Wooster’s best local businesses

The 232 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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232 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants94 places · newest: Academy Tavern, Aug 27
• 02Beauty19 places · newest: Ulta Beauty, Aug 27
• 03Shopping17 places · newest: Boot Barn, Aug 27
• 04Entertainment14 places · newest: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Aug 7
• 05Nightlife23 places · newest: Olde Jaol Steakhouse and Tavern, Aug 27
• 06Bakeries & Sweets17 places · newest: Auntie Anne's, Aug 27
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage5 places · newest: Paradise Galleria, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture14 places · newest: College of Wooster Art Museum, Aug 27
• 09Home & Garden4 places · newest: Northeast Factory Direct Furniture & Cabinets, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts8 places · newest: Loganberry Books, Aug 27
• 11Parks & Outdoors3 places · newest: CanalWay Center, Aug 7
• 12Pets4 places · newest: Petco, Aug 27
• 13Cafes4 places · newest: Caribou Coffee, 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 ↗

• Staples

  Services

  Chain retailer offering brand-name electronics & print services, plus office supplies & furniture.

  3761 Burbank Rd · stores.staples.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 ↗

• Wooster Pools & Spas

  Other

  Retailer selling above-ground pools, hot tubs & related supplies, plus patio furniture.

  2375 Back Orrville Rd · litehousewooster.com ↗

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