Kalamazoo, Michigan Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to closed down restaurants in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a vibrant city with a population of 164,580 nestled between beautiful parks and the Kalamazoo River. As the culinary landscape evolves, many establishments have permanently closed their doors, with some temporarily closed and others shutting down for good. Discover the stories behind these once-beloved eateries and learn more about the city’s dynamic dining scene.

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Sichuan Cuisine 蜀锦园 РKalamazoo Р324 N Drake Rd
324 N Drake Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Status: Closed Permanently
Gallagher’s Eatery & Pub – Kalamazoo – 4210 Stadium Dr
4210 Stadium Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Status: Closed Permanently
Sophia’s House of Pancakes – Kalamazoo – 4700 Stadium Dr
4700 Stadium Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Status: Closed Permanently
Moe’s Southwest Grill – Kalamazoo – 4206 Stadium Dr
4206 Stadium Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Status: Closed Permanently
Godfather’s Pizza – Kalamazoo – 3815 Cork Street
3815 Cork Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Status: Closed Permanently
Ramen and Rice – Kalamazoo – 2814 Portage Street
2814 Portage Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Status: Closed Permanently
Fuze- kitchen & bar – Kalamazoo – 214 E Michigan Ave
214 E Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Status: Closed Permanently
Oakwood Bistro – Kalamazoo – 3003 Oakland Dr
3003 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Status: Closed Permanently
Rugger’s Up & Under – Kalamazoo – 711 W Michigan Ave
711 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Status: Closed Permanently
Big Apple Bagels – Kalamazoo – 3811 S Westnedge Ave
3811 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Status: Closed Permanently
The Union – Kalamazoo – 125 S
125 S
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Status: Closed Permanently
Theo & Stacy’s Restaurant – Westnedge Ave. – Kalamazoo – 4311 S Westnedge Ave
4311 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Status: Closed Permanently
Olde Peninsula Brewpub & Restaurant – Kalamazoo – 200 E Michigan Ave
200 E Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Status: Closed Permanently
Brite Eyes Brewing Company – Kalamazoo – 1156 S Burdick St A
1156 S Burdick St A
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Status: Closed Permanently
Zazios – Kalamazoo – 1 Radisson Plaza Hotel, 100 W Michigan Ave
1 Radisson Plaza Hotel, 100 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Status: Closed Permanently
Theo & Stacy’s Downtown – Kalamazoo – 234 W Michigan Ave
234 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Status: Closed Permanently
Casa Bolero – Kalamazoo – 116 Portage Street
116 Portage Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Status: Closed Permanently
JungleBird – Kalamazoo – 155 W Michigan Ave
155 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Status: Closed Permanently
Barrio – Kalamazoo – 215 E Michigan Ave
215 E Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Status: Closed Permanently
The Burger Bros – Kalamazoo – 806 Riverview Dr Suite B
806 Riverview Dr Suite B
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Status: Closed Permanently
Pho On The Block – Kalamazoo – 1301 Portage Street
1301 Portage Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Status: Closed Permanently
TASTE OF SOUL BY DIPS – Kalamazoo – 2500 Nazareth Rd
2500 Nazareth Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Status: Closed Permanently
Ybar & Bistro – Kalamazoo – 2941 Howard St
2941 Howard St
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Status: Closed Permanently
The Great Lakes Shipping Co. – Kalamazoo – 4525 W Kl Ave
4525 W Kl Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Status: Closed Permanently
The Grotto at Capone’s – Kalamazoo – 2804 W Michigan Ave
2804 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Status: Closed Permanently
Food Dance Restaurant – Kalamazoo – 401 E Michigan Ave
401 E Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Status: Closed Permanently
North 11 – Kalamazoo – 5585 Gull Rd
5585 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Status: Closed Permanently
Shifters Bar and Grill – Kalamazoo – 6857 W Main St
6857 W Main St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Status: Closed Permanently
Finley’s Grill & Smokehouse – Kalamazoo – 5160 W Main St
5160 W Main St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Status: Closed Permanently
Fricano’s – Kalamazoo – 7454 N 6Th St
7454 N 6Th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Status: Closed Permanently
Elysium – Kalamazoo – 505 E St
505 E St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Status: Closed Permanently
Old Country Buffet – Kalamazoo – 5220 W Main St
5220 W Main St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Status: Closed Permanently
Crafty Crab Kalamazoo – Kalamazoo – 5802 Gull Rd
5802 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Status: Closed Permanently
MOD Pizza – Kalamazoo – 5097 Century Ave Suite D
5097 Century Ave Suite D
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Status: Closed Permanently
Two Fellas Grill – Kalamazoo – 5585 Gull Rd Suite 106
5585 Gull Rd Suite 106
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Status: Closed Permanently
TGI Fridays – Kalamazoo – 5650 W Main St
5650 W Main St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Status: Closed Permanently
Rykse’s Restaurant – Kalamazoo – 5924 Stadium Dr
5924 Stadium Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Status: Closed Permanently
Howard Johnson’s Restaurant – Kalamazoo – 1912 E Kilgore Rd
1912 E Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49002
Status: Closed Permanently

Howard Johnson's Restaurant was located at 1912 E Kilgore Rd, Portage, MI 49002. The specific opening and closing dates are not provided. Subsequent businesses that occupied the location are not listed.

Howard Johnson’s Restaurant – Kalamazoo – W Maple St & S Westnedge Ave
W Maple St & S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Status: Closed Permanently

Howard Johnson's Restaurant was located at W Maple St & S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. No opening date is provided, and no closing date or subsequent businesses occupying the location are mentioned.

Chi-Chi’s – Kalamazoo
5609 W Main St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Status: Closed Permanently

Chi-Chi's, located at 5609 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, closed in 2004. The location is now a thrift store.