Stratford’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 18

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

• 01Restaurants76 places · newest: Al Pastor Mexican Grill & Taco Truck Catering, Aug 20
• 02Beauty29 places · newest: Andre Phillips A Salon, Aug 20
• 03Shopping12 places · newest: CT House Of Blossoms & Gifts, Aug 20
• 04Entertainment13 places · newest: Brooklawn Country Club, Aug 7
• 05Nightlife15 places · newest: Cafe Atlantique, Aug 20
• 06Bakeries & Sweets10 places · newest: Dunkin', Aug 20
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage7 places · newest: Bridgeport Thrift, Jul 21
• 08Health & Wellness12 places · newest: AT Sangha Yoga, Aug 20
• 09Arts & Culture10 places · newest: Gilded Lily Gallery, Aug 20
• 10Home & Garden11 places · newest: Prokitchens LLC, Aug 20
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts4 places · newest: Mermaid Books, Aug 7
• 12Sporting Goods4 places · newest: Anaconda Sports, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors4 places · newest: Beardsley Park, Jul 21
• 14Services3 places · newest: Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Boating Center, Jul 21

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• Bridgeport Puppies and Kittens

  Pets

  Bridgeport Puppies and Kittens helps Trumbull folks find the right match with friendly guidance before and after pickup, clear pricing, and…

  4320 Main St (Bridgeport) · bridgeportpups.com ↗

• Handsome Hounds Dog Grooming

  Pets

  Handsome Hounds Dog Grooming gives Stratford dogs one-on-one, cage-free attention in a calm setting with owner-groomer Nancy, who’s been at…

  400 Boston Post Rd (Milford) · handsomehoundsgrooming.com ↗

• Dulce De Leche Café

  Cafes

  Craving a sweet or savory upgrade this week? Dulce De Leche Café brings Argentina to CT with flaky medialunas, savory empanadas, dulce de…

  1769 Broadbridge Ave · dulcedelechect.com ↗

• Frenchies Coffee Bar At Silver Sands State Park

  Cafes

  When you want ocean air with your latte, Frenchies Coffee Bar At Silver Sands State Park turns out coffee from its own freshly roasted…

  1 Silver Sands Pkwy building 3 (Milford) · frenchiescoffeebar.com ↗

• Stratford Square

  Other

  Open-air mall with a variety of dining and shopping options, plus a gym and a cinema.

  411 Barnum Avenue Cut-off & US 1 · brixmor.com ↗

• Stratford Square

  Other

  Local mall featuring retail chain stores plus restaurants, pharmacies, a post office and gyms.

  150-350 Barnum Avenue Cutoff · properties.brixmor.com ↗

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