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Lake County’s best local businesses

The 441 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best
441 businesses listed0 added this month14 categories

● Updated Oct 10

What changed this month

  • Oct 10✓ Tough It Out Tattoo re-checked — details verified
  • Oct 9– El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant retired from the list

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

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More spots

Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

  • Bowen Park

    Parks & Outdoors

    Bowen Park is the kind of place you wander for a foresty breather, loop the exercise trail, then stumble into flower gardens, the Jack…

    1800 N Sheridan Rd (Waukegan) · waukeganparks.org ↗

  • Fairfield Park - Round Lake Area Park District

    Parks & Outdoors

    Fairfield Park - Round Lake Area Park District brings a legit disc golf scene with two unique layouts, Fairfield White for casual rounds…

    350 N Fairfield Rd (Round Lake) · rlapd.org ↗

  • Federal Supply USA

    Services

    Long-standing, family-run business supplying food-service equipment and supplies, also available wholesale.

    1171 S Northpoint Blvd (Waukegan) · federalsupply.com ↗

  • Restaurant Depot

    Services

    Members-only chain selling wholesale food, beverages, equipment & supplies for restaurants & bars.

    1501 Tri State Pkwy (Gurnee) · restaurantdepot.com ↗

  • Mellody Farm

    Other

    Shopping center with a mix of dining and retail options, including Lazy Dog and Buttermilk.

    851-1101 Milwaukee Ave (Vernon Hills) · mellodyfarm.com ↗

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