Wake Forest’s best local businesses

The 518 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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518 businesses across 15 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants218 places · newest: Farm Table, Aug 2
• 02Beauty37 places · newest: Alter EGO Salon, Aug 2
• 03Shopping24 places · newest: DRINK, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment42 places · newest: Falls Village Golf Club, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife34 places · newest: Conniption Bar & Lounge - Formerly known as Corpse Reviver Bar & Lounge, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets32 places · newest: Escazu Chocolates, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage26 places · newest: Craze Furniture and Antiques, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness4 places · newest: beem® Light Sauna Raleigh, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture17 places · newest: All In Dance Academy, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden27 places · newest: Ambiente Modern Furniture, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts26 places · newest: Bella Music, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods9 places · newest: Down East Gear®, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors8 places · newest: Forest Hills Park, Aug 2
• 14Services5 places · newest: Cary Restaurant Equipment, Jul 21
• 15Pets4 places · newest: PupTown Grooming, Aug 2

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• 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 (Garner) · brixmor.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 ↗

• Purr Cup Cafe

  Cafes

  Swap your routine caffeine run for something that actually helps, because at Purr Cup Cafe every sip supports a comfy adoption center where…

  210 Prospect Ave (Raleigh) · purrcupcafe.com ↗

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