Chicago’s best local businesses

The 552 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 7

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

• 01Restaurants207 places · newest: Big Frank's Sausage, Aug 7
• 02Beauty29 places · newest: DD Nail Supply - Biggest in Chicago, Aug 7
• 03Shopping34 places · newest: Anjelz Boutique, Aug 7
• 04Entertainment36 places · newest: Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Aug 7
• 05Nightlife40 places · newest: Ameristar Casino East Chicago, Aug 7
• 06Bakeries & Sweets43 places · newest: Delicias Elita, Aug 7
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage34 places · newest: Amaranth Books, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture22 places · newest: 115 Bourbon Street, Aug 7
• 09Home & Garden23 places · newest: Mickey’s Linen, Aug 7
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts32 places · newest: Bookends & Beginnings, Aug 2
• 11Sporting Goods9 places · newest: Campus Gear, Aug 2
• 12Parks & Outdoors30 places · newest: Arcade Park, Aug 7
• 13Pets3 places · newest: April's Kittens, Aug 2
• 14Cafes3 places · newest: Berry Pike Cafe, Aug 2

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• City Food Equipment - Lombard, IL - New & Used Restaurant Equipment & Kitchen Supply Store

  Services

  Storefront featuring new and used restaurant equipment, plus parts and supplies.

  376 North Ave (Lombard) · cityfoodequipment.com ↗

• GOAT Wellness

  Health & Wellness

  Body feel wrecked from workouts, commuting, or pretending the couch is cardio? GOAT Wellness in River North uses science-backed recovery…

  407 W Chicago Ave · goatchicago.com ↗

• Uplifted Cryo

  Health & Wellness

  Uplifted Cryo is a woman-owned, body-positive medical spa using all-natural, non-invasive treatments like CryoFacial, CryoToning,…

  1725 Chestnut Ave (Glenview) · upliftedcryo.com ↗

• Orland Park Crossing

  Other

  Shopping mall with a variety of stores and restaurants, including Best Buy and Buffalo Wild Wings.

  14225 S 95th Ave (Orland Park) · shoporlandparkcrossing.com ↗

• Orland Square

  Other

  Longtime indoor mall with numerous fashion brands, beauty services, restaurants & a food court.

  288 Orland Square Dr (Orland Park) · simon.com ↗

• Region Roofing & Remodeling Inc

  Other

  Company replacing roofs, siding and interiors for storm-impacted families .

  5539 Indianapolis Blvd REAR BLD (East Chicago) · regionroofing.net ↗

• StrictlybusinesscleaningservicePRO

  Other

  Services for carpet and upholstery cleaning for homes, plus janitorial service.

  248 River Oaks Dr (Calumet City) · strictlybusinesscleaningserviceusa.com ↗

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