Brighton’s best local businesses

The 131 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 20

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

• 01Restaurants43 places · newest: Amore Italian Restaurant & Lounge, Aug 20
• 02Beauty27 places · newest: Apple Tattoo, Aug 20
• 03Shopping9 places · newest: Figgy Studio & Shop, Aug 20
• 04Entertainment3 places · newest: L&M Lanes, Aug 20
• 05Nightlife12 places · newest: Dragonfly Tavern, Aug 20
• 06Bakeries & Sweets10 places · newest: Pittsford Farms Dairy, Aug 20
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage3 places · newest: Lamp Repair, Aug 20
• 08Health & Wellness8 places · newest: Compass Cycle + Flow, Aug 20
• 09Home & Garden3 places · newest: Clover Lawn and Landscape., Aug 20
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts5 places · newest: Comics Etc., Aug 14
• 11Cafes3 places · newest: Canaltown Coffee Roasters, Aug 20

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Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• ARTISANworks

  Arts & Culture

  Renovated factory building housing many multidisciplinary art pieces & offering event space.

  565 Blossom Rd # L (Rochester) · artisanworks.net ↗

• Image City Photography Gallery

  Arts & Culture

  Local photographers exhibit and promote their work at this neighborhood gallery.

  722 University Ave (Rochester) · imagecityphotographygallery.com ↗

• Hot Shots Volleyball

  Other

  Venue featuring indoor volleyball courts, plus a bar and food.

  1046 University Ave (Rochester) · hotshotsvball.com ↗

• K-9 Playtime

  Pets

  Dog day care center with indoor and outdoor areas, plus grooming services.

  410 Atlantic Ave (Rochester) · k9playtimeny.com ↗

• Uni-Pet Grooming Salon

  Pets

  From quick nail trims to full grooming with a full comb out, ear care, and a bath with conditioner, Uni-Pet Grooming Salon has been making…

  2149 E Main St E (Rochester) · unipetsalon.com ↗ · ✓ checked Aug 7

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