Roanoke’s best local businesses

The 159 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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159 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants62 places · newest: Coach & Four, Aug 2
• 02Beauty10 places · newest: Melinda T Kantor Skin Care Consulting, Inc, Aug 2
• 03Shopping11 places · newest: La De Da, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment15 places · newest: Brookside Par 3 Golf Course, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife10 places · newest: AllSports Cafe Roanoke, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets3 places · newest: On the Rise Bread Company, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage9 places · newest: Uptown Cheapskate Roanoke, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture9 places · newest: Dream Dance Studio, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden8 places · newest: Reid's Fine Furnishings, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts5 places · newest: Kelley's Music, Aug 2
• 11Sporting Goods6 places · newest: Orvis Roanoke, Aug 2
• 12Parks & Outdoors5 places · newest: Huff Lane Park, Aug 2

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• Jouri Studio

  Health & Wellness

  Jouri Studio brings injectables, cosmetic and laser treatments together with wellness support, plus memberships and financing to keep…

  129 Salem Ave SW Ste b · jouristudio.com ↗

• Lucky Cat Cafe

  Cafes

  Cozy shop specializing in gelato, mochi donuts, bubble tea, coffee, and macarons.

  1 W Main St (Salem) · salemluckycatcafe.com ↗

• The Toebean Cat Cafe

  Cafes

  Whether you need a midday mood reset or a weekend unwind, The Toebean Cat Cafe lets you book cozy hangs with friendly felines through their…

  20 Walnut Ave SW · thetoebeancatcafe.com ↗

• Tanglewood Mall

  Other

  Laid-back mall since 1973 housing specialty shops, national retailers, movie theaters & restaurants.

  4420-A Electric Rd · shoptanglewood.com ↗

• Towers Shopping Center

  Other

  Lively strip mall with a variety of shops, restaurants and a grocery store with ample parking.

  2207 Colonial Ave SW · towersshoppingcenter.com ↗

• Valley View Mall

  Other

  100+ stores, chain restaurants & a multiplex draw locals to this 2-story indoor mall.

  4802 Valley View Blvd NW · valleyviewmall.com ↗

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