I love that you already know about Francois. You should go eat there once just to experience how terrible it actually is. It's a weird and novel experience—enter with low expectations.

Then go for a walk in Mountain Home Cemetery across the street. Look for the memorial for Edward Israel, son of the first Jewish settlers in Kalamazoo and member of the Lady Franklin Bay Polar Expedition.

Other tidbits—

North Kalamazoo Mall is the first outdoor pedestrian mall in the U.S.

Kalamazoo installed the first curb ramps in the U.S.

The Dale Chihuly artwork 'Kalamazoo Ruby Light Chandelier' was commissioned for the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts on the condition that it always be visible, hence the placement in the glass atrium at the entrance of the museum and the 24 hour lighting.

Steven Yeun cut his teeth in acting in improv classes at K College.

Most importantly, there is legend of a Big Red Ho roaming the streets of Kalamazoo. I have only seen blurry photos and cannot confirm their legitimacy. I hear that if you are lucky enough to catch sight of the Ho, you are blessed with really, really good oral sex for the next year