Kendallville’s best local businesses

The 49 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 22

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49 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants21 places · newest: Pizza Forum, Sep 20
• 02Beauty3 places · newest: La Nail, Sep 20
• 03Shopping4 places · newest: Betsey's Boutique Shop, Sep 20
• 04Entertainment5 places · newest: Auburn Bowl Inc, Sep 20
• 05Nightlife3 places · newest: Auburn Brewing Company, Sep 20
• 06Bakeries & Sweets1 place · newest: Classic City Creamery, Sep 20
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage1 place · newest: Goodwill Industries - Auburn Store, Sep 11
• 08Arts & Culture3 places · newest: Auburn Art Gallery, Sep 20
• 09Home & Garden1 place · newest: Garden Gate Nursery Inc, Sep 20
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts1 place · newest: Honeypot Books, Sep 20
• 11Sporting Goods0 places
• 12Parks & Outdoors1 place · newest: Greenhurst Commons - ACRES Land Trust, Sep 20
• 13Cafes2 places · newest: Five Lakes Coffee, Sep 20

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• Cole Center Family YMCA

  Services

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

  700 Garden St · 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 ↗

• Go Dog Go Dog Grooming

  Pets

  If the shedding has staged a coup, Go Dog Go Dog Grooming is the neighborhood spot to get your pup cleaned up and looking sharp. Friendly,…

  1604 Sprott St (Auburn) · rymap.org ↗

• YMCA of DeKalb County

  Health & Wellness

  Whether you’re looking to move more, meet neighbors, or plug the kids into healthy activities, YMCA of DeKalb County keeps it friendly and…

  533 North St (Auburn) · ymcadekalb.org ↗

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