234 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Retail Property For Lease · 1,591 SF

Located in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo’s Central City Business District, 234 W. Michigan Avenue offers a rare opportunity to lease a fully equipped restaurant along one of the city’s most heavily traveled corridors. Originally constructed in 1890 and renovated in 2019, the property combines historic brick-and-masonry character with updated building systems, including a new water heater. The space includes approximately 1,591 square feet on the main level, along with a full basement that provides additional room for storage, food preparation, and back-of-house operations. Landlord’s existing furniture, fixtures, and equipment can be leased for an additional cost, significantly reducing the upfront capital and buildout time typically required to open a restaurant. A new operator could move-in and begin operating with minimal delay. Six dedicated parking spaces are located directly behind the building. Additional public parking is available nearby at the Radisson Ramp and several city-owned surface lots. The property is within walking distance of many of downtown Kalamazoo’s primary destinations and demand drivers, including the Kalamazoo Mall, Radisson Plaza Hotel, Arcadia Creek Festival Site (currently under renovation), Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Bell’s Eccentric Café, Shakespeare’s Pub, and other established downtown businesses. The property is also located just steps from the new downtown arena development, which is expected to generate additional event traffic, visitors, and long-term investment in the surrounding area. This provides a new operator with the opportunity to benefit from both the existing downtown customer base and the area’s continued growth.