Business Profile: Angelo’s Italian Eatery

Angelo’s Italian Eatery

By Richard Martinovich

After being fi red from the company he founded, Steve Jobs came back to lead Apple Computer to its most creative run. When Starbucks stock plummeted earlier this year, Howard Schultz came out of retirement to take over the coffee giant he built as a global brand.

Now Pat Barnhart has returned to Angelo’s Italian Eatery, after a three-year absence! Barnhart owned Angelo’s in 2006 but sold it in 2018, then bought it again in December 2021. “We missed our customers!” says Pat.

Angelo’s has always been known for its grinders, but their pizza just might be the best kept secret in Kalamazoo. “We don’t skimp on the toppings,” says Barnhart. There are many toppings they will happily pile on for you; pepperoni, sausage, green and black olives, onion, banana peppers, jalapenos, green peppers, pineapple, mushrooms and a top choice among pizza lovers -- crumbled bacon! In the nearly twenty years of operating Angelo’s Italian Eatery, Barnhart has perfected the crust and sauce, and customers have given a big thumbs up!

A big reason grinders are so popular at Angelo’s is the bread. Angelo’s makes their Italian white dough fresh daily, and as they state on the menu, “Italians Dough it Better! We’re Worth the Trip!” The Italian Deluxe; Italian sausage, ham, salami and mozzarella is a long-time favorite, but there are over twenty grinder combinations like BBQ Pork, Seafood, All Meat Combo -- roast beef, turkey, ham, mozzarella, lettuce and mayo -- and vegetarian selections, too!

There are appetizers, home-made spaghetti, Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo, calzones, nachos, soups, salads, beverages and desserts -- and a children’s menu!

Angelo’s Italian Eatery is located in the Airview Plaza next to the airport on Portage Road.

5401 Portage Road Portage 342-9906