Naugatuck Valley Planning Region’s best local businesses

The 402 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 Oct 10

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

• 01Restaurants130 places · newest: Chili's Grill & Bar, Sep 2
• 02Beauty77 places · newest: Celebrity Cuts, Aug 27
• 03Shopping34 places · newest: Faltom Jewelers, Aug 27
• 04Entertainment18 places · newest: Highland Bowl, Aug 27
• 05Nightlife16 places · newest: 1st Class Pizzeria & Bar, Aug 27
• 06Bakeries & Sweets26 places · newest: Church Street Creamery, Aug 27
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage10 places · newest: Platinum Pawn Shop Bristol (Loan, Buy, Sell Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Jewelry, Coins, Rolex & Luxury Watches & Handbags), Aug 20
• 08Health & Wellness11 places · newest: Sattva Wellness Studio, Aug 27
• 09Arts & Culture16 places · newest: Naugatuck Historical Society Museum, Aug 27
• 10Home & Garden14 places · newest: Ed's Hardware LLC, Aug 27
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts8 places · newest: Blush Book Lounge, Aug 17
• 12Sporting Goods3 places · newest: Bob's Sports Chalet, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors16 places · newest: Old Bishop Farm, Aug 27
• 14Pets13 places · newest: Happy Tails, Aug 27
• 15Cafes7 places · newest: Cheshire Coffee - Waterbury, CT, Aug 27

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

• Brass Mill Center

  Other

  Classic mall with familiar retailers, a department store, movie theater & range of dining options.

  495 Union St (Waterbury) · brassmillcenter.com ↗

• Naugatuck Valley Shopping Center

  Other

  Shopping plaza featuring Walmart, Dollar Tree, Stop & Shop and Bob's Stores, plus restaurants.

  7 Stillson Rd (Waterbury) · naugatuck-center.keeq.io ↗

• Waterbury Plaza

  Other

  Airy shopping center featuring a Super Stop & Shop, Target and Aldi's.

  152-184 Chase Ave (Waterbury) · brixmor.com ↗

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