Springfield’s best local businesses

The 173 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 Aug 2

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

• 01Restaurants64 places · newest: Black Sheep Burgers and Shakes, Aug 2
• 02Beauty17 places · newest: Luxe Salon, Aug 2
• 03Shopping3 places · newest: Culture Flock, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment19 places · newest: Deer Lake Golf Course, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife12 places · newest: Rebar Kitchen & Taproom, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets10 places · newest: Vlore Bakery, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage7 places · newest: Blind Community Thrift Store, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture4 places · newest: Route 66 Car Museum, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden10 places · newest: Gateway Furniture, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts9 places · newest: Feedback School of Music, Aug 2
• 11Sporting Goods6 places · newest: James River Archery, Aug 2
• 12Parks & Outdoors10 places · newest: Grant Beach Park, Aug 2

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

• Aviary by Lavender Falls Cafe

  Cafes

  Whether you’re craving savory or sweet, Aviary by Lavender Falls Cafe is your Springfield standby for scratch-made crepes, steak frites,…

  2144 E Republic Rd · aviarycafe.com ↗

• Bentley Skincare & Wellness

  Health & Wellness

  Bentley Skincare & Wellness pairs feel-good results with real medical oversight... think Hydrafacial, laser hair removal, and physician-led…

  1016 W Battlefield Rd · bentleyskincare.com ↗

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