Windsor’s best local businesses

The 154 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 Aug 27

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154 businesses across 11 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants42 places · newest: Artisanal Burger Company, Aug 27
• 02Beauty16 places · newest: Claire's, Aug 27
• 03Shopping33 places · newest: Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Aug 27
• 04Entertainment9 places · newest: Chuck E. Cheese, Aug 27
• 05Nightlife12 places · newest: Bobby V's Restaurant & Sports Bar — Bradley, Windsor Locks | Home of MyWinners, Aug 27
• 06Bakeries & Sweets14 places · newest: Cinnabon, Aug 27
• 07Health & Wellness4 places · newest: Skin Haven Facial Spa LLC, Aug 15
• 08Arts & Culture4 places · newest: Connecticut Trolley Museum, Aug 27
• 09Home & Garden10 places · newest: HomeGoods, Aug 27
• 10Pets3 places · newest: Petco, Aug 27
• 11Cafes3 places · newest: Dunkin', Aug 15

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

• Barnes & Noble

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

  270 Buckland Hills Dr Ste 1024 (Manchester) · stores.barnesandnoble.com ↗

• Michaels

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

  Plaza at, 1520 Pleasant Valley Rd, Buckland Hills Dr (Manchester) · locations.michaels.com ↗

• House of Books and Games

  Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

  House of Books and Games just expanded, so there’s more room to browse used gems, discover new books by local authors, and dive into a…

  1073 Palisado Ave · houseofbooksandgames.com ↗

• Restaurant Depot

  Services

  Members-only chain selling wholesale food, beverages, equipment & supplies for restaurants & bars.

  265 Reverend Moody Opas (Hartford) · restaurantdepot.com ↗

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