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Hungry, Hungry Hackett



“But I don’t want soup for dinner!!” says your younger sibling when your mom tells you what’s for dinner. Little does your mom know there are an abundance of restaurant selections in the Kalamazoo area. 

Emma Bartholomew (senior) says that when her family is trying to figure out where

to eat for dinner “we try to find a place with vegetarian options for my sister. We also look for the vibe we are going for, like fancy or more chill.”

If your family is looking for a place even your little sibling would agree too, popular options from the Kalamazoo area are Latitude 42, Texas Road House, famous for their rolls and butter, and Panera, with their Mac and Cheese as a fan favorite.



Additionally, if your family is looking for something on the fancier side Brick and Brine and 600 Kitchen and Bar are some of the most popular formal restaurants in Kalamazoo, especially for high school dance dinners.


 But what about after hours restaurants? When all of the families go home and the roads clear, many teens go out to eat in the middle of the night. Whether it be after a big basketball game or maybe the food just tastes better at 11 pm. 


Juan Rodrequez-Medina (senior) says he likes to go to “Taco Bell and Two Fellas with my friends because they are open really late and have good food.” Two Fellas is famous for their wraps filled with chicken, tater tots, or Mac and Cheese. 


The Food Institute wrote Teens Top 5 Restaurants, with Chick-fil-a at 16%, Starbucks 13%, and Chipotle at 8% of their “mindshare”. Hackett students did not seem to argue. When asked about their favorite restaurants, many said the same places, along with Steak and Shake, Blaze Pizza, and Fletchers


Next time you and your family or friends want to enjoy a nice meal together, check out these establishments for a great time!


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