Jacksonville’s best local businesses

The 22 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 Sep 9

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22 businesses across 4 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants9 places · newest: Buffalo Wild Wings, Sep 5
• 02Beauty3 places · newest: Great Clips, Sep 5
• 03Shopping4 places · newest: bealls, Sep 5
• 04Nightlife3 places · newest: Danenberger Family Vineyards, Aug 2

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• Ashley Store

  Home & Garden

  Retail chain with a variety of signature home furniture, decor, & accessories.

  901 W Morton Ave Ste 18B · stores.ashleyfurniture.com ↗

• Brookhills Golf Club

  Entertainment

  Casual 9-hole course featuring par 3s and 4s, plus a relaxed bar.

  5350 Old Jacksonville Rd (Springfield) · brookhillsgolfclub.net ↗

• Hae's Bakery & Coffee Shoppe

  Cafes

  Hae's Bakery & Coffee Shoppe is the move when you want Seattle-based roasted coffee, a Lotus energy kick, and the kind of donuts, pastries,…

  3844 Wabash Ave (Springfield) · haesbakeryandcoffee.com ↗

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