Union County’s best local businesses

The 573 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 Oct 15

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573 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants169 places · newest: American Melts, Sep 2
• 02Beauty88 places · newest: Crystalz Barber Shop, Sep 2
• 03Shopping88 places · newest: Jewelry Expo, Sep 2
• 04Entertainment17 places · newest: Garwood Lanes, Aug 27
• 05Nightlife39 places · newest: Climax Brewing Co, Sep 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets51 places · newest: Bella Palermo Pastry Shop, Sep 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage14 places · newest: Georgia's Peach, Sep 2
• 08Health & Wellness21 places · newest: Paragon Athletic Club, Sep 2
• 09Arts & Culture11 places · newest: Art Meets LLC., Sep 2
• 10Home & Garden14 places · newest: Furniture and Mattress Outlet, Sep 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts11 places · newest: The Cranford Bookstore, Aug 27
• 12Pets19 places · newest: 4 LEGS SPA, Sep 2
• 13Cafes25 places · newest: Halo Roasters, Sep 2

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• DICK'S Sporting Goods

  Sporting Goods

  Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.

  2700a US-22 (Union) · stores.dickssportinggoods.com ↗

• Julien's Army & Navy Store

  Sporting Goods

  Julien's Army & Navy Store is that rare North Jersey spot where legit military surplus and workwear sit next to brands like Nike, Carhartt,…

  316 N Wood Ave (Linden) · juliensstore.com ↗

• Lenape Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Lenape Park is that no-fuss green pocket right by Westfield where you can pedal the bicycle path, meander nature trails, or drop a line in…

  130 Kenilworth Blvd (Cranford) · ucnj.org ↗

• Nomahegan Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Nomahegan Park wraps the Rahway River and Nomahegan Lake with shady trails, a pretty loop for jogs or stroller strolls, and enough open…

  995 Springfield Ave (Cranford) · ucnj.org ↗

• NATURALIA FLOWERS ! WEDDINGS are our specialty!

  Other

  Flower arrangements plus delivery, alongside friendly service.

  31 Florida St (Elizabeth) · naturaliaflowers.com ↗

• The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch

  Services

  Community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & services for all ages.

  1564 Irving St (Rahway) · tgfymca.org ↗

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