Ithaca’s best local businesses

The 237 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 11

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

• 01Restaurants60 places · newest: Collegetown Bagels, Oct 11
• 02Beauty25 places · newest: Changes Cutting Studio, Oct 11
• 03Shopping23 places · newest: Homegrown Skateshop, Oct 11
• 04Entertainment8 places · newest: Helen Newman Bowling Center, Oct 11
• 05Nightlife17 places · newest: Bike Bar, Oct 11
• 06Bakeries & Sweets14 places · newest: Cayuga Lake Creamery at The Dewitt Mall, Sep 27
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage16 places · newest: Cayuga ReUse Center, Oct 4
• 08Health & Wellness14 places · newest: Fine Spirit Yoga, Oct 11
• 09Arts & Culture10 places · newest: MIX Art Gallery & Event Space, Oct 11
• 10Home & Garden12 places · newest: Der Rosenmeister Nursery, Oct 11
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts7 places · newest: Odyssey Bookstore, Oct 4
• 12Parks & Outdoors10 places · newest: Edwards Lake Cliffs, Oct 11
• 13Pets7 places · newest: Lansing Grooming Spa, Sep 27
• 14Cafes12 places · newest: Gimme! Coffee - Cayuga St., Oct 11

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More spots

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

• Staples

  Services

  Chain retailer offering brand-name electronics & print services, plus office supplies & furniture.

  744 S Meadow St Suite 450 Suite 450 · stores.staples.com ↗

• The Dewitt Mall

  Other

  Funky mall in an old schoolhouse featuring bookstores, guitar shops and Moosewood.

  215 N Cayuga St Enter on Buffalo or, E Seneca St · thedewittmall.com ↗

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