sunny day on the streets of downtown Brighton, Michigan with shops and restaurants
2024 Best of the Brighton Howell Area

January 30, 2025

Brighton Howell Area locals are some of the most dedicated to the small businesses in their town. From top breweries to favorite spas and salons, Livingston County Daily has residents and fans of the area vote for the best places to dine, play, and more. Here is the full list of 2024 Best of the Brighton Howell Area winners in each category.


Dining

Asian: Sushi Zen

Sushi Zen platter on wooden board.

Bakery: Dough Creations

dough creations inc

Breakfast: Cheryl’s Place

Cheryl's Place food plated.
photo credit to @laurensfoodfeed

Brunch: Bourbons

brunch at bourbons

Burger: Champ’s Pub

Curbside/Carryout/Drive Through: Gus’s Carry Out

piping hot pizza from captians on main in downtown brighton

Dessert: Brighton Bar & Grill

Photo Credit: @lilly_peterson1.31.21

Doughnut Shop: Dough Creations

Dough Creations chocolate sprinkle donut and cinnamon roll

Fine Dining: Brighton Bar & Grill

Chicken and Mac and cheese from Brighton Bar and Grille
Photo by @kinneydevon on Instagram

Mexican Food: El Arbol Taqueria

Outdoor Dining: Label Kitchen & Bar

Photo credit: @jamie_leigh20

Seafood: Bluefin Japanese Steakhouse

@kaitlyn_porter_

Sub/Deli/Sandwich Shop: Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders


Entertainment & Leisure

Art Gallery: Howell Opera House

Several pieces of artwork in the window of the Howell Opera House

Bowling Center: Brighton Bowl

National Bowling Day Brighton Bowling Alley

Family Amusement: Salt & Light Co.

Salt & Light Kids Co. entrance and LED sign.

Live Theater: Brighton Musical Theatre

Brighton Center for Performing Arts Stage

Movie Theatre: MJR Brighton Cinema 20

Brighton Towne Square Digital Cinema 20 in Brighton, Michigan

Tourist/Seasonal Attraction: Mt. Brighton

Mt Brighton downhill snow skiing and terrain park in Brighton, Michigan

Shopping

Bookstore: 2 Dandelions Bookshop

Pajama Story Time at 2 Dandelions Bookstore

Finalists:
Barnes & Noble & Once Upon a Child

Arts & Crafts: Beeyond Treasures

beeyond treasures in brighton, michigan

Gift Shop: Wood ‘N Things

A collection of moose and tree figurines

Spirits

Brewery: Brewery Becker

Three different beers from Brewery Becker in Brighton, Michigan

Happy Hour: Bourbons

cocktails at the bar at bourbons in brighton, michigan

@belletx


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