Cambridge’s best local businesses

The 52 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 25

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

• 01Restaurants24 places · newest: Burger King, Sep 25
• 02Beauty2 places · newest: Glam, Sep 20
• 03Shopping5 places · newest: Hibbett, Sep 25
• 04Entertainment0 places
• 05Nightlife2 places · newest: Far Eastern Shore Winery, Sep 20
• 06Bakeries & Sweets2 places · newest: Dunkin', Sep 11
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage2 places · newest: Goodwill Retail Store and Donation Center, Sep 25
• 08Health & Wellness2 places · newest: Beau Monde Elite Fitness, Sep 20
• 09Arts & Culture3 places · newest: 9S Studios, Sep 20
• 10Home & Garden3 places · newest: Eastern Shore Nurseries Inc, Sep 20
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts1 place · newest: Portals Games & Comics, Sep 20
• 12Services1 place · newest: Staples, Sep 11
• 13Cafes2 places · newest: Dunkin', Sep 25

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• Dollar General

  Pets

  Bargain retail chain selling a range of household goods, groceries, beauty products & more.

  2747 Dorchester Square · dollargeneral.com ↗

• Pet Health Clinic

  Pets

  Pet Health Clinic mixes no-nonsense veterinary care with the comforts your dog or cat actually appreciates. Think wellness visits,…

  419 Dover Rd (Easton) · thepethealthclinic.com ↗

• Eager Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Eager Park is a three-block, 5.5-acre community green with a playground, open lawns, a fountain, and an amphitheater, perfect for breezy…

  1044 N Durham St (Baltimore) · scienceparkjohnshopkins.net ↗

• West Shore Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Need a quick harbor reset that doubles as kid energy management? West Shore Park delivers splash-pad joy, tree-shaded benches, and a big…

  401 Light St (Baltimore) · waterfrontpartnership.org ↗

• Hunters Tavern

  Other

  Elevated American fare served in a classy setting with a patio at the circa-1940s Tidewater Inn.

  101 E Dover St (Easton) · tidewaterinn.com ↗

• West Marine

  Sporting Goods

  Chain specializing in boating accessories & parts, plus related apparel & fishing supplies.

  2700 Lighthouse Point E (Baltimore) · westmarine.com ↗

• Wildseed Gear Library

  Sporting Goods

  Wildseed Gear Library lends out outdoor gear kits, plus offers educational resources and inclusive trips that make getting into nature…

  4 W 26th St (Baltimore) · wildseed.co ↗

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