Dane County’s best local businesses

The 442 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 3

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

• 01Restaurants120 places · newest: 5th Quarter Bar & Grill, Aug 27
• 02Beauty53 places · newest: Blended Studio, Aug 27
• 03Shopping40 places · newest: Biscottie Flower Farm, Aug 27
• 04Entertainment21 places · newest: Nakoma Golf Club, Aug 27
• 05Nightlife49 places · newest: Badger Tavern, Aug 27
• 06Bakeries & Sweets32 places · newest: Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co., Aug 27
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage20 places · newest: Dane County Humane Society Thrift Store, Aug 7
• 08Health & Wellness15 places · newest: Dragonfly Hot Yoga, Aug 27
• 09Arts & Culture13 places · newest: PhotoMidwest, Aug 27
• 10Home & Garden16 places · newest: Cleary’s Furniture, Consignment & Decor, Aug 27
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts19 places · newest: Barnes & Noble, Aug 7
• 12Sporting Goods7 places · newest: Badger Sporting Goods, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors9 places · newest: Curtis Prairie, Aug 27
• 14Pets11 places · newest: artepupp pet grooming co., Aug 27
• 15Cafes13 places · newest: Alice Good Specialty Coffee, Aug 27

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• Action Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Electric, Inc.

  Other

  Expert plumbing, heating and electrical contractors offering HVAC maintenance, repair and replacement services.

  899 S Bird St (Sun Prairie) · iwantactionnow.com ↗

• Prairie Kids Club

  Other

  Place for kids featuring trampolines, gymnastics equipment and tumbling classes.

  352 Wilburn Rd (Sun Prairie) · prairiekidsclub.com ↗

• Kessenich's Foodservice Design, Equipment & Supplies

  Services

  Store offering cooking and baking equipment, as well as appliances.

  3226 Progress Rd (Madison) · kessenichs.com ↗

• Sun Prairie Public Library

  Services

  Relaxed space featuring books and other media, along with a kids' area and computers.

  1350 Linnerud Dr (Sun Prairie) · sunprairiepubliclibrary.org ↗

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