Manhattan’s best local businesses

The 78 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 Jul 31

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78 businesses across 9 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants25 places · newest: Arbukle Mountain Fried Pies, Jul 31
• 02Beauty3 places · newest: Kre8tion Nails, Jul 31
• 03Shopping4 places · newest: Alma Creamery, Jul 31
• 04Entertainment6 places · newest: Junction City Bowl, Jul 31
• 05Nightlife11 places · newest: Auntie Mae's Parlor, Jul 31
• 06Health & Wellness4 places · newest: King Field House, Jul 31
• 07Arts & Culture5 places · newest: Flint Hills Discovery Center, Jul 31
• 08Home & Garden10 places · newest: Aaron's Rent To Own, Jul 31
• 09Parks & Outdoors5 places · newest: Goodnow Park, Jul 31

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• Deep Roots Landscape & Management

  Other

  Landscaping outfit offering maintenance and design services, plus installation of irrigation systems.

  3061 Zeandale Rd · deeprootslm.com ↗

• Energy Center-Manhattan Pool

  Other

  Storied, family-owned site with pools, hot tubs & supplies, plus patio furniture, BBQs & fireplaces.

  528 Pillsbury Dr · energycentermanhattanpool.com ↗

• Hobby Lobby

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

  628 Tuttle Creek Blvd · hobbylobby.com ↗

• The Dusty Bookshelf - Manhattan

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Bookstore offering an eclectic selection, including used and rare titles, plus coffee.

  700 N Manhattan Ave · thedustybookshelf.com ↗

• Paramour Coffee

  Cafes

  Laid-back cafe featuring specialty coffees, breakfast dishes, and sandwiches.

  810 4th St (Wamego) · paramourcoffee.com ↗

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