Erie County’s best local businesses

The 88 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 2

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88 businesses across 10 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants32 places · newest: Better Half Family Diner, Aug 2
• 02Beauty4 places · newest: The Eyebrow Room LLC Microblading Specialist, Aug 2
• 03Shopping8 places · newest: Black Ave Boutique, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment8 places · newest: Mills Creek Golf Course, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife7 places · newest: JaxBar, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets3 places · newest: Brummer's Homemade Chocolates, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage6 places · newest: Grace Thrift Shop - Sandusky, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture5 places · newest: Karsha's All That Jazz Dance Academy, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden5 places · newest: Aaron's Rent To Own, Jul 21
• 10Sporting Goods3 places · newest: Fin Feather Fur Outfitters - Milan, Aug 2

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• Lagoon Deer Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Petting zoo & park where you can feed and pet deer and other domestic critters.

  1012 Martins Point Rd (Sandusky) · lagoondeerparkohio.com ↗

• Sandusky's Jackson Street Pier

  Parks & Outdoors

  Sandusky's Jackson Street Pier is the city’s award-winning hangout for lake views, live music, food trucks, and Movies by the Bay, perfect…

  221 W Shoreline Dr (Sandusky) · cityofsandusky.com ↗

• Musicians' Alley

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  From quick string changes and full-on setups to a fresh used gear room and lessons run by in-store teachers, Musicians' Alley keeps…

  151 Columbus Ave (Sandusky) · musiciansalley.com ↗

• Sandusky Mall

  Other

  Retail hub with an indoor mall & larger stores around the parking lot, plus dining & a multiplex.

  4314 Milan Rd (Sandusky) · sanduskymall.com ↗

• Sandusky Plaza Shopping Center

  Other

  Shopping mall featuring a variety of stores, including a sandwich shop and thrift store.

  1420 Sycamore Line (Sandusky) · sanduskyplaza.com ↗

• Sweet Cheekz Cafe N Bistro

  Cafes

  Craving a pick-me-up that’s more personality than plain? Sweet Cheekz Cafe N Bistro pours handcrafted espresso, playful lattes, and cheeky…

  217 E Water St (Sandusky) · cheekzcafe.com ↗

• The ApotheCarrie LLC

  Health & Wellness

  If lines, dull texture, or “why is that there” shadows are bugging you, The ApotheCarrie LLC focuses on wrinkle relaxers, dermal fillers,…

  Inside Glo Skin Studio, 919 W Washington St (Sandusky) · apothecarrie.us ↗

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