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Hillsdale, Hillsdale County, Michigan
30 restaurants with a Hillsdale address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Hillsdale, MI on TownAnswer is Finish Line - Family Restaurant, with a score of 70 out of 100 (4.4 stars from 1,421 Google reviews). Next are Johnny T's Bistro (70) and Here's To You Pub & Grub (70). We scored 29 restaurants with a Hillsdale address and list 1 more with no Google rating yet. For the highest star rating with 25 or more reviews, see Jilly Beans Coffee House (4.7 stars).
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 30 restaurants with a Hillsdale mailing address. 23 list a website, 27 have claimed their Google listing and 13 take online bookings.
7 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 23 have one or two.
Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.
The most-reviewed restaurant in Hillsdale is Finish Line - Family Restaurant with 1,421 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.5 stars.
Highest score first. Tap a name for its website, or Score details for the full breakdown.
The 100-point TownAnswer score. Every restaurant 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
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,421 reviews
Finish Line - Family Restaurant is at 75 W Carleton Rd, Hillsdale, MI 49242. Its Google category is "Family restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.4 stars count as 4.40.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google777 reviews
You will find Johnny T's Bistro at 171 E South St, Hillsdale, MI 49242. It sits about 1.0 miles southeast of central Hillsdale. Its Google category is "Bistro", with American restaurant, Family restaurant, Hamburger restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.4 stars rest on 777 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google583 reviews
You will find Here's To You Pub & Grub at 45 North St, Hillsdale, MI 49242. That is 0.4 miles southeast of the Hillsdale city center. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Bar. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.60.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google1,152 reviews
You will find El Cerrito - Mexican Bar & Grill at 252 W Carleton Rd, Hillsdale, MI 49242. It sits about 0.4 miles northwest of central Hillsdale. Its Google category is "Mexican restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google315 reviews
BIGGBY COFFEE is at 210 W Carleton Rd, Hillsdale, MI 49242. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Cafe, Coffee roastery, Coffee stand. Its 4.3 stars rest on 315 reviews, which our method reads as 4.30 after the review-count adjustment. BIGGBY COFFEE has 26 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
Cooper’s – Mexican American Restaurant in Hillsdale lists its address as 3321 W Carleton Rd, Hillsdale, MI 49242. It sits about 1.5 miles northwest of central Hillsdale. Its Google category is "Restaurant". Its 4.6 stars rest on 86 reviews, which our method reads as 4.57 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google568 reviews
Cottage Inn Pizza Hillsdale lists its address as 3883 W Carleton Rd, Hillsdale, MI 49242. That is 2.0 miles northwest of the Hillsdale city center. Google files it under "Pizza delivery" and also Caterer, Italian restaurant, Pizza restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.21.
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google314 reviews
Jilly Beans Coffee House lists its address as 18 N Howell St, Hillsdale, MI 49242. That is 0.5 miles southeast of the Hillsdale city center. Google files it under "Coffee shop" and also Breakfast restaurant. Its 4.7 stars rest on 314 reviews, which our method reads as 4.69 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google304 reviews
You will find Hillsdale Brewing Company at 25 Hillsdale St, Hillsdale, MI 49242. It sits about 0.4 miles southeast of central Hillsdale. Google files it under "Brewery" and also Restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google694 reviews
Arby's lists its address as 411 W Carleton Rd, Hillsdale, MI 49242. It sits about 0.8 miles northwest of central Hillsdale. Its Google category is "Fast food restaurant", with American restaurant, Deli, Grocery delivery service as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.0 stars count as 4.01. Arby's has 24 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
You will find AcuSport Grille at 4390 Bankers Rd Ste 1, Hillsdale, MI 49242. It sits about 4.2 miles southwest of central Hillsdale. Google files it under "New American restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.61.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google378 reviews
Hungry Howie's Pizza lists its address as 4 W Carleton Rd, Hillsdale, MI 49242. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Caterer, Chicken wings restaurant, Fast food restaurant. Its 4.0 stars rest on 378 reviews, which our method reads as 4.02 after the review-count adjustment. Hungry Howie's Pizza has 43 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
You will find The Hills of Baw Beese Lake at 1990 Ash Te Wette Beach Dr, Hillsdale, MI 49242. That is 2.5 miles southeast of the Hillsdale city center. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Banquet hall, Bar, Event venue. Its 4.6 stars rest on 43 reviews, which our method reads as 4.55 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google475 reviews
Hillside Lanes & Lane 17 is at 400 W Carleton Rd, Hillsdale, MI 49242. That is 0.6 miles northwest of the Hillsdale city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with American restaurant, Bowling alley, Sports bar as extra categories. Its 4.1 stars rest on 475 reviews, which our method reads as 4.11 after the review-count adjustment.
★ 4.5 241 Google reviews
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google241 reviews
You will find The Local Eatery at 38 N Howell St, Hillsdale, MI 49242. That is 0.5 miles southeast of the Hillsdale city center. Google files it under "Diner". Its 4.5 stars rest on 241 reviews, which our method reads as 4.49 after the review-count adjustment.
★ 4.3 820 Google reviews
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google820 reviews
Hunt Club of Hillsdale is at 24 N Howell St, Hillsdale, MI 49242. That is 0.5 miles southeast of the Hillsdale city center. Google files it under "Bar & grill". Its 4.3 stars rest on 820 reviews, which our method reads as 4.30 after the review-count adjustment.
★ 4.5 644 Google reviews
Open after 8 PMWeekend hours644 reviews
Cavoni's Pizza & Grinders is at 256 W Carleton Rd, Hillsdale, MI 49242. It sits about 0.4 miles northwest of central Hillsdale. Its Google category is "Pizza restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.50. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
★ 4.7 75 Google reviews
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
Healthies of Hillsdale lists its address as 4 S Howell St, Hillsdale, MI 49242. That is 0.6 miles southeast of the Hillsdale city center. Google files it under "Health food restaurant". Its 4.7 stars rest on 75 reviews, which our method reads as 4.65 after the review-count adjustment.
Claimed on Google
You will find St. Joe's Café at 92 N Broad St, Hillsdale, MI 49242. That is 0.4 miles southeast of the Hillsdale city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant". Its 4.7 stars rest on 79 reviews, which our method reads as 4.65 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
You will find The 1910 at The Hills at 1990 Ash Te Wette Beach Dr, Hillsdale, MI 49242. It sits about 2.5 miles southeast of central Hillsdale. Google files it under "Restaurant". Its 4.7 stars rest on 7 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google339 reviews
Subway is at 201 W Carleton Rd, Hillsdale, MI 49242. Its Google category is "Sandwich shop", with Caterer, Fast food restaurant, Takeout Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 3.8 stars count as 3.83. Subway has 135 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,362 reviews
McDonald's is at 220 W Carleton Rd, Hillsdale, MI 49242. That is 0.3 miles northwest of the Hillsdale city center. Its Google category is "Fast food restaurant", with Breakfast restaurant, Coffee shop, Hamburger restaurant as extra categories. Its 3.4 stars rest on 1,362 reviews, which our method reads as 3.41 after the review-count adjustment. McDonald's has 106 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google594 reviews
Burger King is at 215 W Carleton Rd, Hillsdale, MI 49242. Google files it under "Family restaurant" and also Breakfast restaurant, Delivery service, Fast food restaurant. Its 3.4 stars rest on 594 reviews, which our method reads as 3.42 after the review-count adjustment. Burger King has 50 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Books onlineClaimed on Google
You will find Chester's Chicken at 240 S Broad St, Hillsdale, MI 49242. That is 1.3 miles south of the Hillsdale city center. Its Google category is "Chicken restaurant", with American restaurant, Fast food restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.45. Chester's Chicken has 15 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Claimed on Google
You will find Timber's Eats & Treats at 4111 W Hallett Rd, Hillsdale, MI 49242. That is 2.9 miles west of the Hillsdale city center. Its Google category is "Hamburger restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.52.
★ 3.8 403 Google reviews
Open after 8 PMWeekend hours403 reviews
Great Wall Restaurant lists its address as 126 N Broad St, Hillsdale, MI 49242. It sits about 0.4 miles southeast of central Hillsdale. Its Google category is "Chinese restaurant", with Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 3.8 stars count as 3.82. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Opens before 7 AMWeekend hours
You will find Spangler’s Stock Yard Restaurant at 175 S Broad St, Hillsdale, MI 49242. It sits about 1.3 miles southeast of central Hillsdale. Google files it under "Breakfast restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.26. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
★ 4.6 5 Google reviews
Claimed on Google
Charley Biggs Chicken is at 185 W Carleton Rd, Hillsdale, MI 49242. Google files it under "Chicken restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.45.
★ 3.7 3 Google reviews
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
Mitten Smoke BBQ, LLC lists its address as 115 E Carleton Rd, Hillsdale, MI 49242. That is 0.5 miles southeast of the Hillsdale city center. Its Google category is "Restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 3.7 stars count as 4.29.
These businesses have a Hillsdale address but no Google rating, so they carry no score.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
The Wellbeing Café lists its address as 3240 W Carleton Rd, Hillsdale, MI 49242. It sits about 1.4 miles northwest of central Hillsdale. Google files it under "Health food restaurant" and also Juice shop.
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finish Line - Family Restaurant | 70 | B | 4.4 | 1,421 | 75 W Carleton Rd |
| 2 | Johnny T's Bistro | 70 | B | 4.4 | 777 | 171 E South St |
| 3 | Here's To You Pub & Grub | 70 | B | 4.6 | 583 | 45 North St |
| 4 | El Cerrito - Mexican Bar & Grill | 68 | B- | 4.5 | 1,152 | 252 W Carleton Rd |
| 5 | BIGGBY COFFEE | 67 | B- | 4.3 | 315 | 210 W Carleton Rd |
| 6 | Cooper’s – Mexican American Restaurant in Hillsdale | 67 | B- | 4.6 | 86 | 3321 W Carleton Rd |
| 7 | Cottage Inn Pizza Hillsdale | 66 | B- | 4.2 | 568 | 3883 W Carleton Rd |
| 8 | Jilly Beans Coffee House | 66 | B- | 4.7 | 314 | 18 N Howell St |
| 9 | Hillsdale Brewing Company | 66 | B- | 4.5 | 304 | 25 Hillsdale St |
| 10 | Arby's | 63 | C+ | 4.0 | 694 | 411 W Carleton Rd |
| 11 | AcuSport Grille | 63 | C+ | 4.7 | 35 | 4390 Bankers Rd Ste 1 |
| 12 | Hungry Howie's Pizza | 62 | C+ | 4.0 | 378 | 4 W Carleton Rd |
| 13 | The Hills of Baw Beese Lake | 62 | C+ | 4.6 | 43 | 1990 Ash Te Wette Beach Dr |
| 14 | Hillside Lanes & Lane 17 | 61 | C+ | 4.1 | 475 | 400 W Carleton Rd |
| 15 | The Local Eatery | 61 | C+ | 4.5 | 241 | 38 N Howell St |
| 16 | Hunt Club of Hillsdale | 60 | C+ | 4.3 | 820 | 24 N Howell St |
| 17 | Cavoni's Pizza & Grinders | 60 | C+ | 4.5 | 644 | 256 W Carleton Rd |
| 18 | Healthies of Hillsdale | 60 | C+ | 4.7 | 75 | 4 S Howell St |
| 19 | St. Joe's Café | 59 | C | 4.7 | 79 | 92 N Broad St |
| 20 | The 1910 at The Hills | 59 | C | 4.7 | 7 | 1990 Ash Te Wette Beach Dr |
| 21 | Subway | 55 | C | 3.8 | 339 | 201 W Carleton Rd |
| 22 | McDonald's | 54 | C | 3.4 | 1,362 | 220 W Carleton Rd |
| 23 | Burger King | 54 | C | 3.4 | 594 | 215 W Carleton Rd |
| 24 | Chester's Chicken | 54 | C | 4.7 | 3 | 240 S Broad St |
| 25 | Timber's Eats & Treats | 52 | C | 4.8 | 6 | 4111 W Hallett Rd |
| 26 | Great Wall Restaurant | 48 | C- | 3.8 | 403 | 126 N Broad St |
| 27 | Spangler’s Stock Yard Restaurant | 46 | C- | 4.2 | 39 | 175 S Broad St |
| 28 | Charley Biggs Chicken | 43 | C- | 4.6 | 5 | 185 W Carleton Rd |
| 29 | Mitten Smoke BBQ, LLC | 38 | C- | 3.7 | 3 | 115 E Carleton Rd |
Hillsdale has 8,002 residents on 5.7 square miles of land, about 1,405 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $51,038 and the median age is 29.6. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 30 restaurants with a Hillsdale mailing address: 37.5 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
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| City | Distance | Restaurants | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesville | 3.9 mi north | 9 | 72 |
| North Adams | 6.5 mi northeast | 1 | 54 |
| Allen | 7.1 mi west | 2 | 48 |
| Reading | 8.3 mi southwest | 6 | 68 |
| Pittsford | 9.4 mi southeast | 2 | 63 |
| Litchfield | 9.8 mi northwest | 1 | 71 |
| Quincy | 12.6 mi west | 4 | 59 |
| Hanover | 12.7 mi north | 1 | 61 |
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Our October 2026 data lists 30 restaurants with a Hillsdale mailing address. 29 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Finish Line - Family Restaurant has the highest TownAnswer score in Hillsdale: 70 out of 100, from 4.4 stars and 1,421 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: Jonesville (3.9 miles), North Adams (6.5 miles), Allen (7.1 miles), Reading (8.3 miles).
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Hillsdale is in Hillsdale County. See every restaurant in the county on the Hillsdale 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.
