(Originally from 1/7/2012) I'm from Portland, OR. I'm a food snob. If you think the episode of "Portlandia" where everyone is standing in line for breakfast is a joke, you don't understand how seriously Portland hipsters take b'fast. That said, this place would be right at home in P-town! Good food, fantastic staff, and a nice way to start the morning. Not that I plan on visiting Kalamazoo again any time soon, but if I do, I'll be back to Studio Grill for breakfast. Was this review ...? read more

Yes, this place is awesome. I think it's better than Crow's Nest personally, but I'm not a weakling vegetarian, so Crow's Nest is still probably better for that. Hardly any wait, and banging food. I added on pancakes to my eggs, and they were gigantic! Definitely way enough for two. Hard a bite of my friend's burger -- delicious and greasy, perfect for hangover. Strawberry jam was also banging, I ate it with my toast to appear like a normal human, but I really just wanted to drink the jam directly out of its small plastic vessel. read more

Stopped into Studio Grill on a whim after our first two breakfast/brunch choices had lines out the door. Wow -- I am glad we ended up here. It's a small diner-style establishment near a strip of downtown that was otherwise deserted on a Sunday morning. Service was excellent; we were greeted by several waitstaff and the owner! One of my companions had the "secret" French toast, which was delectable (I won't spoil it for potential new customers). French toast is great and all -- but the real star of this breakfast was the roasted chicken pesto omelette. Holy amazeballs. Delightfully fluffy eggs, a little bit of spinach, and some of the best pesto I've ever tasted blanketed over grilled chicken chunks...I am salivating just writing this review. Kudos to Studio Grill for making me a fan. On our next trip to Kalamazoo, I will definitely return! read more

This review is only 4 stars because I've only been once. I will have to wait for potential revisions (down or up, but probably up!) after visiting again. MAN this place was good! Everyone really enjoyed their meals, and the menu just seemed to feature hit after hit of tasty sounding things. My group went for breakfast, and I got the feature of the day, a Harvest Hash that had seasonal apples and some potatoes and other goodies I can't quite recall right now but it was a unique offering and it was really good. I generally am big on service, and this place was a standout. Our server (I'm sorry I forgot your name!) was really sweet and her attitude was generally excited to be there. It really seemed like everyone that worked there enjoyed what they were doing and was happy to be a part of a great restaurant experience. Can't wait to make my next breakfast date here! read more

Parking sucks (you'll probably end up walking), and you have to make sure that your timing is good, but the food is worth it. It's small and, if you plan to wait, you're likely going to be moving away from the door as other people walk in and out. However. The food is awesome and cheap. They have a unique selection of (huge) burgers, amazing breakfasts (the pancakes are grandma's secret recipe), and two of my favorite lunches, the bbq pulled pork panini and grilled steak sandwich. Their fries are to die for, as are the onion rings. Homemade strawberry jam? Yes, please. The service can be a little slow, especially if they're busy, but I've never had bad service. Once you get your food, the owner will also check on you when he's there (though I'm not sure I've ever not seen him there). read more

Visited for breakfast by recommendation of a friend. I was seated quickly and coffee was immediately places in front of my face which makes for a happy lady right out of the gate. The atmosphere is nice in which case I like my breakfast places to be kind of low key. It's an every mans kind of breakfast restaurant which is what I personally love first thing in the morning. They have local artists work displayed on the walls which is always easy on the eyes when waiting after you order and it shows that they are into supporting the local arts (to me is speaks volumes) When ordered they had my food out within 10 minutes and I had an omelette. It was built different than most omelette where as it the ingredients were wrapped up like a burrito in a layer of egg. Despite its difference it was still very delicious. The service was good and the food was pretty fantastic as well. The only somewhat downside (and it wasn't even that bad really) was that we were in a bit of a time crunch and we waited quite a while for the check. All in all it was a pretty darn good experience and I will most definitely be back. If you want a good meal is advise you to go. It's worth it. read more

Studio Grill - The sunshine omelette. Awesome. - American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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If I was able to rate this restaurant as better than perfect, I would. My girlfriend and I have been coming to this restaurant for a few years now and we absolutely love the food every single time and have never been anything less than pleased by the food or service. This is our favorite restaurant in every way. We live in Chicago and have driven all the way to Kalamazoo from time to time just to go to Studio Grill for Breakfast. This place has everything going for it. An absolute gem. The Restaurant even sells art made by local artists if you're into that sorta thing. Very cool. read more

Excellent! Very down to earth and simple but delicious food. We had the autumn burger (stuffed w apples!) and the turkey avocado wrap w onion rings. All delicious. Wonderful service and you can tell the staff cares. Highly reccomend! read more

The food is great!! We've always had the omelettes here and they have so many options for vegetarians! The homemade strawberry jam is simply AMAZING!! read more

Studio Grill - Best homemade strawberry jam!! - American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

I've only recently found this place and now me and my freinds go all the time. Their stuffed burgers are all amazing and their sandwiches are equally good. The owner is very friendly and always checks to make sure everyone's happy. It's a delicious and welcoming place. read more

Had a nice and simple breakfast - no frills - just good food, hot coffee, and attentive service. I'm looking forward to my next stop there! read more

Studio Grill - Hello there my dear Watson! - American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Nice little restaurant in downtown Kalamazoo. I had their breakfast food so I can't speak to the stuffed burgers. But I do know their fries taste great! I liked the variety of drinks (one being a peanut butter mocha), and their home made strawberry jam. The food wasn't out of this world, but it was very good and the waitress, hostess were nice as well. Glad I stopped by! read more

The Studio Grill is my favorite place for breakfast in Kalamazoo. The food, though familiar, is far from cookie-cutter and most of it has the touch of a unique, personal recipe for a dish. Whatever you order has a great made-from-scratch feel like it didn't just get thrown off a line but came from the hands of a chef. I would call them "vegetarian/vegan" friendly but they're not a "vegetarian restaurant" by any means. One of their specialties are hash/scramble style breakfasts where basically you have an array of items composed as a single dish. One of my favorites is the "Morning Madness," which is basically a fancified biscuits and gravy. They add two eggs and cheese plus bacon on top. Let me give you a tip however - I've had it the traditional menu way but sub out the bacon for chorizo. The extra spice really brings out the flavor of the whole dish and takes it to another level. One of my family's favorite things about the Studio Grill is the pancake add-on. If you get an entree, you can add two pancakes for $2.50. This is a great deal because not only are the pancakes generous in size but they are some of the best I've had. They're simple with a bit of powdered sugar but absolutely fantastic. If you're eating with a guest, it's perfectly reasonable to get one order and share. The portions are full and the food filling. You won't leave hungry. The decor and ambiance is enjoyable. They cover the walls in local art (hence the "studio") but the overall vibe is still that of a nice, neighborhood diner. It feels and looks like the sort of place you think of when you envision a modern, urban breakfast out. There's a little bit of "coffee shop" to it. I confess to only having visited for breakfast. I look forward to going back and trying lunch. It's a great place to eat in the morning, especially if you want a place with its own twist on classic American breakfast fare. read more

We ate breakfast here recently and felt it was not bad - okay, but certainly "nothing to write home about." We split a 3 egg breakfast with sausage and toast and we added two pancakes. The standout items were the wheat toast and the homemade raspberry jam. The so-so items were the scrambled eggs, the American fries and the pancakes. All three of those were "slathered" in grease. The scrambled eggs would have been very good as they were cooked just right - not overdone, scrambled thoroughly, fluffy - but very greasy. The American fries were also greasy. And why do pancakes have to be cooked on grease? All three of these items left a clear grease print on the plate. In addition the pancakes were undercooked. The link sausage was okay but nothing out of the ordinary. The price was right. This meal, along with two drinks was just over $11. Would I go back? Maybe. But not any time soon. read more

An amazing breakfast! They are very accommodating to alternative diets including my vegan one! Offered many amazing choices. Try the strawberry or raspberry jam they make it in-house! read more

Studio Grill - American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

I loved this place! I remember when we came here that there was a long wait and it was totally worth it. If I remember correctly, the service was good. The most memorable part of my experience was the food. It was one of the best vegan burgers I've ever had. It was the vegan Texas tank and it was to die for. I didn't feel left out for being the only vegetarian. I definitely would return here! read more

Here for a one day trip and went to Yelp for some help deciding where to grab lunch. Called and ordered a burger for take out here. Prompt service and the staff was super friendly! Food tasted great! read more

Today I visited studio grill for breakfast and liked it much better than their burgers. Omelettes were nice and fluffy. Breakfast potatoes were so much better than their fries. Service was excellent as always. read more

Best place ever. Thanks for the pancake variety pack. It nearly destroyed me. Best pancakes, good eggs, and with a personal touch. read more

Studio Grill - I ate all of this. Almost. It was too good to stop. - American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Their stuffed burgers are awesome. I haven't had their breakfast items but they look really good too. Neat environment with art on the walls from local artists for sale. Friendly people too. read more

Amazing burgers. Very alternative. Definitely worth the stop if visiting Kalamazoo. One of the best burger places I have been. Very creative and tasty. read more

Studio Grill - American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

4.5 stars The Studio Grill is my new favorite breakfast place in Kalamazoo. The price points are very reasonable, and the food was very good. I've realized that I'm not necessarily a fan of fluffy omelettes, so I really enjoyed the omelette I had here. One issue I did have was with the potatoes - they were not at all seasoned. Service was friendly and very prompt (although I'll point out we were here at a slow time - about 10am on a Monday). The waitress even mentioned that the AC vent might bother me (there were plenty of open tables we could have moved to), and that they could cover it with cardboard if I found it to be too drafty or cold. The owner stopped by to check on us, and when we left, everyone gave a hearty farewell. read more

I have eaten many hamburgers in Kalamazoo in many places. There is one that stands above others. The pepper sauce here is a flavor explosion. Studio Grill is to burgers and sweet potato fries as The Clash is to punk rock. Also the homemade jellies are a must try. I think the variety of the menu really helps make you feel you could go many times and be pleasantly surprised by something different each time. read more

Pretty good. Everybody like their meal. I had to send my hamburger back because it was raw. But when it came back it was delicious. Everything comes with French fries but the burgers are so big you don't really need them. I didn't appreciate the women's low-cut shirts. Every time they bent over was a tad on the ridiculous side. read more

amazingness! love the food, love the tablecloths, love the ambiance. the servers are super attentive and sweet - ask for lily she's wonderful! josh the hostess slayed and the owner visited our table to check in. 10/10 wish I lived nearby so I could eat here everyday. read more

That place is awesome! The stuffed burger are off the chart. I'll defiantly be back here!!

On a Tuesday 9am. Good food & really good coffee. Had the Sunshine Omlet. Wife had 3 stack of blueberry pancakes. Both dishes very good. Perfect pancakes with fresh blueberries. Friendly service. Clean bathroom. Downtown parking on left side of Michigan Ave. can be challenging, but could also get lucky and park right in front of restaurant. Prices $5-$7. Coffee $2.15 but worth it. Will return again. read more

Studio Grill - Blueberry Pancakes - American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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I had heard that this place was a new vegan restaurant in Kalamazoo, and I was really excited because: 1. This is totally new to the area where I live, and 2. I like to eat healthy and love vegetarian cuisine when it is done well. I will say that the service was exceptional. The food was not. In fact it wasn't even vegetarian (let alone, vegan). The owner/cook/server informed us that she can prepare anything on the menu as vegetarian or vegan, but almost all of their dishes contained meat, and didn't even sound appetizing. In all reality it is a greasy spoon that is only open for breakfast and lunch. That being said, I will say that the food was ok, but nothing great. This place seems like a great place to go get a greasy breakfast after a hard night of drinking. And it is wicked CHEAP. I don't remember seeing a menu item over $8. read more

Fantastic. This word still comes up short in describing our first experience at Studio Grill. The atmosphere was super. Colorful and lively. The service was spot-on. Friendly, engaging, and fast. The food was a blast of taste and creativity. We had an omelette with all the fixings and American fries plus a raspberry pound cake French toast that exploded with flavor. Possibly the best French toast idea come to life that I've tasted. As we left, the line was out the door. This says something special about this place, since the outside temperature was a balmy 25 degrees. Can't wait to go back for a burger or two! Returned for a second trip today. I tried one of the many burgers they offer. Mine came on a very fresh bun, and was stuffed with sausage, mushrooms and onions. It was great! Expect a bit of a wait to get a seat, but don't let that deter you from making the trip! read more

Looking for a great burger check out Studio Grill. Fries also rocked along with the BLT. Make sure you stop here for lunch. read more

Food was delicious and the wait staff are great. I had breakfast, but will definitely come back for lunch. One downside was the cold air blowing on me from the floor AC. Everything was cooked to order and it came quickly. Very friendly place! read more

Studio Grill - Table topper - American Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Saturday, we are here for our daughter's doctorate graduation brunch. Great choice to enjoy a meal! Has a great vibe. Location: downtown Parking: street Wait time: fair, fast, reasonable Facility: clean (no dust and cobwebs) Restroom: clean with exceptional artwork featured inside Service: freaking fantastic; well coached team staff Food: everybody said EXCELLENT! Meal portion size: WOW! A lot of food on our plates! Owner: Craig; introduced himself and was extremely personable (he knows his stuff) We got here and there was a wait. Our names were placed on a wait list and we were seated in a reasonable time. Our waitress came to wait on us promptly. She is awesome! Great eclectic, friendly ambience in the restaurant. The bathroom is clean and it had featured art work, some of which is for sale. Remember, eclectic. We placed our order (breakfast, brunch, burgers) and our food came from the kitchen in a timely manner. Each of our meals came out hot and were what we expected. You will be more than pleased with the portion size of your meal. I ordered a "Johns Delicious Berry Burger" w/sweet potato fries. I ordered it cooked medium. PERFECT & DELICIOUS! Great creation and marriage of flavors! I could write a six star YELP review of that burger alone! Unfortunately, YELP only allows five stars. The sweet potato fries were authentic and cooked well ! Everybody enjoyed their meal! This restaurant is a bucket list to-do in Kalamazoo! Note: For those that have visited & dined in Austin, Texas, this restaurant has a definite Austin culture vibe! read more

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Great place to eat. Waitstaff always friendly. Food is awesome. They will adapt just about anything on your order to your tastes!

We are one of the artists at the kIA Art Fair downtown Kalamazoo. We decided to get a burger for lunch and was very pleasantly surprised. This was one of the best burgers I have ever had. Stuffed with jalapeño peppers, think and juicy. Give them a try you will not be disappointed. read more

Have been coming here for breakfast for years.....great food, and great wait staff. They claim, and have heard, that their burgers are fantastic...never tried them as I have only had breakfast. Small, not much seating, but you are in and out quickly. Omelet tea very good, and must get pancakes also. Owner always available walking around talking to customers. They have a tendency to cook bacon like it is a piece of beef jerky. read more

Ate here while on vacation and staying at the Radisson. Casual cafe vibe with lots of art on the walls. Great menu for breakfast and low prices. We had biscuits and gravy (ask if you don't see them on the menu) and the 5 Alarm omelette (added mushrooms). Omelette came with american fries and toast. Biscuits and gravy didn't come with anything, but you could add things if you wanted for an additional cost. Both meals were outstanding. Homemade bread was used for the toast (and I think homemade jam). Decent coffee, but not remarkable (they have a full espresso drink menu, too). Total was $14.00 without tip. Cheap! Next time I'm all over the Hawaiian French toast. Owner came out of the kitchen to check on all the tables, which adds some points. The only possible fault I could possibly think of is that I added mushrooms to my omelette and they were canned, but I can deal with that in an otherwise great breakfast. Our friends are traveling to Kzoo in the spring and we are going to recommend they eat breakfast here. read more

Since returning to my beloved hometown, after a 20-yr hiatus, I've been on the quest to find some new favorites in the restaurant category. Let me say that the Studio Grill fits the bill!! In for breakfast on a weekday, I threw caution to the wind and asked the waiter to bring me his favorite dish. I was presented with a plate of 3 blueberry muffin pancakes along with the suggestion to hold off on the syrup so that I could take in all of their golden deliciousness. I took a bite, and OMG - so good, so comforting! The blueberries were plump and plentiful, accompanied by what I'm pretty sure were mini white-chocolate chips. The combo worked, though the chips weren't soft and so there was a bit of a crunch to the pancakes (a minor deduction). Flavor-wise, all was good. I will be bringing the fam in to continue to try the other items on the menu for sure! Pricing is fair for Kalamazoo, but better than good when the 20% discount for students is utilized. So yes, I feel confident of my 4-star rating based on pancakes alone. The vibe here is chill and the commentary from the police officers enjoying their meal made for an interesting start to my day. I'll definitely be back! read more

Ate 3 times here with the team during our stay for Nats at the Zoo. Great service (owner was super friendly) and delicious wraps. Highly recommend. read more

If I didn't found this place on Yelp, I would most likely passed it by. Great place if you are on looking for a place to eat. Nothing fancy but the food is good. Chef comes out of the kitchen once ins while to add a personal touch and check on the customers. Glad I found it. P.S. Wi-Fi would be helpful there. read more

Had the Canyon burger...after reading all the reviews... The burger itself was dry and lacking flavor,, no seasoning AT ALL,, just a piece of hamburger meat, stuffed with jalapeños, covered with cheese & bacon... Fries were ok.. read more