Union County’s best local businesses

The 132 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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132 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants50 places · newest: Bojangles, Sep 17
• 02Beauty13 places · newest: Great Clips, Sep 17
• 03Shopping13 places · newest: Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Sep 17
• 04Entertainment10 places · newest: Emerald Lake Golf Club, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife6 places · newest: Stella-Rye Pub, Cafe & Lounge, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets8 places · newest: Bruster's Real Ice Cream, Sep 17
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage3 places · newest: Cloth & Clay Consignment, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture4 places · newest: G Spot Music Studio, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden5 places · newest: Kimbrell's Furniture, Sep 17
• 10Parks & Outdoors5 places · newest: Crossing Paths Park, Aug 2
• 11Pets6 places · newest: Roses, Sep 17
• 12Cafes6 places · newest: Caribou Coffee, Sep 17

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

• InnerSleeve

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  InnerSleeve is the kind of music store that keeps your turntable busy, with Featured Vinyl spanning Gorillaz and Laurel Halo to Michael…

  2015 Van Buren Ave B (Indian Trail) · innersleeve.com ↗

• Sun Valley Commons

  Other

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

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

• The Sound Shop

  Services

  Car-audio specialists providing electronic sound installations, plus amps, head units and speakers.

  241 Post Office Dr (Indian Trail) · thesoundshopnc.com ↗

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