American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Portage

Elijah Miller

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"Visited with local friends, while travleing SW michigan recently, who highly recommended Craftsman Chop Co. Welcoming atmosphere freindly staff,..."

Jim Johnson

"A quaint establishment with a lot of potential! The sign is only visable from one direction, if you're coming from the mall you won't see the sign,..."

Prodigal Son

"Like my husband said in his review, "a diamond" to us as this was our 1st time here! We & our friends had awesome meals: each one cooked & presented..."

Joan Zak

"My husband and I love the soft ambience here. This is our go to date night place. The mixology is impeccable and the Brussels sprouts are..."

sarah cain

"The meals and our server were absolutely great! Had chance to sir outside at table with umbrella. Ordered a cheeseburger with blue cheese crumbles..."

c “!1:1!” edrington

"I always liked the Craftsman when we lived in Kzoo and we had the opportunity to have dinner on a trip to Michigan and meet family and friends. A..."

John Black

"Excellent food the brussel sprouts small plate appetizer is top notch! Steak and fish dishes are great as well. Strong and tasty bar drinks. We had..."

Joshua Lillie

"Great service, amazing food and drinks. location is perfect, tucked away near the entrance to Crossroads Mall and perfect for a quick get away from..."

Scott Jenkins

"I've eaten here a couple of times before but just recently they opened on mother's day and I ended up getting the pork platter which was amazing..."

justin restivo

"Great food!! Awesome attentive , friendly staff. Quickly sat all 22 of us. They were welcoming and took care of us very well. We were celebrating a..."

Brenda Langeland

"Very good meal, in quickly on a busy Friday evening, great..."

Jan Tucker

"Not a bad restaurant .. a couple other people in our group tot the perch sandwiches, which looked fantastic! I would certainly recommend ordering..."

Zachary Ganton

Dino's Restaurant

86/100 (1146 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Attentive and nice staff. good selection of wine. Food was good. patrons were..."

Maria Gonzalez

"Dino's is my go to place. Excellently prepared food. Wait staff is excellent. Their fried chicken, prepared from scratch, is fantastic! I can..."

Mary Lou Schmidt

"Actually pretty good food and service, Prices are fair and people are super helpful. I highly recommend this place if you're in the..."

William Baker

"Passed thru for dinner. Wonderful servers. Great baked fish and baked potato. Great..."

Rosa Vasquez (iamamiwhoami)

"Good food, friendly service, clean, good prices. Thank you. We appreciated the option of soup & 1/2 sandwich. Your chicken wrap and beef sandwich..."

John Walcott

"The staff was very good friendly. The service was excellent. Exceptionally speedy. The food was good cooked properly. It seems like more people..."

Jay Cline

"Love everything that I've tried here. Wonderful service always by Sonya... And the owners are very accommodating and caring wonderful place to..."

Candy Vyse

"Everything wazzzzz awesome. To JF below. I cant imagine how tough J.fs brother was being over cooked.. I ordered JFs brother medium tasted great...."

Dan Mcdaniel

Corelife Eatery

86/100 (1274 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place has THE best tasting most HEALTHIEST food in town! The staff is always smiling and friendly. I love it here and i recommend it to..."

Terrell Alexander

"We love eating at Core Life. It takes a few minutes to get oriented to the menu, but it's worth the the time and effort. I like being able to sample..."

Lois Helland

"So delicious! Have liked everything I've tried (tuna poke, today's flank steak warm rice bowl, brussel sprout medley, beet lemonade)! Everything..."

Denise Miller

"I was visiting my love all last week and I love Core Life I'm from SC and it blew my mind how great it was. I'm wanting to open one here now. I'm an..."

Willis Johnson

"We visited Core Life Eatery today for lunch around 1pm. This visit was my first time, I chose the chicken Cobb salad (small) which was the perfect..."

Liz Barrett

"I walked in and it was very slow. Then it quickly got busy with a line to the door that kept replenishing. In the line there were multiple people..."

Marissa Gantz

"Simply amazing! Today was my first time, and it exceeded my expectations. There aren’t many vegan options in this area and this is my new favorite..."

Shannon Tyler-Suarez

"It’s always such a bummer when you finally try a place you’ve been looking forward to you and it disappoints. So it was pretty awesome when my..."

Chris Dornan

"The new tuna bowl is awesome! Definitely recommend to you, especially as a post workout meal! Let's Plate..."

Will Kesha Tolliver

"LOVE THIS PLACE! 🤩 Healthy eating options, packed with flavor and served by friendly staff! I absolutely love visiting CoreLife. The food options..."

Christian

"I have been to the CoreLife franchise in other states as well and I'm relatively familiar with the brand, but I was somewhat surprised to see some of..."

Naomi Taylor

"The food here is phenomenal. Fresh, healthy fast food. Pictured is the Korean BBQ Pork bowl. It's only 12 bucks for a large! The handcrafted juices..."

Melissa Letson

"Oh my goodness, by far my favorite fast food/take out place to eat at in Kalamazoo!!! ♥️they have so many healthy options and good vegetarian..."

Summer Bridges

"Food was not as tasty as I was hoping for. They do have many healthy options. They were out of an ingredient for what I ordered and told me I could..."

Christi Koch

"I really like this place. Little bit of a line but worth the wait. If you don't like vegetables this probably isn't the place for you. The selection..."

Kyle Walters

"First time and the employee was so helpful that no anxiety in placing unfamiliar food order! Tasted amazing! My boyfriend and I had been looking for..."

Stephanie Beasley

"Quick, healthy, friendly people- this is the best lunch in Portage hands down! Just wanted to update this to shout out to Trey, for making my food..."

Michael Nevas

"First time trying this place and I loved it! Made my own healthy bowl. Staff was helpful and friendly. Will be visiting again for..."

Chubby Supreme

"The ordering process will never not confuse me but that’s more of a user error! Lonny had great customer service. Stayed engaged and cracked jokes..."

AEG

"We were craving a great salad and I spotted this (though yelp had not!) I like the building your own options- I found it easier then subbing out..."

A. Auni “Oni0” D.

"I’m addicted to CoreLife!! The people here were super nice, fast & attentive! Restaurant is..."

Isabelle ruiz

"Best place ever! The manager there is super nice and very helpful! All the employees were very kind, patient and helped me decide what to eat! Their..."

Liz McClin

"So delicious. Worth every penny. Definitely will be frequenting this..."

Daniel Alexander

"The food was pretty good. I got a spicy Thai chicken bowl. It wasn't spicy at all, but it has good flavor. Some of the seats in the booths are in bad..."

Teresa J

"First time coming to this location. I must say I am a happy customer. Efficient and delicious. Will definitely come back when I'm back in..."

Iris Rico

"Food is delicious and fresh, service was quick and the ambiance is calm. First time here and absolutely loving..."

Sarah Kimball

On The Roxx

Portage House Of Pancakes

86/100 (2014 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great family dining. Portions are large too. Serves breakfast, lunch, and supper! Everything we ordered was delicious 😋 Buttermilk pancakes are to..."

Barb Compton

"Food was amazing! Service was friendly! Our daughter was out front of the store selling Girl Scout cookies and we tipped the waitress with Thin..."

Mike Kralj

"Just ate there and the food was amazing! We had the Melting Pot skillet with 2 pancakes and a side order of biscuits and gravy. Portions was generous..."

Steve farley

"The place was packed, so there was a little bit of a wait. Once seated, the waitress was very polite and attentive to our needs. The large, delicious..."

Jamie Loughran

"Extremely friendly and attentive service for our take out, even though we didn't call ahead. As we sat up front to wait at least three different..."

Alex Arsenault

Water Street Coffee Joint

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Drive Thru

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"I just got Water Street thru the drive thru. My order got messed up (we all make mistakes) so I called and Charlie answered and was very professional..."

Natasha White

"Water Street Coffee in general is quite awesome. Good coffee, relaxed atmosphere, and it's always great to provide patronage to a local business...."

Brian Christoffersen

"Our Espresso Lattes were perfect as were the Blueberry Ginger scones. Great atmosphere and service, outside patio was very relaxing...."

Sandra Erity

"Best coffee ever. Hands down. Great cafe food and drinks if coffee isn’t your thing. AND excellent atmosphere for working of studying...."

Jake Cornish

"The absolute best! There is nothing about this place that I do not love. Outstanding coffee, wonderful staff, and delicious..."

Tracie Stanton Doxtater

"Fabulous coffee and a great atmosphere. The staff was kind and service was..."

Stacy Wright

"My new favorite coffee shop. Great coffee and pastries. Great homemade healthy meals, including vegan selections...."

Stephanie Ann Scott

"I am always impressed with the friendly baristas! The quality of the coffee is consistently excellent and I love their creativity with new syrups and..."

Sarah Carr

"Best coffee on EARTH! I highly recommend and is definitely a favorite of our..."

Ellyn Curtis

"We stopped here on the way back home. Everything was great, the girl behind the counter helped us with every need. Outside there a nice beautiful..."

Omer Kogan

"The spinach and feta turnover was delicious, especially the crust. The latte I had was one of the better ones I've ever had too. Really loved the..."

Matt Scheltema

"Great spot to get coffee. Lots of options from drip, to espresso drinks, teas and more! They also have a great selection of milk and milk..."

Samy Morgan

"Delicious coffee + healthy food option with good service. Also a great atmosphere to work and..."

Kami Hill

"Absolutely perfect experience evertime. Waterstreet never fails the quality of service and food is superior as well as a continually bright and..."

Natalya Kroupa

"Fabulous coffee, DELICIOUS egg and cheese bagel and amazing customer service!! The egg was very well seasoned, the bagel had a very nice toast, and..."

Rachel Mixon

"Coffee is my co-pilot. No, really. It is more than just a beverage used to prop up my heavy eyelids and scrape my parts into human form to survive..."

Jen Kamerman Jenkins

"I was just passing through town and wanted a coffee. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful! I got a latte with sugar free vanilla syrup and it..."

Keiahna D-R

"Excellent Coffee! It was a bit pricey even compared to Starbucks. Overall a good cup of..."

Arthur Bryan

"Vegan black bean and sweet potato burrito was excellent. A little spiciness to it. Also had a sweet & spicy chai latte with oat..."

Heather Jacobs

"Good coffee, smoothies are okay. The seating and atmosphere is nice with outdoor seating as well. Service is good and the drive through is convenient..."

Carl Snapp

"Awesome local business. You can smell the fresh roasted coffee even from the drive thru!! Inside the smell is even better. They even have craft beer..."

Chuck Hoehn

"This place is great! The coffee and food are good. They have plenty of room for seating and a clever floor plan that reduces noise. There are 3..."

Matthew Kastor

"Nice comfy atmosphere. The Dolce de Leche is..."

Keat K

"This place is always great, really friendly staff and they have amazing pour overs. I stop here every time I’m in southern Michigan. The Affagatto..."

Autumn Crawford

"Fabulous place! I had a great time with my son! They serve alcohol..."

Maritza Graca Lobo

Chocolatea Cafe

85/100 (1370 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Cute and comfortable homey vibes. The boba was delicious. I got a rose flavored drink, the "I never promised you" tea latte with almond milk and..."

Dilan Herath

"This is a very cute local legitimate tea spot! Service was friendly and knowledgeable. They actively helped me w selecting the kind of tea I was..."

Haeyoon

"Warming clean environment. I had the chai tea very good. Service was very friendly and their deserts looked delicious even though I didn’t get..."

Allison S.

"First time in this cute tea shop. They are very welcoming and accommodating for my friend with allergies. I had the Purple Reign tea cold with my..."

Ally C

"Such a cute shop filled with all of your tea needs. So many lovely options for fresh brewed tea- jars and jars of flavors. The employees are all..."

Melissa Letson

"This place is so cute! The bubble tea is..."

Jade Webber

"My favorite cafe in the area! The staff are always friendly and helpful, the drinks are delicious, and they always have a wonderful variety of..."

Kelcee Remeur

"Wow. Thia place is just wow.. What a nice place.. They have so many yammy stuffs. Those chocolates just look so delicious and their boba is something..."

Tarin Nurany

"This is me and my husband's date spot and now we go ever Monday. Everyone is so nice and they have uniqe tea and chocolate. All the specialty drinks..."

Ashley Wesseling

"Cutest place! Great assortment for gifts or personal use. Bought 2 adorable tea infusers. Bakery items were all fresh & SO delicious! Definitely..."

judy harris

"What a fun little tea house! We stopped in for a cup and a sweet. The walls are stocked with fun tea accessories and lots of loose teas. There’s..."

Shasta H-I

"Great little niche coffee and tea joint. Definitely recommend stopping if you’re in the area. They have very reasonable prices and the coffee was..."

Martin Ramirez Jr

"We selected this wonderful place for a quick meeting. I had a sweet matcha latte with a lavender shortbread cookie. Enjoyed them both..."

Busy Momma

"Great spot for tea and chocolates. Staff is friendly and helpful. I usually create my own tea latte with oat milk, but also might sit in and order a..."

Sara DePew

"Amazing selection of tea.theie chocolates and sweets are to die for. We love to come and get their..."

morgan lewis

"A large selection amazing of loose leaf teas which a rotation of interesting seasonal blends. The Russian Caravan and Paris blends are my..."

Rick Zurek

"Lovely tea place! Cute and quiet, with a pretty view of a running creek by one of the windows. A really awesome assortment of teas and attentive,..."

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Grand Traverse Pie Company

85/100 (1142 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"We placed a catering order for pies for our daughter's wedding reception that was held in October. The pies were to be delivered to the venue in the..."

Kathy Westendorp

"I’m from Texas but each time that I visit Portage or Kalamazoo with my daughter we stop by Traverse City Pie Company to purchase their pastries. We..."

C Justice

"Stopped here for lunch because I was "feelin like pie" I had a sandwich/soup combo. The turkey reuben sandwich was HEAVENLY! I was so full from lunch..."

Kimber Kaya

"Excellent service and nice ambiance for this food level. Upgrade from typical fast food chains similar to Panera. They have soups, salads,..."

Rick Griffin

"I hadn't had GTP in 20 years and it was just as good as I remembered! Chicken Pot Pie is a must try for everyone and it had been a long time so..."

Krista Ecret Forrester

"Lovely decor, with some hideaway booths and corners. Ordering food was easy, but I had to wait in line a bit. Currently I am dieting, so I asked for..."

Kymberlee Carpenter

"The salad, chicken pot pie, and the strawberry rhubarb pie... I enjoyed every last bite! The service was fast, friendly, and the price was pretty..."

C&K Getaways

"I have probobly diven by this place countless times but had never been here. We decided to go for lunch. I was surprised to see so many pies. The..."

Nagdev Amruthnath

"We have been coming to Michigan for about 10 years. Our son was about 1.5 y/o he is now 11 and we make it to Michigan and most of all GTPC! The Ham &..."

Chad Dawes

"Was gifted a wonderful Apple Pie! Apples were fresh and perfect cooked, crust was moist and flavorful. Can't wait to try..."

ItsThatEasy Gaming

"Service was slow. Extremely slow! But they were very nice. So there's that! But the treats were awesome! The caramel pecan roll is..."

Maria

"Visiting from South Florida and was intrigued by a pie store with a packed parking lot during lunch. I can say, I was not disappointed. What I found..."

Matthew Peon

"I like the food here and the service is good. I just think it's pretty pricey at $13 for a pot pie or sandwich and doesn't include a drink or..."

Matt Haseman

"Oh my goodness, is this place worth it. We went here while visiting family for a weekend. A family member recommended this place, because they work..."

N In Wonderland

"So many incredible pie choices! We picked up the Cherry Crumble, Banana Cream, and Lemon Meringue!..."

Ammie-Marie Littke

"Best Cherry Pie ever!!!! I am visiting from out of state and I love Good pies. They are hard to find. I ordered their most popular - cherry and then..."

Laura Zanetis Post

Culver's

85/100 (2489 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Jonathan loved the butter burger..."I got to pick my own type of cheese, and got cheese curds as my side" delicious. Christina loves the blueberry..."

Christina Lyon

"it was a great experience and the Pardeevile Sophormore class did..."

Amanda Dicken

"Culver's supporting Autism was great. The staff was friendly and the service excellent customer..."

Che Arbizu

"Excellent customer service ! I chatted with what I was guessing was a late teenaged boy and he was QUITE pleasant, engaging and helpful. Two thumbs..."

Michael Hammock

"This team at the Portage, WI location is very pleasant and they work so well together greeting customers, putting together all the orders quickly and..."

Jen Miller

"Waited in the drive thru over an hour. The guy running the food out was literally running and apologizing to each car. Got home and of course missing..."

DAWNandCHRIS L

"Had the Wisconsin pub burger in Wisconsin and the cheese definitely made the experience great. Would order this over and over. Just wish I had room..."

Amanda

Depot Hot Dogs

Free off-street parking

"We visited this place because someone put up a bad review. Don't know what you were thinking. This place is first class. Staff was great. Food came..."

Jeff Kaser

"Great little Hot Dog stand with the usual favorites. From hot dogs to Maxwell Street Polish to Italian Beef. Fast friendly service and reasonable..."

David Pressley

"Quaint roadside eatery with plenty of outdoor seating. Food was simple but superb! Cash only establishment and very..."

Stephanie Faulk

"Very convenient lunch spot right outside the West Beach entrance of Indiana Dunes National Park. The outside dining that's dog friendly is a plus...."

David Cheung

"Just the absolute sweetest people, and outstanding food. Depot Dog is where my daughter is having her first post-beach hot dog, and I hope to return..."

Kaydee Frostborne

Pizza Ranch Portage

84/100 (2013 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This was the best pizza buffet we have been to, yet. The best part about everything was their amazing employee, Steve. He made our visit a memory..."

BJ Anacker

"I can't begin to tell you how much we enjoy Portage Pizza Ranch...the staff are very helpful, friendly,thoughtful and kind...The food is hot, the..."

Jeanne LaValley Wadsworth

"I absolutely love this Pizza Ranch! Sherriff Steve was so personable he really made our visit special! The food was hot and fresh and plates were..."

Erica Lopez Rodriguez

"Food was great, "Sheriff" Steve was friendly, and they have a history of blessing our nation's veterans (I was veteran number 941 to receive it)...."

Jimi Clark

"We stopped into the Pizza Ranch in Portage, WI. We always stop here when within 50 miles of it. Sheriff Steve, Jen and the entire crew were very..."

Bill Krater

"Coming from Chicago, pizza capital of the world, I loved it! Started with a great salad, nice and fresh, had a couple different pizzas including..."

Christine Bloom

"Our aunt took 8 of the family to Pizza Ranch for lunch. When we arrived, I questioned how good this restaurant was going to be because it was 1230..."

Valerie Erne

"Sheriff Steve and the gang at the Portage Pizza Ranch are great! Service is outstanding! Food is delicious! We brought 13 family members today and..."

Roger Beth Riedel

"Stumbled upon this place and it was awesome!! Great food and service! Louisiana needs a Pizza..."

Kali Darby

"I personally haven't eaten here but my parents did and they loved it. I wanted to pass along how much a appreciate that you honored my dad as a..."

Kim Sullivan

"The very best. Good food and fresh salads . Always clean and friendly . Steve is the best. Always welcomes you with a smile . I tell all my friends..."

Toni Sawicki

"Came. Seen. And ate like kings. Lots of choice for the buffet from salad bar to chicken and taters to obviously pizza. Not best selection of pizzas..."

thisis hybrid

"Outstanding Customer Service in Portage WI ,Staff and Management. Food filled and chicken crispy, not greasy. Really good blueberry pizza..."

Diane Bungert

"We always stop here going up North. Very courteous, fresh food, and the best fried chicken. They Observe ALL..."

Kim Franklin

"The two people working the front on Saturday night were awesome! We came in 30 min before buffet close and were greeted with open arms as they asked..."

Weston Knutson

"The food is reeeeally good. I’ve had the best ice cream ever in that restaurant. Recommendation for everyone and I’ll come back from NJ for sure..."

Daria Zdańkowska

Full City Cafe

84/100 (1087 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Full City never disappoints. Always interesting specials, always fresh ingredients, marvelous service, wonderful owners Keith and Lisa. The centre..."

Kmh Housseton

"This was our first time but will not be our last. The food was tremendous and the service top rate. I had the rice bowl for breakfast and my wife..."

Jason LaMere

"Worked here for 5 years, currently been gone for 3. I still eat there a couple times a month and love seeing all the regular customers when I go..."

Stephanie Wickwire

"Went for lunch on Thurs with friends. We all tried a version of the grilled cheese and tomato soup . It was the best grill cheese variety I have ever..."

Ryann Docsa

"This is my favorite breakfast, lunch, and coffee haunt. Lovely food and comfortable atmosphere. Friendly..."

Karen 'Hyvarinen' Rowland

"Fabulous food! Our dealer, Ron Morton at Cole Century Buick GMC treated us to two meals here when we purchased our last vehicle. The food was so..."

Kathryn Parker

"Excellent food and our waitress was delightful! Kudos to an impressive..."

Nancy VanderRoest

"Best breakfast and lunch in Portage! Amazing coffee..."

Katelyn VandenBerg

"Great service, drinks and food! Love the plates they come up with..."

Amy Newport

"I love full city cafe. Never disappointed. Can't wait to go..."

Cheryl L. Owens-Nebedum

"Mother's Day brunch was fabulous and the staff was so friendly..."

Angela Moore-Hovious

"Enjoyed Everything...My Good Friend " Thomas " took Me there For Breakfast...I Really Enjoyed The food The Service....& Good Staff ..."

BettyGodismystrength Hudson

"Really great food! Went back a second time and not..."

Joyce Truman Scribner

"Best place to eat at in Portage Mi. Family loves their food..."

Sharon Centilla-Valentine

"Great food, helpful staff! They have a great..."

Diane Benson

"The food here is inventive and delicious and the staff is incredibly nice all the..."

Kendalyn Thuma

"Delightful Cafe offering breakfast and lunch daily. We had breakfast for lunch. I asked for my bacon to be cooked 'crispy' and it was excellent...."

Dawn B

"Absolutely delicious! Best Club I’ve ever had! We all enjoyed the atmosphere and food! Service was top notch as..."

Ben Boseker

"Full City never misses for us. The Cubano is the best in the area and the Quiche is always awesome. For some reason I rarely think of them when going..."

Andrew Thornton

"I love the food here. It is really good, just one thing I will love for them yo have more stuff on their menu is not much to choose from. I have..."

Mary Gomez

"This local restaurant is a hidden gem! The menu changes frequently and always consists of a unique variety of delicious gourmet fare. Located in a..."

David Ostrem

"Absolutely delicious! Perfect portions, beautifully plated, and a wide variety of options. I love the salmon bowl. Those frazzled leeks are heavenly!..."

Erin Schultz

"Full City Cafe was a random choice, being that we were going to another restaurant and saw this to try. The food is good. We had breakfast and some..."

Bradley

"Overall, this was a Fabulous Breakfast out with a friend for my 1st breakfast time out since March! We received outstanding service from our..."

Nancy Hannah

"Great food and service. Would recommend updating your menu on your website so specials from a few months ago aren't featured on..."

Christi Northam

"First time trying Full City and was mostly impressed. I wanted to start with a traditional breakfast for my first meal here and got simple eggs,..."

R T

"Friendly service. And always fresh and delicious food. Besides their normal menu I loved that I was able to order something simple due to my dietary..."

Jes

"Nice place with limited options. The food was very good though. I enjoyed the service as well. Everyone was super..."

Alex

"Such a good place! I got the miyako bowl for breakfast and it was delicious. Our server Lisa was amazing. It was very clean inside and nicely..."

Avenue Sixteen

"This Cafe wears a big hat, often times to their own detriment; but when they've got the cattle too, it's easily one of the best breakfast spots in..."

Tony Joseph

"OMG! Definitely a place you shouldn't miss! The food was delicious and our server was wonderful despite being the only server at the time. Poor..."

Mark Eldred

"Good food and great coffee and service. Bit expensive though - especially the lattes. My soy milk latte in a regular sized mug was over $5! Most..."

Mallori Bolter

"Their food is fresh and daily specials delicious, not prepackaged. The tater tots are to "cry" for!!! Also, they have good coffee, as important as..."

Karen Schneider

Jac's Cekolas Pizza

84/100 (2829 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I don’t live in the area but am in town frequently, and always meet friends at Jac’s! The staff is always super friendly and they do a great job..."

Cheryl Lynn

"The food was great and always is. Waiter was good and it was fast. Overall outstanding place. Better than 95% of all the other places in town. Hats..."

James Shannon

"Had a great end to our Saturday evening at Jac’s! We shared some drinks and a dip trio. If you stop in to the Westnedge location, be sure to ask..."

CheerswithChel

"The food here is excellent. The service was good for a football Sunday as it was very busy. Beers in a bucket were warm was the only complaint we..."

Cindy Klingerman

"Very interested place down in Kzoo/portage area. Very welcoming and inviting. Decently priced drinks and food. We only had apps, but they were..."

Walt Lodes III

"Awesome place! Service is immaculate. Super super nice wait staff, Taylor was our waitress and she was so helpful and she even agreed to take a..."

Elizabeth Borobia

"Great customer service, wide variety of foods to pick from at reasonable prices. The seafood nachos were extremely..."

Cristina Rojas

"Great, comfortable environment, good food and service. I'll be back for the pizza and the buffalo chicken dip again and again. Good happy hour..."

Michael Deitz

"Love the servers and bar tenders. Great place. Great food and drinks. Loved the Cactus Chili. Home made soup. White Chicken Chili. Lots of special..."

H Miller

"Quesadilla was great flavor. The sweet potato wafers with the provided sauce was like dessert! Had that county fair taste! If in the area, will stop..."

Randy Mccoy

"Went for the wing night. 1st time. We were in a time crunch and didn't even have to worry. The service was so fast and polite. Loved our server...."

Jeanette Sloan

"Sicilian wrap with the spinach wrap for bread was great a lot of meat nice meal great environment also the service was friendly just got very busy..."

Derreck Turner

"This is a great place to go for that end of the day, cold beer and pub food. They have a great outdoor area to sit and TV's everywhere that run all..."

DUSTOFF2 Paul

"Love this place! The food, specials, and atmosphere make this my go to place for drinks and a game. Must go here if you are in..."

Chris Porter

"Great food at a great value. The staff all wore masks and social distancing was properly enacted. Recommend going during class this covid-19..."

Colin Scott

"Great place to eat and watch the game! Extensive menu filled with delicious offerings! Awesome staff..."

Gayle Janasik

Cappo's Casual Dining

83/100 (1277 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"The food was not only amazing but the prices were great too. Our server was amazing she made sure we were taken care of the entire time. Hard to find..."

Tyler Harris

"Service was good. Second time eating here. 1st time, I got the ribs. They are good, but Wagner's are better. This time, I got jumbo fried shrimp. The..."

June Says

"Cappos has become the hubby's new restaurant of choice. The price is great for the portions and how delicious the food is. There are plenty of..."

Cyndi Smitka

"I found this little place while out driving around on a Sunday afternoon. Came in around noon and was seated right away. The waitress took my drink..."

Jeffrey Jarrett

"Have eaten from here 4 times now, everytime the food was fresh, hot, and delicious. Pizza was great both times, lasagna was great, and the philly..."

Jason

Uncle Ernie's Pancake House

83/100 (1479 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Life is short, eat the pancakes! 🙂 Great breakfast, excellent service! Very hospitable! My favorite breakfast in..."

Tracie Stanton Doxtater

"Great food. Great portions and the crew is very hospitable. #1 breakfast joint in the zoo hands..."

Steve Sawyers

"I have been eating breakfast at Uncle Ernies for almost 20 years. It's my go to spot for breakfast, fast, friendly, and well priced. The dining room..."

Jeff Johnson

"The best waffles this side of Belgium! Ordered my bacon “crispy, chewy”, yeah, that’s a..."

Pamela Jo Chapman

"Nice down to earth place to have breakfast and not pay alot of money doing..."

Timothy Spence

"My favorite place to have a meal and visit with family and friends! Fresh and affordable meals with employees that treat you like..."

Amy Curtis Baker

"That have great breakfast and lunch menu!! They also have good wait..."

Kathlean Liggett

"This is my favorite Breakfasts place! fast Friendly service. Great food and at a great price . Very very..."

Roxanne Schenk

"Always amazing food and service: I love stopping in for breakfast when I'm in..."

Julie Fae

"Best breakfast around. Well worth the drive, then visit the Air..."

Ryan Newcomer

"We have breakfast at Uncle Ernie's every Sunday that we are home. The wait staff is the friendliest! The "hashes" are to die for and you can't find..."

Chris DeVille Fenner

"Great food and great service! We have been there several times and have never had a bad meal. And never a long wait to get in..."

Tracy East

"Best pancakes around! And the bacon is to die..."

Kelli Krzyzanski-Boggio

"Great little breakfast restaurant! Service is second to..."

Merrick Wilson

"Decent little greasy spoon. Went here for breakfast once. Nothing to write home about, but cost vs quality is solid. If you want a simple, typical..."

Spencer Baird

"Amazing !!!!!!!. I love Uncle Ernie's. It has your home town atmosphere and is not a chain. The staff are super friendly and the portions you receive..."

Lakelover

"Aunt Jamima...move over. Had breakfast at Uncle Ernie's on a Sunday in early June.Excellent service, Excellent food, and an Excellent price,..."

Jack Pearsall

"The BEST!!!. Our family LOVES Uncle Ernie's! The staff is great and really efficient but their food is amazing. We haven't found one thing that we..."

Jcb0807

"Kathleen deter. Great place to eat! Great food, great service, friendly servers! The owners work there and are willing to take care of any problems,..."

Katiedid09

"One of the Best. Uncle Ernie's is one of the top diner-type breakfast joints in town. This is a pretty crowded group with other good options in town..."

Grub 'n' Brew In Da Zoo

"The food is superb!. The best breakfast in West Michigan, bar none! The food is superb, in large (too large?) portions, and gets to your table..."

MorningMan

"Great breakfast!. Food is excellent, but be prepared to wait if you're going on a weekend (especially if it's right after church). Service is average..."

KzooFoodie

"We were all in agreement when we got back in the car. Uncle Ernie’s does it right. It’s a great breakfast in a comforting, familiar..."

SW Michigan Dining

"I love this little quaint Kalamazoo diner. My waitress Lindsey was super nice. The portions are huge and very affordable. The service was great and..."

Donita J. Allen

"I order the breakfast croissant sandwich and pancakes with blueberries and walnuts. I’ve dined in and ordered take out, the food is just as good..."

Kool Mcfly

"Yum yum yummy is all I can say👍. The breakfast here is amazing and I've noticed a big difference from a decade ago!!!! Keep it coming Uncle..."

Amanda Miller

"My second time here. Local feel from all the regulars this morning. Staff is very friendly and prompt. Corned beef hash here is made in house and is..."

Michael Moncel

"Very nice local pancake house, clean and warm services. Many selections and daily special. I ordered a eggs omelet and pancake, it was good and not..."

Brenda Leung

"It's a diner in a strip mall, but it's got a lot of charm due to the crowd of locals and the amazing wait staff. The corned beef hash was solid, and..."

Owen Whitehouse

"Small place with quick service and fabulous food. The house made corned beef and hash was amazing! Friendly staff were very attentive but not..."

Sean Walton

"This place has been a breakfast icon in the Kalamazoo area since I was a kid. Just went back this morning (probably 25 yrs. later) and it's still..."

Marc DeVisser

"Although they were quite busy, there was no wait time. Food was flavorful and of excellent quality. Understandable how they have stayed in business..."

Jan

"The place was pretty well packed but we were seated immediately in a booth. The blueberry lemon pancakes (special) was very bright, fluffy, and..."

sincerely, sue

"The food is great in taste and value. Attentive staff and a homy..."

Joe Steffler

"Fantastic old fashioned pancake house. Promt service, hot food and friendly staff. Great pancakes. Priced very..."

Mike Kennelly

"Nice place for a stopping to have breakfast 🥞 in all variants- we had the pancakes which were really good! The French toasts with egg and bacon..."

Moritz Lohmeyer

"Good breakfast place, satisfied us enough after a 2-hour drive to see off a friend at the airport at 6 AM in the morning. Not too special otherwise...."

Hong Phuc Nguyen (Meta7)

"Hands down the best restaurant you could get breakfast & lunch from! Everything is 5 stars it's clean everywhere in the restaurant, the staff is the..."

Brandy Hernandez

"When you walk into Uncle Ernie’s you’re transported to small town America. Light Americana adorns the walls, local folk are having loud..."

Aaron B

"Excellent, friendly service. The homemade corned beef was awesome, but you really need to try the potato pancakes! So good with the..."

Lisa Krough

"Great little hole in the wall. Awesome food and great service. It is a busy place (especially on a Sunday) pancakes were very good and the homemade..."

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