Lake Charles’s best local businesses

The 99 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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99 businesses across 11 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants34 places · newest: Area 337, Jul 21
• 02Beauty8 places · newest: Beauty Boxx, Aug 2
• 03Shopping8 places · newest: S&M Family Outlet, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment9 places · newest: Chef Landry's Comedy Dinner Shows, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife6 places · newest: Lux Plates & Pours, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets4 places · newest: The Chocolate Box, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage3 places · newest: CARC Treasure Chest, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture6 places · newest: Lake Charles Little Theatre, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden10 places · newest: Household Furniture & Mattress, Aug 2
• 10Sporting Goods4 places · newest: Ship To Shore Co, Aug 2
• 11Pets3 places · newest: Dogwood Paw Spa and Resort, Aug 2

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More spots

Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• Hobby Lobby

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

  1550 W Prien Lake Rd · hobbylobby.com ↗

• Michaels

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

  Power Center, 3425 Derek Dr · locations.michaels.com ↗

• Lake Charles Cryotherapy

  Health & Wellness

  If summer stickiness or leg day has you moving like a grandma, Lake Charles Cryotherapy does cryotherapy and recovery sessions that help…

  4429 Nelson Rd · lccryo.com ↗

• Prien Lake Mall

  Other

  Down-to-earth shopping mall with department stores, casual fashion chains, a cinema & a food court.

  496 W Prien Lake Rd · simon.com ↗

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