North Manchester’s best local businesses

The 37 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 30

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

• 01Restaurants16 places · newest: Pizza Hut, Sep 30
• 02Beauty5 places · newest: Filament Tattoo Co., Sep 27
• 03Shopping3 places · newest: Spirit Wear, Sep 27
• 04Entertainment2 places · newest: Eagles Theatre, Sep 27
• 05Nightlife1 place · newest: Wings Etc., Sep 17
• 06Bakeries & Sweets1 place · newest: Charley Creek Inn Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe, Sep 27
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage1 place · newest: Helping Hands of Wabash County, Sep 27
• 08Arts & Culture2 places · newest: Dr James Ford Historic Home, Sep 27
• 09Home & Garden2 places · newest: Wabash Furniture & Flooring, Sep 27
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts0 places
• 11Sporting Goods0 places
• 12Parks & Outdoors1 place · newest: Historic Forks of the Wabash, Sep 27

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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 ↗

• Nest Coffee

  Cafes

  Locally owned and community focused, Nest Coffee is the spot when you want premium crafted drinks that go beyond the usual, from signature…

  1018 Cass St (Wabash) · nestcoffee.co ↗

• Forge Fitness Community

  Health & Wellness

  Looking for accountability that isn’t just your dog judging your squats? Forge Fitness Community is Wabash’s only CrossFit gym, with expert…

  120 W Canal St (Wabash) · forgefitness.co ↗

• 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 ↗

• Wabash County YMCA

  Services

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

  500 S Cass St (Wabash) · wabashcountyymca.org ↗

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