Porter County’s best local businesses

The 100 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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100 businesses across 11 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants36 places · newest: Burgerhaus, Aug 2
• 02Beauty12 places · newest: Atelier Face & Body, Aug 2
• 03Entertainment9 places · newest: Duck Creek Golf Course, Aug 7
• 04Nightlife7 places · newest: Semento's, Aug 2
• 05Bakeries & Sweets6 places · newest: World's Finest Homemade English Toffee, Aug 2
• 06Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage4 places · newest: Yesterday's Treasures Antique Mall 700 Broadway Chesterton Indiana 46304, Aug 2
• 07Health & Wellness3 places · newest: EMPATH Wellness, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture3 places · newest: United Dance Arts, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden6 places · newest: Greystone Kitchen Company, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts4 places · newest: Quinlan & Fabish Music Company, Aug 2
• 11Parks & Outdoors4 places · newest: Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, Aug 2

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• Alley Kat's Curiosity Shoppe

  Shopping

  Family-owned shop featuring an eclectic mix of new and vintage items, from furniture to jewelry to clothing to books, and art to toys.

  1515 Roosevelt Rd (Valparaiso) · alleykatshoppe.com ↗

• IVY Boutique

  Shopping

  From boho to classic, Ivy Boutique curates unique women’s apparel, handbags, jewelry and thoughtful gifts, all wrapped in their Stylish…

  204 Jefferson St (Valparaiso) · shopivyboutique.com ↗

• Bass Pro Shops

  Sporting Goods

  Chain known for its large, wilderness-themed stores & wide array of hunting, fishing & outdoor gear.

  6425 Daniel Burnham Dr (Portage) · stores.basspro.com ↗

• DICK'S Sporting Goods

  Sporting Goods

  Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.

  100 Porters Vale Blvd (Valparaiso) · stores.dickssportinggoods.com ↗

• Suzie's Cafe & Catering

  Cafes

  Modest kitchen featuring American mains for breakfast & lunch, plus desserts such as pies & cakes.

  1050 Southpoint Cir (Valparaiso) · suziescafe.org ↗

• Uptown Cafe

  Cafes

  Need a solid Valpo go-to this week? Uptown Cafe keeps mornings and lunch easy with house-made biscuits and spicy sausage gravy, bright…

  1400 Lincolnway (Valparaiso) · uptowncafenwi.com ↗

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