Cheshire’s best local businesses

The 121 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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121 businesses across 11 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants46 places · newest: 99 Restaurants, Aug 27
• 02Beauty10 places · newest: Benefit Cosmetics BrowBar, Aug 27
• 03Shopping10 places · newest: J.Crew Factory, Aug 27
• 04Entertainment4 places · newest: Highland Bowl, Aug 27
• 05Nightlife9 places · newest: Señor Pancho's of Prospect, Aug 27
• 06Bakeries & Sweets13 places · newest: Dunkin', Aug 27
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage3 places · newest: Seems Like Yesterday, Aug 2
• 08Home & Garden4 places · newest: Luxury Fire, Aug 2
• 09Hobbies, Books, & Crafts6 places · newest: Pat Russo Music LLC, Aug 2
• 10Pets6 places · newest: Petco, Aug 27
• 11Cafes4 places · newest: Bruegger's Bagels, Aug 27

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• Artistic Dance Company

  Arts & Culture

  Artistic Dance Company keeps classes small, mixes recreational and competitive programs, and backs it up with an award-winning company and…

  477 S Broad St (Meriden) · artisticdanceco.com ↗

• Body Utopia, LLC

  Health & Wellness

  Body Utopia, LLC helps you slow down and glow up with facials that smooth and hydrate, plus body sessions blending intuitive touch and…

  337 N Colony St (Wallingford) · bodyutopia.net ↗

• The Vitality Lounge

  Health & Wellness

  Whether your week needs pep or polish, The Vitality Lounge has you covered with IV Vitamin Therapy, botulinum toxin and fillers,…

  43 Hall Ave 1st Floor (Wallingford) · thevitalityloungect.com ↗

• Kimmel Stitches

  Services

  Clothing store specializing in alterations, including wedding and upholstery services.

  69 N Turnpike Rd #1 (Wallingford) · kimmelstitches.com ↗

• Smoothie King

  Other

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

  894 N Colony Rd (Wallingford) · locations.smoothieking.com ↗

• Southington the Athletic Shop

  Sporting Goods

  Southington the Athletic Shop is basically the team-gear HQ for Southington and the neighbors, with custom uniforms, varsity jackets, and…

  1156 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike Ste 2 (Plantsville) · southingtontheathleticshop.com ↗

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