Flint’s best local businesses

The 212 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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212 businesses across 10 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants78 places · newest: Andiamo Detroit Riverfront, Aug 2
• 02Beauty13 places · newest: Hair. A salon, Aug 2
• 03Shopping14 places · newest: Halie & Co., Aug 2
• 04Entertainment18 places · newest: Chandler Park Golf Course, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife29 places · newest: Mic Drop Comedy, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets10 places · newest: JP Makes and Bakes, Aug 2
• 07Health & Wellness5 places · newest: Anytime Fitness, Jul 31
• 08Arts & Culture12 places · newest: Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden14 places · newest: GW Home by Gardner White - Woodward, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts14 places · newest: Detroit Music Center, Aug 2

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

• Flamingo Vintage

  Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

  Flamingo Vintage in Southwest Detroit has been curating the good stuff since 2018, with racks of era-spanning men's and women's clothing…

  5449 Vernor W (Detroit) · flamingovintagedetroit.com ↗

• Mt. Elliott Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Landscaped riverfront park with a interactive water play feature shaped like a Great Lakes schooner.

  120 Mt Elliott St (Detroit) · detroitriverfront.org ↗

• Palmer Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  From shaded woodland trails and bike loops to freshly renewed tennis courts and a legit splash of history at the old fountain and log…

  910 Merrill Plaisance St (Detroit) · peopleforpalmerpark.org ↗

• 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 ↗

• The Doghouse Coffee

  Cafes

  Pet-friendly café featuring coffee, bagels and cookies, plus a playground and dog toys.

  454 W Nepessing St (Lapeer) · thedoghouse.coffee ↗

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