Ramsey County’s best local businesses

The 453 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 14

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

• 01Restaurants137 places · newest: Applebee's Grill + Bar, Sep 2
• 02Beauty52 places · newest: beKIND salon & spa, Sep 2
• 03Shopping62 places · newest: Chico's, Sep 2
• 04Entertainment19 places · newest: Flahertys Arden Bowl, Aug 27
• 05Nightlife46 places · newest: Acqua Restaurant-White Bear Lake, Sep 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets12 places · newest: Kowalski's Markets, Aug 27
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage14 places · newest: Odds & Ends Again, Aug 27
• 08Health & Wellness17 places · newest: Bethel University Wellness Center, Aug 27
• 09Arts & Culture22 places · newest: Hill Farm Historical Society, Aug 27
• 10Home & Garden15 places · newest: Ashley, Aug 20
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts13 places · newest: Rabata Cultural Center & Bookshop, Aug 27
• 12Pets15 places · newest: Chuck & Don's Pet Food & Supplies, Aug 27
• 13Cafes26 places · newest: Caribou Coffee, Sep 2

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

• CBS Conservatory

  Parks & Outdoors

  Whether you're craving a burst of humidity in February or curious about plants with serious survival skills, CBS Conservatory packs more…

  CBS Conservatory & Botanical Collection, 1534 Gortner Ave (Falcon Heights) · cbs.umn.edu ↗

• CC Military Surplus - maplewood

  Sporting Goods

  Whether you're dialing in an airsoft loadout, restocking paintball pods, or grabbing legit surplus and camping essentials, CC Military…

  2626 White Bear Ave (Maplewood) · ccmilitary.com ↗

• Rapids Restaurant Equipment Store

  Services

  Giant, public option for kitchen essentials ranging from pans to fryers, along with a knowledgeable staff.

  2475 Doswell Ave Ste B (St Paul) · rapidswholesale.com ↗

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