Joliet’s best local businesses

The 621 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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621 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants235 places · newest: Home Run Inn Pizza, Aug 7
• 02Beauty43 places · newest: DD Nail Supply - Biggest in Chicago, Aug 7
• 03Shopping27 places · newest: Peoria Packing Butcher Shop, Aug 7
• 04Entertainment48 places · newest: Diversey Driving Range & Mini Golf, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife48 places · newest: Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Aug 7
• 06Bakeries & Sweets51 places · newest: Candy and Corn, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage45 places · newest: Journey through Time Antique Emporium, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness3 places · newest: GOAT Wellness, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture20 places · newest: Handmade Art Space, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden16 places · newest: Complex Woodwork, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts33 places · newest: Midlothian Music, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods8 places · newest: Naperville Running Company, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors32 places · newest: Arcade Park, Aug 7
• 14Pets5 places · newest: Houndstooth Grooming, Aug 2

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• Gator Chef Restaurant Equipment & Kitchen Supplies

  Services

  Resource for restaurant equipment and kitchen supplies including new and used items, plus delivery.

  1808 Ogden Ave (Lisle) · gatorchef.com ↗

• Zepole Supply Co.

  Services

  Family-owned retailer for dinnerware, cutlery, equipment and cleaning supplies for restaurants and home kitchens.

  506 E North Frontage Rd (Bolingbrook) · zepole.com ↗

• Louis Joliet Mall

  Other

  Familiar fashion, accessory & fast-food chains plus coffee, vitamins, eyewear & other essentials.

  3340 Mall Loop Dr · shoppinglouisjolietmall.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 ↗

• Orland Park Bakery and Cafe

  Cafes

  Whether you need a quick drive-thru pick-me-up or a legit lunch escape, Orland Park Bakery and Cafe is slinging fresh doughnuts and kolacky…

  18301 LaGrange Rd (Tinley Park) · opbcafe.com ↗

• The Catcade - Cat Cafe & Rescue

  Cafes

  Settle into the cat café lounge at The Catcade - Cat Cafe & Rescue and hang with adoptable snugglers while supporting a rescue that pulls…

  624 W Belmont Ave (Chicago) · thecatcade.org ↗

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