Where to Find Local Food in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo offers many options to shop locally. Whether it’s a family-owned pizza shop, clothing store or candy shop, Southwest Michigan is home to many businesses run by local families.
As the weather turns warmer, many prefer to supplement their grocery store finds with local produce and meat.
Kalamazoo can deliver both in spades: we’ve found multiple options to stock your fridge and pantry with locally-grown food.
Try this list for Kalamazoo farmers markets, bakeries, butcher shops, farms and restaurants offering meat, produce and dairy items.
We’ve also included opening dates for all of your favorite farmers markets; they’ll be up and running in May and June this year.
In this Article
Kalamazoo Farmers Markets
We are counting down the days until farmers market season in Kalamazoo. While traditionally a weekend event, many local markets now offer both a weekend and weekday option.
Weekday markets typically open later in the season (June).
2023 Farmers Market Opening Days
May 4: Plainwell
May 6: Kalamazoo
May 7: Portage
May 13: Texas Township
May 17: Battle Creek
May 19: Vicksburg
| Battle Creek Farmers Market Wednesday, Friday | 25 S McCamly St, Battle Creek, MI 49017 |
| Kalamazoo Farmers Market Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday | 1204 Bank St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 |
| Mattawan Farmers Market Wednesday | 52530 N Main St, Mattawan, MI 49071 |
| Plainwell Farmers Market THURSDAY | 554 Allegan St, Plainwell, MI 49080 |
| Portage Farmers Market Sunday | 7900 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002 |
| Richland Farmers Market WEDNESDAY | 9400 East CD Ave, Richland, MI 49083 |
| Texas Township Farmers Market Saturday, Tuesday | 7100 W Q Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 |
| Vicksburg Farmers Market Friday | 300 N Richardson St, Vicksburg, MI 49097 |
Bakeries
While bakeries are known for their tasty treats like cakes and cookies, they are also bread baking masters.
If you’re looking for a grocery store alternative, these local shops have fresh loaves, rolls and buns daily.
| Mackenzie’s Bakery | 103 E Prairie St, Vicksburg, MI 49097 |
| Renzema’s Bakery | 214 Link Ln Parchment, MI 49004 |
| Rykse & Co | 7141 West Q Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 |
| Sarkozy Bakery | 350 E Michigan Ave, Ste 100, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 |
| The Victorian Bakery | 512 N Park St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 |
Butcher Shops
Need meat? Kalamazoo butcher shops have you covered with beef, pork, and poultry (fresh or frozen).
Many of these locations also offer dairy products and bulk meat purchases.
| Bailey’s Meats | 9641 8th St, Schoolcraft, MI 49087 |
| Bullseye Marketplace | 350 Johnnycake Ln, Three Rivers, MI 49093 |
| Galesburg Meat Co | 58 Mill St, Galesburg, MI 49053 |
| Park Street Market | 512 N Park St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 |
| Pease Packing Corp | 8713 38th St S, Scotts, MI 49088 |
| Richland Meat Center | 7950 N 32nd St, Richland, MI 49083 |
| Stubbys Smoke House & Specialty Meats | 115 N Davis St, Vicksburg, MI 49097 |
| Terrill’s Market | 119 E Main St, Marcellus, MI 49067 |
| Texas Corners Specialty Meats | 7922 S 8th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 |
| V&V Quality Meats | 5002 Wynn Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 |
Farms/CSAs in SWMI
Farms are another great alternative to purchase produce, eggs, dairy products, and meat. While some of these farmers may not be in your backyard, their distribution points likely are.
Nearly all of these have deliveries or CSA (community-supported agriculture) local pickup sites in Kalamazoo. Many of these farms participate in local farmers markets as well.
Want to shop for multiple farms at once? Michigan Farm to Family allows you to schedule home deliveries from a variety of participating farmers.
| Bair Lane Farm | 53300 Bair Ln, Marcellus, MI 49067 |
| Bankson Lake Farm | 25236 CR 352, Lawton, MI 49065 |
| Bear Foot Farms/Thread Bear Creations | 40th St, Paw Paw, MI 49079 |
| Billy’s Eggs | 10520 N 17th St, Plainwell, MI 49080 |
| Butternut Sustainable Farms | 24624 Butternut Dr, Sturgis, MI 49091 |
| Carlson Farms | 34460 96th Ave, Lawton, MI 49065 |
| Crisp Country Acres | 5888 120th Ave, Holland, MI 49424 |
| Egly Land & Cattle Co. | 66645 39th St, Paw Paw, MI 49079 |
| Fitzs Farms | 58883 Ryan St, Mattawan, MI 49071 |
| Flowerfield Farmstead | 50330 Mill St, Three Rivers, MI 4909 |
| Green Gardens Community Farm | 14201 H Dr N, Battle Creek, MI 49014 |
| Husted’s Farm Market | 9191 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 |
| Jake’s Country Meats | 55721 Decatur Rd, Cassopolis, MI 49031 |
| Joe’s Farm | 53323 Pulver Rd, Three Rivers, MI 49093 |
| Lake Village Homestead Farm | 7943 S 25th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 |
| Long Valley Farm | 1616 Alamo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 |
| Moo-nique Dairy | 59551 White Temple Rd, Vandalia, MI 49095 |
| Oswalt Family Farms | 10144 E XY Ave, Vicksburg, MI 49097 |
| Otto’s Chicken | 5622 N Whitneyville Rd, Middleville, MI 49333 |
| Schultz Fruitridge Farms | 60139 County Rd 652, Mattawan, MI 49071 |
| The Garden Gals | 51172 US 131, Three Rivers, MI 49093 |
| Tiny Giant Farm | Local Farmers Markets |
| Trillium Wood Farm | 1585 Frost Rd, Williamston, MI 48895 |
| VerHage Fruit Farms & Cider Mill | 8619 West ML Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 |
Restaurants with Groceries
Who knew restaurants sold anything other than prepared meals?
We found multiple local spots that sell produce, meat, bread and other ingredients to prepare your own meals at home.
Add these restaurants to your list of local food sources:
| Bab El Salam MEDITERRANEAN, MIDDLE EASTERN GROCERY | 129 W Centre Ave Portage, MI 49024 |
| Oakwood Bistro (Market) VEGAN MEAT | 3003 Oakland Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 |
| Olga’s Kitchen OLGA BREAD | 5095 Century Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 |
| Panera BREAD | 6278 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002 5119 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 5627 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 |
| Pacific Rim Foods/Cravings Deli Asian GROCERY | 229 W Kilgore Rd, Portage, MI 49002 |
| Shawarma King on Drake MEAT, SPICES, PICKLES, MARINADES | 1441 S Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 |
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Thanks for posting this! I have been looking for farms & meat producers for awhile now! You’ve made it much easier!!
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