Auburn’s best local businesses

The 231 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 17

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

• 01Restaurants78 places · newest: Applebee's Grill + Bar, Sep 17
• 02Beauty16 places · newest: Great Clips, Sep 17
• 03Shopping17 places · newest: Our Perfect Chaos Vendor Mall, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment23 places · newest: All the Rage Fort Wayne, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife20 places · newest: Wings Etc., Sep 17
• 06Bakeries & Sweets14 places · newest: Caking at Midnight, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage12 places · newest: Goodwill Industries - Auburn Store, Sep 11
• 08Arts & Culture14 places · newest: Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, Sep 11
• 09Home & Garden10 places · newest: Rainbow Furniture, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts8 places · newest: Wooden Nickel, Aug 2
• 11Sporting Goods8 places · newest: Unique Outdoor Products LLC, Aug 2
• 12Parks & Outdoors5 places · newest: McCormick Park, Aug 2

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• Black Forest Cat Café

  Cafes

  Black Forest Cat Café lets you grab a latte then hang with adoptable kitties in a calm, cozy space that actually smells like coffee, not a…

  4716 Coldwater Rd (Fort Wayne) · blackforestcatcafe.com ↗

• Dutch Bros Coffee

  Cafes

  Fun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.

  1110 W Seventh St · dutchbros.com ↗

• Cole Center Family YMCA

  Services

  Community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & services for all ages.

  700 Garden St (Kendallville) · coleymca.net ↗

• Glenbrook Square

  Other

  Longtime center with department stores, family entertainment, books, boutiques & a food court.

  4201 Coldwater Rd (Fort Wayne) · glenbrooksquare.com ↗

• Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center

  Other

  Sprawling open-air mall with dozens of chain stores & restaurants, plus a multiplex with IMAX.

  4130 W Jefferson Blvd (Fort Wayne) · reddevelopment.com ↗

• YMCA of DeKalb County

  Health & Wellness

  Community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & services for all ages.

  533 North St · ymcadekalb.org ↗

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