Branford’s best local businesses

The 60 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

60 businesses listed0 added this month7 categories

● Updated Aug 27

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Alling Golf Club
Entertainment
Municipal golf facility with a clubhouse undergoing renovations.
35 Eastern St (New Haven) · allinggolfclub.com ↗
AMF Circle Lanes
Entertainment
Long-standing chain of bowling alleys featuring casual grub & pitchers, leagues & party events.
525 Main St (East Haven) · amf.com ↗
Goodwill Branford Store and Donation Center
Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage
Long-standing nonprofit chain with a range of pre-owned clothing, housewares & more.
249 W Main St · goodwillsne.org ↗
Sarah's Cupboard
Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage
Thrift store offering a variety of goods, including china, in a clean environment.
155 Meadow St · sarahfoundation.org ↗
Hobby Lobby
Hobbies, Books, & Crafts
Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.
68 Frontage Rd (East Haven) · hobbylobby.com ↗
Marathon Sports
Sporting Goods
Longtime operation offering running apparel & personalized shoe recommendations.
1088 Main St · marathonsports.com ↗
Smoothie King
Other
Health-conscious chain featuring blended drinks in varied flavors with fruits & veggies.
847 W Main St · locations.smoothieking.com ↗
Staples
Services
Chain retailer offering brand-name electronics & print services, plus office supplies & furniture.
85 N Main St #1 · stores.staples.com ↗
The Coffee Bean
Cafes
Coffeehouse chain serving a variety of beverages including its signature ice-blended options.
845 W Main St Ste 8 · coffeebean.com ↗
Willoughby's Coffee & Tea
Cafes
Laid-back coffeehouse offering house-roasted global java, plus tea, pastries & other light fare.
550 E Main St · willoughbyscoffee.com ↗
The Shore Line Trolley Museum
Arts & Culture
Country's oldest operating trolley museum, with vintage vehicles, history exhibits & themed rides.
17 River St (East Haven) · shorelinetrolley.org ↗

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