Salem’s best local businesses

The 212 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 17

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

• 01Restaurants86 places · newest: Brighton Hot Dog Shoppe, Sep 11
• 02Beauty20 places · newest: Great Clips, Sep 11
• 03Shopping15 places · newest: Alson Jewelers, Aug 27
• 04Entertainment12 places · newest: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Aug 7
• 05Nightlife16 places · newest: Millie's Cocktails, Aug 14
• 06Bakeries & Sweets18 places · newest: Dunkin', Sep 11
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage8 places · newest: Paradise Galleria, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness6 places · newest: Puppy Yoga Cleveland (Puppies Yoga), Aug 27
• 09Arts & Culture12 places · newest: Shaker Historical Museum, Aug 27
• 10Home & Garden3 places · newest: MBS Interiors Youngstown Design Center, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts7 places · newest: Loganberry Books, Aug 27
• 12Parks & Outdoors3 places · newest: CanalWay Center, Aug 7
• 13Cafes3 places · newest: EDWINS Bakery & Training Center, Aug 27

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

• 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 ↗

• Expert Outfitters Gun Shop

  Sporting Goods

  When you want straight talk from people who genuinely love this stuff, Expert Outfitters Gun Shop brings over 20 years of know-how and a…

  9074 Market St (North Lima) · 330guns.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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