Baltimore’s best local businesses

The 431 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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431 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants164 places · newest: Ananda, Aug 2
• 02Beauty29 places · newest: Beauty Branded, Aug 2
• 03Shopping19 places · newest: Katwalk Boutique, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment48 places · newest: Carroll Park Golf Course, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife23 places · newest: Kislings Tavern, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets41 places · newest: Ellen Moore Cakery, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage20 places · newest: Balto Vintage, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture21 places · newest: Baltimore Museum of Industry, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden23 places · newest: Su Casa Furniture, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts16 places · newest: Bills Music House, Aug 2
• 11Sporting Goods8 places · newest: H & H Outdoors, Aug 2
• 12Parks & Outdoors6 places · newest: GORC Park, Aug 2
• 13Services4 places · newest: BradyPLUS formerly H.C. Walterhoefer, Jul 21
• 14Cafes3 places · newest: Affogatto, Aug 2

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• Arundel Mills

  Other

  A vast selection of brand-name outlet stores under one roof with dining options & a casino-hotel.

  7000 Arundel Mills Cir (Hanover) · simon.com ↗

• Savage Mill

  Other

  Stylish, contemporary complex with shops & eateries in a converted 1800s cotton mill.

  8600 Foundry St (Savage) · savagemill.com ↗

• The Mall in Columbia

  Other

  Sophisticated retail center with 200+ stores & a lively food court, plus a cinema & carousel ride.

  10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy (Columbia) · themallincolumbia.com ↗

• The Village at Waugh Chapel

  Other

  Outdoor retail plaza with diverse shops & services, including a grocery store, plus dining.

  1326 Main Chapel Way (Gambrills) · shopwaughchapel.com ↗

• Waugh Chapel Towne Centre

  Other

  Busy center featuring popular big-box retailers for clothing & home goods, restaurants & a theater.

  1417 S Main Chapel Way (Gambrills) · visitwaughchapel.com ↗

• Inner Harmony Retreat

  Health & Wellness

  If your back and brain are running on fumes, book a session at Inner Harmony Retreat this week. Think HOCATT sessions, red light therapy,…

  1525 Aliceanna St · innerharmonyretreat.com ↗

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