Owensboro’s best local businesses

The 133 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 2

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

• 01Restaurants43 places · newest: Crabparty owensboro, Aug 2
• 02Beauty12 places · newest: Lash Queens Studio and Beauty, Aug 2
• 03Shopping8 places · newest: Shoe Stop, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment9 places · newest: Little Explorers Play Cafe, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife4 places · newest: Shiloh's Lounge & Grill, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets10 places · newest: Koehler's Bakery, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage8 places · newest: Preservation Station, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness5 places · newest: Elevate Evansville, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture7 places · newest: The Groove Lab, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden8 places · newest: Furniture Warehouse, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts5 places · newest: Upper Room Music, LLC, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods4 places · newest: 270 Tactical, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors4 places · newest: Ben Hawes Park, Aug 2

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• Evansville Pavilion Shopping Center

  Other

  Mall with a variety of shops selling clothes, accessories, and other items.

  6401 E Lloyd Expy (Evansville) · goodmanproperties.org ↗

• Evansville Rescue Mission Donation Center

  Services

  Thrift store selling a variety of items. All revenue goes to a local mission for the homeless.

  1101 Washington Square (Evansville) · evansvillerescuemission.org ↗

• Paws and Claws Boarding and Grooming

  Pets

  Whether your furball needs a glow-up or a comfy staycation, Paws and Claws Boarding and Grooming delivers family-run care with expert…

  1161 Worthington Rd · pawsandclaws-ky.com ↗

• The Dapper Dog, LLC

  Pets

  Pet care service offering grooming for dogs.

  3238 Kidron Valley Way · thedapperdog.top ↗

• The Cottage Farm Stand

  Cafes

  When you need a low-stress breakfast or lunch that actually tastes homemade, The Cottage Farm Stand delivers with fresh-brewed coffee from…

  6869 KY-56 · cottagefarmstand.com ↗

• The Creme Coffee House

  Cafes

  Quirky indie coffee shop providing specialty drinks, sandwiches & desserts in retro-chic surrounds.

  109 E 2nd St · thecremecoffeehouseowensboro.com ↗

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