Mentor’s best local businesses

The 237 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 14

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

• 01Restaurants97 places · newest: Azteca Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar, Aug 14
• 02Beauty28 places · newest: Anyes, Aug 14
• 03Shopping17 places · newest: Alexander's Floral Designs, Aug 14
• 04Entertainment10 places · newest: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Aug 7
• 05Nightlife22 places · newest: Noosa Bistro, Aug 14
• 06Bakeries & Sweets19 places · newest: Angelo's Pizzeria & Ice Cream, Aug 14
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage6 places · newest: Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Aug 14
• 08Arts & Culture12 places · newest: Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden3 places · newest: Northeast Factory Direct Furniture & Cabinets, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts7 places · newest: Barnes & Noble, Aug 14
• 11Parks & Outdoors4 places · newest: CanalWay Center, Aug 7
• 12Cafes7 places · newest: Arabica Coffee House, Aug 14

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• A Time to Spa

  Health & Wellness

  Day spa offering massages and pedicures in the Grand Pacific Junction Historic Shopping District.

  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 ↗

• 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 ↗

• 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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