Middlesex County’s best local businesses

The 494 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 Sep 18

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

• 01Restaurants157 places · newest: Denny's Restaurant, Aug 27
• 02Beauty89 places · newest: Bella Skin Waxing & Esthetics, Aug 15
• 03Shopping54 places · newest: COLONIA JEWELRY & ANTIQUES, Aug 27
• 04Entertainment33 places · newest: Colonia Country Club, Aug 27
• 05Nightlife21 places · newest: Three in One Wok, Bar, & Grill, Aug 27
• 06Bakeries & Sweets41 places · newest: Dunkin', Aug 27
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage8 places · newest: St. Peter's Thrift Shop, Aug 14
• 08Health & Wellness16 places · newest: Alpha Fit Club, Aug 27
• 09Arts & Culture8 places · newest: Avila Fine Arts Ltd, Aug 27
• 10Home & Garden12 places · newest: LUXE HOME COMPANY, Aug 27
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts11 places · newest: Barnes & Noble, Aug 14
• 12Sporting Goods6 places · newest: Road Runner Sports, Aug 14
• 13Services3 places · newest: Goodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center, Jul 21
• 14Pets7 places · newest: Begging For A Grooming, Aug 27
• 15Cafes21 places · newest: Panera Bread, Aug 27

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• Festival Plaza

  Other

  Asian grocery supermarket chain featuring seafood, produce and meats as well as a food court.

  1711-1783 Lincoln Hwy (Edison) · festivalplazashops.com ↗

• Menlo Park Mall

  Other

  Roomy shopping mall featuring brand-name apparel & shoes, a food court & a dine-in movie theater.

  55 Parsonage Rd (Edison) · simon.com ↗

• The Mall at Oak Tree

  Other

  Airy boutique specializing in colorful Indian bridal wear, including shoes, jewelry & accessories.

  1710 Oak Tree Rd (Edison) · themallatoaktree.com ↗

• The Plaza at Woodbridge

  Other

  Shopping center with a variety of retailers, including Best Buy, as well as dining options.

  675 US-1 (Iselin) · locations.uedge.com ↗

• Wick Shopping Plaza

  Other

  Small outdoor mall with a large grocery store, along with restaurants, salons and other shops.

  561 US-1 (Edison) · wickcompanies.com ↗

• Woodbridge Center

  Other

  Clothing chain with trendy apparel, shoes & accessories for teen girls & young women.

  250 Woodbridge Center Dr (Woodbridge) · woodbridgecenter.com ↗

• Woodbridge Commons

  Other

  Mall with stores for apparel, furniture, and groceries, plus dining options from Chipotle to Chick-fil-A.

  306 US-9 (Woodbridge) · locations.uedge.com ↗

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