Aiken’s best local businesses

The 163 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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163 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants60 places · newest: Fat Man's Mill Cafe, Aug 2
• 02Beauty12 places · newest: Bella Capelli Salon & Spa, Aug 2
• 03Shopping10 places · newest: Capsule, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment15 places · newest: Forest Hills Golf Course, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife10 places · newest: Bootleggers Bar & Grill, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets6 places · newest: Hey Honey! Cakery, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage8 places · newest: SPCA Albrecht Center Thrift Store, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture14 places · newest: 8 Count Academy of Dance, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden4 places · newest: Plum Pudding Gourmet Kitchen Store - Aiken, SC, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts6 places · newest: The Playful Hippie, Aug 2
• 11Sporting Goods4 places · newest: Woody Outfitters, Aug 2
• 12Parks & Outdoors3 places · newest: Brookfield Park, Aug 2
• 13Pets5 places · newest: Carolina Cat and Canine Retreat, Aug 2

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

• Aloha Aesthetics

  Health & Wellness

  If your skin could use a midweek pick-me-up, Aloha Aesthetics pairs techy treatments like microneedling, Ultherapy, CO2 laser, PRP, and…

  673 Silver Bluff Rd · alohaaestheticssc.com ↗

• East Gate Shopping Center

  Other

  Busy shopping center featuring a wide array of retailers and eateries, plus a UPS location.

  256 E Gate Dr · visiteastgatemall.com ↗

• Kalmia Plaza

  Other

  Shopping mall featuring a variety of stores, including Books-A-Million, Citi Trends, and Food Lion.

  1520 Richland Ave W · aggarwalre.com ↗

• Surrey Center - Augusta, GA

  Other

  Mall with upscale shops and restaurants, including a French market grill.

  399 Highland Ave (Augusta) · surreycenter.com ↗

• Washington Walk Shopping Center

  Other

  Supermarket, known for produce, featuring a deli, bakery and pharmacy with self check-out.

  2801 Washington Rd (Augusta) · washington-center-augusta.poi.place ↗

• The Village Cafe

  Cafes

  Whether you need a breakfast plate that actually wakes you up, a legit deli sandwich, or a scoop of weekly gelato, The Village Cafe has you…

  110 Coach Light Way SW · thevillagecafeaiken.com ↗

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