Key West’s best local businesses

The 120 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 2

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120 businesses across 9 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants46 places · newest: Nine One Five, Aug 2
• 02Beauty8 places · newest: Key West Wedding Hair & Makeup by Casa Salon, Aug 2
• 03Shopping7 places · newest: Art Warehouse, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment6 places · newest: Wyland Gallery of the Florida Keys, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife12 places · newest: Vinos on Duval, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets8 places · newest: Kermit's Key Lime Pie Shop - Elizabeth Street, Aug 2
• 07Health & Wellness6 places · newest: Flow Spa Key West, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture13 places · newest: CoffeeMill Dance Studio Annex, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden5 places · newest: Key West Hammock Shop, Aug 2

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• 90 Miles To Cuba

  Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

  Step into 90 Miles To Cuba in the Historic Seaport District this week for Linda Reike’s "Key West of Old" art, nautical antiques, handmade…

  616 Greene St · 90milestocuba.net ↗

• Island Antiques

  Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

  Dealer in restored householdwares, antique furniture and jewelry.

  536 Fleming St · islandantiqueskw.com ↗

• Frenchie's Cafe

  Cafes

  Frenchie's Cafe keeps mornings civilized with flaky croissants, buttery pastries, proper quiches, croque-monsieur or madame, chèvre chaud…

  529 United St · frenchieskeywest.com ↗

• La Grignote

  Cafes

  Specialty French-style cafe preparing baked goods daily as well as cafe & more formal meals.

  1211 Duval St · lagrignotecafebakery.com ↗

• Island Guitar Home of the Bone Island Music Crew

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Island Guitar Home of the Bone Island Music Crew is where locals snag ukes and strings, then actually use them at UkeOut jam nights. Wayne…

  1109 Key Plaza · islandguitar.com ↗

• The Seam Shoppe

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Fabric shop specializing in tropical prints for quilting, clothing & home decor, plus accessories.

  1113 Truman Ave · tropicalfabricsonline.com ↗

• Searstown Shopping Center

  Other

  Shopping center featuring Sears, a Publix grocery store, and a Wendy's.

  815 Peacock Plaza · searstownshoppingcenter.shop ↗

• Six Toed Cats

  Other

  Lined with local art, this bright café offers breakfast & lunch, plus baked goods & outdoor seating.

  907 Whitehead St · hemingwayhome.com ↗

• Venter Surf & Sport

  Sporting Goods

  Locally owned since 2007, Venter Surf & Sport keeps Key West kitted out with women’s, men’s, and kids’ surf-minded apparel and accessories…

  800 Duval St · ventersurfandsport.com ↗

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