Dover’s best local businesses

The 121 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 8

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121 businesses across 10 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants38 places · newest: Angelo's Pizza, Aug 17
• 02Beauty22 places · newest: AdacontrolBeauty, Aug 17
• 03Shopping12 places · newest: 717 D Flowers, Aug 17
• 04Nightlife6 places · newest: Crab Du Jour Cajun Seafood & Bar, Aug 17
• 05Bakeries & Sweets8 places · newest: Dunkin', Aug 17
• 06Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage3 places · newest: Goodwill, Jul 21
• 07Health & Wellness8 places · newest: Club Fitness Dover, Aug 17
• 08Arts & Culture10 places · newest: See Art Ya Way Gallery, Aug 17
• 09Home & Garden6 places · newest: Delaware Landscaping Services Inc. and Garden Center, Aug 17
• 10Pets3 places · newest: BimBimPet, Aug 17

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• Cobblestone Cafe

  Cafes

  When you want real Turkish coffee, flaky baklava, or a legit gyro alongside all-day eggs and solid sandwiches, Cobblestone Cafe nails the…

  408 S State St · cobblestonecafe.net ↗

• The House of Coffi

  Cafes

  The House of Coffi keeps Dover running on freshly roasted Mid-Atlantic beans, smooth espresso, and the kind of bagels, muffins, and paninis…

  14 W Loockerman St · thehouseofcoffi.com ↗

• Dover Army Navy Store

  Sporting Goods

  If your jacket or gear bag needs personality, Dover Army Navy Store practically swims in law enforcement and military insignia patches,…

  222 W Loockerman St · doverarmynavy.com ↗

• Forgeon, Inc

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Forgeon, Inc is a platform for reading and creating interactive gamebooks, with branching choices, RPG mechanics, art, music, and a pro…

  1111B S Governors Ave Ste 81756 · forgeon.art ↗

• Hobby Lobby

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

  1001 N Dupont Hwy · hobbylobby.com ↗

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