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The results are in! Thank you to everyone who nominated and voted in The Go-To’s 2026 Reader’s Choice Awards. Without further ado, here are the winners voted entirely by our readers!
April 6, 2026
Best Coffee Shop
- Winner: Camino Bakery
- Runner-Up: Ardmore Coffee
Best Bakery/Dessert Spot
- Winner: Bobby Boy Bakeshop
- Runner-Up: Louie & Honey’s Kitchen
Best Breakfast/Brunch Spot
- Winner: Young Cardinal Cafe & Co.
- Runner-Up: Midtown Cafe and Dessertery
Best Quick & Casual Lunch Spot
- Winner: West End Cafe
- Runner-Up: Yamas
Best Food Truck
- Winner: Taqueria Luciano’s
- Runner-Up: El Sabor Tabasqueño
Best Date Night Restaurant
- Winner: Mozelle’s
- Runner-Up: Village Tavern
Best Place to Grab a Drink
- Winner: Wise Man Brewing
- Runner-Up: Joyner’s Bar
Best in Customer Service
- Winner: Fiddlin’ Fish Brewing Company
- Runner-Up: Cordial Cowboy
Best Gym or Fitness Group
- Winner: YMCA
- Runner-Up: RideUnited
Best Wellness & Self-Care Spot
- Winner: Sweat Sesh
- Runner-Up: Lizzie’s All natural Products
Best Shop
- Winner: Major Tomms Oddities & Vintage
- Runner-Up: The Snob Shop
Favorite Mission-Driven Nonprofit
- Winner: Second Harvest Food Bank
- Runner-Up: greeNest
Best Place to Enjoy the Arts
- Winner: Reynolda House
- Runner-Up: a/perture cinema
Best Local Artist/Band
- Winner: Camel City Yacht Club
- Runner-Up: Souljam
Best Annual Event/Event Series
- Winner: Bookmarks Festival of Books & Authors
- Runner-Up: Downtown Summer Music Series
Best Spot to Take Out-of-Town Guests
- Winner: Reynolda Village, House & Gardens
- Runner-Up: Old Salem
