Dubuque’s best local businesses

The 96 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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96 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants28 places · newest: Happy Joe's Pizza - Dubuque - University, Aug 2
• 02Beauty7 places · newest: Meraki Salon + Spa + Extension Bar, Aug 2
• 03Shopping5 places · newest: Bead and Board, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment9 places · newest: The Meadows Golf Club, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife4 places · newest: Barrel House, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets5 places · newest: Bimbo Bakeries USA, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage5 places · newest: Dubuque Rescue Mission Thrift Store 1, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture5 places · newest: Dubuque Museum of Art, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden7 places · newest: Mission Thrift Store 2, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts7 places · newest: West Music Dubuque, Aug 2
• 11Sporting Goods3 places · newest: Key City Outdoors, Aug 2
• 12Parks & Outdoors6 places · newest: Murphy Park, Aug 2

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• Be One Wellness

  Health & Wellness

  From deep tissue and myofascial work to cupping, infrared sauna, and even cryotherapy, Be One Wellness is a one-stop fix for back-knots and…

  1497 Central Ave · vagaro.com ↗

• Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

  Services

  Casual riverfront hotel offering dining & water park access, plus free Wi-Fi & parking.

  350 Bell St · grandharborresort.com ↗

• Sundown Mountain Resort

  Services

  Besides 21 varied ski runs & 2 terrain parks, this resort offers lessons & a lodge with a bar/grill.

  16991 Asbury Rd · sundownmtn.com ↗

• Kennedy Mall

  Other

  Shopping mall with a variety of stores and a play area, as well as a farmers market.

  555 John F Kennedy Rd · kennedymall.com ↗

• Sun Tea 奶茶

  Cafes

  When the afternoon slump hits, Sun Tea 奶茶 comes through with creamy milk teas, taro or brown sugar sips, and refreshing smoothies that…

  4840 Asbury Rd · dubuquesuntea.com ↗

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