Annapolis’s best local businesses

The 159 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 17

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

• 01Restaurants55 places · newest: Nagoya Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar, Aug 2
• 02Beauty17 places · newest: John James Salon & Spa, Aug 2
• 03Shopping11 places · newest: Annapolis Essentials, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment5 places · newest: Heritage Harbor Golf Club, Jul 21
• 05Nightlife8 places · newest: Drummer's Lot Pub, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets10 places · newest: A L Goodies General store, Jul 21
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage10 places · newest: Blue Crab Antiques, Inc., Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness2 places · newest: Chesapeake Express IV - IV Therapy - Weight Loss - Wellness and Aesthetics, Jul 21
• 09Arts & Culture10 places · newest: Naptown Sings and Plays!, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden12 places · newest: Annapolis Bay Area Furnishings, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts9 places · newest: Garrett Park Guitars, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods4 places · newest: Annapolis Canoe and Kayak, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors1 place · newest: Quiet Waters Park, Jul 21
• 14Services1 place · newest: Capital Custom Clothiers, Jul 21

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• Affogatto

  Cafes

  Affogatto is Baltimore’s only cat café, an Italian-style spot in Fells Point where you can sip local espresso and hang with adoptable…

  600 S Wolfe St (Baltimore) · affogatto.com ↗

• Grump's Cafe

  Cafes

  Breakfast served all day, burgers that actually require two hands, and the kind of chicken and waffles you think about mid-meeting. Grump's…

  117 Hillsmere Dr · grumpscafe.com ↗

• Annapolis Harbour Center

  Other

  Retail complex with a small-town feel offering specialty shops, a movie theater & an Amish market.

  2512 A Solomons Island Rd · annapolisharbourcenter.com ↗

• Annapolis Mall

  Other

  Longstanding mall with over 200 retailers, including Apple and H&M, as well as an AMC theater.

  2002 Annapolis Mall Rd · shopannapolismall.com ↗

• Annapolis Town Center

  Other

  Big lifestyle complex with homes, shops, eateries & entertainment.

  1906 Towne Centre Blvd · annapolistowncenter.com ↗

• Kubanda Cryotherapy

  Pets

  If your dog or cat is facing a procedure that sounds a little too major, Kubanda Cryotherapy brings minimally invasive cryotherapy to local…

  3600 Clipper Mill Rd (Baltimore) · kubandacryotherapy.com ↗

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