Springfield’s best local businesses

The 136 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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136 businesses across 11 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants48 places · newest: Leone's, Aug 2
• 02Beauty13 places · newest: Beauty and the Brow, Aug 2
• 03Shopping11 places · newest: Party World & Other Things, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment10 places · newest: Western Mass Family Golf Center, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife7 places · newest: The Black Sheep, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets9 places · newest: Patty Cakes Gourmet Cupcakes, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage3 places · newest: Brimfield Antiques Center, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture10 places · newest: Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden8 places · newest: Household Appliance Parts, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts5 places · newest: Falcetti Music, Aug 2
• 11Sporting Goods5 places · newest: Suburban Sports Inc, Aug 2

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• Alice Corson Playground

  Parks & Outdoors

  When the temp and kid energy both spike, Alice Corson Playground hits the sweet spot with a legit pool and room to play. Low-stress,…

  373 Main St (West Springfield) · wsparkandrec.com ↗

• Botastic Wellness Center

  Health & Wellness

  From wrinkle-smoothing neurotoxins and volume-boosting fillers to IV nutrient therapy, personalized weight loss, and hormone support,…

  673 B White St · botasticwellness.com ↗

• Fursique Pet Spa & Grooming Salon

  Pets

  When your couch is wearing more fur than you are, Fursique Pet Spa & Grooming Salon gets your pet cleaned up with kind, no-drama grooming…

  360 N Westfield St #10 (Feeding Hills) · fursique.com ↗

• Jordan's Boarding Kennels

  Pets

  Whether your dog or cat needs a comfy sleepover or a serious spruce-up this week, Jordan's Boarding Kennels has been family-run since 1964…

  599 Tinkham Rd · jordanskennels.com ↗

• Palazzo Cafe

  Cafes

  Informal cafe for coffee and baked goods, as well as sandwiches, pastas and salads.

  1350 Main St · thepalazzocafe.com ↗

• The Longmeadow Shops

  Other

  Vibrant complex with national chains and local vendors, plus eateries and banks.

  690 Bliss Rd (Longmeadow) · thelongmeadowshops.com ↗

• Tower Square

  Services

  Business center featuring a mix of shops, a food court, and a brewery, plus a hotel.

  1500 Main St · visittowersquare.com ↗

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