This is a really cool place with great service, and a really good story. Highly recommend visiting.read more

I grew up in Kalamazoo until I moved away at 25 years old, and though I knew of this store, I don't…read moreremember ever going into it before I moved. I very well may have as a child but wouldn't remember. Once I moved, going home came a very big deal to me and embraced Michigan, and more importantly, Kalamazoo became so much of a bigger deal to me. Each time I have been home since 2007, I have stopped into The Spirit of Kalamazoo to check out what new items they may have that I feel I "need." I have gotten things over the years that now I wished I got two of, specially the "Just Another Animal in the Zoo" cup that I bought in pink, but broke and I cannot find anywhere online to replace. The store has lots of odds and end art pieces from local artist, some of which I pick up as I go for when I can make an amazing room filled with things from home and sports, especially since I am a die hard Michigan sports fan. The staff are always friendly and helpful but also let you shop without hovering over you. I am very glad that I can help this local business each time I am home, as it has become part of my journey now.

They were out of the birthday cake ice cream for a while. But that valet, icing, creamy goodness is…read moreback and I love it even more! Best of all, stacked with a coupon from local flavor I was able to get $20 worth of food for $10! What an amazing deal! They already had me coming back with the ice cream. But then they went ahead and sealed the deal with a coupon too. Excellent strategy, it's my special treat!

Great Service, Variety of ice cream options and dishes. Outdoor shaded seating. Family oriented.read more

They have a very wide variety of options I got the cup of Joe and my friend got The Cherry pie…read more The ice cream roll-ups are about $7.19 the drinks are about 3.50 It cost me $11 for myself and it cost my friend 7 All in all a great place to eat. Service is quick and they aren't usually very busy. I didn't expect their menu to be as big and have as much variety as it did and I was very impressed they're teas they make are really good They use flavor syrups which are sugar free.

The fried chicken is great, but... we got asked to take our food out after we had already ordered…read moreto dine in. We would have gone somewhere else if we knew we couldn't sit in their restaurant. It was 740p and restaurant closes at 8p. It would have been nice to be informed of this before paying for the food. It did take until after 9p to get our food so I guess that's why they changed their mind. Chick fil A for us next time.

The food here is amazing. This does come with a cost, but it is so worth it. I do not think I have…read moretried one single item here that was not delicious. The entire staff from the host, to the mixologists, to the waiter/waitresses was phenomenal. The restaurant is very well put together and clean. Its definitely a nice setting to sit at and unwind.

We chose Brick and Brine to celebrate a very special Anniversary!…read more Brick and Brine provided us with an absolutely phenomenal dining experience!! Our dinner stretched out over a nearly 3 hour time period, but felt like it flew by at the same time! Never rushed, but intentional and SO enjoyed!! Our waiter was fabulous and made sure that our every need (and want!) was met. He went over and above for us and we loved every moment!! I wish I had gotten his name to mention here! We started our evening browsing the cocktail menu. The offerings are vast! We ordered two different kinds of old fashioned options, always a favorite! One had very unique twist and arrived on fire/smoking! The drink continued to have a smoke effect, but this did not highly alter the flavor! It was delicious and fun! "It adds drama" is how our waiter put it, and he was right! :) It was called "Fire House No. 4". Next we perused the appetizer section. The choices were excellent and we landed on the meatballs, going off of recommendations and previous experience! For meatballs, they were indeed quite delicious but if I'm being completely honest I don't think I'd choose them again. I would venture out a little more. The scallops came highly recommended by our waiter. Also highly recommended was the steak tartare! After our appetizer we ordered a wedge salad. This was wonderful! It mimics what you'd traditionally expect from a wedge salad - this one served with multiple small wedges of iceberg lettuce - but the toppings elevate so nicely! Bleu cheese, the most delicious marinated tomatoes, pickled red onions, and the best, most flavorful chunks of bacon! This was a favorite!! It was finally time to decide on entrees. This was tough! There are many choices I'd like to try and we will definitely be back to try some more. Because this was a special meal and we had heard very good things, both of us ordered the ribeye steak. This is a large piece of meat that arrived with mouthwatering presentation. While the flavors were most definitely evident of a quality piece of meat, I would personally not choose this exact entree again. The meat was well cooked, and done to my requested level, but arrived not very warm. I like my food hot and while I acknowledge that a fine steak presentation likely requires a rest time, my own opinion is put off when I feel like my food is in any way on the cold side. I did not complain about this - and it doesn't affect my rating, but it is worth noting and something I'd like to know when making a decision for ordering! Other entrees that I saw coming out around me that I am SO very interested in trying on a future visit were the fried chicken (WOW! The presentation on this dish is NEXT level!) and the salmon! Everything I saw coming to nearby tables looked quite stunning and I'd quite honestly like to try each dish from their menu! ;) This place is quality, it is very evident! We paired our dinner entree with two side items. The side items are large, intended to serve multiple people. We chose the crispy fingerling potatoes and the Brussels sprouts. Both were perfection! We loved them! The Brussels sprouts had SO much flavor! Even the leftovers the next day were so delectable! We finished our meal with the most exceptional dessert! It was a hard decision but we chose the Chocolate Hazelnut Flourless Torte! AMAZING! It was served with an orange creamsicle ice cream which sounds like a strange accompaniment for these flavors but it fit so very well with the dish. The hazelnut crémeux on the side was also exceptional - just a really great dessert, all around! Alongside our dessert we ordered an elevated espresso that was absolute perfection! One of THE best dessert cocktail beverages I have ever had! I highly recommend this either as your dessert or as an accompaniment! So, so good! Even though there were a couple of things during this meal that I personally would not choose to order again, everything was still superb! I can't choose any less than five very deserved stars!! This was such a great experience at a very fine, local, Kalamazoo restaurant!! Be prepared to spend some five star dollar amounts, but also be prepared to receive a five star, not just meal, but entire experience!! ;)

Let's start with this; I'm not a Biggby person. I typically prefer smaller, local coffee shops, and…read morethe sweet drinks are typically my jam. However, I was in Parchment to meet a friend, and there aren't other coffee options without driving into Kalamazoo. So, I decided to check out the new Biggby. And I'm glad I did. This staff team is exceptional. Upon walking in, I was greeted warmly, although I was given the appropriate amount of grief for my Red Sox gear, and the atmosphere was bright and welcoming (and so clean). When I went to order what I thought was a normal Biggby deal (Wednesday BOGO), I was told that this location doesn't do that. BUT, Ellie came over and gave me a B Local reusable coupon card that works repeatedly at this location for this season. Super cool. This store and team is doing it right. Good job!

I love having Biggby so close to me, they're friendly and fast. They can get pretty busy at times…read moreand the parking lot situation can be a nightmare because of where the building sits

We stopped at Highdive for a late afternoon snack while we were in Kalamazoo, and it was an…read moreexcellent choice! We shared their truffle fries and they were delicious--a perfect blend of truffle, parmesan and salty goodness. The place seemed pretty chill too, lots of folks hanging out and getting drinks. We're definitely going to have to come back!

Quite possibly the worst dining experience I have ever had…read more The restaurant smelled bad and it almost caused my wife to leave. That would have been fortuitous. Instead, we had to endure a staff that not only was rude, but willfully neglectful. She had only one other table and, yet, our server, Katlyn, never checked with us unless we forced her to acknowledge us. She avoided eye contact at all costs. Ten minutes with empty drinks and we finally got her attention. My wife asked for another beer and she ran off before I could even ask for another of my drink! The dinner was terrible. My wife's Blackened Bleu Steak ($32) was so bad that she took two bites and set it aside. The food was overcooked and salty. My Olive Cheese Smash Burger ($16) was the same. When we called for the check, the waitress did not even question that the food was nearly untouched on our plates. There are so many great restaurants in the area. Save yourself the hellacious experience of the HighDive Kitchen + Bar.

Not a bad little store. Sometime can be long waits, but they get slammed with business. Overall…read morenice experience!!

I go to physical therapy across the street and whenever I feel good or bad I head on over to get a…read morelittle treat. Lately it's been Dustin there working his butt off. Every time I go I have not been disappointed. Great customer service and delicious blizzard. Love this place.

Complete shit show food sucked employees very unprofessional food was terrible and building dirty…read morethey brought each item out individually we were done eating while others of our group still waiting wtf

I was a bit disappointed with the changes to their classic signature hot chocolate. It tasted plain…read moreand unsweetened, and the signature flavor I loved seems to have changed or gone. It became similar to any other hot chocolate you buy at gas stations. However, I really enjoyed the chocolate marshmallow pop. it was perfectly gooey and sweet! They also had some great deals during Black Friday night. The service was a bit slow, but I can understand since it was a busy night. The atmosphere was still nice, but the restroom being permanently inaccessible is quite inconvenient.

Everything looks so good and unique. Coffee, ice cream and chocolate. I only got chocolate so I…read morewill comment on the chocolate. They have unique flavors, that you don't see anywhere else. They are also expensive though. Did the math, truffles is about double the price from store bought or chain chocolate shop. I know it is hand made and they have different flavors but I can't tell a difference. It is worth a try if you are nearby. Or just get ice cream and drinks. Those looks good too.

600 is such a cute place for a lovely meal!…read more We have been multiple times but stopped in on a recent sunny afternoon for some lunch. 600 is so light and airy, we really love the atmosphere!! We had a really great waitress, I wish I would have gotten her name! She was doing the job of hostess and waitress to multiple tables, and doing it all very well! We ordered a chicken sandwich and a salad for our lunch entrees! Both were very good and presented very well! While the food is good and quality feels high - the price is also on the high side. For a sandwich and a salad, waters to drink, we spent over $50 for our lunch! Just something to be aware of! While we had time - the experience was not fast. Something to be aware of if needing a quick lunch. The restaurant was not overly busy but the wait was a little long to receive our order. I ordered a salmon salad - the menu nor the website specify if the salmon is wild caught or farmed. I would really love to know this information - the price would be much better reflected if it were indeed wild caught. :)

We arrived to an appetizer table without serving tongs. Someone asked the waiter with the flower…read moreclips in his hair for tongs and eventually he produced some admitting her forgot. Everyone was using their hands to pick up meats and cheese as and jam and fruit! The food was very good and the portion was really large. I am a big eater and this was much. The price was reasonable. The stairs make it difficult for people that need assistance. There is a bathroom upstairs. We had one waiter -the same one- that took the drink orders then took the food orders and took care of the payments! He had bussing help but he was inexperienced and unavailable for guest assistance. The service was horrible! It took one hour to get a cup of coffee. Orders took a long time to arrive another 40 min after coffee. Our check took another 40 min to be produced! After all that a 23% tip was automatically applied!! Wow! Too much under the circumstances. The place is nice with a nice atmosphere and clean. The bathrooms are clean although it ran out of paper. We may try it again but with a different waiter. One more thing... burritos should not be served with toast. Fries or hash browns are a better choice.