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.

So I've been here a few times now but most recently I went for one of their cocktail classes and it…read morewas an awesome experience! As for the place, it's a bar that specializes in higher end cocktails and had some snacks, an amazing outdoor area, and even has a stage for some live music both indoors and out if I'm not mistaken. They obviously do classes as I already mentioned... I purchased the tickets for my mom and I to take together as her birthday present, and it was a really fun time. They had a theme, and taught us how to make three different summer cocktails. You sit at a table with other groups, and the instructor is one of the bar tenders and the guy we had running ours was great. We had fun learning to make the drinks, drinking them and chatting with new people at our table. I would highly recommend the classes but at the very least stop in for a drink!

First things first. I have to address why I was so sad after this visit. I TOTALLY FORGOT they have…read moremini cocktail flights. I was so excited about this option when I saw it on Instagram but there is so little mention of it in the menu (basically an, "ask us about our mini cocktail flight" at the bottom of a page) and no leaflet showing the flight details or price. I'm very much a person that likes to try a little bit for everything so once I remembered it after we left, I had a moment. I got a Gin Fizz and the bf got a Blueberry Vanilla Mule. The gin Fizz tasted very much like lemonade, even with the addition of cran flavoring. The Blueverry Vanilla Mule was very strongly clove. If you like clove, you'd likely like that one. We decided against getting second cocktails since happy hour had ended, but got a flight to try their stuff. We like the liqueurs but they are hard to sip straight due to all the flavor they pack. Our favorite was the Pink Peppercorn Gin out of everything we tried. We would definitely come back, but please print out the cocktail flight list or at least suggest it if people are hemming and hawing over what to get like I was.

This place was fantastic from start to finish. The drinks were creative and delicious, the food was…read moreexquisite and beautifully plated, and the service was absolutely impeccable. I cannot say enough good things about Principle. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and the indoor space was perfectly lit, warm, and cozy. My only regret is that this place isn't closer to home, because we would absolutely be regulars! If my son ends up going to Western Michigan, we will surely be making an appearance every time we're in town. Such a wonderful find in Kalamazoo!

Our server was great but I didn't catch his name. Lighting in the rest was dim and intimate, great…read morefor a special occasion. I went for a friend's birthday and we had a large group that they were able to accommodate. The grilled zucchini was phenomenal and I had the swordfish for dinner was loved it. Peanut butter banana split was a great way to end the night. Some people had wine, mocktails, and cocktails and everyone enjoyed their drink. Overall great experience and would go here again for a meal! This spot is right downtown so parking wasn't ideal, but downtown Kalamazoo parking isn't bad, so we only had about a 5 minute walk to dinner.

Pretty sure they're wizards - the fried green tomato BLT was amazing and the Lemon Blueberry…read moreCornbread? Genius!

This place continues to be a winner for me. For those of who are like me and need to "wine" down…read moreafter work, they open at 4 :-). I went with a friend and when I tell you that I love when you know what I want when you see me...I do. The service particularly at opening is top notch, The music is always beautiful matching the vibe of the place. By now you know I am addicted to the black eye pea hummus. It's so so good. The no more drama is newly added into my rotation of drinks.

We had Grace as a server and she was INCREDIBLE. The staff overall is very personable, but Grace…read moretook care of all of our needs swiftly and read our minds when it came to wine pairings. The food is delicious and the ambiance is just as wonderful. We will be back!

Dined here on multiple occasions, food is excellent. The whipped feta mousse is own fo the best…read moredishes downtown and I have never been disappointed in an order. Unfortunately, I have been sitting here for nearly 50 minutes and only my wine order has been taken. I am in a booth that is slightly obstructed from much of the room but the table adjacent to mine has gotten great service from their server. She has certainly seen me sitting here and I can't imagine why she wouldn't inform my server that I have sat here with no service. I wouldn't have stayed here had I not already ordered wine, but patience is running thin. Update: been here an hour, it's 5:00pm, can't imagine shift change could cause me to go unnoticed, sitting 10 feet from the host stand and within view of the server station. Don't think I'll be coming back.

Friday fish fry is a must! Great service and food. Hey it's been around since just after…read moreWW1.....Enough said!

This was a take out order, less than 15 minutes later...cheeseburger egg rolls, chewey as hell and…read morebeyond repair...onion rings soggy as soggy can be, couldn't be fixed with air fryer or toaster oven. French Onion Soup...not bad, but most went to the sink drain. This place was a lot better when they first opened, but now... not so much. We will never return

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. :)

We arrived to an appetizer table without serving tongs. Someone asked the waiter with the flower…read moreclips in his hair for tongs and eventually he produced some admitting her forgot. Everyone was using their hands to pick up meats and cheese as and jam and fruit! The food was very good and the portion was really large. I am a big eater and this was much. The price was reasonable. The stairs make it difficult for people that need assistance. There is a bathroom upstairs. We had one waiter -the same one- that took the drink orders then took the food orders and took care of the payments! He had bussing help but he was inexperienced and unavailable for guest assistance. The service was horrible! It took one hour to get a cup of coffee. Orders took a long time to arrive another 40 min after coffee. Our check took another 40 min to be produced! After all that a 23% tip was automatically applied!! Wow! Too much under the circumstances. The place is nice with a nice atmosphere and clean. The bathrooms are clean although it ran out of paper. We may try it again but with a different waiter. One more thing... burritos should not be served with toast. Fries or hash browns are a better choice.

It's a place to have some fun and if you feel like dancing, you can do it! Bar has many choices if…read moreyou feel like drinking. The ambiance is relaxing and soothing that you can dance on your own or with someone else and have fun! Nice play to relax and have some dance!

The Gatsby combines the atmospheres of a bar, nightclub, and restaurant. I love the idea of KZoo…read moretapping into its very own modern day speakeasy, but I don't feel like the Gatsby fulfills all of its potential for me to buy into the speak easy part of it. Here's what I felt missed the bar... First, a speakeasy's initial location of "secrecy"... I don't think the top floor of Monaco Bay is that difficult to find. In fact, there is a giant "Gatsby" sign lit up outside. Even if it is modern, perhaps an unmarked door at the entrance could enhance the overall feel. Second, the expectation of innovative cocktails that take you back to an era. The specials were the same as Monaco and the bartender didn't know what the night's special actually was... There's a lot of potential here to boast old custom cocktails from scratch- with a modern twist. Third, the atmosphere. The exposed brick, dark woods, and lavish style add to the tone. Would be really great if there were candles on tables instead of incredibly bright lights drilled into the floor. I did enjoy the unique lights hanging above the bar though. The decor played into vintage modern, but it's lacking some authenticity. Also, the DJ seemed to just play popular culture. Would have loved to hear some swing or jazz remixes instead.

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.

Went here solo. Enjoyed the Lox omelette and decaf drip…read morecoffee. Both excellent. Had to wait for about 15 minutes for a table (I arrived around 10:45) I would recommend getting here early. Can't wait to come back and try something else. Highly recommend.

We came for brunch on a Sunday and got a table outside within 20 minutes. The inside smelled so…read moregood and the layout was super spacious. The coffee was delicious, I ordered a lavender latte. The service was quick and our waitress was so sweet. The food was phenomenal. The breakfast sandwich was insane. Everyone was happy with their food. We will definitely come back!