Benton’s best local businesses

The 93 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 20

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93 businesses across 9 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants19 places · newest: Chepe's Mexican Grill, Aug 20
• 02Beauty15 places · newest: Benton Beauty Academy, Inc., Aug 20
• 03Shopping16 places · newest: Benton Farmer's Market, Aug 20
• 04Entertainment6 places · newest: Swing Shop, Aug 20
• 05Bakeries & Sweets6 places · newest: Dale's Donuts, Aug 20
• 06Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage7 places · newest: Finer Things Resale, Aug 20
• 07Health & Wellness7 places · newest: Best Massage （ Body and Foot Reflexology）, Aug 20
• 08Home & Garden5 places · newest: Ferguson's Furniture Co, Aug 20
• 09Services3 places · newest: Goodwill Store | Donation Center | Career Services Center | Reentry Services, Aug 20

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• 7 Brew Coffee

  Cafes

  Charming drive-thru chain for coffee drinks, sodas and teas, as well as milkshakes.

  1415 Military Rd · 7brew.com ↗

• Apple Blossom Grooming and Boutique

  Pets

  Because grooming day shouldn't be chaos, Apple Blossom Grooming and Boutique is a calming, dog-first spa in West Little Rock with soothing…

  25724 Kanis Rd (Little Rock) · appleblossomgrooming.com ↗

• Bass Pro Shops

  Sporting Goods

  Chain known for its large, wilderness-themed stores & wide array of hunting, fishing & outdoor gear.

  1 Bass Pro Dr (Little Rock) · stores.basspro.com ↗

• Dianne Roberts Art Studio

  Arts & Culture

  Dianne Roberts Art Studio turns everyday Benton memories into art worth keeping, from commissioned portraiture and researched historic…

  1209 Military Rd · drartstudio.com ↗

• Gann Museum of Saline County

  Arts & Culture

  Housed in an 1893 office built from local bauxite, Gann Museum of Saline County packs Benton’s story into one quirky landmark, from Niloak…

  218 S Market St · salinecountylibrary.org ↗

• Michaels

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

  11201 Bass Pro Pkwy, A-E111 Little Rock Outlets (Little Rock) · locations.michaels.com ↗

• Zehtty's

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Zehtty's is Benton’s local hangout for ripping sealed boxes or snagging singles across sports and TCG, from Pokémon to other collectible…

  146 W South St · zehttys.com ↗ · ✓ checked Sep 9

• Rusty Tractor Vineyards

  Nightlife

  Rusty Tractor Vineyards turns Little Rock weekends into mini getaways with Arkansas-made wines, scenic vine views, and public events like…

  10 Rusty Tractor Ln (Little Rock) · rustytractorvineyards.com ↗

• WXYZ Bar

  Nightlife

  West Little Rock regulars swear by WXYZ Bar for craft cocktails, live tunes, and its slick Table Tap self-pour setup, the first of its kind…

  716 Rahling Rd (Little Rock) · wxyz-events.com ↗

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