New Orleans’s best local businesses

The 245 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 7

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

• 01Restaurants89 places · newest: ASAHI Sushi Bar and Asian Grill, Aug 7
• 02Beauty13 places · newest: City Nails & Spa, Aug 7
• 03Shopping28 places · newest: A Bed of Roses, Aug 7
• 04Entertainment11 places · newest: The Broad Theater, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife24 places · newest: Daiquiri Place, Aug 7
• 06Bakeries & Sweets22 places · newest: Creole Creamery, Aug 7
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage12 places · newest: Moss Antiques, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness11 places · newest: Hair Luxy Spa, Aug 7
• 09Arts & Culture7 places · newest: Historic New Orleans Collection, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden5 places · newest: Disco Warehouse, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts8 places · newest: Barnes & Noble, Aug 7
• 12Parks & Outdoors5 places · newest: Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park, Aug 2
• 13Cafes4 places · newest: Coffee &, Aug 7

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More spots

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

• Canal Place

  Other

  Bright, luxury retail complex offering 3 floors of brand-name shops for clothing & accessories.

  333 Canal St · canalplacestyle.com ↗

• Riverwalk Outlets

  Other

  Waterside shopping center featuring brand-name outlet stores, eateries & services.

  500 Port of New Orleans Pl · riverwalkneworleans.com ↗

• Shops At Jax Brewery

  Other

  This 1890s brewery has been converted into a shopping center with apparel, accessory & gift stores.

  600 Decatur St · shopsatjaxbrewery.com ↗

• Canine Connection

  Pets

  This boutique for pet supplies also offers grooming services & an attached kennel for boarding.

  4920 Tchoupitoulas St · canineconnectionnola.com ↗

• Paw Dat Pet Grooming, Daycare, & Boarding

  Pets

  Professional pet groomer offering daycare and overnight boarding services.

  205 Sierra Ct (Metairie) · booking.moego.pet ↗

• Restaurant Depot

  Services

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

  1111 S Broad St · restaurantdepot.com ↗

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