Danbury’s best local businesses

The 231 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 2

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231 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants102 places · newest: Oak and Almond, Aug 2
• 02Beauty16 places · newest: The Secret Hair Studio, Aug 2
• 03Shopping10 places · newest: LaRocca's Country Wine and Spirits, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment18 places · newest: Mini-Golf To Go, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife9 places · newest: District Music Hall, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets7 places · newest: Bespoke Caramels, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage14 places · newest: DC Kingswood Antique & Design, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness3 places · newest: Dynamic Edge Wellness & Cryotherapy, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture16 places · newest: CertaPro Painters of Danbury & Ridgefield, CT, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden14 places · newest: Danbury Kitchen Warehouse, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts12 places · newest: Bethel Music Center - Instrument Sales, Rentals, Lessons and Repairs, Aug 2
• 12Parks & Outdoors3 places · newest: Aquila's Nest Vineyards, Aug 2
• 13Services3 places · newest: Globe Equipment Company, Jul 21

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More spots

Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• ASF Sports & Outdoors

  Sporting Goods

  Sporting-goods shop for footwear, sneakers and clothing.

  1560 Post Rd E (Westport) · shopasf.com ↗

• L.L.Bean

  Sporting Goods

  Retailer offering a variety of outdoor apparel & footwear, plus sporting & camping gear.

  7 Backus Ave · llbean.com ↗

• Danbury Fair

  Other

  Spacious, upscale mall with department stores, name-brand retailers, a food court & restaurants.

  7 Backus Ave · danburyfairmall.com ↗

• Trumbull Mall

  Other

  Shopping center with a number of brand-name stores, plus a food court and a kids' play area.

  5065 Main St (Trumbull) · trumbullmall.com ↗

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