Food is engrained in the culture of Flint & Genesee. Flint is home to Halo Burger, Koegels, and defenders of the Flint Style Coney sauce. It is safe to say that Genesee County knows great food, with local restaurants and bakeries ranking on “best of” lists.

Check out these ranked restaurants and find out why they made the cut.

If you are interested in breakfast, check out…

The Laundry in Fenton, ranked 11 out of 17 on a list of Best Breakfast Restaurants in America by Time Out News and was mentioned in the 11 Best Plates of Pancakes in American by Huffington Post.

If you are in the mood for pizza, check out…

Luigi’s in Flint, listed as one of the Best Pizzas by Thrillist and by MLive. Or go to Rugerro’s in Flint, also featured on the list.

If you are looking for a great burger, check out…

The Torch Bar downtown Flint, featured among the 22 Best Burgers in Michigan, 33 Best Burgers in the Country and 33 Best Dive Bars in America by Thrillist.

The Torch Bar and Grill, downtown Flint, Michigan

If you want a delicious dessert, check out…

Cranberries Café in Goodrich, ranked third in Michigan’s Best Desserts by MLive. Or go to Pesto’s in Flint, ranked tenth on the same list.

Cranberries Cafe, Goodrich, Michigan

If you are interested in baked goods, check out…

CRUST, a baking company in Fenton, winner of Michigan’s Best Bakery by MLive, and ranked tenth in Michigan’s Best Pie and third in Michigan’s Best Doughnut.

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