Think of this Family Favorites section as the speed dial within the section. You’ll find every service provider for various walks of life from restaurants and coffee shops to auto dealerships and car repair, home improvement and real estate, and care for the soul and the pets. Below are your 2023 Businesses and Service Family Favorites winners.

 

FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT

WINNER: Basilico NY Deli

Basilico New York Deli - The friendly and knowledgeable staff at Basilico’s Italian Market and New York Style Deli, looks forward to meeting you and serving all your needs from fine imported Italian products to Italian cooking ingredients.

TOP PICKS

• El Patron
• Juan Moore Taco FXBG
• Malawi’s Pizza Spotsylvania Towne Centre
• Sedona Taphouse

COFFEE SHOP

WINNER: Hyperion Espresso

A popular coffee stop and meeting place for locals and visitors since 1994.

TOP PICKS

• Agora Downtown Coffee Shop
• Starbuck’s
• Warrior Coffee
• Italian Station

CENTRAL PARK SHOP

WINNER: Wild Birds Unlimited

Wild Birds Unlimited is dedicated to reconnecting children with the outdoors as part of our mission to bring people and nature together. Come visit us today and we’ll show you how to set up and locate a Blue Bird Nesting Box!

TOP PICKS

• Lazy Daisy Gift Store
• Crumbl Cookies
• Little Fish Swimming
• Once Upon A Child

 

SPECIALTY FOOD SHOP

WINNER: Carl’s Custard

Happy 26th Birthday! Frozen custard made fresh daily until it runs out! Open late:

• 11a.m.-11p.m. Sun thru Thurs
• 1a.m.-11:30p.m. Fri and Sat.

Please note, cash only.

TOP PICKS

• Cool Cat Cupcakes
• FXBG Food Co-op
• Battlefi eld Country Store
• Freddy’s Donuts

 

MALL SHOP

WINNER: Paragon Theaters & Penny Lanes

Paragon Theaters & Penny Lanes Village is Fredericksburg’s ‘ultimate entertainment destination’ featuring 12 luxury movie theaters, 14-high-tech bowling lanes, an arcade, The Agency Kitchen & Bar and VIP Chatterbox private lounge.

TOP PICKS

• Auntie Anne’s Pretzels
• Malawi’s Pizza Spotsylvania Towne Centre
• Costco

 

HOUSE OF WORSHIP

WINNER: Saint Patrick Catholic Church

The Romanesque Saint Patrick Catholic Church, 9151 Elys Ford Road, was dedicated on June 13, 2021, by the Bishop of Arlington Catholic Diocese, Michael F. Burbidge.

TOP PICKS

• Saint Mary’s Catholic Church
• Lifepoint Church
• Saint William of York
• Stafford Crossing Community Church

 

CAR DEALERSHIP

WINNER: CarMax

No-hassle buying and selling, plus a 30-day money-back guarantee (up to 1,500 miles). 10400 Southpoint Parkway; Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407 carmax.com/stores/7291

TOP PICKS

• Sheehy Toyota
• Pohanka Honda
• Purvis Ford Inc.
• Safford Dodge Jeep

 

AUTO MECHANIC

WINNER: Little Tire Co. Tire Pros

At Little Tire Co. Tire Pros, we take care of our customers with a simple, straightforward approach to tire and auto service. Stop by any of our three Fredericksburg locations for a hassle-free experience!

TOP PICKS

• Firestone Complete Auto Care
• Merryman’s Service Center
• Pohanka Honda of FXBG
• Mullen’s

 

DOGGIE DAYCARE AND BOARDING

WINNER: White Oak Animal Hospital

White Oak Animal Hospital is a multi-service practice offering veterinary care, chiropractic medicine, pet grooming, pet boarding and dog training (including daily group play) to the community since 1996.

TOP PICKS

• England Run Veterinary Clinic
• Dogtopia
• The Ruff House
• Calypso Kennels

 

VETERINARIAN

TIE-WINNER: Ferry Farm Animal Clinic

Ferry Farm Animal Clinic has been serving the Fredericksburg area for over 40 years. Dr. Horricks and her staff are very dedicated to their patient care and frequently do emergency surgery and procedures outside of normal office hours.

 

TIE-WINNER: White Oak Animal Hospital

White Oak Animal Hospital is a multi-service practice offering veterinary care, chiropractic medicine, pet grooming, pet boarding and dog training (including daily group play) to the community since 1996.

TOP PICKS

• Tidewater Trail Animal Hospital
• England Run Vet Clinic
• Confederate Ridge Animal Hospital

 

INDIVIDUAL ALLERGIST

WINNER: Dr. Jonathan Mozena Allergy Partners of Fredericksburg

Thank you Fredericksburg for your support! The providers at Allergy Partners are honored that you entrust us with allergy and asthma care for you and your loved ones.

TOP PICKS

• Dr. Mark Wenger (retired)
• Dr. Andrew Kim
• Dr. Nicholas Klaiber
• Dr. Jonathan Posthumus, M.D.

 

PLUMBER

WINNER: Dupeé Plumbing

Thank you for voting Dupeé Plumbing, Inc., a FredParent Family Favorite winner again! We will continue to treat every customer as we would our own family!

TOP PICKS

• Robinson Plumbing
• Shackleford’s Plumbing
• Total Comfort Heating & AC
• Jim Hunt Plumbing

 

REALTOR

WINNER: Nest Realty

Nest is a real estate brokerage built around people and the passionate moves they make. That’s why we put our time, talent, and hearts into building relationships. Our goal is to make the process of buying and selling real estate happy, exhilarating, fun and worth sharing.

TOP PICKS

• Amy Cherry Taylor & Associates
• Clay Murray, Pathway Realty
• Betty Westerland
• Sarah Keddie

 

HOME BUILDERS

WINNER: Atlantic Builders

Atlantic Builders is an award-winning, privately owned regional builder that has delivered thousands of brand new homes in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area for over a quarter century and is now building in the Charlottesville region as well.

TOP PICKS

• Aaronal Homes
• Ryan Homes
• J. Hall Homes

 

HOME IMPROVEMENT/HANDYMAN

TIE-WINNER: Fix-It-Up Home Repair & Improvements

Fix-it-Up Home Repairs and Improvements is a “Class A” that has over 20 years of Home Repair and Remodeling experience and believes in delivering high-quality, home improvement with a professional attitude.

 

TIE-WINNER: Window World of Fredericksburg

For over 21 years, Window World of Fredericksburg has been providing superior products, professionally installed, all at a guaranteed low price. Your local experts for windows, siding, doors, and roofing!

TOP PICKS

• S&K Remodeling
• Fletcher Construction
• Kitchen Tune-Up

 

HEATING AND A/C

WINNER: HVAC Specialists of Virginia

We’re thrilled that Fredericksburg Parent readers voted us Best Heating and Air company! Our friendly, hometown HVAC services are backed by NATE Certi fi ed Master Tradesmen who are committed to promptly and affordably restoring your home’s comfort. Free estimates and promotional financing options. Call us at 833-371-HVAC or visit hvacspecialistsofva.com.

TOP PICKS

• Robert B. Payne
• Childress Heating & Cooling
• ALCO HVAC Plumbing & Gas
• Spotsylvania Courthouse Heating & AC

 

DOWNTOWN FREDERICKSBURG SHOP

WINNER: Awesome Possumz

Thank you to all of our Awesome Possumz fans for your support, encouragement and friendship!

TOP PICKS

• Benny Vitali’s
• Castiglia’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
• Whittingham
• Heathers

 

LOCAL NON-PROFIT

WINNER: Fredericksburg SPCA

Celebrating 80 years in the community, the Fredericksburg SPCA is continuously growing towards becoming more than just a shelter for homeless dogs and cats and into an Animal Resource Center for people and their pets throughout Virginia.

TOP PICKS

• Fairy Godmother Project
• Micah Ministries
• Caroline Co. Habitat for Humanity
• Area Imagination Library
• Rappahannock Area YMCA

 

HAIR SALON

WINNER: Tulip Salon & Spa

As the top salon in Fredericksburg, Virginia, our Tulip Salon & Spa team is dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

TOP PICKS

• Carter’s Hair Design
• Cutting Edge Salon
• Salon 730
• Hair Mosaics
• Joshua Lawrence Salon

 

MASSAGE/DAY SPA

WINNER: Massage Envy

With a little help from Massage Envy, we’ll keep your body running smoothly. So you can run that half marathon or that full day of meetings.

TOP PICKS

• Collage Spa
• Radiant Wellness Massage
• Medical Massage Clinic
• Sindy’s Nails and Spa 2
• Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

 

CONSIGNMENT SHOP

WINNER: Provisions Thrift Store

We utilize our ministry to glorify God in a setting that blesses others. Utilizing household donations from the community we provide a place for those in need. ProvisonsThrift .Org

TOP PICKS

• Weecycled Wardrobe
• Once Upon a Child
• Lazy Daisy Gift Store
• Goodwill Fredericksburg Superstore