Gainesville’s best local businesses

The 375 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

375 businesses listed38 added this month14 categories

● Updated Aug 2

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375 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

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Ansley Mall
Other
Walkable suburban shopping center with groceries, restaurants & a variety of retail outlets.
1544 Piedmont Ave NE (Atlanta) · seligenterprises.com ↗
Atlantic Station
Other
Upmarket retail complex with department & specialty stores, a multiplex & a range of dining options.
1380 Atlantic Dr NW (Atlanta) · atlanticstation.com ↗
Buckhead Village
Other
Sophisticated, 6-block enclave featuring 60+ designer boutiques, posh restaurants & trendy cafes.
3035 Peachtree Rd (Atlanta) · buckheadvillagedistrict.com ↗
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 ↗
Lakeshore Mall
Other
Mall featuring department stores, a food court, and a movie theater, plus a public restroom.
150 Pearl Nix Pkwy c9 · lakeshoremallga.com ↗
Lenox Square
Other
Upscale complex featuring high-end department stores, specialty boutiques & a range of eateries.
3393 Peachtree Rd NE (Atlanta) · simon.com ↗
Ponce City Market
Other
Vibrant converted historic Sears building, now a market with a food hall, shops & living space.
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE (Atlanta) · poncecitymarket.com ↗
Catrangers
Pets
CatRangers runs a no-kill, cage-free, home-like adoption center where rescued cats roam, show their true selves, and get matched with…
1931 Skylar Hill Dr (Buford) · catrangers.org ↗
Meadowlark Coffee
Cafes
Meadowlark Coffee is the cozy Gainesville spot for serious specialty beans, often featuring Gesha and Laurina with tea-like clarity and…
109 Bradford St NE · meadowlarkcoffee.shop ↗

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