Stamford’s best local businesses
The 524 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.
● Updated Aug 2
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524 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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Americana Manhasset
OtherRetail center featuring a swanky collection of designer & name-brand shops plus upscale restaurants.
Cross County Center
OtherShopping complex with department stores, chain retailers & a movie theater, plus restaurants & more.
Darinor Plaza
OtherPlaza with a mix of dining and retail options, including Kohl's.
Huntington Commons
OtherCenter featuring a mix of shops and restaurants, including Marshalls, Burlington, and ShopRite.
Strip-mall featuring a host of retailers along with some restaurants.
Ridge Hill
OtherUpscale outdoor shopping center also featuring a farmers market and a movie theater.
Ridge Hill
OtherElevated, open-air shopping mall with international brands, restaurants, a cinema & kids' play area.
Stamford Town Center
OtherLong-established indoor shopping center with big-box chains, trendy boutiques & dining options.
Strip-mall destination featuring pizza and fried-chicken specialties, along with a variety of small shops.
The Westchester
OtherSophisticated, upscale retail center with luxury shops, a trendy food court & a kids' play area.
Walt Whitman Shops
OtherSophisticated retail center with high-end department stores & boutiques, plus sit-down restaurants.
Outdoor mall offering a mix of stores as well as a dollar store and an eateries.
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