Just Good Food

Disappointing had pesto tomato sandwich not as good as the pictures look… Had pablano soup as well really no spicy flavor at all very bland doesn’t live up to Unilocal hype

A spot-​on deli offering more than «just good food» located in the basement of one of the downtown buildings on Rose street. Super friendly staff that are ready and willing to give their recommendations on what to order. I always defer to the experts the first time I dine at any highly rated/​reviewed restaurants.
With as many options they had to choose from this was no small task in narrowing down the options. I ended up ordering the full sized Rueben sandwich — half with mustard and half with Russian dressing. I had never had a Reuben with mustard before so I thought I’d give it a shot — and I’m glad I did. It didn’t taste much like a traditional Rueben but boy was it good! Thick slices of corned beef on lightly toasted bread. I also tried the grape leaves — fantastic!
I’ll definitely be back to try much, much more.

Man, unassuming but that just makes it all the better. Great sandwiches, great salads, numerous soda choices. I’d eat here every day and not get sick of it.

I couldn’t have named this place better myself. The atmosphere is down to Earth (they’re quite literally underground in their building). They’re friendly. And above all, the food is so good.
The menu is split via meat sandwiches and vegetarian sandwiches; vast options for both. I ordered a lemon Greek chicken sandwich and a Mexican style chicken salad side; there is no method to my madness.
My lunch was fantastic.
The gentlemen helping me behind the counter was my favorite. He is a jack of all trades, I can tell. Just the right amount of customer service mixed with the behind the scenes of making your meal. He came out to my table and asked me if I had ever been there before and made sure everything tasted good. Well done.

I enjoyed the spicy chicken sandwich, and wish I could’ve tried some of the delicious looking sides — but I was in a bit of a rush & got take out. The service was fantastic!

We had them come in to cater our company Christmas party and it was awesome! The servers were professional and served with a smile, the food was out of this world. Would recommend to anyone looking to have any size party that need catering!

Very similar to the Shnitz in Grand Rapids. Super fresh and quality ingredients. The basement has a lot more room than I thought. Great for families with kids. I’ll have to come back and try every sandwich. The décor and music makes it feel old fashioned. Plus, I’m having a ginger beer in a bottle. I like it here!

This place could be considered one of the most genuine eateries in all of Kalamazoo. It has an abundance of fresh food from soups, to sandwiches & even tends to the vegetarians which is always a great bonus. If your in Kalamazoo & your hungry you should most likely do yourself a favor and go here.

Almost hidden away from the world in the downstairs of rose street market, Just Good Food lives up to their name. A great spot for vegetarians and vegans and you can even take your carnivore friends. There is something delicious for everyone here! My personal favorite things here are the tiny desserts they offer such as macaroons, truffles and lemon bars.

Definitely a hidden gem in Kalamazoo! The deli options are great. Their sandwiches are made to order, so expect to wait 5 – 10 minutes, but they are worth it. They have a huge menu so you can definitely find something you love. Lots of great vegetarian options with unique proteins like tempeh that you won’t find at most other places in the area. And the staff is super friendly and prices are reasonable.

Had a half Olinda’s Secret. Yummy chicken sandwich with red pepper sauce and mayo on french bread. Great subterranean atmosphere.

Great sandwiches. Spicy chicken is badass.
Lemon squares and chocolate chip cookies frickin delicious.
Best lunch in kzoo.

Place was outstanding. Wouldn’t have known by looking at it. Second I bit into the food I was amazed. Had the Levi’s Rueben. Was incredible. Also had some tamales that were delicious. Great staff and great food.

Great food, but you almost are worried that they’ll yell «NO SOUP FOR YOU», because they are wound up down there.

Everything here looks so good! I want to try it all.
I always forget about this little place. It’s in the basement of an old building downtown. From the outside, most people might not even know it exists. I often forget about it myself, but am so happy when I remember to stop here while downtown.
I stopped in yesterday to grab some food to go. I tried the spicy chicken sandwich (I forget the name). It had large chucks of chicken that were cooked in a hot sauce. It was on homemade bread with lettuce, tomato and mayo. It was super delicious! I also had an Italian Salad (tomatoes, olives, and mozzarella). The chocolate chip cookies are gigantic and sooooo good!
There is a large selection of sandwiches here. Most of the breads are made here. About half of the sandwiches were vegetarian. Ingredients are top notch.
There is a large deli case with a wide selection of salads, dips and sides.
I can’t wait to reutrn and try more of the many options this deli has to offer!

So, we’ve always really loved Just Good Food for their amazingly fresh ingredients and wide lunch selection. Not only do they have great sandwiches which can be gently customized, but they have locally sourced ingredients chopped up into different salads, soups and sides. I adore that their turkey is real oven roasted turkey, straight from their ovens, which eliminates any chance that Team VP will get sick from hidden preservatives.
Just Good Food also has a gluten free option for their sandwich, which makes our life easier. Any sandwich can instantly go GF with a gluten free wrap substitution. HUUZAH!
Their beverages need a little work because most of them contain «natural flavors», so we stick with water, but they do have a gluten free cookie!

This place is absolutely wonderful! I have never had anything I did not like. Fresh from the farm ingredients and outstanding choices of sandwiches, soups, salads and sides! The Suzy Q is my standard, but order a half because they are huge!

One of the best places you may not know about in kalamazoo. Super fresh ingredients and a large selection of deli sandwiches and other items.

Very good deli sandwiches. Great guacamole, tuna salad and chicken salad. Too many sandwiches to choose from, but it would be an interesting challenge!

Recently just moved back to the area and I was able to finally get back to this awesome deli… I used to go here every other day! Everything I have tried has been amazing! I was always crazy about their tofu burrito (I hope they still make it?), the guacamole (the best, with an extra-​spicy kick), the migas, and all the other different kinds of side dishes (just tried the Israeli Cous-​Cous… DELICIOUS!)…
In my experience, a lot of the food selection changes daily/​every few days in the deli case, but their sandwiches are pretty consistent. The tempeh burger is out of this world! I could go on about this place! After being gone for nearly 3 years, I stopped by quickly the other day and some of the staff remembered me! Perfect example of why I love everything about kalamazoo :)