Salem’s best local businesses

The 335 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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335 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants98 places · newest: Adam's Rib Smoke House, Aug 2
• 02Beauty33 places · newest: Craft Collection Salon, Aug 2
• 03Shopping17 places · newest: All Family Vision Care - Salem, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment35 places · newest: Creekside Golf Club, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife29 places · newest: BAR Botellón, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets22 places · newest: FAT Cupcake, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage20 places · newest: Monticello Antique Marketplace, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture15 places · newest: City Dance Theatre, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden28 places · newest: Kelly's Kitchen Store, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts20 places · newest: Old Town Music, Aug 2
• 11Sporting Goods6 places · newest: Mountain Shop, Aug 2
• 12Services5 places · newest: Hongs Inc. Restaurant Equipment & Supplies, Jul 21
• 13Cafes3 places · newest: Flying Cat Coffee Co, Aug 2

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More spots

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

• Lux Tan & Cryo - Pearl District

  Health & Wellness

  When you need a quick reset between rain bursts and patio plans, Lux Tan & Cryo - Pearl District packs Cryo T-Shock body sculpting, red…

  1227 NW Lovejoy St (Portland) · luxcryo.com ↗

• Millersburg City Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Clean space popular with locals that features a playground, tennis courts and a walking path.

  3030 Alexander Ln NE (Albany) · millersburg-park.poi.place ↗

• Salem Center

  Other

  Casual, enduring mall offering 70+ shops, including several department stores, plus a food court.

  401 Center St NE · salemcenter.com ↗

• Willamette Town Center

  Other

  Straightforward retail complex with popular chain stores, a food court & movie theater.

  831 Lancaster Dr NE · willamettetowncenter.com ↗

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