Been the best neighborhood bar in my world for maybe 20 years, and I don't even live in Kalamazoo anymore. Bar itself is a work of art; dark wood, huge and real. This is not some tricked up franchise, designed to make you feel like you're really into something authentic. Only place in Michigan I've found that can properly pour a pint of Guinness. Food is excellent, and the menu not your standard bar fare. Jamie, the proprietor is on the premises, friendly and keeps things running smoothly. Just go! read more

Cosmo's Cucina & O'Duffy's Pub - Cosmos Cuccino, the restaurant, is upstairs. O'Duffy's the pub, is street level. - Italian Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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O'Duffy's really is the quintessential neighborhood pub and the food is phenomenal. All dishes are hot created equal here but if you make savvy selections you'd be hard pressed to find a finer meal in the area. My husband thought his red pepper pasta dish was me, and our friends teenage son was full on Gordon Ramsay dissing the nachos that his dad ordered, but I hit the jackpot with my crab cake appetizer and warm whipped goat cheese with berry, compote and sugared dehydrated berries, served with a generous loaf of warm bread. I'm pretty sure I have tried every incarnation of brie and goat cheese appetizers in the greater Kalamazoo area and this one reigns supreme and among the most perfect dishes I've ever enjoyed. We love seeing our friend's band perform here and the atmosphere is so warm and welcoming. It's worth noting that they have turned the parking lot into an additional seating area, so parking can be a pickle and there isn't much in the way of options for accessible parking nearby (which seems to be the case and much of downtown Kalamazoo and the nearby neighborhoods). read more

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Food is good, but upstairs only open for Sunday brunch so dinner is always in bar. Noisy bar.

We had a last-minute need for a nice place to celebrate, and we're very thankful the staff at Cosmo's was willing to accommodate our party of five! The atmosphere is very "old English pub" on the downstairs, which is where we were seated. The wait staff was extremely attentive and helpful. We ordered a couple bottles of wine (nice selection to choose from and reasonably priced!) and a couple Irish beers. The menu leaned towards Italian, but offered other fare, as well. The bread appetizer with the oil and garlic was fantastic! We all enjoyed our food very much, and wondered why we don't frequent more often! It was a bit of a wait for the food, but well worth it! Our adult children found the soap in the bathroom to be quite the novelty! Parking in the lot is quite limited, but there is plenty of free street parking. We will be back! read more

Quaint spot, COVID compliant with delicious menu in a historical building. Need an appetitive? Walk downstairs to O'Duffy, their pub. read more

Cosmo's Cucina & O'Duffy's Pub - chalk writing on a blackboard - Italian Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Was visiting kalamazoo and my date chose O'Duffy's for us to try since he's new to the area. We were excited and surprised to find this cute little bar in the middle of a gorgeous neighborhood. We expected your basic bar fare and were shocked to see a gourmet menu with house made pastas, lamb, and duck. They had great cocktails and appetizers. We tried the goat cheese fritter which came with the best fresh baked bread. The duck I ordered might be the best thing I've ever had. The meat was perfectly cooked, it was tender and meaty with fatty, crispy skin. The sweet potatoes and arugula sides paired with it perfectly. HIGHLY recommend. We spent a little under $100 for 3 drinks, an app, and 2 entrees. I would say nearly everything was fairly priced, my entree was only $26, though my dates nachos (with added chicken) was also $26 which felt a bit much but they were a large portion. Service was pretty good and everyone was nice and helpful! We hope to return to try their other options (though I don't know how I could avoid the duck)! read more

This was a fabulous food find on yelp. We loved dining on the patio on a lovely weekend day! The service was fantastic. The owner came and spoke with us sharing that they have been in business for 30 years. The waitstaff was very attentive and adhered to new cleanliness standards during this Covid crisis. I had crab cake Benedict and it was fantastic! It was paired with crispy potatoes and fresh cherries and watermelon. My mom had the breakfast special for a great value. Eggs can be ordered any way, tasty ciabatta bread, and perfectly seasoned potatoes. We will definitely be back~high recommend. It's just down from Bronson hospital. Please support this local business!! read more

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We showed up for our reservation 30 minutes early. We were directed to the bar for a drink to wait. No problem. At the time of our reservation, we were brought upstairs and told they could not guarantee we could get our dinner within 1.5 hours and encouraged to leave. Sadly, I brought guests from out of state to go to a symphony performance. We will not be back. You should have guaranteed your reservations before accepting walk ins. If possible to give zero stars, I would have done so. read more

Eclectic and well planned menu with vegan, veg, and carne palettes. Great coffee and fresh juices and fruit in season. Good service, when crowded fair service, and worth the wait. Delish. read more

Everything excellent. Food, atmosphere, and service. The parking and location is tricky but worth the effort!

The food was very good, as was the wait staff, but without prior notice, we were seated in the downstairs bar instead of Cosmo's because of "staffing shortages" upstairs. I will try it again but only with previous assurance that my group will be seated in Cosmo's read more

Food was delicious. Service was amazing. Our waitress paid attended to our every need. Ambiance was like lovely.

*Rdiculous experience. *Irregularity of the service/terrible service. *Wait time unfathomable for drinks, bread, food (table next to us seated later, served earlier). *Guy "in charge" response = "fogged" me. What would you do if I wanted to give you some feedback?? *Do better. *Chef is good but he needs to find a better place to work as he has skills but NO support. *We eat out A LOT and support local. We get Covid. This is not a related to that. *DO NOT RECOMMEND. read more

The food here never disappoints. We come often. This time I invited coworkers some of whom felt as if our service was not as friendly as they were with the other customers. "No smiles at our tables" they chimed. I know they were busy, and we are not the regular crowd, they felt as if because we were all minorities we were treated differently. One of them didn't care for her Cosmo it was too sour. My margaritas were really sour today too, I know that they squeez the lemons but it was not softer and was full of pulp. I wasn't too happy with it. read more

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Tristan, our server, really made our anniversary dinner a little more special. This restaurant reminded us of the old London Grill in Plainwell. A little Irish pub tucked into the Vine street neighborhood with an Italian restaurant tucked in its back pocket. My duck breast cut like butter and with the blueberry balsamic reduction sauce, sweet potato puree and arugula salad just made for a delicious bite. Karen had the Raos Lasagnas which was also really good. The crafted cocktails were fun and a little deadly when you add a bottle of our favorite wine, Rombauer Chardonnay. The peanut butter pie was good, not 4 Roses Good but still with a side of Irish Coffees it was a great ending to a wonderful meal. Recommend Cosmos Cucina and ask for Tristan. read more

Our favorite place to go to, the best-poured Guinness in the county, a beautiful bar and quaint setting. Delicious food, full bar and homemade lime margaritas are also a destination beverage. Put this on your destination adventure read more

Great place for dinner any day, and for breakfast on the weekends! The Belgium waffle is excellent and there are frequently a range of variations of it to try. Great omelette. Good for a quiet meal or bringing the whole family. (Largest table seats six). The dinner menu changes frequently, but there is always a lasagna, a tomato based and vodka sauce linguini, and a veggie burger. Small pizzas are also on the menu. read more

Cosmo's Cucina & O'Duffy's Pub - Pleasant decor. Morning light. - Italian Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Best hidden gem in Kalamazoo. Food is amazing and they know how to make a drink! Staff is friendly and the owner is always around to greet guests. Go here, you won't be disappointed. read more

We have eaten here for many years...mostly ODuffys downstairs but same menu. The recipies are consisitently interesting with new specials and old favs. What stands out is the quality of the ingredients and consistent presentation. Service is great. Jamie has a really special place!! read more

Cosmo's Cucina & O'Duffy's Pub - Beer downstairs equally good upstairs! - Italian Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Did you know, you can get the entire Cosmo's menu downstairs at Duffys starting at 5pm? You can! So if you want to eat something, you are not limited to the var food on the O'Duffys menu...you can get lamb, pasta, wagyu beef, chicken pot pie, mac n cheese, and a lot more read more

I got the vodka spaghetti which tastes exactly as described on menu... heaven! Rack of lamb also ordered. What a beaut! read more

We had an excellent experience here from beginning to end! We arrive just as the patio was opening for seating. It was really nice sitting outside, lots of umbrellas and trees for shade. The restaurant itself is super cute! I wouldn't have mind dining inside or outside. The service was quick and friendly. The dishes were delicious and quite large. The cost of the meal was what it should be. The chef doesn't like to do substitution, so be ready for that :) We all loved our meals- finished every bite! Cocktails were also perfect. They were pretty strong too, so you won't want to order too many. The mixers are made in house and you could tell- it added a lot of freshness to the drink! We ordered dessert and it was also delicious, tasted homemade (& I don't think you get that often at restaurants). I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Kalamazoo! read more

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Excellent food with outstanding service. A very pleasant atmosphere. Truly genuine Mexican food. Very enjoyable meals for everyone in our group of 9. Try it and you will like it. read more

We stopped in for dessert and drinks. The place was pretty empty on a Wednesday night. The service was great. We sat outside. My dirty chai latte martini was delicious and paired great with the tiramisu dessert. The menu looked interesting and I want to come back here and try a meal. read more

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We generally come here after deciding we don't want to wait 40 minutes at Crow's Nest and end up smacking our heads and saying why didn't we just come here first!!! Elegant, simple and fresh! I've been here numerous times and feel compelled to write about my experience today. I ordered the classic Eggs Benedict. The capicola ham is to die for! The Hollandaise is homemade without adding cream. My eggs were perfectly poached, indicative of the fresh! Potatoes we're slightly seasoned and not over done. They served this with fresh fruits and it was a nice balance to the ham. We also ordered the waffle special and had them done malted. So tasty they didn't need syrup or butter. As we were paying our bill we noticed a statement that if we liked the place to yelp it and if we did not to contact the owner! Obviously Jamie cares about his business to put in his email address. We will make this our first choice from now on! There are always vegetarian options and the kitchen is willing to help those with dietary restrictions. The service is impeccable and available! read more

Cosmo's Cucina & O'Duffy's Pub - Bacon and Irish cheddar waffles, Eggs Benedict and breakfast drinks! - Italian Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Our experience at Cosmo's this evening was the absolute worst dining experience I've ever had. It was nearly an hour before the waitress came to the table, and the entree's for the three of us came out at different times. Mine still had not been served after the others at the table were finished dining. I asked for it to be packaged to go, and still had to wait another 15 minutes to get it. Do not come here if you expect any level of restaurant service! read more

We had our wedding rehearsal dinner at Cosmo's and it was the best night! Truly the best! Jamie and the wonderful chef and crew took extra-good care of us and the food was scrumptious. We were tasting off each other's plates -- It was that kind of night! read more

I've eaten here a few times now and each time the food has been excellent. I ordered the Veracruz Chicken Tacos for dinner and had the Peanut Butter Pie for dessert. The chicken tacos had a few unique flavors that really worked well together with the Jalapeño rice and ranch style beans. The tortillas are seared on a cast iron skillet and were really good as well. Now for the Peanut Butter Pie. I've had many Peanut Butter Pie's in my day and this is at the very top of the list. You NEED to try it - you won't be disappointed! What I love about this place is that it's off the beaten path located in a quaint neighborhood near downtown. I'm always a sucker for a restaurant that many locals don't even know about. read more

They were busy and understaffed but the wait staff were so kind and patient! They're food is also delicious and worth every cent! Can't wait to go back!! Wonderful atmosphere!! read more

Cosmo's Cucina is one of my favorite hidden gems in Kalamazoo. It's located in a residential area just west of downtown Kalamazoo on Vine St. A lot of thought is put into the various dishes, and the menu is constantly updated with new creations. The ambiance is incredibly relaxing with its subdued lighting, creative use of Christmas lights, and brick and wood construction. The wait-staff is attentive and friendly, and makes excellent recommendations. Last Halloween they had a special menu, and I ordered something called a 'Devil Burger'. It was absolutely delicious, and the presentation was what took the cake. It had olive 'eyes', Thai pepper 'horns', and a roasted red pepper 'tongue'. Brilliant. Yesterday I had an ancho and black pepper-crusted pork tenderloin that was cooked to perfection. It was served with curried potatoes that I couldn't get enough of. It was part of the 'beer pairing' menu, which is one of their ever-updated special menus. It was served with an Irish Red beer that complemented the pork and spiced potatoes perfectly. One thing I always order is the bread appetizer with the Brie and fruit plate option. It's served with cherries cooked in a balsamic vinegar reduction. Definitely worth the extra cost. When I want to impress company visiting the Kalamazoo area, Cosmo's Cucina is one of my top choices. read more

Cosmo's Cucina & O'Duffy's Pub - 'Devil Burger', a Halloween 2010 seasonal menu item. Spicy and delicious! - Italian Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Thus far, I've only been to Cosmo's Cucina once for a group breakfast - but it was good enough that I know I'll be back again. The parking lot is quite small, so you'll likely end up parking on the street. Also, the restaurant is located upstairs above a bar, so I had to walk around the building to the backdoor to enter and then head up the stairs to meet my friends. They were able seat us at a nice, large table. The atmosphere is nice and warm. I ordered coffee to drink and the Breakfast Special, which came with 2 farm fresh eggs (scrambled), toast (wheat), and redskin potatoes with sausage. It was a good amount of food for the price and quite tasty. They were pretty busy the morning that we were there and our server seemed somewhat overwhelmed and was slow to get back over to our table - so the service did leave a lot to be desired on this first visit - but she was very sweet. Overall: 7 out of 10. I'll be back to try something different from the menu. :-) read more

Cosmo's Cucina & O'Duffy's Pub - Breakfast Special: 2 scrambled farm fresh eggs, wheat toast, redskins, and sausage. - Italian Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Where to start? Best eggs Benedict I've ever had (and I'm an eggs Benny fan.) Best Bloody Mary in town because of Jamie's homemade mix. Great ambiance and great service. read more

Cosmo's Cucina & O'Duffy's Pub - Fully eaten plate of eggs Benedict and rosemary red potato hash. - Italian Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Wonderful, clear service with outdoor seating in the summer The only annoyance is that the kitchen does not like to modify their wonderful creations, which is understandable. The food is Culinary Art. read more