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The results are in for the 2016 Best of Orlando reader’s poll and Orlando has spoken. Here you’ll find Orlando’s best barbershops shops, vintage stores, farmers markets and more, all determined by you, the readers. If you don’t see your personal favorites here, maybe this will lead you to a few new places to try! Click here to also see the staff picks in the “Goods & Services” category.
Best Record Store
1. Park Ave CDs, 2916 Corrine Drive, 407-447-7275, parkavecds.com
2. Rock & Roll Heaven, 1814 N. Orange Ave., 407-896-1952, rock-n-rollheaven.com
3. East West Music & More, 4895 S. Orange Ave., 407-859-8991
Photo via sweetstephy182/InstagramBest Comic Book Shop
1. Gods & Monsters, Artegon Marketplace, 5250 International Drive, 407-270-6273, godsmonsters.com
2. A Comic Shop, 114 S. Semoran Blvd., Winter Park, 407-332-9636, acomicshop.com
3. Coliseum of Comics, multiple locations, coliseumofcomics.com
Photo via sweetlovesugarsweden/InstagramBest Vintage or Used Clothing Store
1. Dechoes Resale, multiple locations, dechoesresale.com
2. Plato’s Closet, multiple locations, platoscloset.com
3. The Owl’s Attic, 3106 Corrine Drive, theowlsattic.com
Photo via dechoesresale/InstagramBest Wine Shop
1. Tim’s Wine Market, multiple locations, timswine.com
2. The Wine Room, 270 S. Park Ave., Winter Park, 407-696-9463, thewineroomonline.com
3. Quantum Leap Winery, 1312 Wilfred Drive, 407-730-3082, quantumleapwinery.com
Photo via eric__foster/InstagramBest Lingerie Store
1. Fairvilla Megastore, 1740 N. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-425-6005, fairvilla.com
2. Soma Intimates, 460 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-618-1723, also 451 E Altamonte Drive, 407-670-1400, soma.com
3. Fairvilla’s Sexy Things, 7535 International Drive, 407-826-1627, farivillasexythings.com
Photo via Fairvilla/FacebookBest Antique Store
1. Renninger’s Antique Center, 20651 U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora, 352-383-8393, renningers.net
2. Adjectives Market, multiple locations, adjstyle.com
3. Orange Tree Antiques Mall, 853 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-644-4547, orangetreeantiquesmallfl.com
Photo via andrewryanswife/InstagramBest Bicycle Shop
1. Orange Cycle, 2204 Edgewater Drive, 407-422-5552, orangecycleorlando.com
2. Ragin’ Cajun Bike Shop, 1809 S. Orange Ave., 407-999-9821, ragincajunbikeshop.com
3. Kyle’s Bike Shop, 203 N. Primrose Drive, 407-228-7088, kylesbikeshop.net
Photo via _gustavoaso/InstagramBest Furniture Store
1. Washburn Imports, 1800 N. Orange Ave., 407-228-4403, also 116 E. First St., Sanford, 407-322-1449, wsahburnimports.com
2. Adjectives Market, multiple locations, adjstyle.com
3. 1618 Something Different, 1618 N. Orange Ave., 407-897-6707
Photo via washburnimports/InstagramBest Barbershop
1. Floyd’s 99 Barbershop, multiple locations, floydsbarbershop.com
2. Liberty Barber Shop, 49 N. Primrose Drive, 407-590-9330, libertybarbershop.com
3. Jusincredible Cutz, 2413 E. South St., 407-228-0080, jusincrediblecutz.com
Photo via movfx/InstagramBest Hair Salon
1. Alchemy, 2812 Edgewater Drive, 407-650-8022, alchemyorlando.com
2. Lambs Eat Ivy Salon, 804 E. Washington St., 407-245-7006
3. Trend Studios, 101 S. Garland Ave., also 119 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-237-3213, trendstudioswinterpark.com
Photo via bartonstacy/InstagramBest Boutique
1. Cloak & Dapper, physical location now closed, clkdpr.com
2. Sophie & Trey, 136 N. Fourth St., Lake Mary, 844-232-7364, sophieandtrey.com
3. Etoile Boutique, 2424 E. Robinson St., 407-895-6363,etoileboutique.com
Photo via Cloak and Dapper/FacebookBest Beauty Services (facials, waxing, laser, etc.)
1. Honey Comb Hair and Makeup Studio, 1807 Winter Park Road, 407-622-1558, honeycombhairorlando.com
2. Spa810, 125 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-790-7876, spa810.com
3. Eclips Salon and Spa, 819 Virginia Drive, 407-228-1178, eclipsesaloninc.com
Photo via Honey Comb Hair And Make-Up Studio/FacebookBest Doggie Day Care
1. Happy Paws Pet Resort, 12693 E. Colonial Drive, 407-282-5656, happypawsorlando.com
2. Ranger’s Pet Outpost and Retreat, 1239 Minnesota Ave., Winter Park, 407-622-4884, rangerspetoutpost.com
3. Dog Day Afternoon, 1015 Sligh Blvd., 407-835-9200, dogdayafternoon.net
Photo via Happy Paws/FacebookBest Florist
1. In Bloom Florist, 325 W. Gore St., 407-649-7771, inbloomflorist.com
2. Lee James Floral Designs, 1249 N. Orange Ave., 407-897-5300, leejamesfloral.com
3. Porch Therapy, East End Market, 3201 Corrine Drive, 407-489-8973, porchtherapy.com
Photo via inbloomflorist/InstagramBest Veterinarian
1. Loch Haven Veterinary Hospital, 532 Virginia Drive, 407-896-0941, lochhavenvet.com
2. Fairbanks Animal Hospital, 753 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 407-644-9494
3. McAbee Veterinary Hospital, 4586 N. Palmetto Ave., Winter Park, 407-671-5858, mcabeeveterinary.com
Photo via bunnybee38/InstagramBest Nail Salon
1. Marilyn Monroe Spas, multiple locations, marilynmonroespas.com
2. Spa Nails, 3463 Edgewater Drive, 407-999-2666, spanails.vpweb.com
3. Nails by Mercede, 2996 Edgewater Drive, 407-250-5854
Photo via Marilyn Monroe Spas/FacebookBest Pet Supplies Store
1. Petsmart, multiple locations, petsmart.com
2. Woof Gang Bakery, multiple locations, woofgangbakery.com
3. Pookie’s Pet Nutrition & Bow Wow Bakery, 1500 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 407-622-7387, pookiesbowowbakery.com
Photo via barkimedesthedog/InstagramBest Smoke Shop
1. Pipe Dreams, multiple locations
2. Kathmandu, 23 S. Court Ave., 407-316-0026, facebook.com/kathmanduorlando
3. Climax Smoke Shop, 714 N. Mills Ave., 407-440-4506, orlandosmokeshop.com
Photo via pipedreams_3d/InstagramBest Vape Store
1. The Vapour Room of Orlando, 1805 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 407-951-7250, vaporstoreorlando.com
2. Fast Eddie’s Vape Shop & Lounge, 227 E. Michigan St., 407-203-3677, fasteddiesvape.com
3. (tie) Smoke Pharmacy, 715 N. Fern Creek Ave., 407-270-6200, smokepharmacy.com
3. (tie) The Vaporatory, 790 N. State Road 434, Altamonte Springs, 407-504-7368, thevaporatory.com
Photo via vapourroomfl/InstagramBest Bookstore
1. Barnes & Noble, multiple locations, barnesandnoble.com
2. Bookmark It, 2906 Corrine Drive, 407-389-9870, bookmarkitorlando.com
3. OCLS Friends of the Library Bookstore, 101 E. Central Blvd., 407-835-7496, oclsfriends.info
Photo via gorjusshan/InstagramBest Liquor Store
1. Total Wine & More, 2712 E. Colonial Drive, 407-894-6553, also 4625 Millenia Plaza Way, 407-352-6330, totalwine.com
2. ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, multiple locations, abcfws.com
3. Wally’s Mills Avenue Liquors, 1001 N. Mills Ave., 407-896-6975, wallysonmills.com
Photo via christobarart/InstagramBest Tattoo Studio
1. Trinity Tattoo Company, 193 N. U.S. Highway 17-92, Longwood, 407-659-0000, trinitytattoo.com
2. Ascension Tattoo, 832 N. Mills Ave., 407-898-2013, ascensiontattoo.com
3. Habitual Ink, 907 State Road 436, Casselberry, 407-960-4053, Habitual Ink on Facebook
Photo via dominiqueraspo/InstagramBest Farmer’s Market
1. Winter Park Farmers Market, Saturdays, 200 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, 407-599-3397, cityofwinterpark.org
2. Orlando Farmers Market, Sundays, Lake Eola Park, corner of East Central Boulevard and North Eola Drive, orlandofarmersmarket.com
3. Winter Garden Farmers Market, Saturdays, Downtown Pavilion, 104 S. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden, wintergardenfarmersmarket.com
Photo via mym_room/InstagramBest Pet Groomer
1. Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, multiple locations, woofgangbakery.com
2. Plush Paws Pet Salon, 710 W. Princeton St., 407-442-7297, plushpawsinc.com
3. Ranger’s Pet Outpost and Retreat, 1239 Minnesota Ave., Winter Park, 407-622-4884, rangerspetoutpost.com
Photo via arno_clmnt/InstagramBest Adult Entertainment Store
1. Fairvilla Megastore, 1740 N. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-425-6005, fairvilla.com
2. Premier Couples Superstore, 5009 S. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-857-2050, premiercouples.net
3. Fairvilla’s Sexy Things, 7535 International Drive, 407-826-1627, fairvillasexythings.com
Photo via fairvilla/Instagram