Only hours remain to submit your nominations for this year’s Readers’ Choice Food Awards.
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The Food Awards are our way of applauding the excellent culinary work happening all across the city, and Readers’ Choice is where you can weigh in. The nomination period ends at 11:59 p.m. on April 3, so be sure to submit your longtime neighborhood spots or new food obsessions before time runs out.
Check back on April 8 to see which of your favorite local businesses have advanced to the voting round, where you can vote once a day for who you want to join the dozens of businesses we’ve recognized over the years.
Submit your nominations in the form below or click here.
This year’s categories are:
New Restaurant of the Year: Your favorite eatery that opened in 2025.
Suburban Restaurant of the Year: Standout food outside of city limits.
Bakery of the Year: Your favorite place for creative pastries and delicious bread.
Coffee Shop of the Year: Your go-to spot to grab a cup of joe.
Neighborhood Bar of the Year: After a long day at work, where do you go to unwind or celebrate with a beer or cocktail?
Pizza of the Year: From tavern-style to deep dish, which slice rises above the rest?
Burger of the Year: Whether you like to keep it simple or pile it high with toppings, which burger is the best of the bunch?
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Community Impact Award: 2025 saw the restaurant industry come together to support the community during tough times, whether it was through organizing fundraisers or other food relief efforts. What initiative stood out to you?
Longstanding Neighborhood Icon: It can be so difficult for businesses to stay afloat. What neighborhood mainstay, that’s been open for years or even decades, holds a special place in your heart?
Best Bang for Your Buck: Going out to eat is becoming more and more expensive. What’s the best deal that leaves both your stomach and your wallet satisfied?