Albuquerque’s best local businesses

The 279 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 15

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

• 01Restaurants78 places · newest: M'tucci's Italian, Jul 31
• 02Beauty24 places · newest: Bravo Brows, Jul 31
• 03Shopping26 places · newest: Eye Associates of New Mexico, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment22 places · newest: Flix Brewhouse, Jul 31
• 05Nightlife22 places · newest: Fat Frank's, Jul 31
• 06Bakeries & Sweets19 places · newest: ABC Cake Shop & Bakery, Jul 31
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage28 places · newest: Vintage Roadrunner Antique Mall, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness9 places · newest: LUMEN Optimal Wellness, Jul 31
• 09Arts & Culture10 places · newest: National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, Jul 31
• 10Home & Garden10 places · newest: National Furniture Liquidators, Jul 31
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts9 places · newest: Artisan ABQ Art Supplies, Jul 21
• 12Sporting Goods6 places · newest: Happy Hiker Albuquerque, Aug 2
• 13Services4 places · newest: National Restaurant Supply, Jul 21
• 14Pets9 places · newest: P.G.S Pet Grooming Salon, Jul 31

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• Catopia Cat Cafe

  Cafes

  Catopia Cat Cafe is basically Albuquerque's chill zone for sips, snacks, and quality time with adoptable floofs. Bring a friend or your…

  8001 Wyoming Blvd NE Ste c-5 · catopiacatcafe.com ↗

• Owl Cafe

  Cafes

  Owl Cafe nails that retro diner vibe with New Mexican soul, serving breakfast all day, famous green chile cheeseburgers, and hearty plates…

  800 Eubank Blvd NE · owlcafenm.com ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 30

• The Farm Stand

  Parks & Outdoors

  This week, need a midweek reset that tastes like New Mexico. The Farm Stand pulls rich espresso, stacks fresh pastries, and stocks local…

  4206 Corrales Rd (Corrales) · thefarmstandnm.com ↗

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