SWMI Restaurants: New Restaurants

🍽 Voted # 1 Best New Restaurant

10420 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002 · Map It

Kalako Pizza

Opening in December 2024, Kalako Pizza delivers Chicago style pizza to Portage.

The location also offers traditional style pies, sandwiches, salads and appetizers.

Build your custom creation, or try one of their fun features, including Chef Kody's favorite (pictured): fresh Italian sausage, mushrooms, Calabrian chilis (Hot), fresh basil, red sauce and extra virgin olive oil.

Where to Find Kalako Pizza
Find Kalako just north of Osterhout, on Portage Road (next door to Great Skate).

🍽 Voted # 2 Best New Restaurant

8896 N 32nd St, Richland, MI 49083 · Map It

🍽 Voted # 3 Best New Restaurant

5234 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002 · Map It

Lee's Burgers & Malts

Where to Find Lee's Burgers & Malts
Find Lee's on Portage Road, near the airport (next door to Portage Pizza King).

🍽 Voted # 4 Best New Restaurant

5032 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 · Map It

Simply Sweet Desserts

Where to Find Simply Sweet Desserts
Simply Sweet Desserts is located at 5032 Gull Rd, near Kazoopy's.

🍽 Voted # 5 Best New Restaurant

1528 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 · Map It

🍽 New Restaurant in Portage
153 W Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49024 · Map It

Alibi

This American eatery, which opened in 2024, is open seven days a week and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in Portage.

Where to Find Alibi
Alibi is located in Portage near Shaver and Centre Avenue, in Lodo's previous spot. The same strip mall also includes Y'OPA and Bab el Salam.

🍽 New Restaurant in Portage

677 Romence Rd, Portage, MI 49024 · Map It

Mark's Diner

Mark's Diner is a warm and welcoming, family-friendly restaurant in Portage specializing in your favorite breakfast and lunch dishes.

Where to Find Mark's Diner
Mark's is located in the Romence Plaza where it's predecessor, Michelle's, was located in Portage.