St. Joseph’s best local businesses

The 103 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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103 businesses across 11 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants36 places · newest: 221 Main - Restaurant & Cocktail House, Sep 17
• 02Beauty8 places · newest: Great Clips, Sep 17
• 03Shopping8 places · newest: Best Budz Outlet, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment6 places · newest: Blossom Trails Golf Club, Inc., Jul 21
• 05Nightlife8 places · newest: Memories of India, Sep 17
• 06Bakeries & Sweets5 places · newest: Baskin-Robbins, Sep 17
• 07Health & Wellness4 places · newest: House Of Plunge, Jul 21
• 08Arts & Culture7 places · newest: Fort Miami Heritage Society, Sep 17
• 09Home & Garden8 places · newest: Diamond Factory Service, Aug 2
• 10Pets3 places · newest: Fluff N' Suds Pet Salon, Aug 2
• 11Cafes3 places · newest: BIGGBY COFFEE, Sep 17

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

• Carronde Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  When you need fresh air without a full-on road trip, Carronde Park delivers with riverfront vibes, a playground the kids actually use,…

  2650-2698 Riverbend Dr (Benton Harbor) · sjct.org ↗

• Dunham's Sports

  Sporting Goods

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

  1000 E Napier Ave Ste C (Benton Harbor) · dunhamssports.com ↗

• Michaels

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

  950 E Napier Ave Fairplain Plaza (Benton Harbor) · locations.michaels.com ↗

• Whimsipal

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Need a spark for that project or a quirky gift that actually feels personal? Whimsipal stocks cute-meets-magical odds and ends, from…

  709 Nickerson Ave (Benton Harbor) · whimsipal.ueniweb.com ↗

• Mosaic Resale

  Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

  Whether you’re in a declutter mood or hunting for that perfect something you didn’t know you needed, Mosaic Resale keeps good stuff in…

  1804 M-139 (Benton Harbor) · mosaicccda.com ↗

• Six Degrees Resale Store

  Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

  Six Degrees Resale Store turns gently used stuff into real help for local shelter clients, so your treasure hunt actually matters. Donate…

  53 W Wall St (Benton Harbor) · essberrien.org ↗

• Pilot Travel Center

  Services

  Convenience store and truck stop chain offering fuel, food, showers, and Wi-Fi.

  1860 E Napier Ave (Benton Harbor) · locations.pilotflyingj.com ↗

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