Malden’s best local businesses

The 463 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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463 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants185 places · newest: Bertucci's Italian Restaurant, Aug 2
• 02Beauty28 places · newest: Adriana's Permanent Makeup, Aug 2
• 03Shopping26 places · newest: Caryn's Corner, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment28 places · newest: Boarding House Park, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife37 places · newest: Clerys, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets33 places · newest: Brian Smillie Candy, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage29 places · newest: Eleventh House Vintage, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness5 places · newest: CRYOBOD, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture16 places · newest: Addison Gallery of American Art, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden21 places · newest: Adams Furniture, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts28 places · newest: Designs By Zari Craft, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods12 places · newest: Boston Ski + Tennis, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors5 places · newest: Shedd Park, Aug 2
• 14Cafes3 places · newest: A Sanctuary Cafe, Aug 2

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• Dedham Mall

  Other

  Shopping center with clothing, home goods & sporting-goods stores, plus fast-food restaurants.

  300 Providence Hwy (Dedham) · dedhammall.website ↗

• Faneuil Hall Marketplace

  Other

  Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade.

  Boston · faneuilhallmarketplace.com ↗

• Gateway Center

  Other

  Shopping center with a diverse selection of popular big-box retailers, apparel stores & eateries.

  1 Mystic View Rd (Everett) · locations.uedge.com ↗

• Newton Nexus

  Other

  A selection of eateries and retailers offering groceries and clothes.

  165 Needham St (Newton) · newtonnexus.com ↗

• The Galleria at Presidents Place

  Other

  Shopping mall with a variety of businesses, including doctors, and statues honoring local founders.

  The Galleria at Presidents Place, 1250 Hancock St (Quincy) · presidentsplacequincy.com ↗

• The Street

  Other

  This upscale outdoor mall is home to a variety of name-brand stores & eateries plus a movie theater.

  33 Boylston St (Chestnut Hill) · thestreetchestnuthill.com ↗

• Hyde Community Center

  Services

  Popular place featuring outdoor sports, live music and playground access, along with some craft-fair space.

  90 Lincoln St (Newton) · hydecenter.org ↗

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