St. Peter’s best local businesses

The 261 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 16

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261 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants52 places · newest: Domino's Pizza, Sep 11
• 02Beauty37 places · newest: Gifted Barbershop, Aug 27
• 03Shopping31 places · newest: Inspire Bridal Boutique, Sep 11
• 04Entertainment10 places · newest: Mankato Golf Club, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife27 places · newest: Patrick's on Third, Sep 11
• 06Bakeries & Sweets12 places · newest: Chez Annalise Cannabakery, Aug 20
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage20 places · newest: Uplift North Thrift Shop, Aug 20
• 08Health & Wellness15 places · newest: Anytime Fitness, Aug 20
• 09Arts & Culture13 places · newest: Dakota 38 Memorial, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden14 places · newest: Peters Billiards & Home, Aug 20
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts8 places · newest: Barnes & Noble, Aug 14
• 12Sporting Goods3 places · newest: Lake State Mountaineering, Aug 2
• 13Pets6 places · newest: Foxy Dogs, Aug 20
• 14Cafes9 places · newest: Caribou Coffee, Sep 11

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

• Aqualand Aquarium Center

  Other

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

  5355 Chicago Ave (Minneapolis) · aqualandmn.com ↗

• Caswell Softball Complex

  Parks & Outdoors

  Craving fresh infield dirt and a few clutch at-bats? Caswell Softball Complex is the local hub for softball showdowns, with courts for…

  1875 W Howard Dr (North Mankato) · caswellsports.com ↗

• Jos. F. Palen Co.

  Services

  Resource for restaurant equipment and supplies including used items.

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

• TA Express Travel Center

  Services

  Truck stop with fuel, a restaurant, and a lounge area, plus golf and sports simulators.

  3010 Adams St (Mankato) · ta-petro.com ↗

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