Pierce County’s best local businesses

The 552 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 9

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552 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants139 places · newest: Jin Sushi, Aug 15
• 02Beauty97 places · newest: 37 Nails, Aug 15
• 03Shopping80 places · newest: 33imports.com, Aug 15
• 04Entertainment22 places · newest: Allenmore Golf Course, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife51 places · newest: Airport Tavern Music Hall, Aug 15
• 06Bakeries & Sweets36 places · newest: Cold Stone Creamery, Aug 15
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage23 places · newest: Lakewood Habitat for Humanity Store, Aug 15
• 08Health & Wellness23 places · newest: Glam Lash and Skincare, Aug 15
• 09Arts & Culture14 places · newest: Athena Vertical Dance, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden4 places · newest: Pacific Kitchens, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts18 places · newest: A Good Book _ A General Bookstore, Aug 7
• 12Sporting Goods8 places · newest: Sturtevant's Ski Mart Tacoma, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors9 places · newest: American Lake Park, Aug 7
• 14Cafes23 places · newest: Bluebeard Coffee Roasters STW, Aug 15

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• Classy Chassis Car Wash

  Services

  Homey chain of car washes featuring full exterior and interior cleaning with several detail packages.

  7701 Custer Rd W (Lakewood) · classychassis.com ↗

• Highland Hill Shopping Center/WinCos

  Other

  Shopping mall featuring a mix of retailers, including a grocery store, a bank, and a nail salon.

  5915-6201 6th Ave (Tacoma) · performproperties.com ↗

• McChord Library

  Other

  Cozy library, not too crowded, with 3D printers, video games and DVDs.

  851 Lincoln Blvd SW (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) · jblm.armymwr.com ↗

• Tacoma Mall

  Other

  Clothing chain with trendy apparel, shoes & accessories for teen girls & young women.

  4502 S Steele St (Tacoma) · simon.com ↗

• Wilco Farm Store

  Pets

  Farm supply store offering animal feed, workwear, and hardware, plus pet grooming.

  3408 Hunt St NW (Gig Harbor) · farmstore.com ↗

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