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Readers' Choice Winners 2012

Who has the best pizza in town? How about the best customer service? Here are your picks for Readers' Choice.

 

All this summer you've nominated and voted for your favorite local businesses in categories ranging from Best Sandwich and Best Coffee to Best Place to Get a Workout and Best Mechanic.

We've tallied all the poll votes and now it's time to announce the winners. See below for our complete list of Readers' Choice winners.

Best coffee in Lakewood

Winner: The Root Cafe

2nd Place: Caribou Coffee

3rd Place: Dunkin' Donuts

Best tacos in Lakewood

Winner: Deagan’s

2nd Place: El Tango Taqueria

3rd Place: Chipotle

Best pizza in Lakewood

Winner: Angelo's

2nd Place: Zappitelli's on Madison

3rd Place: Guy's Pizza

Restaurant with the best vegetarian options

Winner: The Root Café

2nd Place: (TIE) Szechwan Garden; Aladdin's; India Garden; Buckeye Beer Engine

Best craft beer in Lakewood

Winner: Buckeye Beer Engine

2nd Place: Deagan’s

3rd Place: Jammy Buggars

Best ice cream

Winner: Menchie's

2nd Place: The Sweet Spot

3rd Place: Sugar Bear's

Best french fries in Lakewood

Winner: Deagan's

2nd Place: (TIE) Buckeye Beer Engine; Melt Bar and Grilled; Jammy Buggars

Best sandwich in Lakewood

Winner: TJ's Butcher Block

2nd Place: Melt Bar and Grilled

3rd Place: Jammy Buggars

Best Butcher Shop

Winner: TJ's Butcher Block

2nd Place: Giant Eagle

Best garden store

Winner: Lakewood Garden Center

Best barber shop

Winner: Belle Barber Shop

2nd Place: Tease Hair and Body Parlor

Best pet store

Winner: Pet's General

2nd Place: Furry Nation

Best bakery in Lakewood

Winner: Blackbird Bakery

2nd Place: Breadsmith

3rd Place: Elmwood Bakery

Best art gallery

Winner: Breakneck Gallery

2nd Place: Local Girl Gallery

3rd Place: Crafty Goodness

Best mechanic in Lakewood

Winner: GT Brothers

2nd Place: Conrad's Tire Express and Total Car Care

Best home store

Winner: Lakewood Hardware

2nd Place: Metro Home-Design Food-Wine

Best Hair Salon

Winner: Forbici Salon

2nd Place: Revelations Salon and Spa

3rd Place: Alto Capelli

Best Nail Salon

Winner: Forbici Salon

2nd Place: Revelations Salon and Spa

3rd Place: Tease Hair and Body Parlor

Best place to get in a workout

Winner: Crossfit Cleveland

2nd Place: YMCA

3rd Place: Fitness Edge

Best outdoor music venue

Winner: Lakewood Park

2nd Place: Beck Center for the Arts

3rd Place: Screaming Rooster

Best place to watch the sunset

Winner: Lakewood Park

2nd Place: Pier W

3rd Place: Sweetwater Landing

Best bike destination

Winner: Lakewood Park

2nd Place: The Root Café

3rd Place: Buckeye Beer Engine

Best park in Lakewood

Winner: Lakewood Park

2nd Place: (TIE) Madison Park; Kauffman Park

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