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Kalamazoo Beer Exchange

Kalamazoo Beer Exchange

Gastropub and Pub$$$$
Central Business District, Kalamazoo
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    Nick A.
    "... food upstairs, and the stock exchange! While the scrubs drive up..."(5 Tips)
    Lisa G.
    "Wait to order your 2nd round til the 'stock market crash'."(4 Tips)
    Jodi R.
    "Great beer selection."(3 Tips)
    Keith
    "See which pinball machines are rigged for free play."(2 Tips)
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  • Nick A.heart icon on user image
    Nick AhnFebruary 25, 2015
    What isn't good here? Rotating beer taps with special feature days, great food upstairs, and the stock exchange! While the scrubs drive up Bud/Coors/Miller, you can drink #craftbeer at low prices!
  • Etienne F.heart icon on user image
    Etienne FavereyJuly 15, 2014
    They have an electronic price list that looks like trade board on the New York Stock exchange. The prices fluctuate based on how many people order a particular beer. Mine was only $2.75 for a pint.
  • Rhiannon Z.
    Rhiannon ZielinskiDecember 5, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    My favorite place to go out in Kalamazoo. Great during the week for dinner and a couple drinks upstairs, then come back on the weekends to drink and play pool in the lower level.
  • Anne H.
    Anne HolcombDecember 29, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Fajita nacho appetizer is a great deal, it's huge enough for 2 meals. You can get it with steak or chicken, or if you are vegetarian ask them to serve it with their black bean and corn relish...yum
  • Remo M.
    Remo MalarikJuly 14, 2016
    THE best place to go for beers! Even if you don't like beer, it's worth a visit... especially in the evening when the "Beer Exchange" crashes ;)
  • Lee C.heart icon on user image
    Lee CohenJanuary 29, 2017
    It's awesome how they do the prices like a stock market because when the market crashes the beers are great prices on top of the many choices of beer
  • Alex K.heart icon on user image
    Alex KliegerSeptember 23, 2017
    I went before the stock exchange part of the night, but the Mac and cheese is great. Recommend it with mushrooms. Big selection of Lagunitas!
  • Sarah L.
    Sarah LeeDecember 20, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Here's the deal about the stock exchange: The more people buy, the higher the price of the beer becomes. Periodically the stock market will crash & all the beers will drop in price! $3 or less
  • Kara M.
    Kara MiyasatoFebruary 19, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Yes, this is a beer place, but if you decide you want a Red Bull, beware. They only have Monster which they'll give you without telling you when you order Red Bull. That should be against the rules.
  • Jeremiah C.heart icon on user image
    Jeremiah CosnerOctober 12, 2017
    Stouts and stock exchange style pricing. Cool spot for pinball too!
  • Lisa G.
    Lisa GrzankaAugust 22, 2013
    Great beer selection and fun price concept. Wait to order your 2nd round til the 'stock market crash'. Don't order nachos or pizza. Yuck!
  • Brian M.heart icon on user image
    Brian MontgomeryJuly 13, 2012
    The concept alone is worth the trip.. Once your there buy low and keep buying low..If you don't mind drinking several different beers its awesome!!
  • Jason N.
    Jason NormanAugust 22, 2013
    Nachos w fried pita chips? Wrong. It's just my opinion, but the nachos are a train wreck. I mean, how do you f up nachos? Somehow KBE managed it. Get a fried pickle instead. Your mouth will thank you.
  • Angie B.
    Angie BennettAugust 29, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing staff, wonderful food, solid beer selection, one of our favorite placed to frequent.
  • Selena
    SelenaOctober 13, 2011
    Steak nachos are better than chix nachos. The market prices are dictated by local consumer activity. Meaning, wait for a crash and order doubles if something is hot!
  • Keith
    KeithJuly 31, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Step into the dungeon and have fun. See which pinball machines are rigged for free play.
  • Mark
    MarkJune 12, 2013
    The actual exchange starts at 6! Watch out for the occasional market crash when all beers hit their lowest price!
  • Brad W.heart icon on user image
    Brad WheelingAugust 23, 2014
    Prices change with what the crowd is ordering. Great selection of MI breweries.
  • Judy A.heart icon on user image
    Judy AvisJuly 30, 2022
    Fun place with all the beer choices!
  • Em R.heart icon on user image
    Em ReidJuly 15, 2015
    Onion rings are on point. Especially the spicy sauce.
  • MMMM G.heart icon on user image
    MMMM GnashersDecember 10, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Beer... friendly comfy and pleasant wait staff.
  • Fox B.
    Fox BarrelMay 12, 2011
    The Fox Barrel Pacific Pear on draught is fantastic! Fermented using 100% pure pear-juice and Gluten-free!
  • Jodi R.
    Jodi RozyckiDecember 29, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Great beer selection. Check out the Victory Ranch beer, EXCELLENT!
  • Erik T.heart icon on user image
    Erik ThallemerJuly 26, 2015
    Stock market concept is genius. Great atmosphere
  • Trevor M.
    Trevor MapesOctober 4, 2012
    Get the fried pickles! Best batter-sauce combo in western Michigan!
  • Michelle E.
    Michelle ElizabethNovember 3, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    If you want to eat dinner go on a week night. The waitlist gets crazy long on weekends.
  • Robert L.heart icon on user image
    Robert LongstreetJuly 9, 2015
    Everything is good here.
  • Katherine
    KatherineNovember 28, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Every time I try to go to the bar when the market crashes I can't get to the bar! Stick with the servers!
  • Thomas
    ThomasMarch 1, 2013
    Mac n cheese is out of this world.
  • Elizabeth B.
    Elizabeth BarkerApril 15, 2013
    You want the fish & chips.
  • Susan M.
    Susan MosherOctober 20, 2012
    Michelle is a TERRIFFIC hostess and waitress! Happy Sweetest Day!
  • Bryan C.
    Bryan CoteApril 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    2 rules: never get the same beer twice in a night and never get a beer you have ever had before
  • Eva K.
    Eva KleinMarch 31, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Their fries taste just like the ones at the fair. Awesome!
  • Mike C.heart icon on user image
    Mike CoonApril 16, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Great bar! Watch for the market crashes!
  • Ted C.
    Ted CrookOctober 7, 2011
    Not sure why I'm the first one to announce that the nachos are F'ing AMAZING!!
  • Awesome Mitten
    Awesome MittenApril 2, 2012
    Use the price drops to try something new! Read more
  • Keith
    KeithJanuary 4, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    No more tasters. It'll cost you a buck fifty if you want a small pour. Booooo!
  • Lowell
    LowellJuly 17, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Chicken salad sandwich is awesome along with their fries
  • Riley S.
    Riley ShererFebruary 15, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Hey, it's February 15, 2013 and your veggie burger is smaller than it was last year. What's the deal?
  • Jes W.
    Jes WalkerNovember 24, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    I suggest St Benedict's Winter Ale if it's cheap!
  • Jeremy W.
    Jeremy WeittingJanuary 17, 2013
    Not sure about your portfolio, but the market is looking good here!
  • Nick B.
    Nick BrennanJune 4, 2012
    Best bar concept ever!
  • Steve D.heart icon on user image
    Steve DJuly 30, 2012
    Awesome beer and the food is pending my date with Emily Borsum
  • Joyce T.heart icon on user image
    Joyce TinkhamFebruary 4, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    what fun. good food
  • Zach J.
    Zach JergerFebruary 17, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    The hostess here is terrible, we came to get dinner and all she said to us was "I'm not checking ids" and then proceeded to let us wait 30 mins before someone told us that there was a wait for tables
  • Charles O.
    Charles OsbergerApril 16, 2013
    Try a bottle of Frankenmuth Hefeweizen! #Cheers
  • Jason L.
    Jason LiptowFebruary 3, 2013
    Try the Raspberry Pear Cider
  • Linda H.heart icon on user image
    Linda HuntDecember 29, 2013
    Great place
  • Rach D.
    Rach DeeeeJuly 17, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Wild mushroom Crepes are amazing!
  • Amelia S.
    Amelia SuarezApril 14, 2013
    You always have to wait an absurdly long time with no where to sit or stand.
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