Highest-rated Restaurants With Outdoor Seating in Kalamazoo, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Kalamazoo, according to Yelp

Theres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.

Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?

Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor table is shade from the sun and, in urban settings, walls or barriers that can cut down on fumes and noise from nearby car traffic.

Restaurants may also play up other perks—like having a great view. The coronavirus pandemic also increased demand for outdoor heaters so restaurants could keep serving meals outside in the colder seasons. All these adjustments have led to more Americans rediscovering the pleasures of dining al fresco, away from the noise inside.

While a good chunk of pandemic-era outside seating may have shrunk back since the return to "normal," many restaurants still have their prized patio tables ready for patrons. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Kalamazoo using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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#30. Cookie's Five Star Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 712 Douglas Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Categories: American (Traditional), Burgers, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Factory Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 213 E Frank St Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Themed Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#28. Middle Eastern Appetite

- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 2625 W Michigan Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49006
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Nonla Burger

- Rating: 4.5/5 (290 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2103 S Burdick St Kalamazoo, MI 49001
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Curry in a Hurry Foods

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 6541 Stadium Dr Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Categories: Indian, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Roxie's Breakfast & Lunch

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 4010 Gull Rd Kalamazoo, MI 49048
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (New), Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#24. Cafe Robin

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 124 Portage St Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Ray Ray's Italian Beef & Sausage

- Rating: 4.5/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1715 Miller Rd Kalamazoo, MI 49001
- Categories: Barbeque, Hot Dogs, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#22. La Familia Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 224 W Michigan Ave St Marks Place Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Principle Food & Drink

- Rating: 4.5/5 (323 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 230 South Kalamazoo Mall Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, American (New)
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Artisan Sandwich

- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 348 S Kalamazoo Mall Kalamazzo Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Categories: Sandwiches, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Elysium

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 505 E North St Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Categories: American (New), Salad, Soup
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#18. Sugarbowl Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 904 Washington Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49001
- Categories: Dive Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Grub N Stuff

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 701 Riverview Dr Kalamazoo, MI 49048
- Categories: Smokehouse, Soul Food, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Walnut & Park

- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 322 W Walnut St Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Jersey Giant Subs

- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 3621 Stadium Dr Kalamazoo, MI 49008
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis
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#14. Caffe Casa

- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 128 S Kalamazoo Mall Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Toba Sushi & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 235 N Drake Rd Kalamazoo, MI 49009
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Brick and Brine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 100 W Michigan Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Categories: American (New)
- Read more on Yelp

#11. MI Boba

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1750 S Drake Rd Ste B Kalamazoo, MI 49006
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Waffles, Macarons
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Pizza Katerina

- Rating: 5.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 635 N 9th St Ste E Kalamazoo, MI 49009
- Categories: Bakeries, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Weller Barbecue

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: Kalamazoo, MI 49002
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Bomba's BBQ

- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 2814 Portage St Kalamazoo, MI 49001
- Categories: Barbeque
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#7. 418 Restaurant

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 418 E Walnut St Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Categories: American (New), Cooking Schools
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#6. Ty's Joint

- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1301 Portage St Kalamazoo, MI 49001
- Categories: Southern, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Babatürk Food Truck

- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Kalamazoo, MI 49048
- Categories: Food Trucks, Turkish, Kebab
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Paradise Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1693 S Westnedge Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49008
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Creperies
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#3. San Francisco Neveria & Paleteria

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 2838 Portage St Kalamazoo, MI 49001
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Tacos
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#2. Roll Up Ice Cream And Tea

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 5907 Gull Rd Kalamazoo, MI 49048
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp