LOCATIONS

2965 Oakland Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Mon.-Sat.: 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Fax: 269-343-0115

(269) 343-3619
STORE HOLIDAY HOURS:

Christmas: Dec 24: 9am-5pm, Dec 25: CLOSED

New Year's: Dec 31: 8am-9pm, Jan 1: CLOSED

Cafe '36 Holiday Hours

Christmas: CLOSED Dec 24 & Dec 25

New Year's: CLOSED Dec 31 & Jan 1

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