Kalamazoo’s best local businesses

The 250 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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250 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants61 places · newest: Angelo’s, Aug 14
• 02Beauty43 places · newest: Allure Salon Professionals, Aug 14
• 03Shopping19 places · newest: Bella and Bloom Boutique, LLC, Aug 14
• 04Entertainment19 places · newest: Eastern Hills Golf Course, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife19 places · newest: 418 Restaurant, Aug 14
• 06Bakeries & Sweets22 places · newest: Bakewell Company, Aug 14
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage11 places · newest: Legacy Thrift, Aug 14
• 08Health & Wellness7 places · newest: Ambrosia Massage Spa, Aug 14
• 09Arts & Culture3 places · newest: Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden9 places · newest: Keen Kitchens and Baths, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts14 places · newest: Barnes & Noble, Aug 14
• 12Sporting Goods7 places · newest: B J Sports, Jul 21
• 13Parks & Outdoors5 places · newest: La Crone Park, Aug 2
• 14Cafes8 places · newest: BIGGBY COFFEE, Aug 14

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More spots

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

• Kzoo Cat Cafe and Rescue

  Pets

  Need a midweek reset? Kzoo Cat Cafe and Rescue pairs sips with snuggles in a relaxed, cage-free lounge where adoptable kitties roam, play,…

  4221 S Westnedge Ave · kzoocatcafe.com ↗

• Mall Plaza

  Other

  Shopping mall featuring a variety of shops, restaurants, and a food court, plus movies.

  157 S Kalamazoo Mall · vernongrp.com ↗

• The Crossroads Mall

  Other

  Multi-level mall with numerous brand-name chain stores, gifts, a CBD shop plus coffee & eats.

  6650 S Westnedge Ave (Portage) · thecrossroadsmall.com ↗

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