Elyria’s best local businesses

The 164 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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164 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants53 places · newest: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Sep 2
• 02Beauty15 places · newest: Great Clips, Sep 2
• 03Shopping21 places · newest: A Secret Garden-Floral Design, Sep 2
• 04Entertainment10 places · newest: Bob-O-Link Golf Course, Aug 20
• 05Nightlife6 places · newest: Lone Tree Tavern, Aug 20
• 06Bakeries & Sweets9 places · newest: Peace, Love and Little Donuts of Avon, Sep 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage3 places · newest: Goodwill - Lorain, OH, Jul 21
• 08Health & Wellness10 places · newest: T3 Performance, Sep 2
• 09Arts & Culture1 place · newest: The Hickories Museum, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden10 places · newest: Woodforest Furniture, L.L.C., Sep 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts3 places · newest: Comics Are Go, Sep 2
• 12Parks & Outdoors9 places · newest: Miller Nature Preserve, Aug 20
• 13Pets8 places · newest: The Spotted Dog Pet Salon, Sep 2
• 14Cafes5 places · newest: BIGGBY COFFEE, Aug 20

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• 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 ↗

• Dunham's Sports

  Sporting Goods

  Retail chain stocking equipment, clothing & footwear for sports, fitness & outdoor recreation.

  4377 Midway Mall · dunhamssports.com ↗

• MKH Liquidation and Surplus

  Sporting Goods

  MKH Liquidation & Surplus has the kind of selection your place needs right now, from sofas and sectionals to mattresses, dining sets, home…

  11309 Franklin Blvd (Cleveland) · mkhliquidationandsurplus.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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