Highest-rated Restaurants in Kalamazoo by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Kalamazoo by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Kalamazoo, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. WL Socialhouse

- Rating: 4.3/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 161 East Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Wine Bars, Diners, Salad
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#29. Crow's Nest

- Rating: 4.3/5 (871 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 816 South Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#28. Zooroona

- Rating: 4.3/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1710 West Main St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
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#27. Rustica

- Rating: 4.3/5 (344 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 236 South Kalamazoo Mall Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Modern European
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#26. Cookie's Five Star Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 712 Douglas Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: American, Burgers, Soul Food
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#25. Water Street Coffee Joint

- Rating: 4.4/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 315 East Water St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#24. Studio Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (307 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 312 West Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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#23. Middle Eastern Appetite

- Rating: 4.4/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 2625 West Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Halal
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#22. Toba Sushi And Ramen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 220 West Michigan Ave. Ste B Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Korean, Ramen, Sushi Bars
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#21. Shawarma King

- Rating: 4.4/5 (422 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1441 South Drake Road Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mediterranean, Halal, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#20. Z&W Chinese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 6082 South 12th St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
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#19. Cairo's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 155 West Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Egyptian
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#18. Butler's Breakfast and Lunch

- Rating: 4.4/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 3610 South Sprinkle Road Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#17. B C Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1710 West Main Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings
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#16. La Familia Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 224 West Michigan Ave. St. Marks Place Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#15. One Well Brewing

- Rating: 4.4/5 (557 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4213 Portage St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Breweries, New American, Vegetarian
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#14. Summer Thyme Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3928 Portage St. Ste East Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Cafes
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#13. Nonla Burger

- Rating: 4.4/5 (308 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2103 South Burdick St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches
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#12. Café 36

- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2965 Oakland Drive Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: New American, Bars, Seafood
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#11. Factory Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 213 East Frank St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Themed Cafes
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#10. The Grazing Table Kalamazoo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 402 South Burdick St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Salad, Sandwiches
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#9. Ray Ray's Italian Beef & Sausage

- Rating: 4.5/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1715 Miller Road Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Barbecue, Hot Dogs, Sandwiches
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#8. Brick and Brine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 100 West Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: New American
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#7. Principle Food & Drink

- Rating: 4.5/5 (364 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 230 South Kalamazoo Mall Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, New American
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#6. TNT - Lil Brothers BBQ

- Rating: 4.6/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1622 Bloomfiels Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Barbecue
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#5. Walnut & Park

- Rating: 4.6/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 322 West Walnut St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#4. Caffe Casa

- Rating: 4.6/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 128 South Kalamazoo Mall Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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