Waldorf’s best local businesses

The 503 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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503 businesses across 15 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants203 places · newest: Chadwicks, Aug 2
• 02Beauty36 places · newest: K C Beauty Mart, Aug 2
• 03Shopping15 places · newest: Gossypia, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment36 places · newest: Cameron Run Regional Park, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife29 places · newest: BRUT Champagne & Wine Bar, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets44 places · newest: Candy World, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage24 places · newest: Balto Vintage, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness3 places · newest: Inner Harmony Retreat, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture35 places · newest: Baltimore Museum of Industry, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden28 places · newest: Su Casa Furniture, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts18 places · newest: Byrdland Records, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods5 places · newest: Fred's Outdoors, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors5 places · newest: Dark Star Park, Aug 2
• 14Services7 places · newest: Alto-Hartley, Inc., Jul 21
• 15Pets9 places · newest: Dogtopia of Alexandria, Aug 2

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More spots

Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• 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 ↗

• Bradlee Shopping Center

  Other

  Classic, community retail complex with a supermarket & restaurants, plus health & personal services.

  3600 King St (Alexandria) · bradleeshoppingcenter.com ↗

• Fashion Centre at Pentagon City

  Other

  Bright, spacious enclosed mall with 160 stores, including many high-end brands, plus a food court.

  1100 S Hayes St (Arlington) · simon.com ↗

• Shops at Waldorf Center

  Other

  Shopping center selling home goods, pet stuff, Christmas items, etc., plus eateries.

  2952 Festival Way · theshopsatwaldorfcenter.com ↗

• St. Charles Towne Center

  Other

  Boutiques, casual eateries & a movie theater in an upscale mall with a kids' play zone & events.

  11110 Mall Cir · simon.com ↗

• The Crossing Clarendon

  Other

  This outdoor shopping mall with a water fountain offers a variety of stores & casual dining options.

  2800 Clarendon Blvd (Arlington) · thecrossingclarendon.com ↗

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