Community

Updated weekly and ordered by total votes received. Voting ends November 26, 2026. Below results from 2 p.m. on Oct. 11, 2026. Click a category for live results..

Best Pizza	Trino's Pizza
Best Baked Goods	Cadinho Bakery and Cafe
Best Spot for a Drink	Marz Community Brewing Co.
Best Hangout Spot	Lagoon & Natural Area at McKinley Park
Best Coffee	Cadinho Bakery and Cafe
Best Sit-Down Restaurant	Marz Community Brewing Co. and New Archview/The Chicago Room (tie)
Best Take-Out Restaurant	Nicky's Carry Outs
Best Latin Cuisine	La Palapa
Best Fast Food Chain Restaurant	Chipotle Mexican Grill
Best Pharmacy	Jewel-Osco Pharmacy
Best Groceries	Jewel-Osco
Best Local Elected Official	Julia Ramirez, 12th Ward Alderwoman
Best Beer, Wine and Spirits	Marz Community Brewing Co.
Best Community Organization	Trash People of McKinley Park
Best Clothing and Apparel	Consume Vintage
Best Gas Station	Shell (3501 S. Damen Ave.)
Best Convenience Store	Walgreens
Best Home Goods	Treasures Depot
Best Hair & Beauty Services	Empire Cutz
Best Pet Store	Pet Supplies Plus
Best Garden and Landscaping	JC Licht Ace Hardware
Best Bank	Byline Bank, Fifth Third Bank and Marquette Bank (tie)
Best Auto Parts	AutoZone Auto Parts
Best Auto Mechanic	Rojas Auto Service
Best Dental Care	Ganger Family Dentistry
Best Phones & Mobile	T-Mobile
Best Flowers	Fasan Florist
Best Auto Body Repair	Metro Auto Body Group
Best Medical Care	Miami Optical
Best Child Care	Montessori Foundations of Chicago
Best Home Contractor	JJA Roofing & Contracting and Marty Mar Construction (tie)
Best Insurance Agent	M. Rodriguez Agency — American Family Insurance and Sigma Associates — Travelers Insurance (tie)

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