DeKalb County’s best local businesses

The 198 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 Oct 8

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198 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants45 places · newest: Davido's Pizza and Wings, Aug 14
• 02Beauty30 places · newest: 111 Hair Salon, Aug 14
• 03Shopping40 places · newest: Ashley Stewart, Aug 14
• 04Entertainment7 places · newest: Puttshack - Atlanta - Dunwoody, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife10 places · newest: Anansi Cocktail Lounge, Aug 7
• 06Bakeries & Sweets14 places · newest: Alwayz Krunk Dessertz, Aug 14
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage10 places · newest: Thrift Superstore in Decatur, Aug 14
• 08Health & Wellness7 places · newest: Fabu Face Spa, Aug 7
• 09Arts & Culture6 places · newest: The Oddities Museum, Inc, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts10 places · newest: Akoma Coffee & Books, Aug 14
• 11Sporting Goods3 places · newest: Academy Sports + Outdoors, Jul 21
• 12Cafes8 places · newest: Dunkin', Aug 14

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• Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area

  Parks & Outdoors

  Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area serves up miles of the Arabia Mountain PATH for biking and hiking, quiet fishing spots, and big…

  3350 Klondike Rd (Stonecrest) · arabiaalliance.org ↗

• Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve

  Parks & Outdoors

  Shake off the week at Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, a monadnock playground with miles of hiking and the PATH bike trail…

  3787 Klondike Rd (Stonecrest) · arabiaalliance.org ↗

• AWARE Wildlife Center

  Other

  Care facility, tours and educational programs open to the public on weekends.

  4158 Klondike Rd (Stonecrest) · awarewildlife.org ↗

• Edgewood Retail District

  Other

  A mix of 50 national brands & boutiques is joined by 10+ restaurants & live-work rental space.

  1250 Caroline St NE (Atlanta) · shopedgewoodretaildistrict.com ↗

• The Gallery at South DeKalb

  Other

  Shopping mall with more than 100 retailers, plus a multiplex theater & a food court.

  2801 Candler Rd (Decatur) · galleryatsouthdekalb.com ↗

• East Coast Restaurant Supply & Equipment

  Services

  Restaurant-supply outlet stocking catering equipment, baking essentials and sushi supplies.

  4299 Northeast Expy (Atlanta) · ecrestaurantsupply.com ↗

• Restaurant Equipment Market - REM

  Services

  Restaurant supply store featuring cookware and kitchen equipment, plus a line of janitorial products.

  3639 Presidential Pkwy (Atlanta) · rematlanta.com ↗

• Home Center Outlet

  Home & Garden

  If your Stonecrest curb appeal needs a nudge, check out Home Center Outlet this week to swap tired doors for something you actually love,…

  4363 Northeast Expy (Atlanta) · homecenteroutlet.com ↗

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