Baton Rouge’s best local businesses

The 147 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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147 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants53 places · newest: Offset Smoker BBQ, Aug 2
• 02Beauty9 places · newest: Salon Eden, Aug 2
• 03Shopping5 places · newest: Bella Bella, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment11 places · newest: BREC's Webb Memorial Golf Course, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife13 places · newest: Blend, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets7 places · newest: The Ambrosia Bakery, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage6 places · newest: Glam Vintage Boutique, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture7 places · newest: Manship Theatre, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden11 places · newest: Furniture Liquidators, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts4 places · newest: Mo's Art Supply, Aug 2
• 11Sporting Goods7 places · newest: Baton Rouge Scout Shop, Aug 2
• 12Parks & Outdoors4 places · newest: City-Brooks Community Park, Aug 2
• 13Cafes3 places · newest: Highland Coffees, Aug 2

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• Cat Haven

  Pets

  Cat Haven is a no-kill shelter focused on homeless cats, kittens and strays, with clean facilities that make it easy to meet your future…

  11130 N Harrells Ferry Rd · cathaven.org ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 31

• Ducote's Restaurant & Bar Equipment

  Services

  No-frills store for restaurant and home kitchens, featuring everything from sheets to strainers.

  4433 Florida Blvd · ducotesrestaurantsupply.com ↗

• Restaurant Depot

  Services

  Members-only chain selling wholesale food, beverages, equipment & supplies for restaurants & bars.

  16313 Commercial Ave · restaurantdepot.com ↗

• Mall of Louisiana

  Other

  Large, contemporary mall featuring brand-name stores, restaurants, a movie theater & bowling alley.

  6401 Bluebonnet Blvd · malloflouisiana.com ↗

• Siegen Lane Marketplace

  Other

  Sprawling retail hub with brand-name department stores, eateries & a golf shop with a putting green.

  7677 Andrea Dr · olshanproperties.com ↗

• Towne Center At Cedar Lodge

  Other

  Grand al fresco shopping complex with fashion boutiques, beauty salons, gyms & food outlets.

  7529 Corporate Blvd · townecenteratcedarlodge.com ↗

• The Covery - Perkins 8

  Health & Wellness

  If your week left you creaky, The Covery - Perkins 8 lines up cryotherapy, red light therapy, halotherapy, PEMF, lymphatic drainage, and…

  16177 Perkins Rd Ste C · thecovery.com ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 31

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