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Ann Arbor’s best local businesses

The 194 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best
194 businesses listed0 added this month13 categories

● Updated Sep 18

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  • Aaa Body Works and Spa

    Health & Wellness

    AAA Body Works & Spa blends high-tech cryotherapy, noninvasive body sculpting, and medical-grade laser treatments with Cookie’s personal…

    18256 Grand River Ave (Detroit) · aaabodyworksandspa.com ↗ · ✓ checked Sep 18

  • Spa-A-Peel

    Health & Wellness

    Spa-A-Peel in Rosedale Park brings a peaceful, pampered reset with attentive pros, soothing music, and earth-tone vibes. Treat yourself…

    19025 Grand River Ave (Detroit) · spaapeel.com ↗

  • Arborland Center

    Other

    Long-running shopping center with a large supermarket & familiar national retail/dining chains.

    3600 Washtenaw Ave · brixmor.com ↗

  • Briarwood Mall

    Other

    Standard mall offering brand-name apparel, beauty products & homeware, plus informal restaurants.

    100 Briarwood Cir · simon.com ↗

  • Kerrytown Market & Shops

    Other

    Shopping mall with a variety of stores and a farmers market, plus dining options.

    407 N 5th Ave · kerrytown.com ↗

  • Maple Village

    Other

    Plum Market grocery anchoring strip mall featuring a variety of retailers, eateries and services.

    155-396 N Maple Rd · brixmor.com ↗

  • Shops On Top

    Other

    Clothing boutique for women men's fashion, accessories and gifts, plus hosting monthly jazz events.

    2362 Russell St (Detroit) · shopsontopfashion.com ↗

  • Restaurant Depot

    Services

    Members-only chain selling wholesale food, beverages, equipment & supplies for restaurants & bars.

    1347 James L Hart Pkwy (Ypsilanti) · restaurantdepot.com ↗

  • Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center

    Pets

    Spend an hour unwinding with the resident fluffballs at Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center this week, where adoptable cats from the Humane…

    5245 Jackson Rd a1 · tinylions.org ↗

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