Salem’s best local businesses

The 253 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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253 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants77 places · newest: Abby's Legendary Pizza, Aug 20
• 02Beauty43 places · newest: 503 Fades LLC, Aug 20
• 03Shopping18 places · newest: Keizer Florist, Aug 20
• 04Entertainment14 places · newest: Back Nine Golf | Keizer, OR, Aug 20
• 05Nightlife23 places · newest: Kofi Café Y Cocktails, Aug 20
• 06Bakeries & Sweets11 places · newest: Baskin-Robbins, Aug 20
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage5 places · newest: Rags To Riches, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness8 places · newest: Combat Sports Center, Aug 20
• 09Arts & Culture15 places · newest: Keizer Cultural Center, Aug 20
• 10Home & Garden15 places · newest: Rootbound Plants & Pots, Aug 20
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts11 places · newest: Willamette Valley Music Company, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods1 place · newest: Sportsman's Warehouse, Jul 21
• 13Services2 places · newest: Just Us Girls Espresso & Mobile Bartending, Aug 20
• 14Cafes7 places · newest: Bentley's Coffee, Aug 20

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More spots

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

• Copper Creek Mercantile

  Pets

  Whether your dog is bougie on freeze‑dried or your hens demand the good pellets, Copper Creek Mercantile has a wall-to-wall selection for…

  4415 River Rd N (Keizer) · copper-creek.net ↗

• 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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