Oxford’s best local businesses

The 129 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 5

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

• 01Restaurants39 places · newest: Arby's, Sep 5
• 02Beauty19 places · newest: Anniston Walk-in Weaves, Sep 5
• 03Shopping23 places · newest: Alexander’s Boutique, Sep 5
• 04Entertainment3 places · newest: Anniston Municipal Golf Course, Sep 5
• 05Nightlife7 places · newest: Coldwater Mountain Brewpub, Sep 5
• 06Bakeries & Sweets4 places · newest: Artisanal Baked Goods (ABG), Sep 5
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage3 places · newest: Apple Barrel Antiques and Gifts, Sep 5
• 08Health & Wellness7 places · newest: Club One Fitness, Sep 5
• 09Home & Garden6 places · newest: Classic Home Furnishings, Sep 5
• 10Pets9 places · newest: Brom, William Dr, Sep 5
• 11Cafes3 places · newest: Called Coffee, Sep 5

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• 2nd & Charles

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Retailer buying, selling & trading CDs, books & video games, plus DVDs & vinyl records.

  900 S Quintard Ave A · 2ndandcharles.com ↗

• Longleaf Books and Bindery

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Part bookstore, part old-school craft shop, Longleaf Books and Bindery mixes new, used, collectible, and rare finds with bookbinding and…

  30 Choccolocco St · facebook.com ↗ · ✓ checked Sep 25

• Aquality Farms

  Parks & Outdoors

  Aquality Farms turns a tucked-away Anniston warehouse into hydroponic lettuce, microgreens, and gourmet mushrooms, plus housemade mushroom…

  1414 Wilmer Ave (Anniston) · aqualityfarms.com ↗

• J.R. Striplin Park (Hobson City Park)

  Parks & Outdoors

  J.R. Striplin Park (Hobson City Park) is a laid-back spot to unwind, catch up with neighbors, or let the kids burn some energy. It’s the…

  622 Martin Luther King Dr (Anniston) · townofhobsoncity.com ↗

• Nunnally's Noble Frame & Gallery

  Arts & Culture

  Locally owned since 1976, Nunnally's Noble Frame & Gallery pairs museum-level custom framing for everything from heirlooms to your kid's…

  1014 Noble St (Anniston) · nobleframeandgallery.com ↗

• Smoothie King

  Other

  Health-conscious chain featuring blended drinks in varied flavors with fruits & veggies.

  108 Spring Branch Rd · locations.smoothieking.com ↗

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