Springfield’s best local businesses

The 116 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 2

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116 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants45 places · newest: Farmhouse Restaurant, Aug 2
• 02Beauty10 places · newest: KM Hair Works & Spa, Aug 2
• 03Shopping4 places · newest: Second Time Around, STA Boutique, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment8 places · newest: Lincoln Greens Golf Course, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife11 places · newest: Danenberger Family Vineyards, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets6 places · newest: Crumble Creations, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage6 places · newest: The Barrel Antique Mall, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture5 places · newest: Air Combat Museum, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden6 places · newest: America's Furniture Store Springfield, Jul 21
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts3 places · newest: Capital City Music, Aug 2
• 11Parks & Outdoors3 places · newest: Eisenhower Park, Aug 2
• 12Pets4 places · newest: Artistic Canine Grooming, Aug 2

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

• 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 · haesbakeryandcoffee.com ↗

• Inner Health Spa & Associates LLC

  Health & Wellness

  Spa offering massages, foot baths, facials, and lymphatic drainage, as well as gift certificates.

  1733 S 5th St · innerhealthspaandassociates.com ↗

• Timeless Beauty MedSpa

  Health & Wellness

  Timeless Beauty MedSpa is led by Tanya Rolfe, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, a nurse practitioner focused on aesthetics and wellness, offering advanced…

  301 S Grand Ave W · timelessbeautyspringfield.com ↗

• Scheels

  Sporting Goods

  Chain with apparel, shoes & gear for sports & outdoor recreation, plus merchandise with team logos.

  3801 S MacArthur Blvd · scheels.com ↗

• White Oaks Mall

  Other

  Big shopping mall offering name-brand retailers & a variety of restaurants & fast-food outlets.

  2501 Wabash Ave · simon.com ↗

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