Boston Weekly

Boston Weekly Awards

Best of Boston 2026

Tell us who and what makes Boston great — from the best slice in the North End to the neighbor who keeps your block going. Nominate as many as you like. Our editors review every nomination and pick the winners.

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Best of Boston

Businesses & places · 10 categories

  1. 01

    Best Pizza

    The slice or pie worth crossing the river for.

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  2. 02

    Best Coffee Shop

    Great coffee, a place you want to stay.

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  3. 03

    Best Bakery

    Bread, pastries, cannoli — the line out the door.

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  4. 04

    Best Seafood

    Lobster rolls, chowder, raw bar and more.

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  5. 05

    Best Brunch

    Worth the weekend wait.

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  6. 06

    Best Neighborhood Bar

    Where everybody knows your name.

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  7. 07

    Best New Restaurant

    Opened in the last year and already a favorite.

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  8. 08

    Best Bookstore

    Independent shelves, great picks.

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  9. 09

    Best Local Shop

    The independent store you always recommend.

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  10. 10

    Best Fitness Studio

    Gyms, studios and classes that keep you coming back.

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Community honors

People & organizations · 6 categories

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    Local Hero

    Someone who went above and beyond for their community.

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  2. 02

    Educator of the Year

    A teacher, coach or mentor who changes lives.

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  3. 03

    Small Business Owner of the Year

    The person behind a business that makes the neighborhood better.

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  4. 04

    Nonprofit of the Year

    An organization doing outsized good in Greater Boston.

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  5. 05

    Volunteer of the Year

    Gives their time, asks for nothing.

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  6. 06

    Rising Artist

    A musician, painter, writer or performer to watch.

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Nominate

Anyone can nominate — $20 per nomination, one per nominee, per category. Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or card.

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Editors review

Our newsroom reads every nomination and checks the finalists. Nominations aren't votes; the strongest case wins.

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Winners announced

We publish the winners and finalists here, with why they stood out.