Kent’s best local businesses

The 251 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 27

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251 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants97 places · newest: Academy Tavern, Aug 27
• 02Beauty24 places · newest: Fringe Salon and Spa, Aug 27
• 03Shopping16 places · newest: Fashions by Fowler, Aug 27
• 04Entertainment16 places · newest: Roses Run Country Club, Aug 20
• 05Nightlife26 places · newest: Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar, Aug 27
• 06Bakeries & Sweets22 places · newest: Baskin-Robbins, Aug 27
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage5 places · newest: Paradise Galleria, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture16 places · newest: Kent State University May 4 Visitors Center, Aug 27
• 09Home & Garden4 places · newest: HomeGoods, Aug 20
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts9 places · newest: Loganberry Books, Aug 27
• 11Parks & Outdoors3 places · newest: CanalWay Center, Aug 7
• 12Cafes6 places · newest: Scribbles Coffee Co, Aug 27

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• A Time to Spa

  Health & Wellness

  Whether your shoulders sound like bubble wrap or your feet are staging a revolt, A Time to Spa in Olmsted Falls delivers cozy, crowd-free…

  25556 Mill St (Cleveland) · atimetospa.com ↗

• 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 ↗

• DICK'S Sporting Goods

  Sporting Goods

  Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.

  4399 Kent Rd (Stow) · stores.dickssportinggoods.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 ↗

• Luca's Pet Nutrition Center

  Pets

  Luca's Pet Nutrition Center is the cozy Cleveland spot with a legit dog bakery turning out fresh-baked goodies, plus a wall of high-quality…

  2929 Detroit Ave (Cleveland) · lucaspetnutrition.com ↗

• Trans-FUR-mations Pet Salon & Boutique

  Pets

  Trans-FUR-mations Pet Salon & Boutique runs grooming in private suites, so your pet skips the chaotic salon vibes and gets one-on-one…

  4054 Fishcreek Rd (Stow) · transfurmationspetsalon.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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