Hartford’s best local businesses

The 330 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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330 businesses across 15 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants132 places · newest: El Sarape, Aug 2
• 02Beauty22 places · newest: Be U Beauty & Wellness, Aug 2
• 03Shopping19 places · newest: Hip Stop, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment29 places · newest: Farmington Miniature Golf & Ice Cream, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife17 places · newest: Crystal Ridge Winery, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets21 places · newest: Frootie Tooties Candy & More, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage11 places · newest: Uptown Consignment, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness3 places · newest: Caveman Cryotherapy Strength and Recovery, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture20 places · newest: Museum of Connecticut History, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden11 places · newest: Ed's Discount Furniture, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts20 places · newest: Martel Music Store, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods8 places · newest: Bob's Sports Chalet, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors5 places · newest: Stocks Playground, Aug 2
• 14Pets5 places · newest: Humble Hounds LLC, Aug 2
• 15Cafes3 places · newest: Café Real School Street, Jul 21

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More spots

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

• Blue Back Square

  Other

  Retail center in relaxed digs offering dozens of chain stores, a movie theater & dining options.

  65 Memorial Rd (West Hartford) · bluebacksquare.com ↗

• Meriden Mall

  Other

  Shopping center with apparel stores, a playground, and arcade games, plus restaurants.

  470 Lewis Ave (Meriden) · meridenmall.com ↗

• Westfarms

  Other

  Contemporary indoor mall offering many brand-name retail stores & cafes with a central seating area.

  1500 New Britain Ave (West Hartford) · simon.com ↗

• Restaurant Depot

  Services

  Members-only chain selling wholesale food, beverages, equipment & supplies for restaurants & bars.

  265 Reverend Moody Opas · restaurantdepot.com ↗

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