0 Kalamazoo Brewing Co./Bell’s Eccentric Cafe, Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Kalamazoo Brewing Co./Bell’s Eccentric Cafe
Excellent based on 164 ratings
Type: Brewpub (see listing)

355 East Kalamazoo Ave
Kalamazoo, Michigan United States 49007-3807 [ print map ]
269 382 2332

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Hours: M-Th 11a.m.-12 a.m, F-Sa 11am-1 a.m., Sun 12-12


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Kalamazoo Brewing Co./Bell’s Eccentric Cafe

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Beer Available At Kalamazoo Brewing Co./Bell’s Eccentric Cafe (arranged by most recent)
Bells Black Note Stout 100, Bells Java Stout 99, Bells Bull In A China Shop , Bells Kalamazoo IPA 61, Bells Larry’s Latest Double IPA Trial , Bells Roundhouse IRA 98, Bells The Wild One 98, Bells Two Hearted Ale 100, Bells Consecrator Doppelbock 94, Bells Larry’s Latest Pale Trial , Bells Bear Hug 90, Bells Porter 97, Third Coast Old Ale 100, Bells Winter White 86, Bells Oberon Ale 90, Bells Smitten Golden Rye Ale 88, Bells Lager Beer 46, Bells Milk Stout 92, Bells Smoked Rye , Bells Baltic Porter 66
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164 reviews for Kalamazoo Brewing Co./Bell’s Eccentric Cafe
 Ambiance  81%
 Service  70%
 Selection  79%
 Food  70%
 Value  77%
 Overall  79%
 Rating  91%
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72
  AMBIANCE 4/5   SERVICE 7/10   SELECTION 10/15   FOOD 7/10   VALUE N/A   OVERALL 15/20
Rockinout  (8) Kent, Ohio | August 28, 2005
Had no problem finding the place coming in from out of town but it was light out. We had good and friendly service, although there is no table service, you get everything yourself. I informed the bartender that we had never been there and he was very helpful. Our food was excellent. I had the Angus burger while my wife had the Portebello mushroom sandwich. All of the usual suspects were there on tap. I only wish I could have had something that was not bottled. My wife liked the chalkboard in the bathroom for those of you compelled to doodle. The artwork in the place added to the feel as well as the stained glass windows. My three year old daughter liked the dead insects on display. Big open beer garden outside. Cool place that I will go to everytime I am in the area.
80
  AMBIANCE 4/5   SERVICE 6/10   SELECTION 13/15   FOOD 6/10   VALUE N/A   OVERALL 17/20
Dogfish120  (6) Ann Arbor, Michigan | August 8, 2005
After having a challenging time finding the plae, i was astounded to find out the building i was in was actually the brewery. Unexpected but a delight none the less. All my favorites were consumed (ofcourse). Very relaxed atmosphere with a mix of college students and local beer geeks. The gift/beer shop is worth a visit as well. A must stop if in the area.
82
  AMBIANCE 4/5   SERVICE 7/10   SELECTION 15/15   FOOD N/A   VALUE N/A   OVERALL 15/20
Crosling  (70) Loveland, Colorado | July 29, 2005
Can’t complain about the selection, as they had every beer I was looking for, along with one draught only beer. It’s one of the best breweries in the world. The gift shop was really neat as well. I was able to pick up some nice clothing as well. I wouldn’t miss this place.
76
  AMBIANCE 4/5   SERVICE 6/10   SELECTION 11/15   FOOD 6/10   VALUE N/A   OVERALL 17/20
MrBunn  (72) Western, Pennsylvania | June 13, 2005
While the food and service can be a bit of a drag, this still ranks as one of my favorite places to go and have a beer. They have a lot of events in the beer garden all summer long, and the beers on tap are some of the best in the country, so you can forgive a little of the rough warehouse atmosphere and the difficulties you might have in finding the darn front door (or even the parking lot if you’re not from the area).
46
  AMBIANCE 3/5   SERVICE 5/10   SELECTION 6/15   FOOD N/A   VALUE N/A   OVERALL 9/20
heemer77  (211) Urbandale, Iowa | May 12, 2005
Large open and airy bar. Nothing on tap impressed me. They had a cider and mead mixture and a one off St Patrick’s Day brew. It is hard to find and not well marked. The prices are reasonable. I am not sure why anyone would bother to come out of their way to visit, but I suppose you should go if you are a huge Bell’s fan.
20
  AMBIANCE 1/5   SERVICE 1/10   SELECTION 6/15   FOOD N/A   VALUE N/A   OVERALL 2/20
jeffc666  (93) Fairfax, Virginia | February 14, 2005
Major dissapointment. Why is that this place has to be so eccentric so as to have an unmarked entrance, bartenders that could care less that newbies have arrived, menus with instructions on how to order, half of the words in the instructions are missing letters, etc...? Beer selection was approximately the same as you can get at any decent liquor store in Southern Michigan. We left without ever actually being able to order anything. Far and away the single worst brewpub I have ever been to.
78
  AMBIANCE 3/5   SERVICE 8/10   SELECTION 11/15   FOOD 6/10   VALUE N/A   OVERALL 17/20
mj23  (5) south holland, Illinois | February 13, 2005
Cool place very hippie like setting which I liked alot. Food is good and simple easy to eat bar food. But the beer is awesome ! Nice hops in summer out back very layed back place. If in area must see .
68
  AMBIANCE 4/5   SERVICE 6/10   SELECTION 10/15   FOOD 7/10   VALUE N/A   OVERALL 14/20
muzzlehatch  (255) Burlington, Vermont | December 11, 2004
I’ve visited a couple of times, and must say I’ve been a bit disappointed. Had food, a really terrific black bean burger, only once, and that was fine if limited & simple...but the beer? Of course, it’s Bells and it’s great, but don’t expect to see anything really special and mindblowing...just whatever you can get in bottles next door. Basically, worth a trip if you’re close by, but not worth a long detour as you can get the great beer all over the midwest.
80
  AMBIANCE 4/5   SERVICE 8/10   SELECTION 11/15   FOOD 7/10   VALUE N/A   OVERALL 17/20
AustinMilbarge  (49) Denver, Colorado | November 12, 2004
One of my favorite breweries. The food is typical pub grub with a little flare, worth a trip for lunch. The beer is always good. I’ve seen a couple shows in the backyard there, $10 cover and barley wine for $2. If you are in the area, I would recommend going.
68
  AMBIANCE 3/5   SERVICE 6/10   SELECTION 11/15   FOOD 5/10   VALUE N/A   OVERALL 14/20
DrnkMcDermott  (84) Downers Grove, Illinois | October 21, 2004| Updated June 29, 2008
I thought the oversize brick space felt a little ’’cold’’ when I first visited last year. But this time I’ve warmed up a little. Had a great, juicy hamburger (the Boho college crowd can choose from some good-looking veggie sandwiches, too). I had just bought 12 different bottles of Bell’s from their store, so the only thing on tap I “needed” to try was their Bell’s Beer (Lager). I’m much happier with this place the second time around. If you needued/u still more beer, Kraftbrau sis/suwas/u just cater-corner.

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