Fairbanks’s best local businesses

The 116 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 3

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116 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants30 places · newest: Geraldo's Italian Restaurant, Aug 2
• 02Beauty9 places · newest: Studio 201 Beauty Co., Aug 2
• 03Shopping10 places · newest: Expressions In Glass, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment9 places · newest: Alyeska Pipeline / Viewing Point, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife9 places · newest: The Banks Alehouse, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets3 places · newest: Summit Coffee Co., Aug 2
• 07Health & Wellness10 places · newest: Energy Enhancement Fairbanks, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture6 places · newest: Fairbanks Ice Museum, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden5 places · newest: Allen & Petersen Cooking & Appliance Center, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts11 places · newest: Fairbanks Piano Center, Aug 2
• 11Sporting Goods6 places · newest: Frontier Outfitters, Aug 2
• 12Parks & Outdoors4 places · newest: Golden Heart Plaza, Aug 2

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• Eagle Plaza Mall

  Other

  Shopping center with a comic book store selling anime figures, Japanese snacks and board games.

  418 3rd St · eagle-plaza-mall.edan.io ↗

• Little Owl Cafe

  Cafes

  Little Owl Cafe keeps Fairbanks powered with excellent coffee, craveable pastries, and legit lunch options that travel well. Order for…

  418 3rd St Ste 2 · littleowlak.com ↗

• Little Owl Café

  Cafes

  Little Owl Café is pouring coffee and pastry (and lunch) perfection for the midweek slump, with easy pickup or delivery when errands stack…

  1755 Westwood Wy 2 Suite 2 · littleowlak.com ↗

• Value Village

  Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

  Thrift store chain offering secondhand clothing, footwear, furniture, books & household items.

  3023 Airport Way · stores.savers.com ↗

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