2021 VOTING IS NOW OPEN Best
FOOD AND DRINK
Best Bagel Shop
• Blazing Bagels
• Bruegger’s Bagels
• Einstein Bagels
• Mannie’s Bagel and Deli
• Pete’s Oven
Best Bakery
• Pete’s Oven
• Julian Brothers Bakery
• Mannie’s Bagel and Deli
• Cupcakes and Kisses
• The Magic Brownie Box
Best BBQ
• Lockhart’s BBQ
• Bad Brads
• Woodchip’s
• Billy’s Tip n Inn
• Union Woodshop
Best Brewery
• Cj’s Brewery
• River’s Edge Brewing Company
• Homegrown Brewing Co. Oxford
• Rochester Mills Brewing
• Exferimentation Brewing Co
Best Breakfast
• Biff’s Coney
• Jerry’s Coney
• Bread and Yolk
• Sweet Amy’s
• Pete’s Coney
Best Buffet
• Biff’s Coney
• Fork and Pint
• Fountains
• Punjab Indian Cuisine
• Fuji Japanese Buffet
Best Catering
• Mexico Lindo
• Pizzeria Dolce
• Italia Garden
• The Highland House
• Matter of Taste
Best Chicken Wings
• Pizzeria Dolce
• Hoops
• Shark Club
• Oxford Tap
• Wing Snob Rochester
Best Chinese Restaurant
• China Jade
• Panda House
• Wing Lauk
• New York Minute
• Carrie Lee’s
Best Coney Island
• Biff’s Coney
• Jerry’s Coney
• Country Coney
• Leo’s Coney Island
• Pete’s Coney
Best Deli
• Tony’s Deli
• Bread Basket Madison Heights
• Main Street Deli Rochester
• Market Place Meats
• Boris’s Deli Waterford
Best Dessert
• Mexico Lindo
• Cookies and Cream
• 5-1Diner Oxford
• Pizzeria Dolce
• Matter of Taste
Best Family Restaurant
• Mexico Lindo
• Italia Garden
• Pizzeria Dolce
• Dave & Amy’s
• Highland House
Best Family Owned Restaurant
• Mexico Lindo
• Pizzeria Dolce
• Sheldon’s Pizza
• Italia Garden
• G’s Pizzeria
Best Fish & Chips
• Sportsman’s
• Fork ‘n Pint
• Dave & Amy’s
• Lions Den
• Irish Tavern
Best Friendliest Restaurant
• Sportsman’s
• Fork ‘n Pint
• Dave & Amy’s
• Lions Den
• Irish Tavern
Best Greek Restaurant
• Athens
• Anita’s Kitchen
• Hero’s
• Red Olive Rochester
• Greek Jalapeno
Best Happy Hour
• Mexico Lindo
• McVees Pub and Grub
• 313 Pizza Bar
• Oat Soda
• Bahama Breeze
Best Ice Cream
• Mexico Lindo
• Cookies and Cream
• Guernsey Farms Dairy
• Ray’s Ice Cream
• Dairy Queen
Best Italian Restaurant
• Gino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant
• Antonio’s
• Italia Gardens
• Highland House
• Via Bologna
Best Mexican Restaurant
• Mexico Lindo
• El Toro Pontiac
• Honcho’s Restaurant
• Plaza Garibaldi Authentic Mexican Grill & Bar
• Rio on Main
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant
• LaMarsa
• Troy Kabob
• Lebanese Grill Rochester
• Olive Paradise
• Shish Palace
Best New Restaurant
• Darrel’s Steak and Sea-food
• Oat Soda
• Johnny Black’s
• Pizzeria Dolce
Sweet Amy’s
• Best Pizza
• Epic Pizza
• Pizzeria Dolce
• 313 Pizza Bar
• Olga’s Pizza
• Tania Pizza
Best Place for Beer Selection
• Copper Mug
• Union Tap
• Old Detroit
• Hilltop
• Pontiac Lake Inn
Best Place for a Burger
• Copper Mug
• Union Tap
• Old Detroit
• Hilltop
• Pontiac Lake Inn
Best Place for Fish Chips
• Sportsman’s
• Fork ‘n Pint
• Dave & Amy’s
• Lions Den
• Irish Tavern
Best Place For Lunch
• Mexico Lindo
• Bitter Tom’s
• Sweet Amy’s
• Italia Garden
• Pizzeria Dolce
Best Polish Restaurant
• Two Sisters Family Restaurant
• Lukich Family Dining
• Polish Village Cafe
• Polonia Village
• Val’s Polish Kitchen
Best Restaurant Service
• Mexico Lindo
• Italia Garden
• Pizzeria Dolce
• Oat Soda
• Fork ‘n Pint
Best Romantic Restaurant
• Mexico Lindo
• Valentino’s Bar and Grill
• Victoria’s Wine and Dine
• Via Bolognia
• Highland House
Best Salad Bar
• Dave and Amy’s
• Paulies Diner
• Ruby Tuesday
Best Sandwich Shop
• Breakaway Deli
• Daily Diner
• DiBella’s
• MC Wiches
• Times Square
Best Seafood Restaurant
• Kruse and Muer
• Mitchell’s Fish Market
• Kabin Krusers Oyster Bar
• Rochester Chop House
• Victoria’s Wine and Dine
Best Specialty Market
• Lucky’s Natural Foods
• Marketplace Meats
• Neiman’s Family Market
• Nino Salvaggio
• Hollywood Market
Best Sports Bar
• Mexico Lindo
• Union Tap
• Orion Sports Bar and Grill
• McVees Pub and Grub
• Oxford Tap
Best Steakhouse
• Black Rock
• Clawson Steakhouse
• Darrel’s Steak and Seafood
• Lucky’s Prime Time
• Rochester Chophouse
Best Sunday Brunch
• The Meeting House
• Fountains
• Sweet Amy’s
• Fork ‘n Pint
• Royal Diner
Best Sushi
• Sushi Weng
• So Thai
• Sushi & Thai Oxford
• Take Sushi
• Noble Fish
Best Thai Restaurant
• So Thai
• Sushi & Thai Oxford
• Penn Thai Cafe
• Sy Thai Waterford
• Bk Sushi Thai Keego Harbor
Best Vegetarian Restaurant
• Chive Kitchen
• Jacq N Diane’s Juice Box
• L.A. Cafe
•M Swexeiec t o ALminyd’os
Best Wine Selection
• Wine Social
• McVees Pub and Grub
• Fork ‘n Pint
• Orion Wine & Keg
• Big Rock Chophouse
SERVICES
Best Attorney
• Ian Redmond Attorney
• Michael B Serling
• Redmond Law Group
• Mark Menczar P.C
• Chris Endres Attorney
Best Adult Education
• Walsh College
• Oakland Community College
• Oakland University
• Rochester College
Best Auto Parts Store
• Auto Zone Waterford
• O’Reilly Auto Parts
• Automotive Authority
• Mazza Auto Parts
Best Appliance/ Electronic Store
• ABC Warehouse
• Best Buy
• Sargent Appliance
• US Appliance
Best Bank
• Chase
• Fifth Third
• First State Bank
• Oxford Bank
• The State Bank
Best Barber
• Village Square
• Sands Barber Shop
• Family Barber Waterford
• Marketti School of Cosmetology
• The Silver Fox
Best Banquet Facility
• Italia Garden
• San Marino Club
• Camp Ticonderoga
• Gino’s
• Mexico Lindo
Best Car Repair Shop
• Midas Lake Orion and Rochester
• Automotive Authority
• Brakes & More Royal Oak
• Ed Roy on Dixie
• Bill’s Automotive
Best Car Wash
• Mr. C’s
• Forster’s Auto Wash
• Paul’s
• Jax
• Automotive Authority
Best Carpet & Flooring Store
• Builders Custom Flooring
• Havel Floor Covering
• Villa Carpet
• The Carpet Guys
• Northern Wholesale Flooring
Best Charitable Organization
• Lighthouse
• SE Michigan Catholic Charities
• Habitat for Humanity Oakland
• God’s Helping Hands
• Grace Center of Hope
Best Chiropractor
• Falkner Family Chiropractic
• Tocco Clawson
• Orion Family Spinal Center
• Caruso
• Rumph Chiropractic
Best
Collision Shop
• Dotten Collision
• Wally Edgar Collision Center
• Clarkston Auto Body
• CARSTAR - Waterford
• S & L Autobody
Best Credit Union
• Genisys Credit Union
• Vibe Credit Union
• InTouch Credit Union
• Lakes Community Credit Union
• Cornerstone Community Financial
Best Daycare
• Circle Time
• Heartfelt Impressions
• Peppermint Patty’s Play Place
• Breakie Bunch of Waterford
• Morgan’s Early Learning, Waterford
Best Dentist
• North Oakland Dental Group
• Dr. Gantz
• Clarkston Village Dental
• Dr. Fiteny
• Dr. Saad
Best Dry Cleaners
• Earl’s Clawson
• Sun Cleaners
• Trellas
• M-59 Cleaners
• Spencers
Best Education Institution
• Clarkston Community Schools
• Orchard Lake St Marys
• Oakland Community College
• Noor International
• Lake Orion Community Schools
Best Electrician
• Waske
• Joe Pizik
• Triple R Electric
• Oak Electric
• Kotz
Best Eye Doctor
• Baldwin Eye Care
• Lake Orion Vision
• Village Eye Care
• Dr. Leslie Emmert-Buck
• Johnny Leung
Best Family-owned Business
• Northern Flooring
• Kotz
• Mattresses & Beyond
• Liberty Way Realty - Lake Orion
• The Carpet Guys
Best Financial Advisor
• Genisys Credit Union
• Arkwright
• Rising Sun Investments
• Tom Vermulen
• Jon Uffelman-Stifel
Best Health Club
• Rochester Gym
• Great Lakes Athletic Club Lake Orion
• Studio 8
• Great Lakes Gym
• American Home Fitness
Best Hearing Aid Service
• Dymon Hearing Center
• Cruz Hearing
• Miracle-Ear
• Oakland Audiology
• Beltone Hearing Aid Center
Best Heart Care Physician
• Heart Care PC
• Dr. Kristen Roy
• Dr. Milford & Dr. Salvia
• Creagh Milford DO
• Dr. Erica Harding
Best Heating & Cooling Company
• Kotz
• Hearthside Heating & Cooling
• Lizut Heating and Cooling
• Pilot Heating and Cooling Rochester
• Superior Plumbing Heating & Air-Conditioning
Best Insurance Agency
• The Marcus Schirr Agency
• AAA Insurance White Lake
• Haney Farm Bureau
• Maris Brown Insurance
• The Ryan Insurance Agency
Best Lawn Equipment Store
• Burdick Street Lawn Equipment
• Rochester Lawn Equipment
• Billings Lawn Equipment
• Weingartz in Clarkston
Best Manicure/Pedicure
• Bloomfield Nails
• Dawn Nail Spa
• In Style Nails
• Just Polished Nails
• Red Gloss Nail Spa
Best Massage Therapist
• Bellis Spa
• Cassie Scribner
• Moonbeam
• Spa Mariana
• Woodhouse Day Spa
Best Mortgage Lender
• Genisys Credit Union
• Vibe Credit Union
• Hancock Mortgage
• InTouch Credit Union
• Oxford Bank
Best Moving Services
• 2 Men and a Truck
• Changing Places Moving
• Professional Movers
• Morse Moving & Storage
Best Nursery
• Piechnik’s
• Wojo’s
• Auburn Oaks Garden Center
• Bordine’s
Best Nutritionist
• Nuview Nutrition
• Natural Digestive Health Center
• Dr. Jeffrey Bosman
• Harmony Healing
Best Pediatrician
• Orion Pediatrics
• Commerce Pediatrics
• Dr. Abraham
• Dr. Sundar
• Dr. Christina Schilling
Best Pet Groomer
• Patty’s Angels
• Soggy Doggy
• Commerce Village Vet
• Rub A Dub Lake Orion
• Love 4 Dogs
Best Powersports/ ATV/Motorcycle Sales & Service
•K&WCycle
• Honda Suzuki of Warren
• Motor City Power Sports
• Lakes Motorsports
• Motorcity Harley Davidson
Best Physical Therapist
• Health Quest
• Advanced Physical Therapy
• Mike Carson
• Tine Schaffner (Neil King)
• Brian A Jones
Best Place to Sell Gold
• Chantelle Jewelers
• AU Precious Metal Solu-tions
• C & L Jewelry
• Ronnie’s Jewelry & Pawn Shop
• Abbott’s Coins Jewelry & Loans
Best Plastic Surgeon
• The Spa MD
• Allure Medical Spa
• Dr. Williams - Renaissance Plastic Surgery
• Dr. Danielle Daluca Pytelle
• Dr. Michael H. Freedland, MD
Best Plumbing Service
• Kotz Plumbing
• Precision Plumbing
• Lake Orion Plumbing
• Superior Plumbing Heating & Air-Conditioning
• Putman & Sons Plumbing
Best Realtor
• James Gillen - Lake Orion
• RE/MAX Judy Palmer
• Karen Greenwood
• Dav n id MMaladldoonnaaddoo
• Liberty Way Realty Lake Orion
Best RV Dealer
• General RV
• A & S RV Center
• Kline’s RV
• Circle K RV
Best Salon
• Salon Glow
• Zealand Spa and Salon
• Calypso
• Sormeh Selected Stylist
• Azarro Salon
Best Senior Living Community
• American House
• Canterbury on-the-Lake
• The Neighborhoods of White Lake
• Lourdes
• Anthology of Troy
Best Spa
• Evexia Wellness Spa
• Zealand Spa and Salon
• Rivage Day Spa
• Avanti Salon Spa
• Woodhouse Day Spa
Best Tanning Salon
• VIP Tanning Lake Orion
• Tropical Tan
• Chili Peppers Tanning
• Acapulco Tan
• Tan 4 Life
Best Tattoo Parlor
• American Pride Rochester
• Tattoo Nouveau
• Old Soul
• Ironclad Tattoo Co.
• B’z Ink Tattoo and Piercing Shop
Best Tire Store
• Tire Warehouse
• AC Tire Service
• Discount Tire
• Warehouse Tire
• A/C tire
Best Water Treatment Service
• Lakeland Water Conditioning
• Beauchamp Water Treatment Solutions
• Douglas Water Conditioning
• All Clear Water Conditioning
Best Veterinary Clinic
• Commerce Village Vet
• Union Lake Vet
• Donaldson
• Parker Vet
• North Hill Rochester
Best Window Treatment Service
• Light & Loom
• Creative Custom Draperies Rochester
• Perfect View Blinds
• Budget Blinds of Clarkston
• Lake Orion Window Treatments
SHOPPING
Best Antique Shop
• Caveman & Pip
• Frankly Antiques
• Open Door Resale Store
• Antiques & Fine Jewelry by Pamela
Best Bicycle Store
• American Cycle and Fitness
• Main Street Bikes
• KLM -Rochester Hills
• Kinetic Systems
• Rochester Bike Shop
Best Boat Dealer
• Anderson
• Chapman’s Sports Center
• Wonderland Marine West
• Sunset Marine
• Wilson Marine
Best Bridal Store
• A’dora Belle Bridal
• Evelyn’s Fashions
• The Wedding Shoppe
• Bellissima Bridal Salon
Best Butcher
• Market Place Meats
• The Butcher Shoppe
• Lucky’s Natural Foods
• Ray’s Meats
• Neiman’s Family Market
Best Candy Shop
• Doc Sweets
• Nutz About Chocolate
• Ross Fine Candies
• The Rocket Ferndale
Best Car Dealer
• Al Deeby
• Bowman Chevrolet
• Lunghamer Buick
• Golling Chrysler
• Suburban Ford of Waterford
Best Cheese Counter
• The Cheese Lady
• Kroger
• Whole Foods
• Nino Salvaggio
• Papa Joe’s
Best Farmers Market
• Oakland County Farmers Market
• Clarkston
• Oxford
• Rochester
• Royal Oak
Best Florist
• Dynasty Berkley
• Design Works
• Bella in Waterford
• Waterford Hill Florist
• Affordable Flowers Birmingham
Best Gift Shop/Boutique
• Catching Fireflies Rochester
• Sue’s Hallmark
• Little Things Ortonville
• Essence on Main
• Jela treasures
Best Grocery Store
• Lucky’s Natural Foods
• Tenuta’s
• Hollywood Market
• Neiman’s Family Market
• Nino Salvaggio
Best Health Store
• Lucky’s Natural Foods
• Oasis
• Bill
• Health Foods of Rochester
• Simply Natural
Best Home Furnishing Store
• Mc Laughlin’s
• Bob’s Discount Furniture
• Harrison’s, Clarkston
• Home Interior Warehouse Walled Lake
• Pine Tree Lighting and Furniture
Best Jeweler
• Chantelle Jewelers
• Waterfall Jewelers
• Diamond Daves
• Diamond Castle
• Mark Young Jewelers
Best Lingerie Shop
• Harp’s Lingerie
• Bra-Vo Intimates
• Supernatural Lingerie
• Tina Marie Shop
• Lover’s Lane
Best Lighting Store
• Brose Electric
• Herald Wholesale
• Menard’s
• Michigan Chandelier
• Pine Tree Lighting
Best Local Shopping District
• Ortonville
• Clarkston
• Oxford
• Rochester
• Royal Oak
Best Mall
• Village Of Rochester Hills
• Great Lakes Crossing
• Oakland Mall
• Somerset Collection
• 12 Oaks
Best Mattress Store
• Mattresses And Beyond
• ABC Warehouse
• U.S. Mattress Rochester
• Harbor Springs Mattress Co
Best Music Store
• Motor City Guitar
• Guitar Center
• Orion Music
• McCourt’s Music
• Found Sound
Best Pet Supplies Store
• Pet Supplies Plus
• The Urban Dog Rochester
• Market Place Pet supply
• Premier Pet Supply
• Val’s Pet Supplies
Best Resale Shop
• Salvation Army
• Freedom Treasures
• Twice Blessed
• Treasure Chest
• Grace Center of Hope
Best Specialty Shop
• Joe’s Army Navy Surplus
• Leon & Lulu
• Arizona Saddlery of Clarkston
• Play It Again Sports
• American Home Fitness
Best Sporting Goods Store
• Dick’s Sporting Goods
• American Home Fitness
• Boyne County Sports
• Dunham’s
• Summit Sports
Best Tool Store
• ACE Clarkston
• Great Lakes Ace Hardware, Clarkston
• Harbor Freight
• Dillman & Upton
• Performance Line Tool Center
Best Toy/Hobby Store
• Hobby Lobby
• The Robot Garage
• Adventures in Toys
• Funky Monkey Toys Ortonville
• Toyology Toys
Best Unique Store
• Freedom Treasures
• The Robot Garage
• Harrison’s Design + Furniture
• Joe’s Army Navy Surplus
• Yellow Dog
TRAVEL AND ENTERTAINMENT
Best Golf Course
• Fountains Golf & Banquet
• Shepard’s Hollow
• Pine Knob Golf Course
• Springfield Oaks
• Oakhurst
Best Historic Site
• Cranbrook
• Henry Ford and Greenfield Village
• Oakland County Pioneer & Historical Society (Pine Grove Historical Museum)
• Van Hoosen Farm
• Wisner Mansion at Pine Grove in Pontiac
Best Ice Arena
• Onyx
• Birmingham Ice Arena
• Cranbrook Wallace Ice Arena
• Lakeland Ice Arena
• Novi Ice Arena
Best Local Event
• Fire & Ice Rochester
• Music In The Park
• Woodward Dream Cruise
• Dragon on the Lake
• Arts Beats & Eats
Best Local Museum
• Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad
• Meadowbrook Hall
• Cranbrook Art Museum
• Troy Historic Village
• Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
Best Marina
• Dockside Marina
• Pine Lake Marina
• Bayside Marina
• Club Royale Marina
• Pontiac Yacht Club
Best Michigan Casino
• Greektown
• MGM Grand
• Motor City Casino
• Soaring Eagle, Mt. Pleasant
Best Michigan Family Destination
• Bavarian Inn Lodge
• Mackinac Island
• Frankenmuth
• Sleeping Bear Dunes Natl. Lakeshore
• Traverse City
Best Michigan Hotel
• Cambria Suites, Traverse City
• Grand Hotel - Mackinac
• Royal Park Hotel, 600 E University, Rochester
• The Townsend
• Bavarian Inn Lodge
Best Michigan Resort
• Boyne Mountain
• Great Wolf Lodge
• Otsego club
• Inn at Bay Harbor, Autograph Collection
• Soaring Eagle Resort
Best Michigan Ski Resort
• Boyne Highlands
• Boyne Mountain
• Snow Snake
• Pine Knob
• Caberfae Peaks
Best Michigan Vacation
• Frankenmuth
• Mackinac Island
• Sleeping Bear Dunes Natl. Lakeshore
• Traverse City
• Upper Peninsula Waterfall Tour
Best Orchard/Cider Mill
• Yates Cider Mill
• Diehl’s Orchard
• Long Family Orchard, Farm & Cider Mill
• Rochester Cider Mill
• Franklin Cider Mill
Best Outdoor Patio
• Wine Social
• Fork ‘n Pint
• Oat Soda Lake Orion
• Bitter Tom’s Distillery
• It’s a Matter of Taste
Best Restaurant with a View
• Bitter Tom’s Distillery
• It’s a Matter of Taste
• Oat Soda
• Bayside Walled Lake
• Royal Park