Trenton’s best local businesses

The 152 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 17

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

• 01Restaurants61 places · newest: Blooming Grove Inn, Aug 20
• 02Beauty16 places · newest: Alora Hair Studio, Aug 20
• 03Shopping8 places · newest: Beyond Pink Accessories, Aug 20
• 04Entertainment5 places · newest: Bridge Street Golf, Jul 21
• 05Nightlife8 places · newest: Al's Airport Inn Bar & Grill, Aug 20
• 06Bakeries & Sweets12 places · newest: Ewing Cakes, Aug 20
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage8 places · newest: Good Stuff Thrift, Aug 14
• 08Health & Wellness4 places · newest: Amplified Fitness Training Studio, Aug 20
• 09Arts & Culture9 places · newest: Benjamin Temple House at Drake Farm Park, Aug 20
• 10Home & Garden8 places · newest: Bountiful Gardens, Aug 20
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts6 places · newest: Cordas Music Instrument Repairs & Rentals, Aug 2
• 12Parks & Outdoors1 place · newest: Cadwalader Park, Jul 21
• 13Services0 places
• 14Cafes3 places · newest: 7-Eleven, Aug 20

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• Dog Wash Depot

  Pets

  Dog Wash Depot keeps local pups looking sharp with full-service baths, blow dries, deshedding, ear cleaning, nail trims, and breed-standard…

  185 Scotch Rd (Ewing Township) · dogwashdepot.com ↗

• Upscale Tails

  Pets

  Upscale Tails brings one-on-one grooming right to your driveway, so your pup gets the glow-up without the car drama. Known for flexible…

  188 Scotch Rd (Ewing Township) · upscaletails.top ↗

• Hudson Mall

  Other

  Clothing, shoes, gifts, phones & other essentials, plus beauty services & many chain restaurants.

  701 NJ-440 (Jersey City) · locations.uedge.com ↗

• Lawrence Shopping Center

  Other

  Shopping center featuring chain retailers such as Burlington and Staples alongside casual eateries.

  2495 Brunswick Pike (Lawrence Township) · lawrenceshoppingcenter.com ↗

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