Coffee and a Quick Bite in Kalamazoo
5 stops · about 3 hours · Updated October 6, 2026
Start with coffee, then choose a quick bite in Kalamazoo, MI, with two cafes and three restaurants offering casual settings and takeout. Matcharía on W South St serves coffee, tea, and matcha lattes in a completely gluten-free and dairy-free environment. Fiddle Leaf Cafe on Fulford St pairs coffee and tea with seasonal selections and locally made pastries. Both cafes offer quiet seating, Wi-Fi, and vegan and vegetarian options. For the next stop, Ray Ray's Italian Beef & Sausage on Miller Rd serves Italian-style sandwiches, hot dogs, and barbecue with counter service and Chicago sports decor. La Familia cafe on W Michigan Ave offers Mexican food, small plates, and comfort food, plus curbside pickup and delivery. Ayasofya Turkish Restaurant, also on W Michigan Ave, serves halal shawarma, kebabs, mezes, and freshly baked pita. Choose dine-in seating at any of these stops, or take your drink and meal to go.
Coffee
Stop 1
Matcharía
4.9(143)Kalamazoo
Matcharía offers coffee, tea, and matcha lattes in a completely gluten-free and dairy-free environment, with quiet seating and Wi-Fi.
Stop 2
Fiddle Leaf Cafe
4.9(115)Kalamazoo
Fiddle Leaf Cafe pairs coffee, tea, and seasonal beverages with locally made pastries, offering a quiet setting, outdoor seating, and takeout.
A quick bite
Stop 3
Ray Ray's Italian Beef & Sausage
4.7(1152)Kalamazoo
Ray Ray's Italian Beef & Sausage serves Italian-style sandwiches, hot dogs, and barbecue with counter service, Chicago sports decor, and takeout.
Stop 4
La Familia cafe
4.7(401)Kalamazoo
La Familia cafe offers Mexican food, small plates, and vegan and vegetarian options in a casual setting, with counter service and curbside pickup.
Stop 5
Ayasofya Turkish Restaurant
4.7(373)Kalamazoo
Ayasofya Turkish Restaurant serves halal shawarma, kebabs, mezes, and freshly baked pita, with counter service, takeout, and indoor and outdoor seating.
