Canton’s best local businesses

The 275 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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275 businesses across 15 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants87 places · newest: The Observation Deck, Sep 2
• 02Beauty23 places · newest: Art Bomb Tattoos, Aug 27
• 03Shopping36 places · newest: BoxLunch, Aug 27
• 04Entertainment18 places · newest: AMF Hall of Fame Lanes, Aug 27
• 05Nightlife22 places · newest: Erie Street Pub, Aug 27
• 06Bakeries & Sweets21 places · newest: Cheesecakes By Battle, Aug 27
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage10 places · newest: Once Upon A Child, Aug 27
• 08Health & Wellness7 places · newest: Always Fit 4 You Gym LLC, Aug 27
• 09Arts & Culture11 places · newest: Jackson Historical Society, Aug 27
• 10Home & Garden11 places · newest: American Freight Furniture & Mattress, Aug 27
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts8 places · newest: Bill's Books & More, Aug 27
• 12Sporting Goods5 places · newest: Golf Galaxy, Aug 27
• 13Parks & Outdoors2 places · newest: Wampler Park (Massillon Parks & Recreation), Aug 27
• 14Pets6 places · newest: PetSmart, Aug 27
• 15Cafes7 places · newest: Dunkin', Aug 27

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

• Dean Supply Company

  Services

  Long-standing, family-owned resource for restaurant and kitchen equipment, plus catering and party supplies.

  3500 Woodland Ave (Cleveland) · shopatdean.com ↗

• Pilot Travel Center

  Services

  Clean gas station offering fuel and convenience items, as well as food franchises.

  2320 Faircrest St SW · locations.pilotflyingj.com ↗

• The Arcade

  Other

  Soaring, ornate indoor mall, opened in 1890, today housing the Hyatt hotel, shops & restaurants.

  401 Euclid Ave (Cleveland) · theclevelandarcade.com ↗

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