Brewster’s Food & Spirits in Kalamazoo, MI

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Telephone:	+1 269-344-0600
Website:	brewstersfoodandspirits.com
Address:	5135 Portage Rd, Kalamazoo, MI, 49002
Categories:	American (New) Bars

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Takes Reservations	Yes
Delivery	No
Take-out	Yes
Accepts Credit Cards	Yes
Parking	Private Lot
Bike Parking	No
Wheelchair Accessible	Yes
Good for Kids	Yes
Good for Groups	Yes
Attire	Casual
Noise Level	Average

Good For Dancing	No
Alcohol	Full Bar
Happy Hour	Yes
Coat Check	No
Smoking	No
Outdoor Seating	No
Wi-Fi	Free
Has TV	Yes
Waiter Service	Yes
Caters	Yes
Has Pool Table	No

Today

Today	12:00 pm – 12:00 am Open now
Local time (Kalamazoo)	8:40 PM Sunday, June 29, 2025

Business hours

Monday	11:00 am – 2:00 am
Tuesday	11:00 am – 2:00 am
Wednesday	11:00 am – 2:00 am
Thursday	11:00 am – 2:00 am
Friday	11:00 am – 2:00 am
Saturday	11:00 am – 2:00 am
Sunday	12:00 pm – 12:00 am

Description

Specialties

Family owned and operated since 1998! Brewster’s Food and Spirits has three locations to serve you in Paw Paw, Three Rivers and Kalamazoo. We’re famous for our Applewood Smoked Specialties such as the smoked Reuben, Beef Brisket Dinner, and Pulled Pork Nachos. Craving a tender, juicy burger or a mouthwatering rack of ribs? Brewster’s has ‘em cooked to perfection, plus more!

History

Established in 1991.

Located in Kalamazoo just off the I94 Portage Rd/Kilgore exit, Brewster’s has been a favorite stop for BBQ connoisseurs. On Sunday visit Brewster’s of Kalamazoo for their breakfast buffet 9am-1am and their famous bloody Mary bar and fish fry in the afternoon! There’s team trivia on Wednesday starting at 8:30pm and Karaōke on Friday from 9pm-1pm.

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20 reviews of Brewster’s Food & Spirits

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Cecili T.

Place rating: 5
Vienna, VA

I brought a group of 55 kids and adults who were in town for the US Synchronized Skating Championships. We were able to place pre-orders and when we arrive our food was ready, hot and delicious. Despite only have 50 minutes to eat, pay and leave, we were in and out with a stress-free meal. The team was kind and helpful — even under the pressure to feed so many of us so quickly. Our whole group had a great time! I highly recommend for big groups!

T A.

Place rating: 2
Chicago, IL

First of all the food was very good, wings and onion rings would go back for them, but sitting at the bar there was a stench of OLD beer coming from behind the bar, either they had not cleaned the draft beer trough or something. The mens room could have had a better fragance. I hate to be tough on an establishment but it is all better for management.

Megan G.

Place rating: 5
Caledonia, MI

We had a group of three kids and four adults and we were seated immediately. The selection was great, the margaritas were on point, our waitress went the extra mile to make sure our gluten free dietary needs were met. Great dinner!

Vickie B.

Place rating: 4
Gobles, MI

Stopped n last night and it was PACKED but the food and service was great! The owner and his staff did a wonderful job especially for how busy they were. We will definitely be back.

B L.

Place rating: 4
Ann Arbor, MI

Great little place to unwind and grab some food. Good selection, and the bartender Keri is great !!

Chris E.

Place rating: 2
Fort Worth, TX

I was not that impressed overall. The fried mushrooms were very nice. I had to ask for the horseradish sauce that it was supposed to come with. The horseradish lacked flavor. I ordered the Cobb salad which was ok (they were out of vinaigrette.). The service was below average. My waiter was nice but seemed a little confused, and a maybe little stoned. To sum it up– this place is ok. Not sure I’d go back.

Joe H.

Place rating: 2
Chicago, IL

The only thing colder than my shrimp skewer was my Guiness. Steak overcooked and shrimp undercooked… that is not good.
My vegetables were previously frozen… thawed and then charred. (So I guess that means they were grilled)
The service was ok. The staff was friendly.
My plate w napkin over my overcooked steak sat on the bar after I was done eating it longer than it took me to eat my meal.
The TV behind the bar showing the Michigan game was also not in HD… that is bad for a bar.
If there was another bar in the area… I am sorry I missed it.

Tobin h.

Place rating: 3
Elmhurst, IL

Pretty good food… loved the bbq wings (they have great ranch as well). The value was good and pure service perfectly fine. But walking in, the expectations were high and it seemed as if was missing something? Personality maybe? Just kind of dry. Not rude or bad, but needed a little boost of persona to make it a go to belly up destination. But I’ll definitely go back when I roll through the Zoo.

Philip P.

Place rating: 5
Portage, MI

Love this place. Three food, service and atmosphere have always been wonderful. One of our favorite places to go to.

TR M.

Place rating: 4
Shorewood, IL

This is a great place to stop for a quick lunch. The menu has a good selection, the food seems to be very fresh and the service is friendly. The place seems clean and the prices are fair.

Shane S.

Place rating: 4
Naperville, IL

Servers are GREAT and food is good. We had reservations for a very large group at peak hours, had a snafu in getting settled but the servers were outstanding and the manager went well above what was needed to satisfy our large group.

Dave W.

Place rating: 4
Kalamazoo Township, MI

All the times we’ve ate here always had great servece and good food. The noise level os a little higher in here than i would like tho. Ober all its a good place to eat.

Jason P.

Place rating: 2
Lyons, IL

Service was terrible and slow. It’s not even busy right now and I waited 15 mins to be served my next beer while at the bar. Food was not worth the cost on the menu. Only coming here again in a dive situation.

BillandPam F.

Place rating: 5
West Hills, CA

Food was very good but I was most impressed by the integrity of the staff. I have food allergies and they were extremely helpful.

Nate B.

Place rating: 2
Battle Creek, MI

Didn’t get a chance too eat. Actually left without ordering, but the staff was very nice about it.
It was louder than any restaurant I’ve been in. We couldn’t even have a conversation sitting next to each other. Not a favorable first impression.

Kevin F.

Place rating: 5
Durham, NC

Dropped in as part of a late night group of thirty. At first the staff panicked, but then they gave great service (fast, efficient and good natured.) food was excellent, served exactly as requested, and despite 30 ‘separate checks please’, got everything done in less than an hour. I’ve seen far worse at places staffed with triple the number of staff. Went back for lunch today.

Nick P.

Place rating: 5
Hopkins, MI

I wanted to eat here once more before I dropped 5 stars on it. I’ve been here 3 times in the last month, all for lunch. Each time I sat in the bar side and it was roughly 30% full. The first time I had the tuna melt and while it was good, nothing wowed me about it. It was an average tuna salad sandwich. The second time I had the French dip and it was fantastic. The bread was soft, the meat was flavorful and the au jus was perfect. The third time I had the clam basket special and it was just as good if not better than the French dip. I’ve seen some of the reviews about the service being slow but I can tell you each time I’ve eaten here from the time I’ve say down to when I have my meal has never been longer than 15 minutes. Wait staff is please to and attentive. Another gem in what is looking like a serious food town. Keep up the good work!

Andy E.

Place rating: 3
Glen Allen, VA

Typical bar food with a good selection of local beers on tap. I’ve eaten here about 5 times and have not had anything poor, but I wouldn’t call it fine dining. Come for the beer.

Adam M.

Place rating: 3
Kalamazoo, MI

I go to Brewster’s about once or twice a month for work lunches. I always pick this place when it is my choice.
I am known around the office for always getting the buffalo chicken wrap (which is awesome) and fries. In the spirit of trying to be healthy, I switched it up to the Sun-dried cherry chicken salad. It was awful. Lettuce tasted bitter like it hadn’t been washed. They didn’t have feta, so they substituted with bleu cheese. The highlight should have been the dried cherries, adding some tartness to balance with the chicken and bleu cheese… there were 4 cherries in the entire salad. I think the chicken breast was maybe a little undercooked… yikes.
I shouldn’t have deviated from my old stand-by. If you are looking for beers and bar food, this place works. If you are looking for a sensible lunch during a business meeting, you may want to go elsewhere.

Vickie R.

Place rating: 3
Dearborn Heights, MI

I love the Bloody Mary bar on Sundays during brunch time. Basically, you get a mug and some vodka, then you just take it to the Bloody Mary bar table and go to town. You have a great selection of mixes, hot sauces, seasonings, and garnishes. Well done, Brewsters! The brunch is pretty good. Standard and average tasting breakfast food. The redeeming quality of this brunch is the omelette station. You pick your toppings, and the chefs bring it to you when it’s hot and ready. Making an omelette can seem easy, but making a omelette well takes skill, and these chefs have it. Since I’m only in the Portage area for one weekend a month or less, it’s hard for us to go to Brewster’s on Sundays and get anything but brunch and a Bloody Mary.

Brewster’s Food & Spirits

Kalamazoo, United States