Charlotte’s best local businesses

The 690 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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690 businesses across 16 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants283 places · newest: Fresh Chef Kitchen, Aug 2
• 02Beauty40 places · newest: Liv'd in Beauty, Aug 2
• 03Shopping54 places · newest: Buddha's Bazaar Smoke Shop | CBD, Vape, & Delta-8, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment50 places · newest: Carolina Harbor, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife47 places · newest: Bin 110, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets30 places · newest: Cocotte, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage28 places · newest: Christine Alma, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness9 places · newest: Arden Salt Room & Sauna, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture22 places · newest: Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden33 places · newest: ash + co interiors, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts26 places · newest: Harper and Skyler's Toys and Sweets, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods16 places · newest: Academy Sports + Outdoors, Jul 21
• 13Parks & Outdoors11 places · newest: Crossing Paths Park, Aug 2
• 14Services8 places · newest: Carolina Cooks Foodservice Equipment & Supplies - Open To The Public, Jul 21
• 15Pets16 places · newest: petbar Boutique - Indian Trail, Aug 2
• 16Cafes10 places · newest: Black Cat Coffee Company, LLC, Aug 2

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• Akers Shopping Center

  Other

  Shopping center featuring a variety of stores and restaurants as well as friendly service.

  E Franklin Blvd &, S New Hope Rd (Gastonia) · woodcrestcapital.com ↗

• Birkdale Village

  Other

  Residential lifestyle center with major retailers & boutiques, restaurants & multi-screen movies.

  8712 Lindholm Dr #202 (Huntersville) · birkdalevillage.com ↗

• Concord Mills

  Other

  Large mall with mostly outlet & big-box stores, plus a movie theater, restaurants & an aquarium.

  8111 Concord Mills Boulevard (Concord) · simon.com ↗

• Franklin Square

  Other

  Plaza featuring a Wal-Mart Supercenter and many other shops selling clothing, toys and more.

  2900-3086 E Franklin Blvd (Gastonia) · brixmor.com ↗

• Northcross Shopping Center

  Other

  A mix of everything from automotive & fashion accessories to groceries, pet gear & personal care.

  9751 Sam Furr Rd (Huntersville) · shopnorthcross.com ↗

• Northeast plaza

  Other

  Shopping center offering a range of stores, along with a trampoline park and friendly service.

  2371 Cherry Rd (Rock Hill) · northeast-plaza-rock-hill.edan.io ↗

• Sun Valley Commons

  Other

  Mall offering shopping, dining, and entertainment options such as a movie theater.

  6467 Old Monroe Rd (Indian Trail) · themosergroupinc.com ↗

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