Restaurant Name: The Old goat tavern…read more Dish: pickle chips, BELT, The forty eighty Date Visited:3/15/26 First Impressions: The atmosphere is wonderful it has pick your seat seating a very lovely bar where you can see them make your food multiple TVs to watch the games and a front and back entrance. It's a pretty peaceful college bar next to a really nice coffee shop. Presentation - 10/10 Taste & Flavor - 10/10 When getting food here you can get a good variety of spicy and savory especially when it comes to their burgers their drinks are made with much care. Nothing is too overpowering Portion Size - 10/10 I have a very small stomach so things tend to fill me up regardless however my husband is an endless pit and the burger seemed to fill him up for the time being. Value for your money? I would say you get a good value and a full meal for the price you're going to pay You get good service especially on a Sunday when there's only a very few people in there and you're just trying to relax. ‍ Service - 10/10 The service in overall 10 out of 10 The bartender was extremely friendly kept a decent conversation going & greeted us when we entered, most of the staff is college students so you know they're working hard when it comes to both school and being servers. Overall Rating: 10/10 Final Verdict: The Old goat tavern is by far place I would return to especially for a quick bite and something that's going to kill me up for a cheap price. It's good for a night out on the town or just drinks with friends they have a wide variety of drinks and drafts and a good burger. I highly recommend giving this place a try if you haven't already they live up to the hype.

Door people impolite ! Needed student ID to get in. My friends went in and by the time I got to the…read moredoor I found out no entre without current student ID . I thought it was a Bar open to the public not a private club . I will have to check their alcohol licence to see what is permitted . I should prolly get a lawyer and sue.

Went to watch some March Madness basketball at Shakespeare's while in town a couple of months ago…read more We were able to grab a seat wherever we wanted in the upstairs bar area (the lower level is a music venue). Our server brought over some free popcorn and we ordered drinks. They had some deals going on ($1.50 off New Belgium beers). There were plenty of TVs to watch and the vibe was pleasant. As it got busier, our server disappeared more, but we weren't in a hurry. We got the small order of southwest nachos for a snack to share - these were really good. I was kind of surprised at how small the order was honestly, but it was fine to split between the two of us. The chips were crispy, the toppings were plentiful, and I loved the cheesiness. Overall we had a good experience and I'd stop in again to catch a game.

What a cool place! I'm unsure what it has to do with Shakespeare (I thought there would be some…read moresort of theme, but didn't seem apparent). The service was great! We were seated right away and our server was very attentive. We started with the cheese curds and some beers. The selection of beers was huge! Beers are reasonably priced and the curds were delicious. Wasn't a huge fan of the ranch, but the marinara was very flavorful. I got the small southwest nachos. It was still big enough for 2 meals. These were amazing! The queso is made from scratch and really elevates the dish. All other ingredients were fresh and delicious. My friend had the dill club sandwich and said it was great as well! Overall a fantastic experience. Would definitely return.

I'm positive they make the best onion rings I've ever eaten! My friend and I often split a basket…read morealong with their delicious patty melt. The staff is friendly, the customers are friendly and it's one of the oldest neighborhood bars left in Kalamazoo. Note: some of the pictures in the reviews are so old, they're no longer valid. Like the menu and the hours. Doesn't open till three pm.

I love this bar! Everything a neighborhood bar should be. Great burgers - I mean great burgers!…read more Wide selection of old school beer in bottles and Hamms on tap - does it get any better than that! Live bands, karaoke and a dedicated staff. Say hello to Abby if she's there .

I like dive bars, what you see is what you get. We stopped at TimeOut today and were pleasantly…read moresurprised by the view of the Kalamazoo River. The bar sits on a beautiful piece of property. Pleasantly surprised by the server who could not have been friendlier or more attentive. Pleasantly surprised by the burger and the fried chicken sandwich. Both were crisp on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. We split a basket of fries. Pleasantly surprised by the pricing. I would go there tomorrow and order the same thing again with the same server. A little surprised by the shower curtains that replaced the stall doors in the women's bathroom. What you see is what you get. Yes, we will eat here again.

Horrible experience. Stopped by for one drink on our way to a girls trip. Bartender was nasty not…read morefriendly or welcoming. After one drink she refused us service apparently she didn't like outsiders or welcome them. She walked around the bar talking crap about us. When we asked for another round. She refused. I do not recommend this place. Will not be back.

Staple dive bar in the downtown Kalamazoo area. This place has been around for awhile. Even the…read morecollege kids are starting to realize what a cool place this is (maybe to the dismay of the management as I'm not sure they want that crowd). The food is classic bar food. The burgers are thick and juicy and clearly made with love. They had closed down the grill just as we arrived and when I asked if it was too late for food, they went ahead at fired that baby back up! THAT WAS SUPER NICE! I ordered the olive burger and it was perfectly cooked with a heaping amount of mayo and olives mixed in alongside lettuce and tomato. The meal includes your choice of chips, fries or tater tots. I opted for the tots and was not disappointed. My son ordered the cheeseburger with chips and was also quite pleased. The beer was cold and bartenders were happy to make sure all of us chilling at the bar were taken care of. Even offered me a shot!

Best burger beautiful medium rare, everything about this was perfect!…read more Service: excellent Liked the "lots of people have been here before lived in vibe"

Easily the best beer in town! Really wish they had a brewery on the West side of Kzoo!read more

Wax Wings Brewing Co. was a brewery that we tried out not too long ago. And although it wasn't on…read moremy list (as most Wisconsin breweries are not) to try I am most certainly glad I tried it. The beer I tried was the Eight Candles which was a Triple IPA. This wasn't bad at all and was a very solid beer. Flavor elements that you pick up as it is blooming upon your tongue are citrus, a juicy flavor, hoppiness, floral and a fruitiness. I am grateful to have tried this beer and glad that I got to try a beer from Wax Wings!

Always good food and service. Best burritos around. Highly recommend. Only problem is the space…read more Get there early or you don't get a table. Just a small hometown atmosphere. Everything is good on the menu.

So if anyone out there is a gizzard lover, like I am, you have to go to Shelbyville Tavern for…read moretheirs. There's rank right up there at number two next to my mom's. My mom made the best fried gizzards. They mount your mouth, not tough at all, good flavor, just delicious. Along with the beer fries, which were awesome and the cottage cheese it was a great platter for dinner. Along with the BLT that my daughter got and her beer, fries and potato salad, we always share so it was so good. You're missing out if you don't stop at the Shelbyville Tavern ever for food. We also had a drink that was greatly made by our server and a waitress and bartender Lisa. Service was excellent. Tavern is clean and homie. Just love this place.

Came here with my wife and we had such a great time! The vibe was warm and welcoming, and the young…read morestaff had so much energy -- you could tell they really cared about making guests feel at home. The first thing that catches your eye is the wall of spirits (seriously impressive). Add in a super comfortable, roomy dining area, and you've got a spot that just feels good to hang out in. Food-wise, we went with the sweet potato tots (crispy perfection), the crispy chicken sandwich (big portion, packed with flavor), and closed it out with bourbon bread pudding (a must-try if you've got a sweet tooth). Everything was tasty and priced right. We'll be back for sure -- and next time, I'm diving deeper into that cocktail list!

From a selection of whiskeys and bourbons and cocktails, definitely five stars. The staff was…read moresuper friendly and chatted while it wasn't busy. The food was fine. I would t say you come for the dinner but more for the drinks and to sit and sip and chat. But we got the nachos and the fries and they were good to nibble on while we drank. The bourbon bread pudding was very yummy.