Palatine’s best local businesses

The 802 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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802 businesses across 15 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants308 places · newest: Agio Italian Bistro, Aug 2
• 02Beauty52 places · newest: Blush Salon & Spa, Aug 2
• 03Shopping44 places · newest: Fairplay, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment68 places · newest: Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife66 places · newest: Arlington tap house, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets58 places · newest: Around The Corner Candy, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage53 places · newest: Amaranth Books, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness8 places · newest: Aixa Beauty & Spa, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture29 places · newest: Artem Pop Up Gallery, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden31 places · newest: Kitchen Outfitters, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts34 places · newest: Bookends & Beginnings, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods17 places · newest: Campus Gear, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors21 places · newest: Arcade Park, Aug 7
• 14Services3 places · newest: City Food Equipment - Lombard, IL - New & Used Restaurant Equipment & Kitchen Supply Store, Jul 21
• 15Cafes4 places · newest: Berry Pike Cafe, Aug 2

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• Annex of Arlington

  Other

  A Trader Joe's grocery outlet in shopping strip, plus other businesses like Petco, H&R Block and Starbucks.

  1-115 W Rand Rd (Arlington Heights) · brixmor.com ↗

• Crystal Lake Plaza

  Other

  Centrally located plaza with a variety of shopping options, including a number of grocery stores, plus a business center.

  1C-M, Crystal Lake Plaza (Crystal Lake) · crystallakeplaza.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 ↗

• The Commons of Crystal Lake

  Other

  Open-air shopping center with a wide range of retailers, services, and restaurants, and a grocery store.

  6120-6340 Northwest Hwy (Crystal Lake) · brixmor.com ↗

• Paws and Claws Cat Rescue

  Pets

  Evanston-based Paws and Claws Cat Rescue matches North Shore humans with deserving felines through a thoughtful adoption process, with…

  829 Chicago Ave (Evanston) · pawsandclawscatrescue.org ↗

• Tree House Humane Society

  Pets

  Relaxed cat cafe attached to an animal shelter; fostering and adoptions are also offered.

  7225 N Western Ave (Chicago) · treehouseanimals.org ↗

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