Fort Wayne’s best local businesses

The 201 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 7

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

• 01Restaurants57 places · newest: Proximo, Aug 2
• 02Beauty14 places · newest: Heavenly Hues, LLC, Aug 2
• 03Shopping17 places · newest: Our Perfect Chaos Vendor Mall, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment20 places · newest: All the Rage Fort Wayne, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife19 places · newest: 07 Pub, Jul 21
• 06Bakeries & Sweets15 places · newest: Caking at Midnight, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage11 places · newest: Blue Jacket Clothing Company, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture15 places · newest: Fort Wayne Firefighters Museum, Aug 2
• 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 & Outdoors4 places · newest: McCormick Park, Aug 2

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More spots

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

• 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 · blackforestcatcafe.com ↗

• Glenbrook Square

  Other

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

  4201 Coldwater Rd · 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 · reddevelopment.com ↗

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