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Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan
25 cafés with a Brighton address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring café in Brighton, MI on TownAnswer is The Ivy Table, with a score of 72 out of 100 (5.0 stars from 120 Google reviews). Next are Tropical Smoothie Cafe (71) and Great Harvest Bread Co. Brighton (71). We scored 24 cafés with a Brighton address and list 1 more with no Google rating yet. If review count matters most, McDonald's has the most Google reviews (1,809).
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 25 cafés with a Brighton mailing address. 25 list a website, 21 have claimed their Google listing and 16 take online bookings.
16 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 9 have one or two.
Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.
The most-reviewed café in Brighton is McDonald's with 1,809 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.3 stars.
Highest score first. Tap a name for its website, or Score details for the full breakdown.
The 100-point TownAnswer score. Every café here is checked on the same 5 parts: reputation (26 points), review volume (18), focus (14), profile (22) and verified owner (20). Nobody pays to rank. How we rank
Claimed on Google120 reviews
You will find The Ivy Table at 10180 E Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116. That is 1.7 miles southeast of the Brighton city center. Its Google category is "Cafe", with Restaurant, Non-profit organization as extra categories. Its 5.0 stars rest on 120 reviews, which our method reads as 4.93 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google441 reviews
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is at 10049 E Grand River Ave #1100, Brighton, MI 48116. That is 1.5 miles southeast of the Brighton city center. Google files it under "Cafe" and also Breakfast restaurant, Juice shop, Fast food restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50. Tropical Smoothie Cafe has 53 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google270 reviews
Great Harvest Bread Co. Brighton lists its address as 416 W Main St, Brighton, MI 48116. Google files it under "Cafe" and also Bakery, Deli. Its 4.6 stars rest on 270 reviews, which our method reads as 4.59 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,187 reviews
You will find Barnes & Noble at 9605 Village Pl Blvd #14, Brighton, MI 48116. It sits about 2.2 miles southeast of central Brighton. Its Google category is "Cafe", with Book store, Children's book store, Hobby store as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.60. Barnes & Noble has 5 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google763 reviews
You will find Captain’s ön Main - Espresso Bar & Pizzeria at 423 W Main St, Brighton, MI 48116. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Bar, Caterer, Pizza restaurant. Its 4.6 stars rest on 763 reviews, which our method reads as 4.60 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
You will find Coffee Beanery inside Brighton Meijer at 8650 W Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116. It sits about 0.6 miles north of central Brighton. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Restaurant. Its 4.9 stars rest on 49 reviews, which our method reads as 4.79 after the review-count adjustment.
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google259 reviews
Coffee Beanery Brighton is at 4433 Old US 23, Brighton, MI 48114. It sits about 1.6 miles east of central Brighton. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Bakery, Cafe. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.
Books onlineClaimed on Google
You will find The Fave’s French Press Cafe at 2305 Genoa Business Park Dr, Brighton, MI 48114. That is 2.9 miles north of the Brighton city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop". After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.66.
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google955 reviews
Brighton Coffee House and Theater lists its address as 306 W Main St, Brighton, MI 48116. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Coffee roastery, Live music venue, Performing arts theater. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.70.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google601 reviews
Panera Bread lists its address as 9430 Village Pl Blvd, Brighton, MI 48116. That is 2.3 miles southeast of the Brighton city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Bakery, Breakfast restaurant, Caterer. Its 4.1 stars rest on 601 reviews, which our method reads as 4.11 after the review-count adjustment. Panera Bread has 47 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google510 reviews
Tim Hortons lists its address as 300 W Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Bakery, Breakfast restaurant, Cafe. After we adjust for review count, its 4.1 stars count as 4.11. Tim Hortons has 82 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google164 reviews
You will find Scooter's Coffee at 910 W Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116. That is 0.5 miles north of the Brighton city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Cafe as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.31. Scooter's Coffee has 15 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google915 reviews
Starbucks Coffee Company lists its address as 8481 W Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116. It sits about 1.0 miles north of central Brighton. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Breakfast restaurant, Cafe, Coffee store as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.0 stars count as 4.01. Starbucks Coffee Company has 202 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google726 reviews
You will find Panera Bread at 8365 W Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116. It sits about 1.0 miles north of central Brighton. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Bakery, Breakfast restaurant, Caterer. After we adjust for review count, its 4.0 stars count as 4.01. Panera Bread has 47 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks online111 reviews
Biggby Coffee is at 10547 Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116. That is 2.2 miles east of the Brighton city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop". After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40. Biggby Coffee has 243 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google457 reviews
Dunkin' lists its address as 8281 W Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48114. That is 1.4 miles north of the Brighton city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Bagel shop, Bakery, Breakfast restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 3.7 stars count as 3.72. Dunkin' has 65 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Books onlineClaimed on Google
You will find Picasso @ BCSC at 7500 Challis Rd, Brighton, MI 48116. That is 1.2 miles northwest of the Brighton city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Cafeteria, Caterer, Cafe as extra categories. Its 4.2 stars rest on 19 reviews, which our method reads as 4.29 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google180 reviews
You will find Starbucks Coffee Company at 8043 Challis Rd, Brighton, MI 48116. That is 1.2 miles north of the Brighton city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Cafe, Coffee store, Espresso bar as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.1 stars count as 4.12. Starbucks Coffee Company has 202 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google133 reviews
Tim Hortons lists its address as 9400 Lee Rd, Brighton, MI 48116. It sits about 2.0 miles southeast of central Brighton. Its Google category is "Coffee shop". After we adjust for review count, its 3.7 stars count as 3.77. Tim Hortons has 82 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,809 reviews
You will find McDonald's at 9437 Lee Rd, Brighton, MI 48116. That is 2.0 miles southeast of the Brighton city center. Its Google category is "Fast food restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant, Coffee shop, Hamburger restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 3.1 stars count as 3.11. McDonald's has 133 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google148 reviews
You will find Starbucks Coffee Company at 9870 E Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116. That is 1.2 miles southeast of the Brighton city center. Its Google category is "Coffee shop", with Cafe, Coffee store, Espresso bar as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 3.8 stars count as 3.86. Starbucks Coffee Company has 202 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google336 reviews
Dunkin' is at 9984 E Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116. That is 1.4 miles southeast of the Brighton city center. Its Google category is "Bakery", with Bagel shop, Coffee shop, Breakfast restaurant as extra categories. Its 3.2 stars rest on 336 reviews, which our method reads as 3.25 after the review-count adjustment. Dunkin' has 65 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hours
Starbucks Express is at 9968 E Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116. That is 1.3 miles southeast of the Brighton city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop". Its 3.0 stars rest on 6 reviews, which our method reads as 4.01 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
You will find Great Lakes Coffee at 2305 Genoa Business Park Dr #150, Brighton, MI 48114. It sits about 2.9 miles north of central Brighton. Google files it under "Coffee shop". Its 5.0 stars rest on 1 review, which our method reads as 4.45 after the review-count adjustment. Great Lakes Coffee has 6 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
These businesses have a Brighton address but no Google rating, so they carry no score.
You will find Great Lakes Coffee at 503 W Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116. Its Google category is "Coffee shop". Great Lakes Coffee has 6 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ivy Table | 72 | B | 5.0 | 120 | 10180 E Grand River Ave |
| 2 | Tropical Smoothie Cafe | 71 | B | 4.5 | 441 | 10049 E Grand River Ave #1100 |
| 3 | Great Harvest Bread Co. Brighton | 71 | B | 4.6 | 270 | 416 W Main St |
| 4 | Barnes & Noble | 70 | B | 4.6 | 1,187 | 9605 Village Pl Blvd #14 |
| 5 | Captain’s ön Main - Espresso Bar & Pizzeria | 70 | B | 4.6 | 763 | 423 W Main St |
| 6 | Coffee Beanery inside Brighton Meijer | 70 | B | 4.9 | 49 | 8650 W Grand River Ave |
| 7 | Coffee Beanery Brighton | 69 | B- | 4.5 | 259 | 4433 Old US 23 |
| 8 | The Fave’s French Press Cafe | 69 | B- | 4.7 | 93 | 2305 Genoa Business Park Dr |
| 9 | Brighton Coffee House and Theater | 68 | B- | 4.7 | 955 | 306 W Main St |
| 10 | Panera Bread | 65 | B- | 4.1 | 601 | 9430 Village Pl Blvd |
| 11 | Tim Hortons | 65 | B- | 4.1 | 510 | 300 W Grand River Ave |
| 12 | Scooter's Coffee | 65 | B- | 4.3 | 164 | 910 W Grand River Ave |
| 13 | Starbucks Coffee Company | 63 | C+ | 4.0 | 915 | 8481 W Grand River Ave |
| 14 | Panera Bread | 63 | C+ | 4.0 | 726 | 8365 W Grand River Ave |
| 15 | Biggby Coffee | 62 | C+ | 4.4 | 111 | 10547 Grand River Ave |
| 16 | Dunkin' | 58 | C | 3.7 | 457 | 8281 W Grand River Ave |
| 17 | Picasso @ BCSC | 58 | C | 4.2 | 19 | 7500 Challis Rd |
| 18 | Starbucks Coffee Company | 55 | C | 4.1 | 180 | 8043 Challis Rd |
| 19 | Tim Hortons | 55 | C | 3.7 | 133 | 9400 Lee Rd |
| 20 | McDonald's | 50 | C | 3.1 | 1,809 | 9437 Lee Rd |
| 21 | Starbucks Coffee Company | 50 | C | 3.8 | 148 | 9870 E Grand River Ave |
| 22 | Dunkin' | 49 | C- | 3.2 | 336 | 9984 E Grand River Ave |
| 23 | Starbucks Express | 40 | C- | 3.0 | 6 | 9968 E Grand River Ave |
| 24 | Great Lakes Coffee | 37 | C- | 5.0 | 1 | 2305 Genoa Business Park Dr #150 |
Brighton has 7,688 residents on 3.5 square miles of land, about 2,188 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $80,682 and the median age is 47.4. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 25 cafés with a Brighton mailing address: 32.5 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
Ask for the roast date on retail beans. Fresh beans taste best within a few weeks of roasting.
If you plan to work, check the seats, the power outlets and the Wi-Fi rules. Some cafés limit laptops at busy times.
Check the hours before you go. Many independent cafés close in the afternoon.
County health departments inspect food service in Michigan. You can ask the county for a café's latest inspection report.
Chains are scored by the same rules as independent shops. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
| City | Distance | Cafés and Coffee Shops | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Township | 3.5 mi northeast | 1 | 47 |
| Whitmore Lake | 7.7 mi south | 3 | 66 |
| South Lyon | 8.2 mi southeast | 8 | 73 |
| New Hudson | 8.7 mi east | 3 | 72 |
| Howell | 9.4 mi northwest | 26 | 75 |
| Pinckney | 9.5 mi southwest | 6 | 67 |
| Hartland | 9.5 mi north | 8 | 69 |
| Milford | 10.2 mi northeast | 5 | 72 |
Personal Injury Attorneys 7Water Damage Restoration Companies 10Mold Remediation Companies 5Mold Inspection and Testing Companies 6Plumbers 19Roofers 16HVAC Companies 17Electricians 21Dentists 42Med Spas 25Pilates and Fitness Studios 40Photographers 23Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 16Restaurants 65Real Estate Brokerages 116Dance Studios 9Everything in BrightonCafés and Coffee Shops in Livingston County
Our October 2026 data lists 25 cafés with a Brighton mailing address. 24 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
The Ivy Table has the highest TownAnswer score in Brighton: 72 out of 100, from 5.0 stars and 120 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.
Reputation (26 points) is the Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it rests on. Review volume adds up to 18, how closely the business matches the trade up to 14, profile facts such as website, phone, hours, photos and a claimed listing up to 22, and a profile the owner verified with TownAnswer adds 20.
No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.
Nearby city pages: Brighton Township (3.5 miles), Whitmore Lake (7.7 miles), South Lyon (8.2 miles), New Hudson (8.7 miles).
Is there a roast date on the beans? Are there seats and Wi-Fi if you plan to work? Do the hours fit your morning?
Brighton is in Livingston County. See every café in the county on the Livingston County page.
We refresh the data from Google Maps and change the date on the page only when the data changes. This version uses data read in October 2026.
TownAnswer ranks local businesses by one published method. Businesses cannot pay to change their rank. Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps, read in October 2026. Details change, so confirm hours, prices and licences with each business. How we rank.
