Jacksonville’s best local businesses

The 102 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 17

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102 businesses across 11 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants37 places · newest: Abruzzo's Pizza @ Carolina Forest, Aug 2
• 02Beauty11 places · newest: Genuine Beauty Studio, Aug 2
• 03Entertainment7 places · newest: J-Vegas Retro Arcade, Aug 2
• 04Nightlife5 places · newest: Cardinal Lounge, Jul 21
• 05Bakeries & Sweets4 places · newest: Paris Banh Mi Cafe & Bakery, Aug 2
• 06Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage7 places · newest: Finder’s Keepers Thrift Store, Aug 2
• 07Arts & Culture3 places · newest: Phase I: Reflection and Celebration Park - Carolina Museum of the Marine, Aug 2
• 08Home & Garden10 places · newest: Ashley Store, Jul 21
• 09Hobbies, Books, & Crafts5 places · newest: FireFlies Pottery & Art Studio, Aug 2
• 10Sporting Goods3 places · newest: Eastern Outfitters, Aug 2
• 11Pets5 places · newest: Velvet Pawlor Grooming & Boarding LLC, Aug 2

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• Blend Cafe

  Cafes

  Whether you need a quietly heroic cup of local coffee or a lunch that doesn’t wreck your afternoon, Blend Cafe has you covered with artisan…

  109 Marine Blvd · blendcafenc.com ↗

• Coastal Chill Modern Wellness

  Health & Wellness

  If your back’s negotiating with your laptop chair, check in this week at Coastal Chill Modern Wellness for assisted stretching, recovery…

  709 New Bridge St Suite D · coastal-chill.com ↗

• Jacksonville Mall

  Other

  Quaint mall since 1981 offering brand-name retailers, a food court, movie theater & kids' play area.

  375 Western Blvd · shopjacksonvillemall.com ↗

• New River Shopping Center

  Other

  Local shopping center housing Planet Fitness, a post office, and assorted shops.

  1215 Hargett St · new-river-shopping.keeq.io ↗

• Out of my closet

  Shopping

  Out Of My Closet helps Jacksonville locals turn those barely-worn fits into someone else’s new favorite while you keep most of the profit.…

  703 Bell Fork Rd · outofmycloset.com ↗

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