Discover over 25 amazing local businesses in Downtown Bowling Green—more are added every day. Browse our complete directory, find Downtown Dollars Card merchants, and discover special offers. Support local, build community.
Use at any of the over 25 businesses below
Shopping & Retail
Step back in time to Ben's, an old-school variety store featuring an extensive candy counter, party supplies & balloons, custom framing, a huge toy department, arts & crafts, flowers and memorial florals, office supplies, stationary & cards, UPS shipping and so much more. If you can't find it at Ben's, you don't need it!
Food & Dining
Cheery regional coffeehouse chain serving specialty drinks, smoothies & baked goods.
Shopping & Retail
Buffs is your go-to vintage store located in downtown Bowling Green, Ohio! We have styles from every era. Come find your next one-of-a-kind piece today!!
Shopping
This retail establishment specializes in sewing, quilting, and crafting supplies, offering a carefully curated selection of fabrics, threads, notions, and tools for both beginners and experienced artisans. The store provides quality materials sourced from trusted manufacturers, making it an ideal destination for anyone looking to start or continue their fiber arts projects.
Food & Dining
We're a locally owned restaurant with Southwestern-inspired sandwiches, plus breakfast & housemade sweets. Serving BG for over 30 years!
Food & Dining
Long-running local pizzeria serving thin-crust pizza & appetizers in a casual setting.
Shopping
This specialty retail destination offers an extensive selection of beads, gemstones, and jewelry-making supplies for both seasoned artisans and beginners alike. Customers will find quality materials including glass beads, natural stones, metals, and findings needed to create custom pieces. The knowledgeable staff provides guidance on materials and techniques, making it an ideal resource for anyone interested in jewelry design or bead crafting.
Food & Dining
A bustling cafe serving Bowling Green for nearly 40 years, featuring French Onion soup, burgers, sandwiches, steak, seafood, & other classic American eats in a convivial atmosphere.
Dining
This beloved ice cream destination in Ohio's 43402 area serves up classic frozen treats crafted with quality ingredients and creative flavor combinations. Whether visitors crave traditional vanilla and chocolate or adventurous specialty flavors, the factory offers something for every palate. The welcoming atmosphere makes it an ideal spot for families, friends, and anyone seeking a refreshing indulgence.
Shopping & Retail
This Ohio-based gift retailer specializes in curated selections of unique and meaningful items perfect for any occasion. Whether customers seek personalized keepsakes, home décor accents, or thoughtful presents for loved ones, the store offers a diverse range of quality merchandise designed to help people celebrate life's special moments.
Health & Beauty
We are an Award-Winning Full Service Salon that has been making BG beautiful since 2002. Expanded in 2009, our Award-Winning Spa was designed for Relaxation and Rejuvenation. Enjoy all of our customized Nail and Skin Care services while allowing stress and tension to melt away. We would be honored if you’d let us create the look you’ve always dreamed of, while giving you the personalized attention you deserve.
Dining
This nutrition-focused establishment specializes in helping clients achieve their health and wellness goals through personalized dietary guidance and nutritional support. The business offers services typical of nutrition consultancies, including nutritional assessments, meal planning, and lifestyle coaching designed to help individuals make informed choices about their diet and overall well-being.
Entertainment
Good Day Cat Cafe is Bowling Green's cozy cat lounge, where guests can relax with adoptable rescue cats while supporting local animal rescues. Enjoy a peaceful, home-like atmosphere, meet friendly felines, attend special events, and maybe even find your new best friend. Every visit helps provide care and socialization for rescue cats waiting for loving homes.
Dining
Neighborhood coffee shop offering hand-roasted coffee, homemade pastries, ice cream & used books.
Food & Dining
This Ohio-based brewery offers craft beer enthusiasts and casual visitors a vibrant destination for quality brews and social gathering. Specializing in freshly crafted beers made with carefully selected ingredients, the establishment provides a welcoming atmosphere for patrons to enjoy distinctive flavors and discover new favorites.
Dining
This popular Middle Eastern restaurant specializes in freshly grilled kabobs and authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Guests can enjoy a variety of marinated meats, fresh vegetables, and aromatic rice prepared to order, all served with flavorful sides and traditional breads.
Shopping
Hardware store stocking household tools, garden supplies, home decor & more.
Florist
This local florist specializes in creating beautiful floral arrangements for every occasion, from weddings and anniversaries to sympathy services and corporate events. With a commitment to quality blooms and creative design, the shop offers fresh flowers, seasonal bouquets, and custom arrangements tailored to individual preferences.
Dining
Casual joint serving Philadelphia-style hoagies, steak sandwiches & signature wings.
Shopping
Oak Grove Collective is a once-a-month market and curated shopping experience. Our shop features the very best of our community: artists, bakers, creatives and makers who pour their passion into every item. Alongside their goods, you’ll find a curated selection of products that our founders personally source. Every item is selected with intention to bring you something beautiful, meaningful and worth showing up for. We’re here to support small businesses and to give you a place where spending your money fe
Food & Dining
Low-key local chain for pizzas with a wide variety of toppings, plus subs & salads.
Join our growing network of over 25 local businesses—more join every day—and start accepting Downtown Dollars Cards today. Increase foot traffic, attract new customers, and become part of the community that keeps dollars local.
Downtown Dollars users spend 30% more on average and return more frequently
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Every dollar spent locally circulates 3X more in Downtown Bowling Green's economy
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Every purchase at these local businesses helps strengthen our Downtown Bowling Green community. Downtown Dollars Cards are digital gift cards that work at all participating businesses.
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