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Kalamazoo Beer Exchange

211 East Water Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
269.532.1188
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Ranked #6 of 123 restaurants in Kalamazoo
Cuisines: American
Dining options: After-hours
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Michigan
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55 reviews 55 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Went for dinner. Ordered entrees. Wife ordered steak well done, potatoes, and substitute corn for veg medley. Arrived with steak undercooked. Steak went back. Wife began eating potatoes and found hair that was not ours. Full plate sent back. Steak brought out was diff cut and not good. A new full plate arrived. New steak undercooked and it came with... More

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Wichita, Kansas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Four of us gather at the Beer Exchange after a long move from Kansas to Michigan. We were looking for a place to unwind by knocking down some craft beers, but were surprise that this establishment had good food too. The food was inexpensive and tasty. The server was courteous and provide us with plenty of information on how the... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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43 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

Did we have a great time? YES. Was the staff knowledgable and responsive? YES, absolutely. How about the food, was it delicious? YES, most definitely (the steak, the salmon, the pizza appetizer). And, how about the beer? Did KBE have a great selection? YES AND WOW: the best and the brightest. The prices plunge, what folks are drinking is tabulated,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Went to treat my adult son for lunch and a beer. Brand new restaurant . Love the variety of beers and unique and regular bar food items. The atmosphere was cool like the inside of an renovated warehouse with various levels. Have daily specials. A vast variety of beer. wait staff was friendly and attentive. Food was very good.We had... More

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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013 via mobile

Heard great things about this place so I took some visitors there for lunch one way. It seemed like it was pulling teeth to get any attention what so ever from our server. He explained NOTHING to us about how the beer prices worked or anything! And he was rarely seen. Someone else ran our food and checked back in... More

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Broken Arrow
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7 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

I would definitely go here again! I was very impressed with the staff--they knew their beers! They could identify what I had ordered by scent alone and they did an excellent job explaining all of the offerings to help me make a good choice! The food was also very good! The atmosphere is fun! Service was timely. Wait time was... More

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Mount Pleasant, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

Food was OK, not great, but the beer selection was wonderful. At 6pm they ring the bell and the beers compete on a "beer exchange" with the more popular beers being sold at higher prices. Great for learning the concept of supply and demand in a fun way.

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Cleveland
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34 reviews 34 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

I have to admit, I was a little leary when a friend suggested we try this place on our next visit to K-zoo. Now, I'm guessing it will be a regular stop on ALL visits to the area! Great concept, good service and surprisingly good food. Just like the name (and the other reviews) say - the place is set... More

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Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Basically as it states..a stock exchange like atmosphere for beer. The food was good but you go there mainly for the experiance of the beer exchange itself. Tons of local brews to choose from. A great night out for the two of you or with friends!!

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Allegan, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

I have to admit the beer is a huge part of this establishment; however the food should be front and center as well. Great gimmick, wonderful beer selection and delicious food make this a great night out...even if you don't like beer.

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