Feature: Meraki Coffee Co.
Meraki Coffee Co. is a coffee roaster that serves coffee, cold brews, espresso, and other non-coffee beverages. Though lacking space for customers to sit inside (outdoor seating available during the summer), the owner, Ryan, makes up for it in passion for coffee and connections with those who come up to his humble window.
Events
May 1 First Friday
May 9 Mac N Cheese Mayhem
June 5 First Friday
June 11 Kids In The Zoo
July 10 First Friday
July 11 Cheers In The Zoo
July 23-25 Sidewalk Sales
August 7 First Friday
August 8 Sips In The Zoo
September 4 First Friday
September 12 Dogs In The Zoo
October 2 First Friday
October 10 Boos In The Zoo
November 6 First Friday
December 4 First Friday
December 11 Moonlight Madness
Upcoming Events
First FridayFri, May 01South Kalamazoo Mall
Mac N Cheese MayhemSat, May 09South Kalamazoo Mall
Kids In The ZooSat, Jun 13South Kalamazoo Mall
First FridayFri, Jul 10South Kalamazoo Mall
Cheers In The ZooSat, Jul 11South Kalamazoo Mall
First FridayFri, Aug 07South Kalamazoo Mall
Sips In The ZooSat, Aug 08South Kalamazoo Mall
First FridayFri, Sep 04South Kalamazoo Mall
Dogs In The ZooSat, Sep 12South Kalamazoo Mall
First FridayFri, Oct 02South Kalamazoo Mall
Boos In The ZooSat, Oct 10South Kalamazoo Mall
First FridayFri, Nov 06South Kalamazoo Mall
First FridayFri, Dec 04South Kalamazoo Mall
Moonlight MadnessFri, Dec 11South Kalamazoo Mall
Parking
Downtown is celebrated for its pedestrian-friendly environment and easy access to public transportation. However, for those who prefer to commute by car, Downtown Kalamazoo offers a wealth of parking solutions.
Free 90 minute parking is now offered in the Epic Center & Kalamazoo Mall ramps! With over 400 free 90-minute on-street parking spaces, as well as various paid parking garages and lots, finding a suitable parking spot is a breeze. On-street metered parking is also available throughout the downtown area, with rates ranging from $1.75 per hour to $3 per day, and these spots are free after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Residents, employees, and visitors seeking extended parking options can obtain monthly parking permits by contacting Central City Parking at 269.342.6383.
For avid cyclists, downtown Kalamazoo offers secure bike lockers, providing enclosed storage for bicycles and accessories. These lockers are available for rent on a monthly, seasonal, or annual basis. Details and rental options can be found at various locations.
Stay Connected
City Of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo is a city in the southwest region of the US state of Michigan. At the 2010 census, Kalamazoo had a population of 74,262.
One of Kalamazoo's most notable features is The Kalamazoo Mall, an outdoor pedestrian shopping mall. The city created the mall in 1959 by closing part of Burdick Street to auto traffic, although two of the mall's four blocks have been reopened to auto traffic since 1999. Kalamazoo is home tWMU, a large public university, Kalamazoo College, a private liberal arts college, and KVCC, a two-year community college.
Downtown Kalamazoo
The Downtown Economic Growth Authority together with the City of Kalamazoo works with both the public sector and local businesses to support the people of downtown Kalamazoo. Together, our goal is to continue growing downtown into an accessible, green, and economically vibrant urban community—one that protects the beauty and diversity of southwest Michigan.