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    Kitchen Proper

    4.7 (151 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 8:30 PM

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    Ravi Kiran T.

    I and my team were on work trip in Battle Creek and our team came for dinner here. We got seated in Patio on backside which was quite pleasant. We ordered drinks, appetizers and entrees. Our server was quite fast and she got our order out fairly quick. The Gouda dip was amazingly delicious. I had chicken Marsala which was also delicious. I would highly recommend for people visiting Battle Creek or even locals to definitely stop by here and try the food.

    The food is amazing, great steak cooked prefect. The ambience is cute and clean. The services Erin was amazing she knew all the food. She had great input and was very fun. I would forsure do it again.

    Key lime pie at Kitchen Proper

    We were invited to join two friends for dinner. it was a wonderful experience with their high quality food and service. I would recommend this restauran. I am a person who loves key lime pie, and I had a slice that was fantastic. service was good and I will definitely eat there again.

    Lakisha M.

    The hubby took me to this restaurant as a suprise date night. We typically don't visit Battle Creek, but this was the dinner spot for a suprise concert he was taking me to. Upon our arrival, the staff was very nice and polite. We had late reservations so we were seated in the walkway. The seating wasn't comfortable and the breezeway was very cold. Also we were seated next to the bar and could hear the bartender who was clearly having some kind of mental health crisis, which kept us from ordering any drinks. This was our first experience here and these two reasons are the reason for a 4 star review. Our waistress apologized for the bartenders inappropriate outbursts and was very attentive to us. The food and service are what makes this place great. We had the tomato soup, crab cakes, chopped salad, and a couple of entrees. The food was really good but it is very doubtful that we will return to this establishment. We were very ready to go as we were uncomfortable and took our entrees to go and had no dessert, which made me sad because that is my favorite part of going out. I don't want to be too judgemental and broad stroke this establishment due to one out of control person.

    Brownie sundae and peach blueberry pie
    Andrea J.

    I have to say, I did not except to find an upscale restaurant with a seasonal menu in Battle Creek. Kitchen Proper was an excellent surprise to my trip!! We had a table of 4, and we ordered 2 apps, entrees and 3 desserts. Everything was amazing, no disappointments at all. The whole team left with big smiles. I will say, I insist on saving room for dessert! We loved all 3 that we ordered, and I'm sure the other options are just as good. I'm not a lemon dessert lover but that lemon cake was awesome. Light and flavorful without overpowering. So fresh. Also we had EXCELLENT service! Our server knew the specials so well and described them with such detail that I wanted to order every single item she mentioned! Thank you Kitchen Proper for the 5 star experience!!

    Pistachio Cake (can't remember the exact name)
    Laura T.

    Thouroughly Impressed! I was in Battle Creek for work and I'm so glad that I found this place! I'm pretty stingy with my 5 star reviews but they definitely earned it. The place was cute. The service was excellent! I wish I could remember our waitress name, but she was good! She knew the menu welll and was on top of everything. The chef/owner even walked through and checked on each table. The menu was so interesting and original. It was so hard to make a decision. We started with an appetizer of goat cheese. It was amazing. For dinner I had the Pork Cheek and Pierogies. It was so incredibly good! My friends had the Alfredo. Everyone was very happy with their meal. We even had desert. The pistachio cake was nice and light - it was perfect for someone like me who doesn't usually do a big heavy dessert. I don't usually go to the same restaurant twice, however when I am back in this area next month, I will definitely be back!

    Baked goat cheese dip with peach sauce and balsamic

    Food was very good as well as the service. I had the goat cheese dip as an appetizer, the halibut for the entrée and a sponge cake dessert. The halibut with risotto was exceptional!

    Hillary S.

    Nowhere in Battle Creek beats Kitchen Proper for quality, service and taste. Still my favorite place around, and I've never had anything less than excellent here. Tonight's meal was Gulf shrimp and seared scallops with pasta in a garlic sauce. Best meal I've had in months!

    Amazing Carrot Cake!
    Elizabeth D.

    Love the food and atmosphere! The people are always great. Highly recommend but don't take your children, it's an adult style restaurant.

    Tonight's specials at Kitchen Proper
    Bruce K.

    Excellent dinner here at Kitchen Proper to celebrate the end of a successful first week on this new project in Battle Creek. It's a bit more high end and that's a good thing. Warmly greeted despite my lack of reservation at 6pm, but there were plenty of tables and most remained open during my time here. Big specials board that appears to rotate on a regular basis because my waitress had some fun trying to remember each one. I had the smoked blue cheese to start and it was excellent. A lot of cheese for one person. I skipped almost all of the bread (I'm on a keto diet) but the cheese was delicious. Served in a cast iron skillet, the cheese was a little melty and a lot delicious with some caramelized bacon and a cherry compote. Yum! For main course, I chose the duck breast. A decent portion served with a big pile of braised red cabbage. Heavenly and very keto-friendly. Great service, a terrific meal and a charming restaurant. [Review 11059 overall, 832 of 2019.]

    Wagyu filet covered in creamy spinach, asparagus and smashed potatoes

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    So glad I found this place! We had mussels, pierogi, mushroom ravioli. Everything was perfect. The flavors were spot on just like the staff!

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    Very enjoyable atmosphere and food was delicious! Magnificent Marsala sauce. Good menu and wine selection.

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    Unfortunate their staff doesn't get that you only get one chance to make a good first impression. Will never darken their door again.

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    I only gave 4 stars so they would not throw it out! Awesome food and hard to believe even better service!

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    Great place and food is amazing. Owners care that everyone is happy and completely satisfied

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    I had a salad and my family all got the Caprese flatbreads. Everything was amazing. 1000% recommend.

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    One of my favorite cafe in the area. Plenty of seating, parking shouldn't be a problem, well I only…read morecame here early in the morning Good coffee, good food and good service.

    I really wanted to LOVE this place. It is a locally owned breakfast spot owned by a Costa Rican…read morefamily which had me from the start. I was excited to try their breakfast dishes because I was looking forward to some Costa Rican style dishes and was excited to see what their flavors were all about especially in this small little town. I ordered the tico sunrise bowl with an extra egg and avocado. When I got the bowl it looked very appealing. When I cut into the egg unfortunately it was a little overcooked so the yolk wasn't as runny as I would have liked. The dish overall was pretty bland and packed some flavor. Even with the chipotle cream which I was excited about the flavor just wasn't there. It tasted a little more like sour cream than chipotle to me. I did add some salt and Pepper to the dish which helped a bit. We ordered some of there homemade salsas hoping it would help but those too tasted very bland and packed any salt or seasonings. Maybe I was just hoping for some food with flavor but that's not their style of cooking? I did order their cafe Miel latte which was very delicious. I very much enjoyed sitting in the cute little cafe and drinking my coffee. I still give it at least 4 stars because it did have a nice little vibe inside and the staff was friendly and service was quick.

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    Perfect Belgium Waffles with grilled apples, cranberries, and walnuts covered in a condensed milk drizzle

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    Clara's is in a great location, and the inside is full of interesting vintage decor. Service was…read morefriendly and prompt. 0ur food was uninspired but reasonably good. There are lots of choices on the menu.

    Visited early Saturday evening for dinner…read more We had a table immediately however, the young ladies at the host stand were not professional. Passively greeted and sat us between their giggling chit chat. We were sat against the shut door that was pouring cold air. Of all the empty tables, why anyone is ever sat at that table in the winter, either doesn't care or isn't paying attention. The grime on the menus confirms the host stands needs to step up their attention to their work. The waitress was great. Very attentive. Made a mistake with a quick fix. Service could not have been better. She took our order and we scanned the room and decor. The cold draft was getting annoying but was quickly overshadowed by the group of men in the corner shouting and one kept frickin whistling in response to the raucous laughing and shouting. Where was management to ask them to tone it down a bit? Whistling! Like you're calling a dog in from the yard. Clearly he just wanted all eyes on him and their group. It was insanely inconsiderate because it went on for 20 mins. The 20 mins until they left. Idk if they were that loud before we arrived or what kicked up the volume. They weren't watching a game. They were sitting in a big circle like a group discussion. Anyway. The good was fine. Nothing special. The stuffed mushrooms came in a half moon dish on a plate with nothing on the side. It was strange but tasty enough. Salad was huge but I think they forgot the tomatoes and cucumbers. Homemade ranch really set it off. Reasonable prices and quick service. Glad to leave when we were done and warmup in the car.

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    Clara's On the River - Club Classic Sirloin Steak and baked potato.

    Club Classic Sirloin Steak and baked potato.

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    We held two events at New Holland in the last six months and I would just like to say a huge THANK…read moreYOU to Becky and all of the staff! Each of our events were professionally done. We could not have asked for anything better. Every detail was taken care. The food was wonderful, hot, placed beautifully and the amounts were plentiful. Each staff member that served us was super helpful and friendly. We were so spoiled! Becky and Shawna were a dream to work with. It was easy to see they wanted each of our events to be perfect and they were. One of our events was indoors. The room was set up nicely and the perfect size. The second event was held outdoors in early March. Even with chilly weather, we were warm and cozy with the heaters. Again, the set up was perfect! The bar tending staff was super helpful and gave great advice on trying different beers. I appreciate the knowledgable staff! We will look to New Holland first whenever we need another event place! Thank you to each person there who helped make our events such a success with so much ease!

    Top shelf experience at New Holland Brewing today!…read more When I first got there they were just opening so I was able to check out the merch and picked up a couple souvenirs while waiting for my friend to arrive. We decided to sit in the bar area (best decision ever!) where we met our fabulous waitress, HOLLY, who provided superstar service to us during our meal! Super sweet, friendly and helpful answering questions about the menu. My friend had the gluten free bbq chicken pizza and she tells me that NHB has the BEST gluten free pizza she's ever had! Please don't ever change, okay?

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    New Holland Brewing - Battle Creek - Gift store

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