Essexville’s best local businesses

The 55 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 11

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55 businesses across 8 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants18 places · newest: B&C Pizza East Side, Sep 11
• 02Beauty3 places · newest: Great Clips, Sep 11
• 03Shopping7 places · newest: 7-Eleven, Sep 11
• 04Nightlife4 places · newest: Latitude 43, Sep 11
• 05Bakeries & Sweets6 places · newest: Auntie Anne's, Sep 11
• 06Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage3 places · newest: Buy The Book, Aug 14
• 07Arts & Culture3 places · newest: Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum, Sep 11
• 08Cafes4 places · newest: 7-Eleven, Sep 11

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• ABC Warehouse

  Home & Garden

  Retailer specializing in home appliances, TVs & electronics, plus mattresses & furniture.

  4160 Wilder Rd (Bay City) · abcwarehouse.com ↗

• Bay City Country Club

  Entertainment

  Bay City Country Club is open to everyone and feels like a private track, with a well conditioned 18 that rewards smart lines, fast rolling…

  7255 3 Mile Rd (Bay City) · baycitycountryclub.com ↗

• Cashman's Comics

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Cashman's Comics has been Mid-Michigan’s full-service spot for comics, graphic novels, toys, and gaming since 1996, led by owner John…

  1018 S Madison Ave (Bay City) · cashmanscomics.com ↗

• Delta College Bookstore

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Delta College Bookstore has Fall 2026 textbooks ready, easy online buyback for last term’s stack, and shelves of Delta Gear so you can rep…

  1961 Delta Rd (University Center) · bookstore.delta.edu ↗

• Day Escape Salon & Spa

  Health & Wellness

  Day Escape Salon & Spa nails the refined, relaxing vibe with real attention to detail. Think stress-melting massage therapy, glow-chasing…

  1311 S Farragut St (Bay City) · thedayescape.com ↗

• PetSmart

  Pets

  Chain featuring a range of pets, supplies & food (most offer grooming, boarding & other services).

  4101 Wilder Rd E501 (Bay City) · petsmart.com ↗

• PetSmart Grooming

  Pets

  Offshoot of the pet store chain focused on grooming services, including nail & ear care.

  4101 Wilder Rd E501 (Bay City) · stores.petsmart.com ↗

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