Abilene’s best local businesses

The 155 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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155 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants45 places · newest: Jay’s BBQ Shack, Aug 2
• 02Beauty12 places · newest: GlamourEyes & More, LLC, Aug 2
• 03Shopping20 places · newest: Craft Design, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment10 places · newest: Free Play Arcade - Abilene, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife8 places · newest: Spanky P's Tavern, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets7 places · newest: Milk and Honey, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage5 places · newest: Closet Connection, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness9 places · newest: CelluCare Aesthetics Health & Wellness, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture8 places · newest: Downtown Abilene, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden7 places · newest: Pierce Furniture Outlet, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts7 places · newest: Encore Music, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods4 places · newest: Texas Surplus and Survival, Aug 2
• 13Pets7 places · newest: Icon Grooming Studio, Aug 2

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• Big Country Supply

  Services

  Retailer of police-duty items, tactical gear and self-protection tools, plus friendly service.

  1425 Sayles Blvd · bigcountrysupply.com ↗

• Chimney Plaza

  Other

  Shopping center with several stores including jewelry options and a cell phone repair shop.

  3200 S 27th St · abilenevisitors.com ↗

• Mall of Abilene

  Other

  Open since 1979, this classic retail center offers 85+ stores & eateries, plus a movie theater.

  4310 Buffalo Gap Rd · mallofabilene.com ↗

• Everyone Eats Farm

  Parks & Outdoors

  Everyone Eats Farm grows seasonal produce, herbs, and flowers using simple regenerative practices, plus goat-milk soap and skincare. Their…

  1158 Barrow St · everyoneeatspantry.com ↗

• Front Porch Coffee Company

  Cafes

  Craving a spot that feels like Abilene, not a chain spreadsheet? Front Porch Coffee Company leans into an Old West vibe with a cozy,…

  702 N 2nd St · frontporchcoffee.com ↗

• Scenic Route

  Cafes

  Scenic Route is the art cafe built for Abilene folks who want to sip, eat, and make something by hand. Bring a friend this week for a…

  401 Pine St Ste a · scenicrouteabi.com ↗

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