First time here and we were genuinely excited to check the place out. The woman helping us was…read moresuper nice and doing a great job explaining the drink menu! My dad asked if they had Miller Lite, and before she could even finish explaining their drink options, a random guy in a Pokémon shirt appeared from behind the counter like a side quest character and told us we had to leave because my dad was "drunk." We had been there maybe 5 minutes. No yelling, no chaos. We waited patiently at the counter until it was our turn to order. Just one innocent Miller Lite question. I was so confused and honestly disappointed. So unfortunately I can confirm... If you're looking for Miller Lite, this is apparently the most offensive thing you can ask for here. I do not recommend asking for a Miller Lite. Do not ask for a Miller Lite.

I'll start off by saying that I'm not a gamer. I never played video games as a kid, or adolescent…read moreand I think I can count on my hands how many times I've picked up a video game controller. I came here with my boyfriend while visiting one time and I still managed to have a good time. The drink menu isn't anything spectacular but there is something for everybody. We visited one time when it was pitcher drink specials and we got a gin and tonic with lime. It was. A bit heavy on the tonic bitterness and not too balanced, but was not bad. The bf usually plays the same games when we go to a game bar... Galaga being the top choice. I don't recall them having that. We did play some pac man and then hit the road because it was sooooop loud from karaoke. Fun vibe. Worth it if you like games or just want a different experience.

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!…read more It's full of history (including ghosts!), great ideas, SUPER fun photo opps, and fantastic shows. The range of performances is incredible...every genre of music, and speakers, and movies. It's wonderful! Pros: the architecture the history the art and beauty of the inside the friendly staff the photo booth! the plentiful bathroom stalls the excellent schedule of events! Cons: the seats are sometimes broken. Bring a sweater or jacket to sit on, for comfort no elevator no AC Note: ticket office is open only one day a week, plus during events. SO: to avoid the service charges, try to go in then! Otherwise, you'll be purchasing on ticketmaster, with fees.

They were having a concert outdoors, they moved it inside due to the rain but it was mighty humid…read moreinside. Great duo singing.

First time here, had a team building event. Bowling and pizza. Detroit style pizza was really good,…read morebetter than what most bowling alleys have. Bowling lanems were modern and easy to use.

Really Fun place to go for dinner and a fun time plenty of seats so you can eat and play!!!read more

Zero is such a beautiful new addition to downtown! It recently opened inside the candle-making…read moreshop, and honestly this place deserves so much support and attention. The concept is creative, the vibe is cozy, and the drinks are absolutely delicious. My husband and I tried their mimosa (non-alcoholic), and WOW , it was incredibly good. We added cherry to it, and the cherry flavor was delicious... sweet, fresh, and the perfect twist. I left feeling genuinely happy; the mimosa honestly brightened my mood. The bartender was super kind and welcoming, and she took our order with such a warm and open attitude. They also offer a big variety of flavored popcorn and cute light snacks. One thing I really love is that all their drinks are alcohol-free but still taste amazing. They have non-alcoholic beer, cocktails and mocktails, sodas, bottled drinks you can take home, plus cheesecake that looks delicious (I'm trying it next time!). They told me their menu will keep expanding in the next few days, which is exciting. Most drinks range from $5 to $13, which feels very reasonable. Next time, I'm planning to try the Shirley not so Temple. :D I would also love to suggest to Yelp that they consider collaborating with Zero for a Yelp Event. A non-alcoholic "wine tasting" experience and product sampling here would be incredible and would definitely help highlight this creative local business. I truly believe it would support them and help more people discover what they offer , because they absolutely deserve it. I'm truly rooting for this place ! if you're in downtown, stop by Zero and enjoy something refreshing and delicious!

Fantastic NA drinks and fun events. My partner and I drive from Grand Rapids to get drinks here…read more I've only ever had great service and the bartenders are phenomenal.

Always a great time, 2017 was no different! Rev Run & Fool House were awesome! Probably the best…read morelaid out of all the Arcadia based festivals. Food is great! It would be nice to see some different vendors though instead of the same lineup year to year. But the ribs were delicious regardless. Food is pricey but comparable to other festivals. Also maybe a tad bit of order for the BBQ lines.. maybe lanes dividers or something to make it easier to navigate. Overall AWESOME. See you in 2018! PRO TIP: BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair) - They provide some seating but it usually fills up early as people "steal" the chairs to eat at tables and such. :)

The owners-- OUTSTANDING…read more The beers-- BEAUTIFUL. The loaded tots-- TOTALLY LOVABLE. The loaded mac-- MOUTHWATERING. Top it off with an excellent venue for live music and you have yourself a PERFECT evening! The beers we tried were perfectly crafted and names are hilarious! I especially loved the sour ones, my dad the IPAs. We came as strangers and left as friends. And cannot wait to come back, bearing Wisconsin cheese as party favors! lol.

Can't believe I've never reviewed them here before. Our favorite pub ever. Staff, yes. Food, yes…read more Beer, yes. Atmosphere, yes. Events, yes. Live music all summer, yes. Euchre leaves, karaoke, trivia, comedy, craft days, special electoral college (like another pubs mug club)... always something brewing at Presidential, literally and figuratively. If you've never been, you definitely need to go!! The constant rotation of beers is enough reason in itself!!

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"

This is such a great free museum! Nate and I were in town recently and wanted something to do, so…read morewe stopped in. We were greeted at the front desk and given the layout of the museum. I love that they have free lockers to store your coat and personal items. Really handy as we had our winter coats on. The museum has a few special exhibits as well as a permanent collection that includes a ton of information on the history of Kalamazoo, a mummy, and a planetarium. (The planetarium show is $3 per person.) We learned about the Kalamazoo State Hospital and explored the super cool traveling exhibit Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity. I learned a lot about animals' skin and their adaptations, how skin has informed technology, and how skin has affected people historically in terms of racism and prejudice. There are a few interactive elements to the exhibit but I think it would be best for middle school kids and up. The museum overall was well kept and for the most part had working installations. I saw some kids playing and the history of Kalamazoo was really interesting. It took us about two hours to explore the museum. It's not a place I need to go every time I'm in Kalamazoo, but I would say if you're a local and have never been, you should check it out. Or if you're visiting and looking for an indoor activity!

It's been many, many years since I've been to the museum. I was very proud to show my friend and…read moreher little one. The building of wonders and artifacts. I was surprised to see so many cool new things like a small diner, a storyboard, sounds machines, wind tunnels. It was really cool! Some of the local favorites were still there. Including the mummy which we just had to check out. After looking at that we went and played a game of fact or opinion! We didn't even realize we'd played for hours and hours. Time really does fly when you're having fun!