Portland’s best local businesses

The 184 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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184 businesses across 11 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants63 places · newest: Mr. Tuna, Aug 2
• 02Beauty14 places · newest: Hair Etc Portland Maine, Aug 2
• 03Shopping21 places · newest: Portland Trading Co, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment9 places · newest: SPACE, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife20 places · newest: Franciska, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets15 places · newest: Two Fat Cats Bakery West End, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage11 places · newest: Cherished Possessions, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness3 places · newest: Recovery Room, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture11 places · newest: Maine Jewish Museum, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden6 places · newest: POT + PAN KITCHEN, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts6 places · newest: Buckdancer's Choice Music Co., Aug 2

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

• Arlberg Ski and Surf Shops

  Sporting Goods

  Since 1976, Arlberg Ski and Surf Shops has kept Portlanders carving and paddling with legit skis, snowboards, surfboards, and all the…

  283 Marginal Way · arlbergski.com ↗

• Play It Again Sports

  Sporting Goods

  Sporting goods chain that buys, sells & trades a wide variety of equipment, both new & secondhand.

  315 Marginal Way · playitagainsportsportlandmaine.com ↗

• Deering Oaks Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Kid-friendly open space featuring ball fields, playgrounds and a splash pad.

  Portland · deeringoaks.org ↗

• The Glitter Box (18+, By Appointment)

  Cafes

  Portland’s furrst cat lounge, The Glitter Box serves up freshly brewed coffee with a side of adoptable purrsonalities, a calm spot to…

  3 Market St Ste 2 · theglitterbox.org ↗

• The Maine Mall

  Other

  Retail center with a familiar feel offering 100+ chain stores, a food court & bowling alley.

  364 Maine Mall Rd (South Portland) · mainemall.com ↗

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