Urbandale’s best local businesses

The 142 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 15

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142 businesses across 10 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants44 places · newest: El Michoacáno Taquería, Aug 15
• 02Beauty25 places · newest: Great Clips, Aug 15
• 03Shopping15 places · newest: Becky's Hallmark Shop, Aug 14
• 04Entertainment3 places · newest: Waveland Golf Course, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife10 places · newest: Cozy Café Johnston, Aug 14
• 06Bakeries & Sweets14 places · newest: Baskin-Robbins, Aug 15
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage10 places · newest: Clothes Mentor Urbandale IA, Aug 14
• 08Arts & Culture3 places · newest: Des Moines Art Center, Jul 21
• 09Hobbies, Books, & Crafts7 places · newest: Divine Treasures Inc, Aug 14
• 10Cafes6 places · newest: Caribou Coffee, Aug 14

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• Broken Arrow Wear T-Shirt Printing & Embroidery

  Services

  Web-based studio specializing in personalized textiles like uniforms, T-shirts and promotional items.

  4404 Merle Hay Rd (Des Moines) · brokenarrowwear.com ↗

• Homemakers Furniture

  Home & Garden

  Retailer carrying a variety of indoor & outdoor furniture along with mattresses & decor items.

  10215 Douglas Ave · homemakers.com ↗

• Ingersoll Outdoor Supply LLC

  Sporting Goods

  From archery and fishing staples to optics, camping gear, knives and practical personal safety essentials, Ingersoll Outdoor Supply LLC is…

  529 36th St (Des Moines) · ingersolloutdoorsupply.com ↗

• Iowa HBOT

  Health & Wellness

  Iowa HBOT is Central Iowa's hyperbaric destination with both soft and hard-sided chambers, including the area's only hard-sided option.…

  900 42nd St (Des Moines) · iowahbot.com ↗

• Just Paws! Gourmet & Gifts

  Pets

  Merchant at Merle Hay Mall stocking apparel, toys, and treats for dogs and cats.

  3800 Merle Hay Rd #906 (Des Moines) · justpawsiowa.com ↗

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