Rochester’s best local businesses

The 27 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 27

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27 businesses across 4 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants9 places · newest: Dante's Pasta & Vino, Aug 27
• 02Beauty4 places · newest: Benefit Cosmetics BrowBar, Aug 27
• 03Shopping4 places · newest: Blush Bridal, Aug 27
• 04Pets3 places · newest: Petco, Aug 27

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• Dunkin'

  Cafes

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

  1 Long Hill Rd (Dover) · dunkindonuts.com ↗

• Hilltop Fun Center

  Entertainment

  Fun entertainment center featuring 4 go-kart tracks and an 18-hole mini-golf course with streams, plus a 2-level laser tag area.

  see website for most current hours- these may not be up to date, 165 NH-108 (Somersworth) · hilltopfuncenter.com ↗

• Revolution Taproom & Grill

  Nightlife

  Gastropub serving eclectic American fare & dozens of beers on tap in a Revolutionary War–chic space.

  61 N Main St · revolutiontaproomandgrill.com ↗

• Strafford Farms Restaurant

  Nightlife

  Homey, family-owned spot for American comfort classics, plus cocktails & occasional live music.

  58 New Rochester Rd (Dover) · straffordfarms.com ↗

• Staples

  Services

  Chain retailer offering brand-name electronics & print services, plus office supplies & furniture.

  125 Washington St · stores.staples.com ↗

• Target

  Home & Garden

  Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

  11 Andrews Rd (Somersworth) · target.com ↗

• The Paper Store

  Home & Garden

  Retail chain featuring a variety of curated brands from fashion, home decor, toys, gourmet foods.

  120 Market Pl Blvd · thepaperstore.com ↗

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