Monroe County’s best local businesses

The 102 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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102 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants22 places · newest: Angelo's Chop House, Aug 2
• 02Beauty10 places · newest: Tre’s Chic Salon and Spa, Aug 2
• 03Shopping7 places · newest: Brown Bag Boutique, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment10 places · newest: Carrington Golf Club, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife6 places · newest: The Dive Bar in Monroe, MI, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets8 places · newest: Erie Bread Company, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage3 places · newest: Two French Hens, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness5 places · newest: CRWellness (Courageous Rehab and Wellness, LLC), Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture12 places · newest: The Michigan Museum of Horror, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden3 places · newest: Durocher's, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts3 places · newest: Freedom 836 Pedalboards, Aug 2
• 12Parks & Outdoors4 places · newest: Broken Barrel Hard Cider Co., Aug 2
• 13Pets4 places · newest: Lucky Puppy Doggy Day Care, Aug 2

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• Brost Farms

  Services

  Local farm raising Angus cows on pasture as naturally as possible, naturally fed, naturally bred and humanely from birth to process for…

  4424 N Custer Rd (Monroe) · brostfarms.com ↗

• Cabela's

  Sporting Goods

  Retail mainstay stocking a huge inventory of hunting, fishing & camping supplies, plus boats & ATVs.

  110 Cabela Blvd E (Dundee) · stores.cabelas.com ↗

• Dunham's Sports

  Sporting Goods

  Retail chain stocking equipment, clothing & footwear for sports, fitness & outdoor recreation.

  2149 N Telegraph Rd (Monroe) · dunhamssports.com ↗

• River Raisin Trading Post

  Cafes

  River Raisin Trading Post is on a mission to be your portal to the best coffee, ice cream, and baked treats made in Michigan. Swing by when…

  8 N Monroe St (Monroe) · theriverraisintradingpost.com ↗

• The Mall of Monroe

  Other

  Shopping mall and play area anchored by a movie theater and an arcade..

  2121 N Monroe St (Monroe) · themallofmonroe.com ↗

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