Hennepin County’s best local businesses

The 1019 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 Oct 9

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1019 businesses across 16 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants244 places · newest: Grand Szechuan, Aug 27
• 02Beauty192 places · newest: Gifted Barbershop, Aug 27
• 03Shopping134 places · newest: H3A Glamour Boutique LLC, Aug 27
• 04Entertainment49 places · newest: Hyland Greens Golf Course, Aug 27
• 05Nightlife66 places · newest: Willy McCoys, Aug 27
• 06Bakeries & Sweets66 places · newest: Chez Annalise Cannabakery, Aug 20
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage44 places · newest: Uplift North Thrift Shop, Aug 20
• 08Health & Wellness25 places · newest: Anytime Fitness, Aug 20
• 09Arts & Culture36 places · newest: Bloomington Historical Society, Aug 27
• 10Home & Garden33 places · newest: DOCK86, Aug 20
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts31 places · newest: Most Wanted Comics, Aug 27
• 12Sporting Goods9 places · newest: Gear West - Ski, Bike, Run, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors17 places · newest: Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Aug 27
• 14Services3 places · newest: Simply Ride, Aug 7
• 15Pets15 places · newest: ADOGO Pet Hotel - MSP Airport, Aug 20
• 16Cafes49 places · newest: Caribou Coffee, Aug 27

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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 ↗

• Ridgedale Center

  Other

  Bi-level mall with department stores, brand-name retailers & casual eateries, plus a play area.

  12401 Wayzata Blvd (Minnetonka) · ridgedalecenter.com ↗

• Rockford Road Plaza

  Other

  Shopping and dining plaza featuring burgers and groceries, along with a Target.

  4190 Vinewood Ln N (Plymouth) · regencycenters.com ↗

• The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes

  Other

  Open-air shopping complex offering well-known chain retailers, food markets & restaurants.

  12459 Elm Creek Blvd N (Maple Grove) · shoppesatarborlakes.com ↗

• Westwind Plaza

  Other

  Open-air shopping center with a grocery store, a thrift shop, and other retailers, plus restaurants.

  4703 - 4795 County Rd 101 (Minnetonka) · brixmor.com ↗

• Pearle Vision

  Medical Services

  Retailer selling the brand's iconic eyewear, particularly sunglasses, for men, women & kids.

  13195 Weaver Lake Rd (Maple Grove) · pearlevision.com ↗

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