Columbia’s best local businesses

The 185 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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185 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants74 places · newest: Grill Marks, Aug 2
• 02Beauty10 places · newest: Hyde Salon, Aug 2
• 03Shopping11 places · newest: Harlem's Closet, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment22 places · newest: Dave & Buster's, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife5 places · newest: Moltó Vino, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets9 places · newest: Nibl Dessert and Cafe, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage10 places · newest: Roundabouts Consignments, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness6 places · newest: beem® Light Sauna, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture7 places · newest: Mrs. Jenkins Dance Academy, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden9 places · newest: Appliance Home Store, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts8 places · newest: Sims Music, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods8 places · newest: Todd & Moore, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors4 places · newest: Sesquicentennial State Park, Aug 2

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

• Cat Daddy's Cat Café

  Cafes

  Cat Daddy's Cat Café pairs locally roasted specialty coffee with time in a low-stress lounge designed for feline comfort and filled with…

  2533 Main St · catdaddyscatcafe.com ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 30

• Dulce Bakery and Cafe

  Cafes

  Cute eatery for cookies, cupcakes, brownies, cakes and other desserts, plus coffee and sandwiches.

  1213 Lincoln St · ilovedulce.com ↗

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