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Linden, Genesee County, Michigan
11 restaurants with a Linden address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Linden, MI on TownAnswer is Calabria Village, with a score of 73 out of 100 (4.6 stars from 587 Google reviews). Next are Shirley's Cafe & Grill (72) and Cancun Mexican Restaurant #2 (68). We scored 11 restaurants with a Linden address. If review count matters most, Cancun Mexican Restaurant #2 has the most Google reviews (915). For the highest star rating with 25 or more reviews, see Shirley's Cafe & Grill (4.7 stars).
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 11 restaurants with a Linden mailing address. 10 list a website, 10 have claimed their Google listing and 7 take online bookings.
3 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 8 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 Linden is Cancun Mexican Restaurant #2 with 915 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.4 stars.
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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
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google587 reviews
Calabria Village lists its address as 517 E Broad St, Linden, MI 48451. That is 0.4 miles southeast of the Linden city center. Google files it under "Pizza restaurant" and also Ice cream shop, Liquor store, Lottery retailer. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.60.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google674 reviews
Shirley's Cafe & Grill lists its address as 522 W Broad St, Linden, MI 48451. That is 0.6 miles southwest of the Linden city center. Its Google category is "Diner", with Breakfast restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.7 stars rest on 674 reviews, which our method reads as 4.69 after the review-count adjustment.
★ 4.6 915 Google reviews
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google915 reviews
Cancun Mexican Restaurant #2 lists its address as 8291 Silver Lake Rd, Linden, MI 48451. It sits about 3.2 miles southwest of central Linden. Google files it under "Mexican restaurant". After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.60.
Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google193 reviews
Northshore Market lists its address as 16177 S Seymour Rd, Linden, MI 48451. That is 3.8 miles southwest of the Linden city center. Its Google category is "Pizza restaurant", with ATM, Beer store, Grocery store as extra categories. Its 4.4 stars rest on 193 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google254 reviews
Linden Coney Cafe lists its address as 123 N Bridge St, Linden, MI 48451. Google files it under "American restaurant". Its 4.3 stars rest on 254 reviews, which our method reads as 4.31 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google142 reviews
Linden Brewing Company is at 117 N Bridge St, Linden, MI 48451. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also American restaurant, Brewery. Its 4.6 stars rest on 142 reviews, which our method reads as 4.58 after the review-count adjustment.
Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
Mama Alana’s Pantry lists its address as 8489 Pineview Lake Dr, Linden, MI 48451. That is 3.5 miles southwest of the Linden city center. Google files it under "Gluten-free restaurant". Its 5.0 stars rest on 18 reviews, which our method reads as 4.73 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google448 reviews
You will find China Garden at 618 W Broad St, Linden, MI 48451. That is 0.6 miles southwest of the Linden city center. Google files it under "Chinese restaurant" and also Asian restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.30. China Garden has 3 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hours486 reviews
The Linden Hotel lists its address as 122 E Broad St, Linden, MI 48451. It sits about 0.3 miles south of central Linden. Google files it under "Restaurant" and also Bar. Its 4.4 stars rest on 486 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google238 reviews
You will find Hungry Howie's Pizza at 8351 Silver Lake Rd, Linden, MI 48451. It sits about 3.3 miles southwest of central Linden. Its Google category is "Restaurant", with Caterer, Chicken wings restaurant, Fast food restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.1 stars count as 4.12. Hungry Howie's Pizza has 43 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google188 reviews
Subway lists its address as 200 E Broad St, Linden, MI 48451. It sits about 0.3 miles south of central Linden. Its Google category is "Sandwich shop", with Caterer, Fast food restaurant, Takeout Restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 3.9 stars count as 3.94. Subway has 135 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calabria Village | 73 | B | 4.6 | 587 | 517 E Broad St |
| 2 | Shirley's Cafe & Grill | 72 | B | 4.7 | 674 | 522 W Broad St |
| 3 | Cancun Mexican Restaurant #2 | 68 | B- | 4.6 | 915 | 8291 Silver Lake Rd |
| 4 | Northshore Market | 67 | B- | 4.4 | 193 | 16177 S Seymour Rd |
| 5 | Linden Coney Cafe | 66 | B- | 4.3 | 254 | 123 N Bridge St |
| 6 | Linden Brewing Company | 66 | B- | 4.6 | 142 | 117 N Bridge St |
| 7 | Mama Alana’s Pantry | 66 | B- | 5.0 | 18 | 8489 Pineview Lake Dr |
| 8 | China Garden | 65 | B- | 4.3 | 448 | 618 W Broad St |
| 9 | The Linden Hotel | 64 | C+ | 4.4 | 486 | 122 E Broad St |
| 10 | Hungry Howie's Pizza | 63 | C+ | 4.1 | 238 | 8351 Silver Lake Rd |
| 11 | Subway | 55 | C | 3.9 | 188 | 200 E Broad St |
Linden has 4,160 residents on 2.4 square miles of land, about 1,766 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).
The median household income is $79,464 and the median age is 37.7. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 11 restaurants with a Linden mailing address: 26.4 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
Call ahead about allergies. Ask how the kitchen keeps an allergen apart, not only whether a dish contains it.
For a group, ask about a set menu, a private room and the deposit rule.
Kitchen hours and bar hours often differ. Check the kitchen hours if you plan a late dinner.
County health departments inspect restaurants in Michigan. You can ask the county for the latest inspection report.
Chains are scored by the same rules as independent restaurants. Each location is scored on its own reviews.
| City | Distance | Restaurants | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton | 3.5 mi east | 49 | 76 |
| Gaines | 7.5 mi northwest | 1 | 65 |
| Holly | 8.1 mi east | 24 | 76 |
| Byron | 8.5 mi west | 2 | 70 |
| Swartz Creek | 10.2 mi north | 12 | 67 |
| Hartland | 10.9 mi south | 21 | 73 |
| Grand Blanc | 11.3 mi northeast | 38 | 76 |
| Durand | 12.4 mi northwest | 15 | 71 |
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Our October 2026 data lists 11 restaurants with a Linden mailing address. 11 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Calabria Village has the highest TownAnswer score in Linden: 73 out of 100, from 4.6 stars and 587 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: Fenton (3.5 miles), Gaines (7.5 miles), Holly (8.1 miles), Byron (8.5 miles).
Do they take reservations, and how far ahead? Can the kitchen handle your allergy or diet? Is there parking, and is the room accessible?
Linden is in Genesee County. See every restaurant in the county on the Genesee 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.
