Best of Baltimore Readers’ Poll Results 2024: Food & Drink

Bagel

Winner: THB Bagelry & Deli
Finalists: Uber Bagel; Bagel Works

Bakery

Winner: Cafe Dear Leon
Finalists: Ovenbird Bakery; Cake By Jason

Bar

Winner: Das Bierhalle
Finalists: The Bluebird Cocktail Room; Dutch Courage

Barbecue

Winner: Blue Pit BBQ & Whiskey Bar
Finalists: Andy Nelson; Chaps Pit Beef

Burger

Winner: Fuzzies Burgers
Finalists: Abbey Burger Bistro; Clark Burger

Brewery

Winner: Peabody Heights Brewery
Finalists: Union Craft Brewing; Independent Brewing Company

Brunch

Winner: Miss Shirleys
Finalists: Blue Moon Cafe; Bunny’s Buckets and Bubbles

Candy Shop

Winner: Wockenfuss Candies
Finalists: Rheb’s Homemade Candies; Jinji Chocolate

Coffee Shop

Winner: Morning Mugs Coffee
Finalists: Zeke’s Coffee; Artifact Coffee

Crab House

Winner: Conrad’s Seafood Restaurant
Finalists: Nick’s Fish House; Mr. Bill’s Terrace Inn

Crab Cakes

Winner: G&M Seafood
Finalists: Koco’s Pub; Pappas

Deli

Winner: DiPasquale’s
Finalists: Attman’s Delicatessen; Trinacria Foods Italian Deli

Diner

Winner: Papermoon Diner
Finalists: EC Diner; Golden West Cafe

Donut

Winner: Diablo Doughnuts
Finalists: Woodlea Bakery; Fenwick Bakery

Distillery

Winner: Sagamore Spirit Distillery
Finalists: Baltimore Spirits Company; Old Line Spirits

Dive Bar

Winner: Melanie’s at Griffith’s Tavern
Finalists: Cat’s Eye Pub; Mount Royal Tavern

Farmers Market

Winner: Baltimore Farmers Market (JFX)
Finalists: 32nd Street Farmers Market; Fells Point Farmers Market

Fine Dining

Winner: Charleston
Finalists: La Cuchara; The Prime Rib

Food Hall

Winner: R House
Finalists: Belvedere Square Market; Cross Street Market

Food Stall or Pop-Up

Winner: BRD
Finalists: Fuzzies Burgers; Glizzy’s Wagyu Dogs

Fried Chicken

Winner: Ekiben
Finalists: Royal Farms; Bunny Buckets & Bubbles

Grocery Store

Winner: Eddie’s of Roland Park
Finalists: MOM’s Organic Market; Graul’s

Happy Hour

Winner: Tagliata
Finalists: La Cuchara; Das Bierhalle

Kid’s Menu

Winner: Miss Shirleys
Finalists: Double T Diner; Frazier’s on the Avenue

Ice Cream

Winner: Taharka Brothers Ice Cream
Finalists: Bmore Licks; The Charmery

Juice Bar

Winner: Pure Raw Juice
Finalists: Corner Juice Bar; Liquid Earth

Liquor Store/Spirits Shop

Winner: The Wine Source
Finalists: Total Wine & More; Lighthouse Canton

Late-Night Spot

Winner: Das Bierhalle
Finalists: Ottobar; Cat’s Eye Pub

Mac and Cheese

Winner: Blue Pit BBQ & Whiskey Bar
Finalists: Mission BBQ; Bunny’s Buckets and Bubbles

Pizza

Winner: Frank’s Pizza and Pasta
Finalists: Pizza John’s; Angeli’s Pizzeria

Pub Food

Winner: 29th Street Tavern
Finalists: Nepenthe Brewing Co.; Das Bierhalle

Sandwich

Winner: DiPasquale’s
Finalists: Atwater’s; Attman’s Delicatessen & Ekiben (tie)

Snowball

Winner: Ice Queens Snowball Shop
Finalists: Kona Ice; Quality Snowballs

Sushi

Winner: Yama Sushi
Finalists: Shoyou Sushi; Azumi

Taco

Winner: Clavel
Finalists: Papi’s; Taco Love Grill

Vegan or Vegetarian Dishes

Winner: Golden West Cafe
Finalists: Ekiben; Chihuahua Brothers

Winery

Winner: Boordy Vineyards
Finalists: Old Westminster Winery; The Wine Collective

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