Lakewood’s best local businesses

The 74 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 25

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

• 01Restaurants22 places · newest: Applebee's Grill + Bar, Sep 25
• 02Beauty3 places · newest: Panache Salon & Day Spa, Aug 2
• 03Shopping6 places · newest: KAY Jewelers, Sep 25
• 04Entertainment8 places · newest: Lakewood Cinema 8, Jul 21
• 05Nightlife4 places · newest: The Pub, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets3 places · newest: Panera Bread, Sep 25
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage2 places · newest: St Luke's Thrift Shop, Jul 21
• 08Health & Wellness4 places · newest: Lotus Healing Center, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture7 places · newest: Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden3 places · newest: Hometown Rent to Own, Jul 21
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts3 places · newest: Chautauqua Music, Aug 2
• 12Parks & Outdoors2 places · newest: Lucille Ball Memorial Park, Aug 2
• 13Pets3 places · newest: PetSmart, Sep 25
• 14Cafes2 places · newest: Tim Hortons, Sep 25

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

• camoLOTS Warehouse Outlet

  Sporting Goods

  From authentic surplus BDUs and rugged boots to packs, tents, sleeping bags, and camouflage netting, Camolots Warehouse Outlet is a…

  1503 Seneca St (Buffalo) · camolots.com ↗

• Chautauqua Mall

  Other

  Clean shopping mall, featuring familiar retailers, plus an arcade and nail salons.

  318 E Fairmount Ave · chautauquamall.com ↗

• Market Arcade

  Other

  Refurbished 19th-century retail space featuring cozy boutiques, a trendy food hall & a cinema.

  617 Main St (Buffalo) · sinatraandcompany.com ↗

• Robert H. Jackson Center

  Services

  Educational center aiming to advance public awareness & appreciation of the principles of justice.

  305 E 4th St (Jamestown) · roberthjackson.org ↗

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