Richmond’s best local businesses

The 238 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 Sep 18

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

• 01Restaurants90 places · newest: Smohk RVA BBQ, Aug 2
• 02Beauty17 places · newest: Beyond The Fringe Hair Co, Aug 2
• 03Shopping14 places · newest: Piffy Boutique, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment23 places · newest: Victory Theater & Event Center, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife13 places · newest: Echelon Wine Bar, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets15 places · newest: Cameo Cakery And Cafe, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage21 places · newest: CobbleStore Vintage, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness4 places · newest: Sage & Vine Aesthetics, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture12 places · newest: White House of the Confederacy, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden5 places · newest: Ladles & Linens Kitchen Shoppe, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts10 places · newest: Metro Sound and Music Co., Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods9 places · newest: Orvis Richmond River Rd, Aug 2

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• Gusti Restaurant Equipment

  Services

  Family-run store selling commercial-grade restaurant and kitchen supplies, including new and used appliances.

  1901 Dabney Rd · gustirestaurantequipment.com ↗

• Restaurant Depot

  Services

  Members-only chain selling wholesale food, beverages, equipment & supplies for restaurants & bars.

  7951 Brook Rd · restaurantdepot.com ↗

• Richmond SPCA

  Pets

  Richmond SPCA is RVA’s go-to for adopting your next couch companion, and they’ve got your current crew covered too with training classes, a…

  2519 Hermitage Rd · richmondspca.org ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 31

• Stony Point Fashion Park

  Other

  High-end retailers & a movie theater featured in an open-air mall with a polished, traditional feel.

  9200 Stony Point Pkwy · shopstonypoint.com ↗

• The Purrfect Bean

  Cafes

  The Purrfect Bean pairs crafted coffee with a cozy cat lounge you can reserve when you need a furry serotonin boost. Prefer people-watching…

  214 N Lombardy St · thepurrfectbean.co ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 31

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