Wake County’s best local businesses

The 869 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 Oct 8

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

• 01Restaurants299 places · newest: Esmeralda Grill, Aug 7
• 02Beauty93 places · newest: A1Salon, Aug 7
• 03Shopping69 places · newest: Alexander Eton, Aug 7
• 04Entertainment59 places · newest: Bentwinds Country Club, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife60 places · newest: Bond Brothers Beer Company, Aug 7
• 06Bakeries & Sweets59 places · newest: Andia's Ice Cream, Aug 7
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage38 places · newest: Cat Angels Thrift Store, Aug 7
• 08Health & Wellness25 places · newest: Amb Day Spa, Aug 7
• 09Arts & Culture31 places · newest: Downtown Apex Mural, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden35 places · newest: Ambiente Modern Furniture, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts34 places · newest: Barnes & Noble, Aug 7
• 12Sporting Goods17 places · newest: Down East Gear®, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors6 places · newest: Block On Main, Aug 2
• 14Services7 places · newest: Camping World - Garner, Jul 21
• 15Pets18 places · newest: Dazzling Dogz Grooming LLC, Aug 2
• 16Cafes15 places · newest: BREW Coffee Bar, Aug 7

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

• Beaver Creek Crossings

  Other

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

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

• Garner Towne Square

  Other

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

  2700 Timber Dr (Garner) · brixmor.com ↗

• Shoppes at Holly Springs

  Other

  Shopping center offering eateries, stores and a cinema.

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

• White Oak Crossing

  Other

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

  120 Shenstone Blvd (Garner) · visitraleigh.com ↗

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