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Best of Austin 2025 Nominating Ballot

<h1>Vote Now in the Austin Chronicle&rsquo;s 35th Annual Best of Austin Readers Poll!</h1>
First round voting runs March 27 &ndash; April 7. Only one ballot per person. You can adjust your online ballot at any time up until Monday, April 7, 11:59pm.
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After we tally first round numbers, you&rsquo;ll be able to vote for finalists in every category from May 8 &ndash; May 19. Winners will be announced in the June 19 issue.
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Sol Solace Studio

Museum

Art Gallery

Artist

Performance Space/Theatre 

Stage Director

Actor

Classical Musician

Dancer/Choreographer

Comedy Troupe

Stand-Up Comic

Comedy Club/Venue

Comedy/Storytelling Showcase

Fiction Writer

Nonfiction Writer

Cartoonist/Comic Creator

New Book by an Austin Writer

Burlesque Performer

Drag Performer

Drag Showcase

Austin Film Society

Movie Theatre

Filmmaker

Film Festival

Arts & Entertainment Wild Card (Don’t Forget to Tell Us Why!)

Eldorado Cafe

Local Foods

Snarf's Sandwiches

Boiling Crab

New Restaurant

Established Restaurant

Lone Star Chefs

Chef

Service

Bakery

Texas Coffee Traders

Coffee Shop

Chez Zee

Brunch

Late-Night Dining

Food Truck

Fine Dining

Vegetarian

Breakfast Taco

Sandwich

Burger

Veggie Burger 

Steak

Barbecue

Taco

Queso

Sushi

Noodles/Ramen

Pinthouse Pizza

Pizza

Dessert

Brewery

Winery

Distillery

Margarita

Mocktail

Food & Drink Wild Card (Don’t Forget to Tell Us Why!)

Pinballz

Party Place

Toy Store

Kids’ Clothing

KidsActing

Summer Camp

Youth Sports Program

Band Aid School of Music

Youth Arts Program

Youth STEM Program

Birthday Cakes

Playground

Family Festival

Indigo Play

Kids & Family Wild Card (Don’t Forget to Tell Us Why!)

Yellow Rose

Red Rose

Dance Club

Cheap Date

Cocktail Bar

Dive Bar

Sports Bar

Bar for Singles

Bartender (include name of bar)

Happy Hour

Place for Sober Socializing

Karaoke

Trivia Night

LGBTQIA Club

Queer Party

Pool Hall

Adult Club

Nightlife Wild Card (Don’t Forget to Tell Us Why!)

Print Publication

Online Media Outlet

KMFA

Radio Station

Radio Program

Podcast

Radio or Podcast Host

TV News

TV Anchor/Reporter

Sportscaster

Weatherperson

News Reporter

Columnist

Food Writer

Film Critic

Photographer

Social Media Personality 

City Official

Congressman Lloyd Doggett

State/Federal Official

Activist

Musician Treatment Foundation

Nonprofit

Grassroots/Political Org

Volunteer Experience

Local Controversy

Politics & Media Wild Card (Don’t Forget to Tell Us Why!)

Brandon Watkins

Uptown Cheapskate

Luna Lashes

Texas Cannabis Clinic

Men’s Clothing

Women’s Clothing

Vintage/Consignment Clothing

Jewelry

Furniture/Home Goods

Eden House

Garden Store/Nursery

Verbena Floral

Florist

Sustainable Food Center

Neighborhood Grocery

Texas Farmers Market

Farmers’ Market/Farmstand

Local Food Brand

Local Nonalcoholic Beverage Brand

Local Alcoholic Beverage Brand

Forbidden fRuit

Forbidden Fruit

Adult Store

Liquor Store

Cannabusiness

Pet Store

Pop-Up Market

Bookstore

Electronics/Computer Store

Sporting Goods

Tribe Comics

Comics/Fandom Store

Game Store

Arts & Crafts Store

Austin Gifts/Souvenirs

Shopping Wild Card (Don’t Forget to Tell Us Why!)

Cofer & Connelly

SpinZone

A Team

Olde Soul Barbershop

Reliant Plumbing

Barbershop

Swamp Mermaid

Salon

Sol Solace

Mantra Massage

Massage

Acupuncture

Mani/Pedi

Skin Care

Lash Lounge

Lashes

Tattoo

Austin Tarot Therapy

Psychic/Tarot

Bike Shop/Repair

Reliant Plubming

Auto Repair/Service

Home Maintenance/Services

Purple Fig

Cleaning Services

Salt Service Co.

A/C Repair/Installation

Electrician

Plumber

Laundromat

Rick's Cleaners

Dry Cleaner

Tailor/Alterations

Hotel

Einstein Moving Company

Mover

Lawyer

Veterinarian

Doggie Day Care

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