Monroe’s best local businesses

The 114 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 Sep 10

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

• 01Restaurants37 places · newest: Danken Trail B-B-Q, Aug 2
• 02Beauty14 places · newest: Headquarters, Aug 2
• 03Shopping6 places · newest: Sharlaski's This & That, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment10 places · newest: Layton Castle, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife7 places · newest: Apero, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets4 places · newest: Candy Craze, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage7 places · newest: The Good Daze, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness4 places · newest: Professional Laser Center, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture7 places · newest: African American Museum, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden10 places · newest: Burney's Furniture, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts3 places · newest: Matt's Music, Aug 2

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• Lazarre Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Two legit 18-hole disc golf courses, a chill riverside pavilion, and a boat launch into the Ouachita River make Lazarre Park the easy…

  703 S Riverfront St (West Monroe) · cityofwestmonroe.com ↗

• Restoration Park West Monroe

  Parks & Outdoors

  Need a quick reset this week? Restoration Park delivers a 70-acre forest-and-wetland escape with several overlooks and a 1.2-mile stone…

  700 Downing Pines Rd (West Monroe) · monroe-westmonroe.org ↗

• Love's Travel Stop

  Services

  Gas station offering diesel and regular fuel along with snacks and drinks at a convenience store setup.

  335 LA-594 · loves.com ↗

• TP Outdoors

  Sporting Goods

  Whether you’re dialing in a bow, chasing bass, or stocking up before the next hunt, TP Outdoors packs the essentials: firearms and ammo,…

  3000 Breard St · tpoutdoors.com ↗

• Yuppie Puppy Grooming

  Pets

  When your dog needs a tidy up or full glow up, Yuppie Puppy Grooming puts comfort first. They refuse to brush out mats and instead shave…

  1035 N 9th St · yuppiepuppygrooming.com ↗

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