Breakfast/brunch
Here are some local favorites to start off your day!
Brighton Coffee House and Theater
306 W Main StGreat Atmosphere and Coffee, breakfast sandwiches, live music
The Breakfast Club
676 W Grand River RdWonderful and eclectic menu, great atmosphere
Lynn's on First
180 North 1st StreetGreat breakfasts!
Cheryl's Place
4683 S Old US Hwy 23Quick easy breakfast. Nice atmosphere. Look for the castle.
Two Brothers Coffee Brew & Eatery
423 W Main StGreat coffee and beer too!
Playground
Brighton Imagination Station
448 Mill Pond LnGreat place for the kids to work off some energy!
Food scene
Sportsbar, the deck up top has a great view of Brighton! Fun place!
6 locals recommend
The POUND! Bar & Grill
139 W Main StSportsbar, the deck up top has a great view of Brighton! Fun place!
Lu & Carl's Bar & Grill
100 W Main StGreat food! You can bring your dog on the patio.
Bourbons
440 West Main StreetGreat food!
Ginopolis’ Bar-BQ Smokehouse
201 West Main StreetBarbeque!
Stillwater Grill Brighton
503 W Grand River RdYummy!
EL TORO BAR & GRILL
101 Brookside LnBest Mexican around!
Thai Express
112 W Grand River RdGreat carryout!
Sushi Zen
114 W Grand River RdLove this restaurant!
Local dive. Great burgers - elk, boar, buffalo and yak! Great atmosphere and a great beer selection.
6 locals recommend
Champ's Pub
140 E Grand River RdLocal dive. Great burgers - elk, boar, buffalo and yak! Great atmosphere and a great beer selection.
Your dog is welcome on the patio! Great craft beer! Great atmosphere! There is not much food but you can get carryout and have it delivered there.
11 locals recommend
Brewery Becker
500 W Main StYour dog is welcome on the patio! Great craft beer! Great atmosphere! There is not much food but you can get carryout and have it delivered there.
Ciao Amici's
217 W Main StGreat Italian!
Zukey Lake Tavern
5011 Girard DrGreat lakeside atmosphere!
Tee Bone'z Tavern
4900 South Old US Highway 23Trivia night, good food.
La Marsa Brighton
543 West Grand River AvenueGreat middle eastern food! Get the garlic paste and a veggie juice!
Jameson's Irish Pub and Grill
110 E Grand River RdGreat drinks, food and atmosphere.
Culture Beer and Cheese
412 W Main StCrepes, beer, cheese and charcuterie!
Brighton Bar & Grill
400 W Main StGreat atmosphere, great food!
Outdoor adventure
All things nature!
Island Lake State Recreation Area
6301 Kensington RdHiking, biking, swimming, exploring!
Acres of natural beauty! Including a nature center, farm and waterpark!
65 locals recommend
Kensington Metropark
4570 Huron River PkwyAcres of natural beauty! Including a nature center, farm and waterpark!
Brighton Recreation Area
6360 Chilson RdHiking, horseback riding, biking, disc golf, waterpark
Jump Island
6140 Bishop Lake RdA summertime blast!
Explore and adventure! Amazing zipline! Great place to take kids to see wildlife.
6 locals recommend
Howell Nature Center
1005 Triangle Lake RdExplore and adventure! Amazing zipline! Great place to take kids to see wildlife.
Fun things to do!
Airborne Adventure Park
8151 Movie DrJump!
Rollerama Skating Center
6995 Grand River AveRoller skating and lazer tag!
Kayak or canoe the Huron River!
6 locals recommend
Heavner Canoe Rental - Opening for 2021 season soon!
2775 Garden RdKayak or canoe the Huron River!
Mt Brighton Ski Area
4141 Bauer RdDown hill skiing.
The Arcade
10816 Grand River AveOld and new arcade games
Oh My Lolli
421 Mill Pond LnLollipops!
M Street Baking Company
117 N Michigan AveShakes and sweets to satisfy any craving!
City/town information
Home of University of Michigan. So much to see, eat and do here! It's about 20 minutes from you.
87 locals recommend
Ann Arbor
Home of University of Michigan. So much to see, eat and do here! It's about 20 minutes from you.
Howell
Quaint downtown area as well! Lot's of shopping!
Milford Charter Township
Another quaint downtown area full of shopping and restaurants.
Shopping
The Artisan's Bench
307 W Main StLove this art store! Full of beautiful art by local artisans.
Wood 'N Things
200 Hyne StSo much to look at! Wonderful spring and holiday home decor.
2 Dandelions Bookshop
428 W Main StBest local bookstore on Main Street. Love this place!
Green Oak Village Place
9608 Village Pl BlvdSo many shops!
Finding Roots
111 N Michigan AveMy favorite store! Full of beautiful pieces from local artisans. Classes too!