Newark’s best local businesses

The 285 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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285 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants99 places · newest: Alley Burger, Aug 2
• 02Beauty13 places · newest: Columbus Cosmetic Ink, Aug 2
• 03Shopping18 places · newest: THREAD Grandview, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment17 places · newest: Puttshack Columbus, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife37 places · newest: Boat Yard at Buckeye Lake, Jul 31
• 06Bakeries & Sweets16 places · newest: Pistacia Vera, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage19 places · newest: Eclectiques Antique Mall, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness7 places · newest: Reign Wellness, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture13 places · newest: Lineage Dance Co., Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden18 places · newest: Golden Home Furniture, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts15 places · newest: Stanton's Sheet Music, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods3 places · newest: Scioto Made, Aug 2
• 13Services6 places · newest: Staples, Jul 31

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More spots

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

• Bicentennial Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  With the Scioto Mile Fountain right there and a riverfront stage that keeps free fitness classes and live music rolling, Bicentennial Park…

  233 S Civic Center Dr (Columbus) · sciotomile.com ↗

• Blackburn Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Leisurely park featuring basketball hoops, a tennis court and a playground.

  263 Carpenter St (Columbus) · columbusrecparks.com ↗

• Kitty Bubble Cafe & Bar

  Cafes

  Spacious cat cafe featuring bubble tea, beer and wine, along with adoptable cats.

  5568 N High St (Columbus) · kittybubblecafe.com ↗

• Little Cat

  Cafes

  Little Cat keeps your tastebuds entertained with playful bubble tea and seriously good coffee, plus seasonal one-offs like Sarsparizz and…

  212 Kelton Ave (Columbus) · littlecatboba.com ↗

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