La Porte’s best local businesses

The 115 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 1

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115 businesses across 16 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants38 places · newest: Colonial House of Sandwiches La Porte, Aug 20
• 02Beauty13 places · newest: 2 Blendz Barbershop DeerPark, Aug 20
• 03Shopping11 places · newest: babes by the bay boutique, Aug 20
• 04Entertainment3 places · newest: Max Bowl - Baytown, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife3 places · newest: Sam & Dave's, Aug 20
• 06Bakeries & Sweets7 places · newest: A&A Bakery Panaderia y Pasteleria Llc, Aug 20
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage2 places · newest: Junk Junkies, Aug 20
• 08Health & Wellness9 places · newest: Axial CrossFit, Aug 20
• 09Arts & Culture5 places · newest: Self Defense America, Aug 20
• 10Home & Garden4 places · newest: G & P Office Furniture, Aug 20
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts3 places · newest: Books by the Bay, Aug 20
• 12Sporting Goods1 place · newest: Thompson's Bait Camp, Jul 21
• 13Parks & Outdoors5 places · newest: Roseland Park, Aug 2
• 14Services2 places · newest: Here 2 Create More, Aug 2
• 15Pets5 places · newest: Infinite Aquatics, Aug 20
• 16Cafes4 places · newest: Dutch Bros Coffee, Aug 20

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• CITYCENTRE

  Other

  Contemporary shopping compound featuring brand-name stores, restaurants & live music in the plaza.

  800 Town and Country Blvd (Houston) · citycentrehouston.com ↗

• Heights Common Market

  Other

  Shops offering vintage and new toys, figurines, clothing and artwork.

  1802 Yale St (Houston) · linktr.ee ↗

• The Galleria

  Other

  Bright center with a glass roof offers ice skating & cafes, plus electronics & department stores.

  5085 Westheimer Rd (Houston) · simon.com ↗

• The Highlight at Houston Center

  Other

  Spacious plaza with upscale & casual dining options, local businesses, plus gift & apparel stores.

  1200 McKinney St (Houston) · thehighlighthouston.com ↗

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