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Readers' Choice 2025: Celebrating Your Favorites!

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of our 2025 Readers’ Choice Competition!

Each year, you—our readers—vote for the very best in dining, shopping, wellness, entertainment, and local services. Your votes celebrate the businesses, professionals, and experiences that make our community truly special.

These winners have earned their place on this list thanks to your passion, loyalty, and continued support.

If your favorites didn’t make the list this year, don’t worry—you’ll have another chance to vote in 2026!

Congratulations to all of our 2025 winners—and a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who shared their vote. Your voice continues to make a difference in our community.

Dining & Drink

  • Best Fine Dining: The Cottage
  • Best Casual Dining: Spotted Horse
  • Best Brunch: Terrain Cafe
  • Best Coffee Shop: GG + Joe
  • Best Bakery: Kneads
  • Best Bar: The Clubhouse: "The bar pairs an elevated atmosphere with drinks spanning everything from cold drafts to craft cocktails."
  • Best Caterer: Marcia Selden Catering: "Marcia Selden Catering delivers high-end, personalized catering services, crafting memorable experiences for events with creativity."
  • Best Event Planner: True Event: "True Event designs and produces bespoke weddings and events that blend artistry, emotion, and seamless execution for lasting impact."
  • Best Music Venue: The Levitt Pavilion
  • Best Event Venue: The Clubhouse: "Elevated dining, lively activities, and warm hospitality make it perfect for cocktail parties and corporate events."
  • Best Meal Delivery Service: The Home Cook CT
  • Best Liquor Store: The Grape Vine

Health & Wellness

  • Best Dermatologist: Modern Dermatology: "Proud to deliver award-winning, comprehensive skincare for the entire family right here in Westport."
  • Best Cosmetic Surgeon: Dr. Joseph O'Connell
  • Best Med Spa: Restore Hyper Wellness Westport
  • Best General Practitioner: Dr. Nina Karol
  • Best Dentist: Dental Center of Westport: "At The Dental Center of Westport, receive personalized care, exceptional service, and a full range of preventive, restorative, and cosmetic treatments in one convenient location. dentalcenterwestport.com"
  • Best Eye Doctor: Doctor and Associates, Dr. Leslie Doctor
  • Best Women's Health Doctor: The Avery Center
  • Best Pediatrician: Willow's Pediatrics
  • Best Orthodontist: Embrace Orthodontics
  • Best Veterinarian: Spot On Vet
  • Best Health Store: Organic Market

Home & Design

  • Best Interior Designer: TDV Interior Design (Tyler Del Vento)
  • Best Furniture Store: Bungalow
  • Best Antiques Store: Glen Leroux
  • Best Art Gallery: Clarendon Fine Art
  • Best Architect: Peter Cadoux Architects
  • Best Kitchen and Bath Designer: Maria Matluck Design
  • Best Home Builder: Coastal Construction
  • Best Landscaper: TIE: Wildflower Grounds and D&M Landscaping
  • Best Pool Builder: RI Pools
  • Best Masonry: Neil Buono
  • Best Appliance Store: Aitoro Appliance
  • Best Rug Store: Redicut Carpet
  • Best Lighting Store: Chloe Winston Lighting Design:
    "Chloe Winston Lighting Design is a destination lighting showroom with unmatched experience and exceptional brands."
  • Best Flower Shop: Compo Farms
  • Best Store for Handmade Goods: Bungalow
  • Best Specialty Shop: World's Greatest Card Shop
  • Best Organizer: Amy Van Ardsdale

Real Estate & Services

  • Best Real Estate Agency: The Higgins Group Private Brokerage
  • Best Real Estate Agent: Dan McCamblau: "Local expert. Top producer. Seasoned negotiator. Delivering standout strategy, exceptional results, and lasting client success."
  • Best Insurance Company: Cross Private Client Insurance:
    "Cross Private Client Insurance is one of Westport’s most respected independent property and casualty insurance agencies. crossprivateclient.com/locations/westport-connecticut/"
  • Best Bank: Chase Bank
  • Best Home Based Business: Candle Caboodle
  • Best Co-Working Space: Office Evolution Westport
  • Best In Home Care Provider: Jovie Childcare
  • Best Retirement Community: The Residence Westport

Shopping & Style

  • Best Boutique Shop: TIE: Millie Rae's AND Spice
  • Best Luxury Shopping: Mitchells
  • Best Clothing Store: Mitchells
  • Best Consignment Store: Wild Blueberry
  • Best Fine Jewelry: Josh Levkoff Private Jeweler
  • Best Trendy Jewelry: Josh Levkoff Private Jeweler
  • Best Shoe Store: Tie: Mitchells AND Naturino Kids

Fitness & Lifestyle

  • Best Gym: J. Ashley Fitness
  • Best Boutique Fitness: J. Ashley Fitness
  • Best Fitness Instructor: Betsy Perna, Fit to You Fitness

Kids, Pets & Family

  • Best Private School: Greens Farms Academy
  • Best Tutoring Company: Freudigman & Billings
  • Best Children's Store: Wild Blueberry
  • Best Kid's Activity: Hartbeeps
  • Best Pet Store: Earth Animal:
    "Since 1979, Earth Animal has been the trusted destination for all dog and cat lovers — where natural foods and irresistible treats create everyday joy."
  • Best Pet Boarding Facility: Townhouse For Dogs & Cats

Beauty & Personal Care

  • Best Full Service Hair Salon: Salon Dada
  • Best Blow Dry Bar: Blow Dry:
    "Thank you, Westport! we're so grateful to be your favorite blow dry bar. We love our clients."
  • Best Nail Salon: La Beaute Artistry
  • Best Day Spa: Squeeze Massage
  • Best Barbershop: Westport Cut and Shave

Travel & Auto

  • Best Hotel: Delamar Westport
  • Best Luxury Automotive: Porsche Fairfield

Food Favorites

  • Best Bagel: Pop Up Bagels
  • Best Pizza: Pizza Lyfe
  • Best Burger: The Clubhouse:
    "The Clubhouse’s signature double smashburger featuring a housemade special sauce has become a town favorite."
  • Best Sushi: Sushi Jin
  • Best Mexican Food: Mexica
  • Best Italian Food: Casa Me
  • Best Craft Cocktail: Casa Me
  • Best Tapas Restaurant: Basso Wine Bar

Write-In Categories

  • Best Groomer: Spot On Vet
  • Best Lash and Brow Bar: Feather & Fringe
  • Best Independent Insurance Agent: Jeff Boley: “Independent insurance guidance, delivering personalized coverage solutions that protect health, life, security, and long-term future.”
  • Best Speech Therapist: Deirdre Flores (The Teen SLP)
  • Best Dog Rescue/Animal Rescue: Fetch Dog Rescue
  • Best Family Law Firm: Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC: "Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC is honored to have been chosen the Best Family Law firm for the fifth year!"
  • Best Physical Therapy: Zion Physical Therapy
  • Best Psychotherapy: Lift Wellness Group: "Lift Wellness provides compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy supporting lasting recovery, emotional balance, and whole-person wellness."
  • Best Local Marketing: Westport Interactive Media