasty, too! I try and get to Bell's during any visit to Kalamazoo!

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    We are going to a concert Wednesday night---is food serviced in the concert venue??? If not serviced can we buy in the restaurant and take it in?? Thanks

    Hey Rick! You'll be able to order food from the back bar and eat it during the show while the kitchen is open. Please keep in mind that seating in the Back Room is first come, first-served though, so you may want to get there early if you want to… Read more

    Are ticketed events general admission or assigned seating?

    Hi Lindsey, All concerts are General Admission/Standing room only - unless otherwise noted!

    Is the biergarden pet friendly?

    The only animals allowed on the premises are certified service animals. Thanks for inquiring, Logan!

    Have you had Trivia nights?

    Thanks for your question, Sharon! Yes, we have held trivia nights in the past on occasion, but do not have one regularly scheduled. We post all of our event updates on our social media and website, so be sure to check back in the future for any… Read more

    Going to see a band there. What is the set up like? Is there a good viewing area? Better place to stand to get a good view? What's parking like?

    Weekend taking is terrible. But you can park out side . I don't know out side or inside.

    Is this cafe dog friendly?

    Go to wax wings instead, super great place that loves dogs. My wife and I had a great time there.

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