Austin’s best local businesses

The 345 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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345 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants113 places · newest: la Barbecue, Aug 2
• 02Beauty28 places · newest: Gypsy Rose Salon, Aug 2
• 03Shopping15 places · newest: Buck and Doe’s Style Boutique, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment33 places · newest: Austin’s, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife28 places · newest: Round Rock Tavern, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets31 places · newest: Butter Half Bakery ATX, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage21 places · newest: HOPE Family Thrift Store, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness4 places · newest: Cryo Body Works Supercharged Wellness Med Spa, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture12 places · newest: Museum of the Weird, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden14 places · newest: CWS Retail Outlet, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts23 places · newest: Ceramic Lodge, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods14 places · newest: Whole Earth Provision Co., Aug 2
• 13Services4 places · newest: Downtown Round Rock, Jul 21

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• Cat Hollow Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  When you need to burn kid energy, sneak in a pickup game, or float for a bit, Cat Hollow Park delivers with a pool, sand volleyball, hoops,…

  8600 O'Connor Dr (Round Rock) · bcmud.org ↗

• Intelligentsia Coffee Shoal Creek Coffeebar

  Cafes

  Whether you're powering through emails or catching up with a friend, Intelligentsia Coffee Shoal Creek Coffeebar nails the details with…

  607 W 3rd St Ste 0110 · intelligentsia.com ↗

• Proud Mary Coffee

  Cafes

  Laid-back Australian cafe chain offering pour-over coffee, pastries and pancakes, plus burgers.

  2043 S Lamar Blvd · proudmarycoffee.com ↗

• Market at Round Rock

  Other

  Mall featuring a mix of eateries and shops such as a grocery store and a coffee bar.

  110 N Interstate Hwy 35 (Round Rock) · regencycenters.com ↗

• Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Austin

  Pets

  Furry-friend bakery selling cakes, pupcakes and decorated cookies, plus dog-grooming services by appointment.

  1204 N Lamar Blvd · woofgangbakery.com ↗

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