Best of Baltimore Readers’ Poll Results 2025: Food & Drink

BAGEL

WINNER: THB BAGELRY & DELI
Finalists: Uber Bagels; Good Boy Bagels

BAKERY

WINNER: CAFÉ DEAR LEON
Finalists: Kneads Bakeshop & Café; Ovenbird Bakery

BAR

WINNER: DAS BIERHALLE
Finalists: Cece’s Roland Park; Delia Foley’s

BARBECUE

WINNER: BLUE PIT BBQ & WHISKEY BAR
Finalists: Andy Nelson’s Southern Pit Barbecue; Heritage Smokehouse

BREWERY

WINNER: PEABODY HEIGHTS BREWERY
Finalists: Big Truck Farm Brewery; Union Craft Brewing

BRUNCH

WINNER: EASY LIKE SUNDAY
Finalists: Miss Shirley’s Cafe; Bunny’s Buckets & Bubbles

BURGER

WINNER: FUZZIES BURGERS
Finalists: Abbey Burger Bistro; Royal Sauce

CANDY SHOP

WINNER: WOCKENFUSS CANDIES
Finalists: Mouth Party Caramel; Rheb’s Homemade Candies

CHEESESTEAK

WINNER: FRANK’S PIZZA & PASTA
Finalists: MaGerk’s Pub; Di Pasquale’s Italian Market

COFFEE SHOP

WINNER: MORNING MUGS
Finalists: Zeke’s Coffee; Common Ground

COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA)

WINNER: ONE STRAW FARM
Finalists: Moon Valley Farm; Brad’s Farm Market

CRAB CAKE

WINNER: KOCO’S PUB
Finalists: Pappas Restaurant and Sports Bar; G&M Restaurant

CRAB HOUSE

WINNER: CONRAD’S CRABS
Finalists: Nick’s Fish House; Mr. Bill’s Terrace Inn

DELI

WINNER: DI PASQUALE’S ITALIAN MARKET
Finalists: Attman’s Delicatessen; Mastellone’s Deli & Wine Shop

DINER

WINNER: PAPERMOON DINER
Finalists: Southside Diner; G&A Restaurant

DISTILLERY

WINNER: SAGAMORE SPIRIT DISTILLERY
Finalists: Baltimore Spirits Co.; Covalent Spirits

DOUGHNUT

WINNER: DIABLO DOUGHNUTS
Finalists: Kneads Bakeshop & Café; Newberry Cafe & Bakery

FARMERS MARKET

WINNER: THE BALTIMORE FARMERS’ MARKET
Finalists: 32nd Street Farmers Market; Fells Point Farmers Market

FINE DINING

WINNER: CHARLESTON
Finalists: Cece’s Roland Park; La Cuchara

FOOD HALL

WINNER: R. HOUSE
Finalists: Cross Street Market; Lexington Market

FOOD STALL OR POP-UP

WINNER: EKIBEN AT CAMDEN YARDS
Finalists: BRD; Blacksauce Kitchen at the 32nd Street Farmers Market

HAPPY HOUR

WINNER: CECE’S ROLAND PARK
Finalists: Das Bierhalle; Tagliata

ICE CREAM

WINNER: TAHARKA BROS.
Finalists: Bmore Licks; The Charmery

JUICE BAR

WINNER: PURE RAW JUICE
Finalists: Corner Juice Bar; Mama Koko’s

KIDS’ MENU

WINNER: MISS SHIRLEY’S CAFE
Finalists: Easy Like Sunday; Hightopps Backstage Grille

LATE-NIGHT SPOT

WINNER: THE ROYAL BLUE
Finalists: Das Bierhalle; Holy Frijoles

LIQUOR STORE/SPIRITS SHOP

WINNER: THE WINE SOURCE
Finalists: Lighthouse Liquors; Mt. Washington Wine & Spirits

LOCAL GROCER

WINNER: EDDIES OF ROLAND PARK
Finalists: Graul’s Market; MOM’s Organic Market

MAC AND CHEESE

WINNER: BLUE PIT BBQ & WHISKEY BAR
Finalists: Bunny’s Buckets & Bubbles; Wicked Sisters

PASTRIES

WINNER: CAFÉ DEAR LEON
Finalists: Vaccaro’s Italian Pastry Shop; Maillard Pastries

PIZZA

WINNER: FRANK’S PIZZA & PASTA
Finalists: Underground Pizza Co.; Matthew’s Pizza

PUB FOOD

WINNER: 29TH STREET TAVERN
Finalists: Swallow at the Hollow; Delia Foley’s

RAMEN

WINNER: TOKI UNDERGROUND
Finalists: Mi & Yu Noodle Bar; Ramen Utsuke

SANDWICH

WINNER: DI PASQUALE’S ITALIAN MARKET
Finalists: Ekiben; The Wine Merchant

TACO

WINNER: CLAVEL
Finalists: Taco Love Grill; Papi’s Tacos

WINERY

WINNER: BOORDY VINEYARDS
Finalists: Old Westminster Winery; The Wine Collective