The Baltimore Sun’s readers have voted on what’s the best in the region, from acupuncturist and garden center to wedding venue and bike shop. Winners include people and businesses recognized for outstanding service and customer satisfaction.

Baltimore Sun’s Best

Charles Hergenroeder is the owner of Woodlea Bakery in Baltimore holds a tray of their homemade strawberry shortcakes. The bakery was named best in Baltimore. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

Baltimore’s Best Food & Drink: 2025 winners

By Mike Klingaman

June 19, 2025 at 10:23 a.m.

The poll includes more than 550 winners in nearly 200 categories in six areas —...

The jellyfish exhibit at Baltimore's National Aquarium. (Theresa Keil/National Aquarium)

Baltimore’s Best Arts & Entertainment: 2025 winners

By Mike Klingaman

June 23, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

The poll includes more than 550 winners in nearly 200 categories in six areas —...

From left, John Massey, vice president and creative director, and Marc Sklar, president and CEO, of Gian Marco Menswear, an upscale clothing store named Baltimore’s best. (Kim Hairston/Staff)

Baltimore’s Best Lifestyle & Shopping: 2025 winners

By Mike Klingaman

June 17, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

The poll includes more than 550 winners in nearly 200 categories in six areas —...

Taco Love Grill was voted Baltimore's Best Latin and Tacos. Photos of tacos at the White Marsh location. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

Bits & Bites: Sampling Baltimore’s top restaurant winners; Chat Thai officially opens

By Jane Godiner

June 24, 2025 at 3:53 p.m.

We sampled food from the restaurant winners of The Baltimore Sun’s Best: Readers’ Choice contest....

Owner Jimmy Kim interacts with clients' canines in an outdoor play yard at Wagging Lounge Dog Resort in Columbia. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Baltimore’s Best Personal Services: 2025 winners

By Kiersten Hacker

June 17, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

The poll includes more than 550 winners in nearly 200 categories in six areas —...

Quynn Reed, a sales associate, laughs with a coworker at the paint station inside Costello’s Ace Hardware store in Pasadena, Md. Costello’s was named the best hardware store in the metro area. (Nia Meyers/Staff)

Baltimore’s Best Home & Garden: 2025 winners

By Mike Klingaman

June 19, 2025 at 10:47 a.m.

The poll includes more than 550 winners in nearly 200 categories in six areas —...

Justin Berk was voted Best Meteorologist. (Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Baltimore’s Best People & Media: 2025 winners

By Kiersten Hacker

June 17, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

The poll includes more than 550 winners in nearly 200 categories in six areas —...

The Baltimore Sun’s Best 2025 Readers’ Choice voting | CONTEST

By Tracie Rawson

April 28, 2025 at 2:06 p.m.

Voting for The Baltimore Sun’s Best 2025 Readers’ Choice contest closes at 5 p.m. May...

In this file photo, Bishop Bruce Lewandowski lifts the Monstrance, a sacred vessel holding the Eucharist, during a stop outside St. Alphonsus Church on Saratoga Street during the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, a national project of the Catholic Church. A group of dozens of clergy and many others marched down Cathedral Street, along Saratoga and Paca Streets after a Mass at the Basilica of the Assumption. this morning. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Staff)

Pope elevates Baltimore cleric to leadership of Rhode Island diocese

By Jonathan M. Pitts

April 8, 2025 at 4:23 p.m.

Pope Francis has named an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Baltimore the next bishop,...

The Baltimore Sun’s Best 2025 Readers’ Choice | CONTEST

By Tracie Rawson

April 22, 2025 at 4:12 p.m.

Nominations for The Baltimore Sun’s Best 2025 Readers’ Choice contest close at 5 p.m. April...