The 2026 Winners

The Orlando Citizen 2026 Awards: the No. 1 business in each of our 30 Top Businesses categories, decided by the editors under the published methodology — and, as the methodology says, a Net Score cannot be bought.

Every winner below links to its feature page — why it won, what to try, and the badge the business can share — and to the full ranking it topped. The complete list of ranked businesses lives in the directory.

Attractions & Things To Do

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Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

Net Score 96.7. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

BBQ

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Big John’s Rockin’ BBQ

Net Score 90.9. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Bakeries

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Bakery 1908

Net Score 93.4. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Barbershops

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The Lion’s Lounge Barbershop

Net Score 99.0. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Brunch

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The Hampton Social

Net Score 93.9. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Burgers

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Ford’s Garage (International Drive)

Net Score 90.8. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Cocktail Bars

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Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto

Net Score 93.8. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Coffee Shops

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Haan Coffee

Net Score 94.0. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Craft Breweries

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Crooked Can Brewing Company

Net Score 92.6. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Farmers Markets

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Winter Garden Farmers Market

Net Score 93.1. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Fine Dining

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Christini’s Ristorante Italiano

Net Score 97.2. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Food Halls

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Mills Market

Net Score 93.8. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Golf Courses

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Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge

Net Score 92.3. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Gyms & Fitness Studios

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IRON RELIGION GYM

Net Score 89.0. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Hair Salons

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Privé Salon

Net Score 97.4. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Hotels & Resorts

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Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Net Score 94.0. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Ice Cream & Desserts

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Sampaguita Ice Cream

Net Score 93.5. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Italian

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Christini’s Ristorante Italiano

Net Score 97.1. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Live Music Venues

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Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Net Score 93.6. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Local Boutiques

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Be On Park Fine Jewelry

Net Score 98.3. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Mexican & Tacos

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Tin & Taco

Net Score 92.3. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Nail Salons

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Tammy’s Nail Salon and Day Spa

Net Score 97.4. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Pet Groomers & Boarding

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The Dirty Dog

Net Score 94.5. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Pizza

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Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza

Net Score 98.1. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Rooftop Bars

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Capa

Net Score 96.8. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Spas & Massage

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Orlando Spa Oasis

Net Score 97.5. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Steakhouses

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Capa

Net Score 97.1. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Sushi & Japanese

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Nami

Net Score 94.0. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Wedding & Event Venues

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Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Net Score 94.6. Read the winner feature · The full ranking

Yoga & Pilates

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Elevate Yoga Center

Net Score 98.4. Read the winner feature · The full ranking