Columbus’s best local businesses

The 247 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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247 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants91 places · newest: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Aug 7
• 02Beauty18 places · newest: Ramas Hair Braiding, Aug 7
• 03Shopping7 places · newest: Artisans, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment16 places · newest: Hillcrest Country Club, Aug 7
• 05Nightlife22 places · newest: Lydia Grove Winery - Brewery - Wedding/Event Center, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets18 places · newest: Kim’s Kakery, Bakery & Café, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage13 places · newest: Mission 27 Resale, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture19 places · newest: Brown County Art Guild, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden12 places · newest: Half Price Furniture Outlet, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts15 places · newest: Fallen Leaf Books, Aug 2
• 11Sporting Goods6 places · newest: Rusted Moon Outfitters, Aug 2
• 12Services4 places · newest: Benjamin Harrison YMCA, Aug 7

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• Cryotherapy Indy

  Health & Wellness

  If your legs still hate that Monon run, Cryotherapy Indy lines up whole body cryotherapy, infrared sauna, floatation, and Normatec…

  6330 E 75th St #124 (Indianapolis) · cryotherapyindy.com ↗

• HUSH Aesthetics & Wellness

  Health & Wellness

  This week, Hush Aesthetics & Wellness can help you age confidently with tailored treatments like laser sessions, injectables, medical-grade…

  436 Washington St · hushaestheticswellness.com ↗

• Nashville Daily Grind

  Cafes

  Casual coffeehouse featuring sandwiches, pastries and hot beverages.

  114 S Van Buren St (Nashville) · nashvilledailygrind.com ↗

• Nine Lives Cafe & Cat Lounge

  Cafes

  Whether you’re craving an artistically curated latte, a pastry from local bakeries, or quality time with adoptable cats, Nine Lives Cafe &…

  1315 Shelby St (Indianapolis) · ninelivescatcafe.com ↗

• Smoothie King

  Other

  Health-conscious chain featuring blended drinks in varied flavors with fruits & veggies.

  9940 Pendleton Pike A (Indianapolis) · locations.smoothieking.com ↗

• The Academy Volleyball Club

  Other

  Sports club with volleyball courts hosting tournaments and offering coaching programs.

  6635 E 30th St Ste B (Indianapolis) · theacademyvolleyball.com ↗

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