Norwalk’s best local businesses

The 216 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 Sep 17

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216 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants76 places · newest: American Steakhouse, Sep 2
• 02Beauty6 places · newest: Amygdala Ink Tattoo Studio, Sep 2
• 03Shopping19 places · newest: Arugula Tango, Sep 2
• 04Entertainment7 places · newest: Panic Room - Norwalk, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife20 places · newest: Bianco Rosso Wine Bar & Restaurant, Sep 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets21 places · newest: Badass Bagels HQ Norwalk, Sep 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage9 places · newest: DC Kingswood Antique & Design, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness13 places · newest: Abbey Chase Yoga, Sep 2
• 09Arts & Culture10 places · newest: Mill Hill Historic Park, Sep 2
• 10Home & Garden12 places · newest: Bassett Furniture, Sep 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts4 places · newest: Barnes & Noble, Sep 2
• 12Parks & Outdoors3 places · newest: Gazebo On The Green, Sep 2
• 13Pets8 places · newest: Connecticut Puppies and Kittens, Sep 2
• 14Cafes3 places · newest: Eco Evolution, Sep 2

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

• ASF Sports & Outdoors

  Sporting Goods

  Because preseason waits for no one, ASF Sports & Outdoors has the legit running shoes and cleats to keep your legs happy, from Hoka Clifton…

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

• PGA TOUR Superstore Norwalk

  Sporting Goods

  Whether you’re chasing lower scores or just sick of range mats, PGA TOUR Superstore Norwalk has PGA-certified lessons, unbiased club…

  51 Richards Ave · pgatoursuperstore.com ↗

• Center for Contemporary Printmaking

  Services

  Center offering educational programs, workshops & art exhibits related to printmaking.

  Mathews Park, 299 West Ave · contemprints.org ↗

• New Canaan Nature Center

  Services

  Sanctuary with 40-acres of meadows, woodlands, ponds & marshes, plus a classroom & gift shop.

  144 Oenoke Ridge (New Canaan) · newcanaannature.org ↗

• Darinor Plaza

  Other

  Plaza with a mix of dining and retail options, including Kohl's.

  500 Connecticut Ave · regencycenters.com ↗

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