Sugarbowl - Kalamazoo

I have been to this restaurant three times even though it is far from where I live. The bar has a great atmosphere with a fun DJ named Chris (bigevilpine) who has excellent taste in music. The burgers are also amazing. The service from the bartender Mike and the other staff members is fantastic. They also have karaoke nights on Fridays and Saturdays with super friendly and encouraging people. I really love this place!

Honestly, this place is so cool. The atmosphere is great and it's the only place we could find with karaoke! Everyone here is friendly and attractive, creating a fun vibe. Shoutout to Jessica, the bartender!

We stumbled upon this restaurant on a Saturday night during karaoke, and we were pleasantly surprised by the friendly atmosphere and welcoming staff. It seemed like everyone there knew each other and had a story to share. We will definitely be back to visit these wonderful people and this great place. And for fans of True Blood, be sure to check out the Eric the vampire chair in the corner - it's super cool!

Its a southside staple. Been there forever.. My mom use to get drunk there a long time ago.

This weathered brick building looks, from the curb, like a long-closed locals-only joint from decades past where everyone is a mid-day regular and a five-spot can get you two draft pints and three songs on the jukebox with cash to spare to leave as a tip on the time-worn bar counter that has held up many sets of elbows. The inside did not disappoint. Cool, clean air, hushed congenial conversation, the female bartender warm and engaging. This is a place you can slip right into, instantly welcomed. The absolute magic is not the impressively low drink prices. (though I appreciated the wallet-friendly thing) No, what makes Sugarbowl rise to the top of my list is the feeling that while inside these aged walls, the chaos, discomfort and myriad of uncertainties punching holes in the outside world are far, far away. Keep doing what you do, dear old Sugarbowl....there is true peace of mind here. Oh, I can't forget the pair of four-letter words that come to mind as well. Beer... and hope.