Richland County’s best local businesses

The 187 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 Oct 9

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187 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants66 places · newest: Grill Marks, Aug 2
• 02Beauty18 places · newest: Hyde Salon, Aug 2
• 03Shopping9 places · newest: Harlem's Closet, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment19 places · newest: Fort Jackson Golf Club, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife7 places · newest: Chicken on a Stick Bar & Grill, Jul 21
• 06Bakeries & Sweets11 places · newest: Nibl Dessert and Cafe, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage10 places · newest: Roundabouts Consignments, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness11 places · newest: beem® Light Sauna, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture10 places · newest: Mrs. Jenkins Dance Academy, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden11 places · newest: Appliance Home Store, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts6 places · newest: Sims Music, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods5 places · newest: Todd & Moore, Aug 2

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• 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 (Columbia) · catdaddyscatcafe.com ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 30

• Dulce Bakery and Cafe

  Cafes

  Craving a real pick-me-up, Columbia? Dulce Bakery and Cafe in the Vista has buttery croissants, handcrafted lattes, and gourmet sandwiches…

  1213 Lincoln St (Columbia) · ilovedulce.com ↗

• Elmwood/Roy Lynch Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Need an easy breather close to downtown for a quick lunch break? Elmwood/Roy Lynch Park is that laid-back patch of green where kids can…

  Abbeville St (Columbia) · experiencecolumbiasc.com ↗

• Sesquicentennial State Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Sesquicentennial State Park is the low-stress way to hit reset this week, with a 30-acre lake for kayak or canoe rentals, a breezy 6-mile…

  9564 Two Notch Rd (Columbia) · southcarolinaparks.com ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 30

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