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Hartford’s best local businesses

The 821 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best
821 businesses listed28 added this month15 categories

● Updated Sep 16

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

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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 ↗

  • Namco Pools

    Other

    Retailer providing equipment & gear for above ground pools, hot tubs, patios & game rooms.

    30 Waterchase Dr (Rocky Hill) · namcopool.com ↗

  • Smoothie King

    Other

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

    3117-A Berlin Tpke (Newington) · locations.smoothieking.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 ↗

  • Staples

    Services

    Chain retailer offering brand-name electronics & print services, plus office supplies & furniture.

    49 Putnam Blvd (Glastonbury) · stores.staples.com ↗

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