Caffe Casa gourmet coffee shop Kalamazoo Mall, tea, latte, chai, pastries, bagels, sandwiches, soup, lunch, croissants, muffins, cookies, gluten free

Stop in for lunch and savor hearty homemade soups, sandwiches and wraps, vegetarian offerings, custom salads with a selection of homegrown seasonal organic greens, all prepared with the finest ingredients and served in a creative atmosphere.

All of the coffee and tea at Caffè Casa is brewed with purified water to let their natural flavors shine. Daily specials and gluten-free baked goods. Free Wi-Fi for your surfing pleasure.

Your hosts are John and Kathy Beebe, proprietors of Caffè Casa since 1992. Their shop is laid-back, cozy and fun. Works by local artists adorn the walls. John tends to the espresso machine and a profusion of plants. Kathy is always dappled with flour and chocolate while concocting new bakery delights and preparing classic favorites.

“Very cute little cafe in downtown Kalamazoo. I popped in briefly on one of the coldest days of the year and walked in with a nearly frost bitten face and fingers. Hot chocolate was the only thing on my mind so I went with that.

“I'm a bit of a hot chocolate connoisseur and I have to say, this was some of the best I've ever had. Dark, creamy, and rich. Not too sweet and not too hot either. It was perfect.

“I sat down for a moment since I had a bit of time to kill and admired the space. Cookies were baking and filling the room with delicious scents and at the counter there was a handful of delectable looking sweet treats behind the glass. The decor is eclectic and filled with lots of cool pieces (like a piano) and mismatched wood. The staff that helped me out was beyond sweet as well.” — Yelp reviewer Annette J.

She will be happy to collaborate on whatever you dream up — think decadently triple-chocolate cake or an extravagant chocolate praline cake — for your next special celebration.

Kathy even carries her passion for cooking over to creating uniquely flavored drinks. Caffè Casa is the only place in town you can get a bacon-flavored mocha, or a breakfast latte laced with hints of bacon and waffles, as featured in the Kalamazoo Gazette. The adventurous who have experienced the coffees call them pure genius. Just a sampling of the signature creations at Caffè Casa.

“I had the opportunity to talk to Kathy; she owns the coffee place together with her husband John. The couple has been operating the business for more than 20 years now. ... Just talking to Kathy alone made me feel welcomed and cherished. It's the feeling that you don't usually encounter in most chain coffee establishments especially when visiting a city. She was a very genuine entrepreneur and her passion for the establishment and to the city as well, was awe-inspiring.” — Yelp reviewer Jon R.

“I love it here! John and Kathy are lovely, and the food is fantastic! Great atmosphere and lots of quirky and fun artifacts on the walls and shelves. I love that they support the arts too!” —Foursquare reviewer Shawn Marie Hardy

“Absolutely delightful & delicious dirty chai & chicken salad croissant. I'll be back with friends who will find the atmosphere divine.” — Foursquare reviewer Kim Bourner