Garner’s best local businesses

The 816 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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816 businesses across 16 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants337 places · newest: Alexander's Mediterranean Cuisine, Aug 2
• 02Beauty61 places · newest: Alter EGO Salon, Aug 2
• 03Shopping44 places · newest: Betty & Jane Boutique, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment65 places · newest: Bentwinds Country Club, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife56 places · newest: Conniption Bar & Lounge - Formerly known as Corpse Reviver Bar & Lounge, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets47 places · newest: Bestow Baked Goods, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage35 places · newest: Craze Furniture and Antiques, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness10 places · newest: Authentic Beauty, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture23 places · newest: All In Dance Academy, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden41 places · newest: Ambiente Modern Furniture, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts33 places · newest: Bella Music, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods16 places · newest: Down East Gear®, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors12 places · newest: Block On Main, Aug 2
• 14Services7 places · newest: Camping World - Garner, Jul 21
• 15Pets17 places · newest: Dazzling Dogz Grooming LLC, Aug 2
• 16Cafes5 places · newest: Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery, Aug 2

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• Beaver Creek Crossings

  Other

  Outdoor shopping mall featuring chain retailers, casual eateries and cinemas.

  1581 Beaver Creek Commons Dr (Apex) · beavercreekcrossings.com ↗

• Brightleaf Square

  Other

  Trendy restaurants & shops in a pair of historic brick tobacco warehouses with a leafy courtyard.

  905 W Main St (Durham) · brightleafdurham.com ↗

• Garner Towne Square

  Other

  Shops at the center and anchored by Target, Kroger, Home Depot and Petsmart.

  2700 Timber Dr · brixmor.com ↗

• Shoppes at Holly Springs

  Other

  Shopping center offering eateries, stores and a cinema.

  7016 GB Alford Hwy (Holly Springs) · rivercrest.propertycapsule.com ↗

• Shops at Erwin Mill

  Other

  Grocery, dining, and personal services are featured at this shopping mall.

  737 9th St (Durham) · theshopsaterwinmill.com ↗

• The Streets at Southpoint

  Other

  Stylish mall with name-brand retailers, upscale department stores, restaurants & a movie theater.

  6910 Fayetteville Rd (Durham) · streetsatsouthpoint.com ↗

• White Oak Crossing

  Other

  Standard shopping center featuring familiar big-box stores, casual eateries & a cinema.

  120 Shenstone Blvd · visitraleigh.com ↗

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