Chanhassen’s best local businesses

The 127 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 18

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127 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants24 places · newest: Aurelia's Authentic Mexican Food, Aug 15
• 02Beauty34 places · newest: 7 Elements Salon, Aug 15
• 03Shopping23 places · newest: All Weather Goods, Aug 15
• 04Entertainment8 places · newest: The Loop at Chaska, Sep 2
• 05Nightlife6 places · newest: Moe's Char House, Aug 15
• 06Bakeries & Sweets10 places · newest: Cub - Chaska, Sep 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage2 places · newest: The Snug, Aug 15
• 08Health & Wellness1 place · newest: Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, Aug 15
• 09Arts & Culture3 places · newest: Paisley Park, Aug 7
• 10Home & Garden2 places · newest: The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center, Aug 20
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts3 places · newest: Excelsior Bay Books, Aug 7
• 12Cafes8 places · newest: Caribou Coffee, Aug 15

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• Aqualand Aquarium Center

  Other

  This long-running retailer of fish & aquarium accessories also offers maintenance services.

  5355 Chicago Ave (Minneapolis) · aqualandmn.com ↗

• Excelsior Commons

  Parks & Outdoors

  Excelsior Commons is your lakeside multi-tool for a summer evening, with playgrounds, two swimming beaches, tennis courts, baseball fields,…

  135 Lake St (Excelsior) · ci.excelsior.mn.us ↗

• Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail

  Parks & Outdoors

  Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail is a 9.2-mile aggregate path on a former rail line, connecting Hopkins, Chanhassen and Chaska…

  Chaska, MN, SW Regional LRT - North Corridor and South Corridor (Chaska) · threeriversparks.org ↗

• Foxy Dogs

  Pets

  Whether your floof needs a quick nail tidy or a full glow-up, Foxy Dogs does gentle, precision grooming with an all inclusive touch. Think…

  5457 Nicollet Ave (Minneapolis) · foxydogs.net ↗

• Petco

  Pets

  Chain with pet food & supplies such as toys, beds & pet technology products, plus medication.

  244 Pioneer Trail (Chaska) · stores.petco.com ↗

• Jos. F. Palen Co.

  Services

  Resource for restaurant equipment and supplies including used items.

  1055 N 5th St (Minneapolis) · josfpalen.com ↗

• Lake State Mountaineering

  Sporting Goods

  Lake State Mountaineering is your Minneapolis go-to for weekend missions, with The Boathouse stocked for kayaks, canoes, and rentals, The…

  424 N Washington Ave (Minneapolis) · lakestatemountaineering.com ↗

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