South Central Connecticut Planning Region’s best local businesses
The 936 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.
● Updated Oct 8
What changed this month
- Oct 8✓ Wa Wah Kitchen re-checked — details verified
- Oct 2✓ Home Fruit Wine re-checked — details verified
- Oct 2✓ Herrick's Tavern re-checked — details verified
- Oct 2✓ The House of Paws re-checked — details verified
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936 businesses across 16 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.
- 01Restaurants
- 02Beauty
- 03Shopping
- 04Entertainment
- 05Nightlife
- 06Bakeries & Sweets
- 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage
- 08Health & Wellness
- 09Arts & Culture
- 10Home & Garden
- 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts
- 12Sporting Goods
- 13Parks & Outdoors
- 14Services
- 15Pets
- 16Cafes
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Airy, established retail center with 130+ stores, casual restaurants & a multiplex cinema.
Meriden Mall
OtherShopping center with apparel stores, a playground, and arcade games, plus restaurants.
Milford Marketplace
OtherShops like Whole Foods and Banana Republic in a clean parking area featuring restaurants and a bank.
Milford Shops
OtherRelaxed but substantial shopping complex with anchor stores and a food court, plus a movie theater.
Smoothie King
OtherHealth-conscious chain featuring blended drinks in varied flavors with fruits & veggies.
Smoothie King
OtherHealth-conscious chain featuring blended drinks in varied flavors with fruits & veggies.
Lively fitness center featuring heavy-bag boxing classes and workouts for all levels.
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