Southern Illinois’s best local businesses

The 197 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 20

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

• 01Restaurants76 places · newest: Asian Fusion, Sep 20
• 02Beauty16 places · newest: Burg's Hair Parlour, Sep 20
• 03Shopping11 places · newest: Arnett's Country Store, Sep 20
• 04Entertainment7 places · newest: Bandys Pumpkin Patch, Sep 20
• 05Nightlife15 places · newest: J & J Time Out Sports Bar, Sep 20
• 06Bakeries & Sweets9 places · newest: Krispy Kreme, Sep 11
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage6 places · newest: Bits & Pieces Art and Antiques, Sep 20
• 08Health & Wellness7 places · newest: Aspire Yoga, Sep 20
• 09Arts & Culture9 places · newest: Hartley Art Gallery & Event Center, Sep 20
• 10Home & Garden17 places · newest: Brooks Village Green Homes, Sep 20
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts5 places · newest: Mike's Music, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods3 places · newest: Lip Curl Scents, Sep 20
• 13Parks & Outdoors6 places · newest: Cade's Lil' Farm, Sep 20
• 14Cafes5 places · newest: Crown Brew Coffee Co., Sep 20

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• Black Diamond Harley-Davidson

  Other

  Legendary brand of American motorcycles, plus apparel & more at some branches.

  3000 W Deyoung St (Marion) · blackdiamondhd.com ↗

• University Mall

  Other

  Mall with shops, a food court, and a science center for hands-on learning.

  1237 E Main St (Carbondale) · shopatuniversitymall.com ↗

• Hoyer Outdoor Equipment, Inc.

  Services

  Long-running store providing a variety of tractors, mowers, and handheld outdoor power equipment, plus repairs.

  7402 Unionville Rd (Brookport) · hoyerequipment.com ↗

• Pure Pet

  Pets

  Pure Pet in Marion is a go-to for folks who treat their dogs and cats like family. Think self-service dog wash when the backyard becomes a…

  2720 W Main St Ste G (Marion) · purepetstore.com ↗

• Southern Illinois Equine Clinic

  Pets

  Southern Illinois Equine Clinic keeps local barns running strong with compassionate, horse-first veterinary care, covering general health,…

  428 IL-37 (West Frankfort) · southernillinoisequineclinic.com ↗

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