Wallingford’s best local businesses

The 175 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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175 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants52 places · newest: 99 Restaurants, Aug 27
• 02Beauty34 places · newest: Benefit Cosmetics BrowBar, Aug 27
• 03Shopping12 places · newest: Adrian Rose Jewelry, Aug 27
• 04Entertainment3 places · newest: The Farms Country Club, Jul 21
• 05Nightlife15 places · newest: Back 9 Social, Aug 27
• 06Bakeries & Sweets9 places · newest: Scoopy's Ice Cream, Aug 7
• 07Health & Wellness10 places · newest: Arsen's Gym | 24/7 Wallingford, Ct, Aug 27
• 08Arts & Culture5 places · newest: Artistic Dance Company, Jul 21
• 09Home & Garden4 places · newest: Accolade Furniture, Jul 21
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts7 places · newest: Game X Change, Aug 27
• 11Parks & Outdoors3 places · newest: Fireworks Island trailhead Quinnipiac River Linear Trail, Aug 27
• 12Pets9 places · newest: Dogfather Grooming Meriden, Aug 27
• 13Cafes8 places · newest: Bruegger's Bagels, Aug 27

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

• Goodwill Wallingford Store and Donation Center

  Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

  Long-standing nonprofit chain with a range of pre-owned clothing, housewares & more.

  1145 N Colony Rd · goodwillsne.org ↗

• New Haven County ReStore

  Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

  Thrift store offering a wide selection of donated home goods, including furniture and lighting, at low prices.

  286 S Colony St #4554 · newhavencountyrestore.org ↗

• Kimmel Stitches

  Services

  Clothing store specializing in alterations, including wedding and upholstery services.

  69 N Turnpike Rd #1 · kimmelstitches.com ↗

• Smoothie King

  Other

  Health-conscious chain featuring blended drinks in varied flavors with fruits & veggies.

  894 N Colony Rd · locations.smoothieking.com ↗

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