Honolulu’s best local businesses

The 177 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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177 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants50 places · newest: bb.q Chicken, Aug 2
• 02Beauty18 places · newest: Dada Spa Salon & Cafe, Aug 2
• 03Shopping18 places · newest: Bocconcino Hawai'i, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment14 places · newest: Glow Putt Mini Golf, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife10 places · newest: Pepper Lamb Comedy, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets13 places · newest: Cake Works, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage9 places · newest: Antique Alley, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness4 places · newest: Organic Flow, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture9 places · newest: Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden7 places · newest: The Consignment Center, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts11 places · newest: Easy Music Center, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods5 places · newest: Uloha, Aug 2
• 13Pets3 places · newest: Paws Up Boutique, Aug 2
• 14Cafes4 places · newest: Cat Café MOFF, Aug 2

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• Bargreen Ellingson Restaurant Supply & Design

  Services

  Restaurant supply store carrying commercial kitchen equipment and appliances, with design services.

  2234 Ho‘one‘e Pl · bargreen.com ↗

• Waikiki Beach Walls

  Parks & Outdoors

  When you need a quick mood reboot, Waikiki Beach Walls delivers the easy wins... sunrise swims, sunset color shows, and mellow surf to…

  204 Kapahulu Ave · waikikiwall.com ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 30

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