Albany’s best local businesses

The 158 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 2

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158 businesses across 11 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants58 places · newest: Banh Mi 47, Aug 2
• 02Beauty12 places · newest: Salon248, Aug 2
• 03Shopping5 places · newest: Mark Lawson Antiques, Inc, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment19 places · newest: MVP Arena, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife9 places · newest: City Line Bar and Grill, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets9 places · newest: Coccadotts Cake Shop, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage7 places · newest: Big Emotions Vintage Shop and Sewing Studio, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture7 places · newest: Albany Institute of History & Art, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden8 places · newest: Huck Finn Home, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts12 places · newest: Hilton Piano & Guitar Music Store, Aug 2
• 11Sporting Goods5 places · newest: Bullseye Jim's Archery Inc., Jul 21

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• Ascend Wellness MD

  Health & Wellness

  Sick of rushed visits and generic advice? Ascend Wellness MD gives Albany folks direct texting with your doctor, thoughtful house calls,…

  59 N Pearl St Ste 2 · ascendwellnessmd.com ↗

• Evolve Holistic Spa

  Health & Wellness

  Evolve Holistic Spa crafts customized facials, holistic body treatments, and wellness rituals that blend nature with innovative science,…

  301 S Allen St Ste 2C · evolvealbany.com ↗

• Sam's Club

  Services

  Membership-only warehouse chain selling a variety of bulk grocery items, electronics & home goods.

  579 Troy-Schenectady Rd (Latham) · samsclub.com ↗

• The Pretty Paw Lounge

  Cafes

  Casual cafe known for its baked goods, and relaxed ambiance with kitties for adoption.

  370 Mariaville Rd (Rotterdam) · prettypawlounge.com ↗

• The Works Cafe

  Cafes

  The Works Cafe is your easy win this week for real-deal NY-style bagels, artisanal sandwiches, organic quinoa bowls, and chef-inspired…

  1704 Western Ave #265 · workscafe.com ↗

• Washington Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  When you need an easy win this week, Washington Park delivers with tree-shaded walks, historic monuments and that unmistakable in-the-city…

  35 Willett St · washingtonparkconservancy.org ↗

• Westland Hills Inc

  Parks & Outdoors

  Park featuring a splash pad, baseball fields, kid-friendly playground and batting cages.

  Zoar Ave · westlandhills.com ↗

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