Madison County’s best local businesses

The 372 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 Oct 15

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372 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants89 places · newest: Alison ‘s Mexican restaurant, Aug 7
• 02Beauty52 places · newest: Beaute Nail Spa Huntsville, Aug 7
• 03Shopping58 places · newest: Bishop's Flowers, Aug 7
• 04Entertainment17 places · newest: Purdy Butterfly House, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife30 places · newest: Blaque Cigar Lounge, Aug 7
• 06Bakeries & Sweets23 places · newest: Big Spoon Creamery, Aug 7
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage18 places · newest: All In Books, Aug 7
• 08Health & Wellness16 places · newest: Beauty by Monica Harrison, Aug 7
• 09Arts & Culture15 places · newest: Honeyblood Mural Co, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden11 places · newest: Southern Kitchen and Home, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts15 places · newest: 2nd & Charles, Aug 7
• 12Sporting Goods5 places · newest: 5.11, Jul 21
• 13Parks & Outdoors3 places · newest: Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve, Aug 7
• 14Cafes16 places · newest: 7 Brew Coffee, Aug 7

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Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• Cattyshack, Inc.

  Pets

  Cattyshack, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit rescue lounge where you can unwind with adoptable cats and maybe meet your new roommate. Even if…

  2211 Seminole Dr SW Studio 1062 (Huntsville) · cattyshackhuntsville.org ↗

• MidCity District

  Other

  Arcade games at this mixed-use complex featuring shops, eateries, and a live music amphitheater.

  5909 University Dr (Huntsville) · midcitydistrict.com ↗

• Parkway Place

  Other

  Standard indoor shopping center with a department store, familiar mid-market brands & casual eats.

  2801 Memorial Pkwy SW (Huntsville) · parkwayplacemall.com ↗

• Toyota Field

  Other

  New stadium with family-friendly features, serving ballpark eats and beer.

  500 Trash Panda Wy (Madison) · milb.com ↗

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