Bergen County’s best local businesses

The 195 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 7

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195 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants64 places · newest: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Aug 7
• 02Beauty20 places · newest: De Beaute Grand Salon & Day Spa, Aug 7
• 03Shopping15 places · newest: Chico's, Aug 7
• 04Entertainment17 places · newest: 21 Golf Range Powered by Toptracer, Aug 7
• 05Nightlife10 places · newest: Blue 42 Restaurant and Bar, Aug 7
• 06Bakeries & Sweets10 places · newest: A Little Cake, Aug 7
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage5 places · newest: Rons Buy Sell Trade Handbags Sneakers for Cash, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness8 places · newest: Beyond Day Spa, Aug 7
• 09Arts & Culture10 places · newest: Bergen County Historical Society, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden12 places · newest: KyDeco, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts9 places · newest: Lark Street Music, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods4 places · newest: Campmor, Aug 2
• 13Services4 places · newest: Johnson Public Library, Jul 21
• 14Cafes3 places · newest: Panera Bread, Aug 7

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• Atlantic Street Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Right in downtown Hackensack, Atlantic Street Park turns warm evenings into easy wins with Movies under the Stars, Shakespeare in the Park,…

  102 State St (Hackensack) · hacpac.org ↗

• Richard W. DeKorte Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Trade your usual loop for the Marsh Discovery Trail and wide-open estuary views at Richard W. DeKorte Park. Boardwalk paths, NJSEA-led…

  1 DeKorte Park (Lyndhurst) · njsea.com ↗

• OAKLEY

  Medical Services

  Chain retailer known for its sporty line of sunglasses, plus goggles, apparel & accessories.

  1 American Dream Wy Ste B221 (East Rutherford) · stores.oakley.com ↗

• The Shops at Riverside

  Other

  70+ high-end stores & classy dining options, plus an upscale movie theater, in refined surrounds.

  390 Hackensack Ave (Hackensack) · simon.com ↗

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