Portage’s best local businesses

The 83 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 14

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83 businesses across 11 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants20 places · newest: Angelo’s, Aug 14
• 02Beauty14 places · newest: Allure Salon Professionals, Aug 14
• 03Shopping9 places · newest: B J Benjims Big & Tall, Aug 14
• 04Entertainment6 places · newest: Airborne Adventure Park - Kalamazoo, MI, Jul 21
• 05Nightlife3 places · newest: Latitude 42° Brewing Company Portage, Aug 14
• 06Bakeries & Sweets5 places · newest: Bakewell Company, Aug 14
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage5 places · newest: Nana D's Attic Resale Shop, Aug 14
• 08Health & Wellness4 places · newest: A'vie, Aug 14
• 09Hobbies, Books, & Crafts7 places · newest: Barnes & Noble, Aug 14
• 10Sporting Goods3 places · newest: B J Sports, Jul 21
• 11Cafes3 places · newest: BIGGBY COFFEE, Aug 14

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More spots

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

• Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center

  Arts & Culture

  State-of-the-art museum pairs rare aircraft with flight simulators & 4D theaters plus amusements.

  6151 Portage Rd · airzoo.org ↗

• 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 (Kalamazoo) · kzoocatcafe.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 · thecrossroadsmall.com ↗

• World Market

  Home & Garden

  Retail chain featuring an eclectic array of imported housewares, furniture, decor & specialty foods.

  6601 S Westnedge Ave B · worldmarket.com ↗

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