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Gilford’s best local businesses

The 21 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best
21 businesses listed20 added this month1 category

● Updated Sep 17

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  • Dunkin'

    Cafes

    Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

    369 S Main St (Laconia) · dunkindonuts.com ↗

  • Water Street Cafe

    Cafes

    American breakfasts & lunches plus weekend dinners in an unpretentious backdrop with a full bar.

    141 Water St (Laconia) · waterstreetcafenh.com ↗

  • Great Clips

    Beauty

    Casual salon offering haircuts for adults & kids along with professional styling products for sale.

    1425 Lake Shore Rd Ste c · salons.greatclips.com ↗

  • HomeGoods

    Home & Garden

    Home-decor chain stocking a variety of furnishings, bedding, kitchenware, holiday goods & more.

    1458 Lake Shore Rd · homegoods.com ↗

  • Michaels

    Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

    Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

    A-105, Lake Shore Marketplace, 1458 Lake Shore Rd · locations.michaels.com ↗

  • O Steaks & Seafood

    Nightlife

    Fine dining & water views in an elegant steakhouse with a patio at the Lake Opechee Inn.

    62 Doris Ray Ct (Laconia) · osteakslaconia.com ↗

  • Patrick's

    Nightlife

    Buzzy, kid-friendly Irish saloon serving American pub fare in roomy digs with music on weekends.

    18 Weirs Rd · patrickspub.com ↗

  • Petco

    Pets

    Chain with pet food & supplies such as toys, beds & pet technology products, plus medication.

    1458 Lakeshore Dr Ste a-110 · stores.petco.com ↗

  • Shaw's

    Shopping

    Supermarket chain offering meat, produce & other staples, plus deli & bakery items.

    1400 Lakeshore Dr · local.shaws.com ↗

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