Meridian’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

● Updated Aug 2

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375 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants138 places · newest: Blazen Burgers, Aug 2
• 02Beauty35 places · newest: ink. Boise Brows & Beauty, Aug 2
• 03Shopping21 places · newest: I Beni Boutique, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment24 places · newest: BanBury Golf Course Eagle, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife29 places · newest: Blue City Comedy, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets25 places · newest: Boise Custom Cakes, LLC, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage17 places · newest: Impact Thrift, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness8 places · newest: BioCell Med Spa, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture18 places · newest: Canyon County Historical Society's Nampa Train Depot Museum, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden11 places · newest: DeMeyer Furniture, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts17 places · newest: Eagle Guitar, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods18 places · newest: Catch and Release Camo, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors8 places · newest: Molenaar Park, Aug 2

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• Boise Towne Square

  Other

  Mellow, spacious mall housing over 180 shops, including department stores & casual restaurants.

  350 N Milwaukee St (Boise) · boisetownesquare.com ↗

• Cafe + Play

  Cafes

  Cafe + Play in Meridian blends exceptional coffee with an imaginative, kid-friendly play space so you can sip in peace while the littles…

  232 N Main St · cafeandplay.co ↗

• Sunflower Bakery and Cafe

  Cafes

  Casual spot serving Eastern European specialties like crepes and borscht alongside coffee and pastries.

  750 S Progress Ave #170 · sunflowercafeid.com ↗

• Calico Cattery

  Pets

  Pet boarding facility specializing in cats and offering one-on-one playtime.

  615 W 2nd St · calicocattery.com ↗

• Simply Cats

  Pets

  Simply Cats is a cageless, no-kill feline adoption center using the ASPCA's Meet Your Match program to pair you with a cat whose vibe…

  2833 S Victory View Way (Boise) · simplycats.org ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 29

• Standard Restaurant Supply

  Services

  Restaurant supply shop with kitchen equipment & accessories, plus home appliances & furniture.

  6910 Fairview Ave (Boise) · boise.standardrestaurant.com ↗

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