Greens are on the spicy side but still tasty! Mac was delish! Try em' out. Carryout or dine in option. Parking free in the back of building read more

Ty’s Joint - Gumbo greens and Mac - Southern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

I really did enjoy the food so I went back 2 days later and treated my parents. We were originally planning to dine in but decided to do carryout instead because they were really busy. I wanted to try the pork chops but they were out, so I got the rib tips with gumbo greens and dressing for the sides. My dad got the same, and my mom got the fried catfish with yams and turnip greens for her sides. I thought the rib tips were good and I would order them again. The dressing was just "okay" and unfortunately I bit into a large chunk of fat from the turkey meat in the dressing so that didn't help. The real star was the gumbo greens. My dad was also not a fan of the dressing, but he said he would have gotten the gumbo greens for both his sides if he had known how good they were. My mom enjoyed her food as well as the strawberry crunch cake I suggested she get. I am not sure if I missed it my first visit, but when my order was being rung up I noticed a cash and non-cash price flash on the screen. I did not see any signage on the door about the extra fee for paying by card, and the cashier did not mention it. That is such a big pet peeve for me. Had I known in advance, I would have come prepared to pay with cash. I am sure I will return again, but restaurants really need to be transparent about these excess fees. read more

Ty’s Joint - Rib tips, gumbo greens and dressing. - Southern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Food was great! Prices were very affordable! Large portions and true southern taste! Service was great! Nice interior if you want to eat in. I will definitely return. read more

I have yet to have a comeback experience here and I honestly gave it another shot because I grew up with the owner and went to school with his siblings. Therefore I was trying to support, but each time I have gotten the same result. Fish fried so hard that the WHOLE piece isn't edible. The ends of each piece is so hard biting is impossible. For that to happen each time I order is suspect. I may try one more time and order something different. But one thing that really upsets me is paying a premium price for some food and the prices not matching the finished product. read more

Food was stupendous! Service was odd. Maybe someone called off? Walked in to no one. And remained that way for a couple minutes. Then someone finally greeted us and gave us menus. Once we decided what we wanted, went back up to counter and had to wait again for several minutes before someone showed up again to take order. We were the only customers and it was at typical lunch hour. But again, food was stupendous. read more

Ty’s Joint - Catfish bites with Mac n cheese & Candied Yams - Southern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

First timer!! The wait was minimal, the service was great, and the food was excellent! Well seasoned chops, the gumbo greens - 10 out of 10, and the jungle juice was a fast favorite! We will be returning Tiffany Abnel read more

Fantastic Soul Food at Ty's Place** Visited Ty's Place and enjoyed some delicious fried chicken, perfectly crispy and flavorful. The fish was , and the collard greens, yams, and potato salad were all comforting and well-made. Friendly service and a warm vibe--highly recommend for a soul food fix! read more

Ty’s Joint - Southern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

The food is absolutely amazing. Fresh and fast. The gumbo greens was great. All sides didn't miss. The service was excellent.

Food was really good . 10 Wing ding meal, turkey greens , yams and cornbread. Wings crispy and juicy Yams were perfect not too sweet Greens had a kick to them and it was perfect, I didn't have to add anything. read more

Ty’s Joint - Southern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Excellent food. As a macaroni and cheese connoisseur, I found it to be some of the best I've ever had. Loved the catfish too. Pork chop was excellent. read more

The food was so good! I ate every bite! Way better than others I have tried! The customer service was also good they def made sure we were taken care of read more

One my fave fir great soul food dishes. My fave is fried chicken with side of greens and mac n cheese!

Great food service and ambience. Will definitely be back and would consider having a group gathering here. Go without a doubt. read more

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Delicious food, great portion sizes, affordable prices. I would return again and again. I have dreams about the dressing . I had to stop myself from eating all of the mac in one sitting. The greens were a little on the spicy side for me but still so good! read more

Ty’s Joint - Fried chicken wings, mac and cheese, dressing and greens - Southern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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This location is more of a local dive. The locals know everyone, and the surrounding neighborhood is very busy. I would actually give this location a 3.5 but rounded up because the food outshines all of my complaints. The cons were the very limited parking, the use of paper and plastic ware. Lastly, the in restaurant service was extremely SLOW and when I finally got my drink order there was lint or paper floating around in it. I will say, though, that the staff was VERY NICE, and they were apologetic about the wait times. It should be noted that each order is made at the time of the order. The food was phenomenal and the overall vibe of the location was very relaxed. This is a location that you must order ahead for pick up or dine in ONLY if you have an hour to wait. read more

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Absolutely loved the food and decor. I placed my order and went to have drinks at the winery next door. The owner was very polite and made sure we had everything we needed. The lamb chops and gumbo greens were well seasoned, the cornbread was homemade and delicious. The catfish was fried to perfection. The food was well worth the price. The menu had so many good choices, I just ordered a little bit of everything. They host events in the weekends, I will definitely be back! read more

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Great place went in to see how good good was. Clean great service with a smile. Food is bedt soul food in Kalamazoo. read more

A friend told me about some gumbo greens he had gotten from Ty's Joint on my last day in Kalamazoo. I had to taste them before I headed back to Detroit. Ty said all of the sides were good and they were. I told him I sure don't want to be speeding up and down I 94 because I'm strung out on his food. Everything was great including Ty's hospitality!! read more

First time here while visiting family, and it is great! Hot, fresh and make you feel all warm inside. This place is no joke! They put their foot in it! Get here or you will regret it. read more

Ty’s Joint - Southern fried perch, collard greens, Mac n cheese, cornbread - Southern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

OMG! The food is amazing absolutely the best fried pork chops I ever had. Also had the shrimp Mac and cheese all perfect staff nice and friendly. I'm a pilot and eat out a lot all over the country. This is the best!!!! read more

kalamazoo, i found a vibe! ty's joynt just earned a spot in my heart... and my stomach. ty's joynt review! kalamazoo, mi first off? spotless. kitchen to dining room - clean freak approved. 1. "yams? sweet, buttery, yes." 2. collards: "greens? tasty! could've cooked longer for me... but still solid." 3. "the fried green tomatoes?? crispy crust that *stays on* (unlike other spots... y'all know!)" 4. "the chicken tho??? bomb. delicious. period." 5. "the catfish was fried too hard for me, yet it was still solid" overall? food = flavorful. seasoning? on point. ambiance? a whole vibe. ty's joynt? i'm definitely coming back... just because. ty's joynt - kalamazoo, mi must-try: fried chicken, fried green tomatoes clean af! #kalamazooeats #michiganfood #soulfood #blackownedbusiness #foodiereview #ty'sjoynt read more

If you're considering going, GO!!! The food was absolutely DELICIOUS!! The customer service was AMAZING! It was very clean and has a very relaxing ambiance with nice music to go with it. I came with a large group and we ordered the fish sandwich, chicken wings, sweet potatoes, macaroni and cheese, greens, cornbread and dressing. We also ordered strawberry pound cake, Reese's peanut butter cake, and caramel cake was DELICIOUS!!!! read more

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The food was fat and good. Though the dining area was packed the service was wonderful. My only wish was that tartar sauce was more abundant. I received one packet for my dinner. Still it was flavorful enough without it. The sauce would have taken it to the top! read more

Ty's Joint does not disappoint! Atmosphere: Very clean and have a nice southern mom and pops vibe. Good music playing at all times. Staff: Extremely helpful and over all amazing Food: Absolutely amazing !!! Everything comes out nice and fresh. The Fried catfish and chicken was seasoned to perfection and juicy. The mac n cheese was a whole catch. It was nice and cheesy, had me saying "dry where?" lol and tasted so good. The collard greens was even better. Literally everything was on point. Can't wait to catch them on the days they have lamb chops Overall: I really enjoyed this place. Literally the best spot if you are craving some good soul food. Definitely my new favorite place to eat. read more

Ty’s Joint - Macaroni & collard greens - Southern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Today two of my friends and I went to Ty's Joint. All three found it to be clean. The food that we tried was fried perch, bluegill and catfish. The sides were coleslaw, fries, fried green tomatoes, collard, greens, mac and cheese.Turkey and chicken sandwiches. The coleslaw, macaroni and cheese and collard greens were Excellent. Too full to eat the fish however in the evening I finished the macaroni and cheese and a piece of catfish which was excellent also. The staff were very friendly. It was disappointing that they had No sweets. I was looking forward to peach cobbler. Very poor selection of soda. No diet drinks. The condiments were not in view so I didn't know they had vinegar, hot sauce or tarter sauce. read more

Food was sooooooo good. Cooked to perfection. Flavorful. Didn't disappoint at all!!! Was dining with someone who has never ordered here before and they said it was some of the best food they had since being in kzoo. Will definitely be dining here again without a doubt. read more

Ty’s Joint - Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens with Turkey, Lamb Chops with one side, Spaghetti, Candid Yams - Southern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

The food is absolutely delicious Ms. Nikki is not playing in the kitchen. The candied yams where off the chain and the fried catfish wasn't no joke, crispy and well seasoned. My daughter had told me how good it was and she was right. Going back next week cause I have to try the turkey and dressing with greens. read more

Ty’s Joint - Fried catfish filet Chicken wings Cornbread Mac n cheese Yams - Southern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Having lived in Mississippi I take my southern food *very* seriously. I'm happy to report that Ty's is the absolute best. The batter they use for the fried catfish and chicken is better than anything you have ever tasted and every item on the menu is sublime. I will be dreaming about those green beans until I eat them again. This will definitely be a weekly order in our house from now on! I can't recommend them any higher. 12/10! read more

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The food has always been good. But we were up there this past weekend and my aunt picked up takeout and I have to say this was the best catfish I've ever had. This was not the only thing, the dressing was good, the sweet potatoes were better than mine & everyone loves mine , greens had a little kick and onion rings were on point!! So good!!! The potato salad was average but not worth dinging them a point. I would suggest trying them out with my whole chest. read more

We absolutely loved Ty's Joint :) on our visit to Kalamazoo, MI! We came & ate there more than once! This is definitely a must try if you want amazing home cooked Southern style soul food! The ambience is a laid back cozy yet sophisticated beautiful decor inside great for families! Both the food and customer service were phenomenal! I really loved the 4 piece whole fried chicken wings dinner which was freshly cooked and hot out the grease reminding me of homemade fried chicken made with love seasoned perfect not bland! The fried shrimp I also tried was fresh hot out the grease, crispy, & well seasoned also!!! The portion sizes were filling & great for the value as both my husband and I were stuffed. All the different sides were great such as the yams, greens, & mac & cheese! We met the owner both times during our visit and he was very personable & customer service oriented with attentiveness. We didn't try everything in the menu but I think any menu items would be great with the home cooked vibe!!! We definitely plan on coming back often! This is definitely a unique wonderful place for great soul food! read more

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This food! Came out piping hot, tasted so GOOD! Been craving fried okra for so long and didn't realize I could find it so close to home. Thank you, Ty's Joint! We ate the perch, mac and cheese, and chicken strips too quickly to grab a photo but wow. The space is beautiful, the service was excellent, loved everything about it! read more

Ty’s Joint - Fried Okra - Southern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Great spot on Portage Rd! The interior is beautiful, comfortable, and clean. Warm wood furniture and tables, Edison bulb light fixtures, R&B playing in the background = welcoming & relaxing. There are dominoes & cards available to play while you wait for your order. The service is fantastic. They even recommended a different combo for the food I ordered to help me save money. That is old school customer service & integrity, which is uncommon these days. Now, the most important part, the food: catfish on point with a seasoned dredge that was light and delicious. Collards with turkey bits, well seasoned, a little heat & perfectly tender. Lastly, hand dipped ice cream is available and you don't see that many places now either. Portions were ample for the money paid. Yum! The only thing I'm sad about is that I didn't come here sooner! read more

Stopped in for a tasty lunch today: jumbo fried catfish, 2 pieces and each as big as an XL glove, which came with a side and cornbread. For my side, I had a mound of mac and cheese that filled a cereal bowl! Wish they served tea and not just punch or soft drinks. Portions are generous, so bring an appetite. Come early if you want a dessert...they were out of two that I asked about. read more

Wow I've been wanting to come here for awhile and glad I finally did! I had the chicken and waffles and they were great- and only $10 for a yummy waffle and two perfect wings. My husband had perch and catfish with Mac and cheese and greens- everything was delicious. Great seasoning, cooked/fried perfectly, even the Mac and cheese was moist not dry. The greens were delicious. Had a piece of caramel cake for dessert and that was amazing too. I want to eat everything on the menu. Sorry not sorry. Staff were friendly too. Will definitely be back. Thanks for making such great food! read more

Ty’s Joint - Chicken and Waffles only $10! - Southern Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Such a great experience at Ty's. First of all, the customer service at Tys restaurant is on point, very welcoming staff. I ordered the perch dinner with stuffing and greens, it was so delicious. The fish was fresh and well fried, the greens were seasoned well. The stuffing was so good I just couldn't stop eating it. I will be back and I encourage you to check out this hidden gem. read more

Ty's = LOVE. Everyone was cool and the atmosphere is minimal and open. The food was perfectly seasoned and breaded. We ordered carry out but will be back again. read more

I love this authentic sound food restaurant. I love their sweet potato pie!!! I also like their burgers that's very well served.

Love, love LOVED, Ty's! Just the right atmosphere I like homey, yet sophisticated. Expansive menu and Res Faygo, c'mon man..... my love language as a lil ole Detroit kat. The pictures are true and yes that is a four piece chicken dinner and no, I could not eat it all in one setting. The chicken was fresh out the grease, the Mac was tasty and well seasoned. The greens (with turkey) had a kick ass pot liquor. Cornbread was cornbready, but I was not there for that. All in all, next time I'm in Kzoo, no doubt I will be back to Ty's. The neighborhood feel, the attention to detail and the delicious food will all bring me back! read more

If you want a fresh, seasoned, and quality meal with great customer service this is the place. The ambience is classic and clean. Must visit if you're in Kalamazoo. The only place for real southern soul food. read more

The food was excellent. The service was great . The atmosphere was nice and very cozy.