Opelika’s best local businesses

The 111 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 Aug 27

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111 businesses across 11 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants42 places · newest: Barberitos, Aug 27
• 02Beauty5 places · newest: Feathered In Ink, Aug 2
• 03Shopping18 places · newest: Crown Trophy, Aug 27
• 04Entertainment6 places · newest: Pines Crossing Golf Course, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife4 places · newest: Irish Bred Pub, Aug 27
• 06Bakeries & Sweets3 places · newest: Bruster's Real Ice Cream, Jul 21
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage6 places · newest: Lifesavers Mission Thrift, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness4 places · newest: Auburn Med Spa, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden8 places · newest: Artifactory Auburn, Aug 2
• 10Sporting Goods4 places · newest: Adventure Sports Inc, Aug 2
• 11Pets6 places · newest: Petco, Aug 27

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• Auburn Mall

  Other

  Shopping mall with a variety of apparel and shoe stores, plus a food court.

  1627 Opelika Rd (Auburn) · shopauburnalabama.com ↗

• Auburn Outdoors

  Parks & Outdoors

  Auburn Outdoors hooks you up with tents, kayaks, SUPs, bikes, and even fly rods from its rental center. Dial in your ride at the…

  3371 Skyway Dr (Auburn) · recwellness.auburn.edu ↗

• Cakeitecture Bakery

  Cafes

  Bakery featuring a range of cakes (including for weddings and other occasions), cupcakes and cookies.

  124 S 8th St · cakeitecture.com ↗

• Michaels

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

  Flint's Crossing, 1550 Opelika Rd Ste 8 (Auburn) · locations.michaels.com ↗

• Spicer's Music

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Spicer's Music is the local HQ for tone nerds and total beginners, with Taylor, Martin, Fender and Gibson guitars, pedal candy, drums,…

  2140 E University Dr K (Auburn) · spicersmusic.com ↗

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