Bellingham’s best local businesses

The 138 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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138 businesses across 11 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants51 places · newest: Black Sheep Bellingham, Aug 2
• 02Beauty9 places · newest: Studio Fresh, Aug 2
• 03Shopping10 places · newest: Chocolate Necessities & Gelato, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment10 places · newest: Avalon Golf Links, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife8 places · newest: Lost Giants Cider Company, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets8 places · newest: Mallard Ice Cream, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage10 places · newest: The Clothes Rack, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture7 places · newest: Bellingham Theatre Guild, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden5 places · newest: Modern Classics Furniture, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts8 places · newest: Bellingham Wind Works, Aug 2
• 11Parks & Outdoors4 places · newest: Whatcom Falls Park, Aug 2

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• Banter

  Cafes

  Seasonal, health-conscious plates & coffee served in a contemporary, eco-friendly locale.

  114 Prospect St · banterhospitality.com ↗

• NEKO Cat Cafe Bellingham

  Cafes

  NEKO Cat Cafe Bellingham is a cozy spot to check out this week for coffee, drinks, and snacks while you hang out with adoptable rescue cats…

  1130 Cornwall Ave · nekocatcafe.com ↗

• Barkley Village

  Services

  Low-key shopping plaza housing a grocery store, local boutiques & services, restaurants & a cinema.

  2900 Woburn St · barkleyvillage.com ↗

• Bellis Fair

  Other

  Classic mall with chain department stores & a food court with familiar fast-food options.

  Bellis Fair Pkwy · bellisfair.com ↗

• Kara's Beauty Barn

  Health & Wellness

  Spa offering a wide range of rejuvenating services such as facials, massages, microneedling, and hair removal.

  1711 Pence Ave · karasbeautybarn.com ↗

• Silhouettes salon and spa

  Health & Wellness

  Silhouettes Salon and Spa is that rare full-service spot where you can get a crisp cut or color, a real-deal massage, brows and lashes…

  321 Telegraph Rd · silhouettessalonspa.com ↗

• Outdoor Research

  Sporting Goods

  From sun shirts and Echo pieces to the Ferrosi Collection and Rain Collection, Outdoor Research nails the PNW gear equation for rides,…

  1501 12th St · outdoorresearch.com ↗

• Sportsman's Warehouse

  Sporting Goods

  Outdoor recreation chain featuring apparel, footwear, equipment & accessories for adults & kids.

  4297 Meridian St · stores.sportsmans.com ↗

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