I had creamy chicken entree over rice, cauliflower bites, and the lentil soup delivered via Uber to…read moremy hotel. The entree was just ok 4/5 The cauliflower bites were homemade 5/5 Lentil soup was very good 4/5

I have been dying to try this restaurant but I was very bummed by the result…read more I ordered takeout - the Cairo's Feast, side of hummus, and pita bread. The "feast" - the rice was absolutely fabulous and would eat that again and again. However the meal contained *very* little meat and was almost all rice. It was also missing some falafel and contained only one rather than the pictured 3. The meat itself (both beef and chicken) was flavorful, well-seasoned and had good texture but such a tiny, tiny amount for the price. The one falafel it came with was ok in flavor but was mostly soggy from being smothered in the garlic sauce which was both unexpected and undesirable. The hummus tasted fine but was pure liquid which I am not used to. The pita was fine, neither was it good or bad. I rarely review unless I'm blown away or super disappointed. 3 stars because the rice and meat had good flavor - but the execution was terrible and the outcome was super disappointing for the price. Overall not a good experience and I won't be back. Too bad, I was so excited for this place.

Lovely Decor and Menu. The food is Authentic and the service quick. Would return if i was back in…read morethe area.

I've previously reviewed this restaurant and, in fact, it has been one of my favorites in the…read moreKalamazoo area. As it was before, the food was awesome. We had the "house tray" intended for 2 or 3. I found the portions of beef and chicken shawarma to be on the small side. The kafta, on the other hand was quite generous. Rice portion was very generous in size. Flavors were very good and very authentic. Service was much slower than expected. The restaurant was not busy, yet we waited for food. A drink order was missed and check-ins by our server were very infrequent. We happened to choose the restaurant because they were having an advertised e-mail holiday special giving 15% off of the house tray. The server was unable to process this discount as her Mgr was not in. Our server did comp our cocktails which was above the price of the discount (for both the missed drink order as well as the discount issue). The issue of not being able to process an advertised discount was experienced by our daughter a few weeks ago. Very disconcerting trend. Ambiance was nice except overall room temp was very (nearing uncomfortable) warm. Rugs in the divan could stand to be cleaned. Overall, we will return. But this step downward has me very concerned.

Love their chicken shawarma plate. Their rice is my favorite in town. Their hummus is really good…read moretoo! Great healthy option in Kalamazoo.

It's been a minute since we've been back here and what a misstep on our part! Their food is…read moreextremely fresh and so good! The dining area still looks really nice and stylish. We ordered their mixed appetizer platter to start. (Hummus, baba ganoush, falafel and grape leaves) EVERY single thing item on that platter was very clearly fresh and so, so flavorful. Especially their falafel! I've had my fair share of falafel in my life and honestly, probably the best I've had, hands down. Not dry, crispy and delectable. Baba ganoush was smokey and garlicky...so yummy! Grape leaves tasted amazing. Hummus...packed with flavor. I had completely forgotten about their fried chicken! They do a terrific fried chicken there as well. Love this little restaurant and I was very happy to see how busy they were tonight. Doordash and Uber Eats was going crazy!

Really enjoy the chicken shawarma with feta wrap, add a side of hot sauce. One fry is enough for…read moretwo. Great experience with the staff, very friendly and helpful.

This is the hummus you've been waiting for. It is creamy, nutty from the tahini, and the perfect…read moreamount of olive oil and paprika for the best balanced flavor with plenty of pita bread as the perfect conduit for the hummus. Carb conscious? Cut up some veggies. This is the best thing, ever. Must get it every time I'm in Kalamazoo. The rest of the menu is okay, but I'm here for the hummus!

Yes! Awesome experience here at Bell's Eccentric Cafe. Perfect weather so we sat on the super cozy,…read morespacious patio, bar service only. I got a flight of seasonal drafts, each delicious. Super soft pretzel with delicious pimento cheese spread for an appetizer for the win with a side of popcorn. Every burger we tried was was top notch. Fresh cut fries were perfection. They also have some tasty desserts- maybe I'll have enough room for it next time! Great venue; concerts, spacious, great for large groups, family, dates. Merch store attached. A must when in KZOO!! Staple!

Interesting place. It's a walk up bar. You place your order then find a seat. The smashburger was…read moreawesome! One of the best burgers I've had in a while. It came with a nice helping of salad. They offer fries but I also got the deviled eggs so that was plenty. The deviled eggs were very good. I'll be back!

Wow! I am very happy to see Babaturk come this far. They have gotten over their initial kinks and…read moretruly deserve 5-stars. Babaturk has perfected their yogurt sauce and added a platter option to their menu. Although the platter is on $$ side, it comes with a heap of delicious shaved meat, yogurt sauce and rice topped with tomatoes and cucumbers. They also have a couple of hot sauce options for spice seekers like me. I would not be surprised if Babaturk expanded into a brick and mortar restaurant soon. In fact, I would be willing to invest in them - hope you're reading this Babaturk!

We attended the soft opening for this new food truck and are very pleased to welcome Erkan and…read moreCaitlin's new family business! The meat is hand-seasoned, layered, and grilled on a kebab grill. You can order a taco, wrap, or platter. We tried both the taco and the platter... both were packed with deliciousness. The sauce is tangy, rich, and delightful. There are cut tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions available. The platter includes hot rice and a tortilla. Might I suggest you get one of everything? With a global education background and cooking experience from Turkey and Turkmenistan, the chef's global flavors will make you happy. Look for them around town and you, too, will be making a beeline for delicious goodness.

I can't believe how good this food is. We stopped in randomly on a road trip and I'm so glad we…read moredid. Every single thing I tried on the buffet line was so good on its own. Stop in if you can!!

Always AMAZING! This is our fav lunch spot in Kzoo. Home to the BEST hummus of my LIFE. We love the…read morebuffet -lunch prices until 3:30!

I work downtown and this is my favorite place to go for lunch! They have a full coffee bar, a full…read moredeli, custom-ordered sandwiches, a rotating hot bar, rotating soups, and an amazing selection of grocery items and cold deli items. They have wine and beer, local products, and a really inviting atmosphere. The service is always friendly and prompt. I love their hot bar the most. I end up spending less than $3 for each meal I get from the hot bar. Some days it's pasta, some days it's Mexican food, sometimes it's Chinese food, it is always something different!

Mr. MVP works on the downtown mall and there are a lot of options for eating and coffee, but…read morebecause of our ketogenic diet those options are unfortunately not on our list. We meal prep every week and Mr. MVP packs a lunch and snacks, so he has not had to buy a lunch in years, but every so often it is nice to join the people in his office for a quick walk outside to grab a coffee or a snack. When City Centre Market opened we really did not think anything about it because normal delis are just that, delis full of deli food with sugar and carbohydrates. City Centre is very different. First of all, for the sugar and carb eaters, City Centre has a bakery and a small grocery line with pasta, soda, rice, ice cream, and chips, so do not panic. For the ketoers, however, City Centre is pretty spectacular. They have a huge selection of sugar free and low carb foods. They carry a lot of salami, meat, and cheese, as well as pickles, pre-packed hard boiled eggs and bulk nuts. They also have Halo Top and Quest brand frozen pizza and snacks. There is a full salad bar and coffee bar along with produce from the Food Co-Op. City Centre has kitchen and home essentials like laundry detergent and soap as well as lotion and baby wipes. They also have a small selection of dog and cat treats and food. Their facebook page lists the following: Sandwiches toasted or cold Full Espresso bar with Nitro Cold Brew Breakfast Sandwiches Smoothie Bar made with Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and coconut water 100% vegan. Nutrition-boost available ( Açaí powder, Chia Seeds, Maca Powder, Hemp Seeds) Salad Bar set by 8AM Fresh Soups (4 rotating varieties daily) Fresh baked goods Specialty Cheese with cheese from all over the world Baked or steamed options on the hot bar Meal Solutions choose 1 protein and 2 sides for $10 We also learned that they are offering downtown local employees 10% off their meal purchase for the next few months. We dropped by on Saturday morning and left with a bottled water, some cheese, salami and pickles for our morning snack. The owner came out to thank us for stopping in and the employee who checked us out was friendly and helpful. Mr. MVP is happy to have a healthy and convenient option right on the downtown mall and on a busy week it might take the pressure off meal prep every so often.

New Starbucks opened in the area and we are so delighted that it's so much closer to where we live…read more Went to try out today since Starbucks is doing BOGO on selected Holiday drinks between 2-5PM The decors are different from the any other Starbucks stores that we have been to but I believe that's what makes each store unique in their own way. I love the fact that the menu board was along the way on the right hand side; towards the cash register so customers can look at the menu first and decide what they want rather than keeping others waiting in the queue while they take a long time to decide. Smart Idea! I love it!!! I tried Chesnut Praline Latte Frappe' with half syrup only and I am glad I went with the choice since my all time to go drink from Starbucks is Green Tea Frappe'. The frappe' was full of flav with a hint of nut and caramel. My husband tried Toasted White Chocolate Mocha frappe' as well and boy, did he love it? I also did get a bonus drink of hot Toasted White Chocolate Mocha since there was a mix up of the order and they didn't want to throw it away. Just as well, I was very appreciated of their service. I loved it! I guess I am addicted to their holiday drinks :P The baristas were so friendly, courteous and knowledgeable on the products they are offering. It was a pretty fast service even though they were so busy. We will definitely be back again. Keep up the great work and service :)

Happy to leave an updated review, still with a full 5 stars. On a very cold, snowy, blustery day,…read moreStarbucks on Gull Road is full of warmth, joy and welcome. Over a hot mug of coffee, I had a great meeting with a friend while we enjoyed an almost karaoke vibe as the staff were singing some bangers. Nobody's down due to weather today. So fun. So great. Good job sharing JOY.