South Minneapolis’s best local businesses

The 160 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

160 businesses listed43 added this month11 categories

● Updated Aug 7

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Barks & Bubbles
Pets
Long-running pet grooming shop offering a stress-free experience in a loving environment.
7688 160th St W (Lakeville) · barksnbubblesmn.com ↗
PetSmart Grooming
Pets
Offshoot of the pet store chain focused on grooming services, including nail & ear care.
16001 Elmhurst Ln (Lakeville) · stores.petsmart.com ↗
Central Park Commons
Other
Contemporary strip mall offering a range of familiar retailers, restaurants, a bank & more.
3333 Pilot Knob Rd (Eagan) · shopcentralparkcommons.com ↗
Central Park Commons
Other
Shopping destination offering fashion, restaurants, and entertainment options.
1500 Central Park Commons Dr (Eagan) · shopcentralparkcommons.com ↗
Paragon Outlets Twin Cities at Eagan
Other
Clean, open-air shopping center with upscale brands, like Adidas and Nike, plus a playground.
Beau D Rue Drive (Eagan) · premiumoutlets.com ↗
Twin Cities Premium Outlets
Other
Outlet mall with more than 85 stores, including Nike, Coach, and Polo Ralph Lauren, plus food and a playground.
3965 Eagan Outlets Pkwy (Eagan) · premiumoutlets.com ↗
Curioso Coffee Bar: Uptown
Cafes
Opened in 2021, this local coffee bar has unique flavor combos, music sets, and events.
3001 Hennepin Ave S Ste 1175 (Minneapolis) · curiosomn.com ↗
VENDELLA euro boutique & coffee haus
Cafes
Vendella Euro Boutique & Coffee Haus is that rare combo of excellent espresso, cozy Euro vibes, and an actual boutique you can browse while…
1440 Duckwood Dr Ste 600 (Eagan) · vendella.coffee ↗
Horizon Equipment
Services
Long-running retailer specializing in restaurant and bakery equipment, plus installation and servicing.
1960 Seneca Rd (Eagan) · horizonequipment.com ↗

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