North DFW’s best local businesses

The 251 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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251 businesses across 15 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants95 places · newest: Angels NY Pizza, Aug 2
• 02Beauty24 places · newest: ALA Beauty Corp-Salon Equipment Warehouse, Aug 2
• 03Shopping8 places · newest: Altin Grocery - Wholesale Prices, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment25 places · newest: Exit 4 Private Escape Rooms, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife8 places · newest: The Lion & Crown, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets13 places · newest: Sugar Ray's Bake Shop, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage15 places · newest: Plaza Thrift, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness3 places · newest: beem Light Sauna West McKinney, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture7 places · newest: Allen Old Stone Dam, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden12 places · newest: Decohub Home Store – Furniture & Home Remodeling, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts14 places · newest: Metroplex Piano, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods7 places · newest: Rally House Frisco, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors5 places · newest: Prestwyck Park - Splash Pad, Aug 2
• 14Pets5 places · newest: Eagle Stadium Dog Grooming, Aug 2
• 15Cafes3 places · newest: 7-Eleven, Jul 21

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• Allen Premium Outlets

  Other

  Outdoor outlet mall with dining options, featuring clothing, accessory, shoe & home stores.

  820 W Stacy Rd (Allen) · premiumoutlets.com ↗

• Fairview Town Center

  Other

  Expansive shopping center with an eclectic mix of stores, dining & entertainment options.

  329 Town Pl (Fairview) · fairviewtowncenter.com ↗

• Lakeside Market

  Other

  Shopping center offering a selection of stores and eateries including a patio seafood spot, plus a restroom.

  5801 Preston Rd (Plano) · whitestonereit.com ↗

• Plano Crossing

  Other

  Mall offering a diverse range of shops, including Home Depot.

  8908 Ohio Dr (Plano) · planocrossing.shop ↗

• The Centre At Preston Ridge

  Other

  Regional shopping center offering big-box stores, chain fashion retailers & casual restaurants.

  8400 Gaylord Pkwy (Frisco) · visitfrisco.com ↗

• The Village at Allen

  Other

  Sprawling outdoor shopping mall featuring department stores, restaurants, salons, book shops & more.

  190 E Stacy Rd (Allen) · villageatallen.com ↗

• Watters Creek Village

  Other

  Scenic neighborhood shopping center featuring an array of stores & eateries plus a kids' play area.

  970 Garden Park Dr (Allen) · watterscreek.com ↗

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