New Bern’s best local businesses

The 109 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 15

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

• 01Restaurants34 places · newest: Moore's Olde Tyme Barbeque Chicken & Seafood, Aug 2
• 02Beauty11 places · newest: Refined Aesthetics, Aug 2
• 03Shopping5 places · newest: Anchored in New Bern, NC, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment15 places · newest: Bear Town Cinema, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife6 places · newest: Morgan's | Tavern & Grill, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets6 places · newest: Frostbite Delites, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage5 places · newest: Twice As Nice, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness4 places · newest: Rinnova Spa & Wellness Center, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture5 places · newest: New Bern Academy Museum, Jul 21
• 10Home & Garden5 places · newest: Pro-Serv Food Equipment LLC, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts5 places · newest: Fuller's Music, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods3 places · newest: Banx Watersports, Aug 2

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• Bender Apparel

  Services

  Screen and embroidery shop for uniforms, t-shirts, hats, etc., often with speedy completion.

  1841 Old Airport Rd · bendershirts.com ↗

• Crema Brew

  Cafes

  Crema Brew is the neighborhood spot for organic coffees, hand-pressed pies, and a cozy, old world ambiance that makes lingering feel…

  914 Broad St · cremabrew.com ↗

• Mayte Sweets

  Cafes

  Whether you need a midweek pick-me-up or a celebration-worthy showstopper this week, Mayte Sweets is bringing French patisserie vibes with…

  901 Broad St · maytesweets.com ↗

• New Bern Mall

  Other

  Shopping center with stores selling clothes, shoes and accessories, plus a food court.

  3134 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd · newbernmall.com ↗

• Union Point Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Union Point Park nails the low-key New Bern vibe with breezy river views where the Neuse and Trent meet, a waterfront boardwalk that links…

  210 E Front St · newbern.com ↗

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