Frederick’s best local businesses
The 405 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.
● Updated Aug 2
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405 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.
- 01Restaurants
- 02Beauty
- 03Shopping
- 04Entertainment
- 05Nightlife
- 06Bakeries & Sweets
- 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage
- 08Health & Wellness
- 09Arts & Culture
- 10Home & Garden
- 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts
- 12Sporting Goods
- 13Parks & Outdoors
- 14Services
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Affogatto
CafesAffogatto is Baltimore’s only cat café, an Italian-style spot in Fells Point where you can sip local espresso and hang with adoptable…
Ibiza Cafe
CafesKid-friendly eatery serving waffle-based dishes, sandwiches, and pastries alongside coffee and tea drinks.
Shopping mall featuring a mix of retailers, restaurants, and services, including a dollar store.
Shopping center featuring various stores, including a fudge shop and an ice cream parlor, plus an art gallery.
Large indoor mall with familiar retailers including department stores, boutiques & eateries.
Germantown Commons
OtherShopping center featuring a mix of retailers, restaurants, and a grocery store.
Shopping center with a mix of retailers, including Big Lots, Starbucks, and Ulta Beauty.
Westview Promenade
OtherSprawling shopping destination hosting various stores and eateries, plus a movie theater and an Italian icecream parlor.
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