Tucked away on the streets of an idyllic small town, you'll find an absolutely incredible historic building turned restaurant in Michigan. Located in Plainwell, Michigan, only 20 minutes from Kalamazoo, Dog & The Bank is a fresh, local American restaurant...

...that happens to be housed in the remains of an old bank!

Open since late 2021, this new American restaurant kept the original windows of the bank that used to occupy their space. From the exterior, the building appears classy and elegant, but a bit homey as well.

The lunch menu is straightforward but with a few twists.

Sure you can get a Rueben at most restaurants in Michigan, but how many Wagyu Ruebens have you tasted? Let the one on the menu at Dog & the Bank be your first.

No matter what you order at this Plainwell, Michigan historic-building-turned-restaurant, you'll be enjoying it in style. The owners of this establishment took great care in the renovation, choosing trim and paint colors that compliment the historic space.

The booths and tables are comfortable and cozy. You could just as easily have a business meeting as you could a family celebration - the restaurant is extremely well-rounded!

While all of the menus at Dog & the Bank in Plainwell, Michigan are full of stellar-sounding dishes, it's the brunch menu that has my tummy rumbling the most. From Biscuits & Gravy to Steak & Eggs, the ampersand really gets a delicious workout at this bank-turned-restaurant.

Pictured above is the Monte Cristo, also on the Brunch menu. It looks like a work of art doesn't it?! I bet it tastes even better.

Also on the brunch menu of this Michigan restaurant is a Dutch Baby Pancake. If you've never had one before, it's an experience your taste buds will never forget.

The one at Dog & the Bank comes topped with lemon curd and raspberry preserves. My mouth is already watering.

One of my favorite ways to experience restaurants as upscale as this one is sitting at the bar and enjoying its happy hour menu. Dog & The Bank offers a small selection of specialty dishes on their happy hour menu, including Filet Mignon Sliders and Oysters on the Half Shell.

Patrons also have the option to order a sandwich from the lunch menu at half price during happy hour. I'd be going after the Steakhouse Smash Burger pictured above.

The dinner menu at this bank-turned-restaurant in Plainwell, Michigan sounds absolutely incredible. Splurge on a Bone-In Ribeye or enjoy a Burratta Panzanella, a delicious salad made with tomatoes, beets, focaccia croutons, and a pistachio pesto vinaigrette.

Make it a point to ask your server about specials too. You wouldn't want to miss out on tasty dishes like the Bouillabaisse pictured above.

No matter what you order at this incredible Michigan restaurant, you'll leave happy and satisfied.

Now, your wallet might be a little lighter than it was before you ate, but, hey, what can you expect from a restaurant housed in an old bank?

If you're visiting this historic-building-turned-restaurant in Michigan for a happy hour or a celebration dinner, you won't be let down. The flavors the chefs are creating sound absolutely mouthwatering.

I'm definitely putting this on my list to visit the next time I'm in the Kalamazoo area. There's a lot to see and do there- like this outdoor vintage market. There's so much to do in this small Michigan town that it might be worth an overnight stay!

Have you eaten at a Michigan restaurant in a building that used to be something else? A firehouse? An insane asylum? We'd love to hear about it! Share your experience in the comments!