Kalamazoo’s best local businesses

The 153 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 2

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153 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants49 places · newest: Julianna's Restaurant, Aug 2
• 02Beauty10 places · newest: DRUE, Aug 2
• 03Shopping7 places · newest: Pink Lemonade, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment21 places · newest: Eastern Hills Golf Course, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife11 places · newest: Heartbeats Exotic Nightclub, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets10 places · newest: Confections with Convictions, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage8 places · newest: ThriftAbility, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture4 places · newest: Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden11 places · newest: BoxDrop Battle Creek, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts8 places · newest: Heritage Guitars, Aug 2
• 11Sporting Goods5 places · newest: DICK'S Sporting Goods, Jul 21
• 12Parks & Outdoors3 places · newest: La Crone Park, Aug 2

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• Corey's Bootery

  Health & Wellness

  Corey's Bootery has been fitting Kalamazoo since 1973 with certified pedorthists who dial in custom orthotics, diabetic shoes, and even…

  1016 East Cork Street · coreysbootery.com ↗

• Fourth Coast Cafe and Bakery

  Cafes

  Eclectic, 24-hour coffeehouse serving espresso & pastries in relaxed digs with WiFi & live music.

  816 S Westnedge Ave · fourthcoastcafe.com ↗

• The Grazing Table Kalamazoo

  Cafes

  Downtown spot The Grazing Table Kalamazoo turns catching up into an art form with brunch, artisan sandwiches, salads, a glass of wine if…

  123 E South St · thegrazingtablekalamazoo.com ↗

• Kzoo Cat Cafe and Rescue

  Pets

  Need a midweek reset? Kzoo Cat Cafe and Rescue pairs sips with snuggles in a relaxed, cage-free lounge where adoptable kitties roam, play,…

  4221 S Westnedge Ave · kzoocatcafe.com ↗

• Mall Plaza

  Other

  Shopping mall featuring a variety of shops, restaurants, and a food court, plus movies.

  157 S Kalamazoo Mall · vernongrp.com ↗

• The Crossroads Mall

  Other

  Multi-level mall with numerous brand-name chain stores, gifts, a CBD shop plus coffee & eats.

  6650 S Westnedge Ave (Portage) · thecrossroadsmall.com ↗

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