We visited again on this last trip to Kalamazoo. I do still wish there were more gin and vodka…read moreoptions. I feel like they all were kind of similar? I wish that the lime and orange came through more, they both leaned very heavy on the bitter end which I wasn't expecting for both (one, sure, but not the other) I hope I find some brighter, citrus flavors on the next visit. We will always come back. It doesn't stay open super late so we gor kicked out lol but we always have a good time.

Top spot in Kalamazoo! Creative drinks, knowledgeable and friendly bartenders, and a fantastic…read moreamaro selection. The meat and cheese board is perfect with cocktails. The team make the experience fun without any arrogance highly recommend!

Atmosphere is quaint. Menu is limited to cold cuts or…read morewhatever can be warmed in a toaster oven. We sat outside. The patio is nice but the crushed rock made it hard to sit in the chair without wobbling and scooting the chair closer to the table is a big nope. We had their version of a French dip. Cheap lunch meat sliced beef and potato chips. Very school lunch feel. Draft craft beer selection is impressive Waitress was friendly, helpful and informed. Hope they improve their kitchen options.

We went here during Burr Oak Days and thought it might packed. It was busy, but not too bad. As…read moremore folks joined our party, an impromptu class reunion for my wife and her friends, our server Jayden was amazing. He kept the food and drinks coming and was friendly. He put up with a bunch of almost-50 year olds having a good time in their home town. And the food was great. I had The Rachael, basically a Reuben but with turkey, and my partner had the Margherita flatbread. The only downside is the acoustics - made for a very loud night and hard to hear others at times. But that could also just be us getting loud.

Honestly, Principle…read morewas so insanely refreshing to me after months of a food slump. Principle features all my fav things: a romantic set up, correctly priced cocktails, huge ceilings and vintage vibe, simple menu and table service that feels and looks Divine. I mean, watching my server flip a table during busy dinners service was actually ART. Some notables: I cannot ever choose a drink, but that wasn't an issue here. Ttheir menu featured "Roll The Dice" which consisted of a liqueur, mixer and taste. The bartender creates it for you! Such an authentic touch!!! The menu was small, creative and the FLANK STEAK 1000/10. I personally ordered the Roasted chicken, the plates were small but absolutely perfect.

I simply don't know where to begin.... I dined at Principle tonight and the culinary experience was…read moredivine. I had the local greens, the flank steak, and the peanut butter banana split. The depths of flavors in each of these dishes left my palate absolutely nothing to long for..... flavorful, balanced, and approachable would be the best descriptors that come to mind. The service was attentive but not overbearing. The ambiance was cozy and personal yet sophisticated. I would rate my experience as one of the top five in my lifetime. I personally thanked the chef for such a fantastic meal and experience.

This is a great little dinner spot in downtown Plainwell! We called ahead and were grateful they…read morewere able to accommodate our party of 8. I'm a sucker for a French 75 - their version was light, crisp, and perfect for a summer day. We had the pot of gold (lump crab) and whipped goat cheese spread for appetizers, the latter of which was my favorite. I loved the fresh flavors & sprinkle of pistachios. For dinner, I ordered the Carbonara Bucatini and it was so delicious. My brother and sister in law both ordered the filet and finished every bite. I'm an out of towner, but I'd definitely visit again!

Absolutely gorgeous place with excellent service. The food was delicious. I had the Rueben it was…read morefilled with tender thin sliced wagu beef. Good fries too. The only knock was no vegetarian main dish choices. So my wife had the only non meat salad. She said it was pretty good.

Really cool little bar/music venue. Got to catch Mick Kolassa playing the blues here…read more Nice tile floors and ambience. The specialty pizzas were really surprisingly good. Never thought of Brussels sprouts on a pizza, but they got it to work! Loved it! The only thing - grab a wooden chair if you're a size 14 or over - those metal ones just do not fit our behinds. Great place - I'll come back for sure!

Super cool place we stopped at on the way through. Limited rally good menu, a couple sandwiches,…read moregood pizza, nice specials. I'll take a short, fresh menu over lots of lousy food any day! Friendly staff showed us the theater while we were here.

Food and service was great! Stopped for a quick burger on our way back from Indiana…read more We will definitely be back!!

Went to Buds to have lunch and play pool. We had the double smash burger, mushroom Swiss burger and…read moregrilled cheese. The food was very good. Kamden was our bartender/waiter and he has a great personality. He provided great service. Thanks Kamden! The bar looks just like the original buds which we liked.

Met some friends at Esquire Bar last night and had the best time. It was our first time in a gay…read morebar, and the people were so friendly. The exterior doesn't look like much, but the interior was inviting, the ambience was great, and the decorations were fantastic! Great place to gather, and it definitely has a "Cheers" feel to it.

Great place for a crazy night, especially during the weekends, the crowd is always very fun and…read morelively. One of my all time favorite spots

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.

One of my favorite bars! I try to make it to Kalamazoo a few times a year, but restaurant week is…read moredefinitely my favorite. I went this past week and their blues fest was also happening. Live performances, good food, AMAZING drinks, and wonderful staff makes the drive worth it every single time! The cocktail bar has a cool story and I love that every menu item has a feeling to it. My favorite drink for the night was from their limited edition summer menu, the electric slide was perfect and refreshing (sign my petition to get my drink on the regular menu lol), my boyfriend had an old fashioned by one of the bartenders that another couple near us said makes the best, and he indeed said it was made perfectly! (Idk what that means cause I think they're gross, but ‍), the mint julep is also a must try as their signature drink, ooo and the my prerogative is pretty tasty too. Big drinker clearly, we also tried the competition cocktail made with corn!! Sounds insane, but it was actually really good!! Okay onto the food, I have no pictures of the food because I literally inhaled it all. So here's my list of must try's as the cost is pretty reasonable, so you can really try them all. Sweet heat chicken flatbread Collard green dip Honey lemon pepper chicken salad (SOOO GOOD!!!) Peach cobbler cornbread Get my exact order and maybe a few other items and I promise you'll have love them too, can't wait to go back!

Small but mighty, just a mile off 94. Our son in law said he'd heard it was good, and he's never…read morewrong about good food. We stopped in for lunch on a Tuesday around 1pm on our way home to Michigan from Chicago. As soon as we walked in, there were great smells. We shared the potato leek soup & the chop sandwich, side of home made chips. Both were really delicious! Light bright interior, just six tables & ten counter stools. Electric charging available in the lot We loved it!

Bird Dog is a small restaurant in Mattawan, approximately 20 minutes from downtown Kalamazoo. It…read morehas around six tables and bar seating. I ordered the Snake River Farms Wagyu Sirloin, and it tasted a little dry to me. The bearnaise sauce was good. The fries were standard. For the price, I left feeling underwhelmed. It is a charming restaurant that is a good choice for a date night, but the food wasn't as good as I expected based on the reviews I read.

Common Spirits is one of my favorite weekend of after-party hangouts. I love the cool atmosphere…read moreand the drinks. They are fab. All the drinks are handmade, everything from the mixers to some of the liquors are made in-house. Each drink has 2 ounces of liquor in it, yet you will only pay $6-12 for a custom drink. One of my favorites here is the Whisky Slushie, it's no longer on the menu but you can request one! There are drink specials each night as well. The owner, Jamie, can always be found behind the bar mixing and serving up drinks. This place gets PACKED on a weekend night after 9pm, usually it is standing room only at that point. Since the venue is small but the place is popular, go expecting to stand but with a good chance of snagging a chair or booth as people leave. There is not much room for large crowds. It's definitely an intimate, cozy setting with good tunes, the best mixed drinks in town, and fun people. Food! Yes, the do serve this too. They have a great bibimbap bowl and a few other selections. If you just want some snacks, I highly suggest their hummus and pita plate or their chips and dip. Homemade and delicious!

Super sweet and helpful staff. Fun options for drinks that we both thoroughly enjoyed. Unique…read moreinterior and obviously a well-loved place by the locals because they were pretty busy. Great experience overall... heading back for one more visit before we leave Goshen.