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 your soul and your pets. Below are your 2024 Businesses and Service Family Favorites winners.

Family-Friendly Restaurant

WINNER: Basilico NY 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
• El Pino Mexican Restaurant
• Mellow Mushroom
• Juan More Taco FXBG

Coffee Shop

WINNER: Hyperion Espresso

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

• Agora Downtown Coffee Shop
• Italian Station
• Black Rifle Coffee
• 2530 Downtown

Central Park Shop

WINNER: Lazy Daisy Gift Store

Discover the ultimate shopping experience at our Lazy Daisy Fredericksburg store, where you’ll find an array of unique items that will make your visit worthwhile! Bonus it’s nice and cool in here today.
Top Picks:

• Little Fish Swimming
• Once Upon a Child
• Wild Birds Unlimited 
• Crumbl Cookies

Specialty Food Shop

WINNER: Paul's Bakery

Paul’s Bakery is a third generation family bakery founded in 1973 serving donuts, bread, brownies, eclairs, cakes, cinnamon buns, cookies, cupcakes, pastries, pies and more.
Top Picks:

• Battlefield Country Store
• Cool Cat Cupcakes
• Carl's Frozen Custard
• Freddy's Donuts

Mall Shop

WINNER: EVO Entertainment (Formerly Paragon Theaters)

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
• Torrid

House of Worship

WINNER: Fredericksburg United Methodist Church

308 Hanover Street downtown. We have traditional and contemporary worship services plus many faith-driven options for kids, youth and adults. We would love for you to come by.
Top Picks:

• Saint Patrick's Catholic Church
• Stafford Crossing Community Church
• Lifepoint Church
• Saint Mary's Catholic Church

Car Dealership

WINNER: Pohanka Honda of Fredericksburg

Pohanka Honda of Fredericksburg, VA, is your premier Honda dealer. We make buying your new vehicle easy with excellent service, zero pressure, fast service, and low prices.
Top Picks:

• Sheehy Toyota
• CarMax
• Purvis Ford, Inc.
• Safford Dodge Jeep

Auto Mechanic

TIE 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.

TIE WINNER: Pohanka Honda of Fredericksburg

Pohanka Honda of Fredericksburg, VA, is your premier Honda dealer. We make buying your new vehicle easy with excellent service, zero pressure, fast service, and low prices.

Top Picks:

• Firestone Complete Auto Care
• Mullen's Garage
• Progressive Auto

Doggie Daycare and Boarding

WINNER: Calypso Kennels

Since opening in 1990, Calypso Kennels has provided individualized care for all breeds and temperaments, giving peace of mind to the pet parents of Fredericksburg and surrounding areas.
Top Picks:

• The Ruff House
• White Oak Animal Hospital
• Dogtopia

Veterinarian

WINNER: Tidewater Trail Animal Hospital

Tidewater Trail Animal Hospital is a family-owned and operated veterinary clinic that provides quality care, support and compassion for pets and their owners.
Top Picks:

• White Oak Animal Hospital
• Fredericksburg Animal Hospital
• Ferry Farm Animal Clinic
• Spotsylvania Animal Hospital 

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:

• Michael and Sons
• Plumb Perfect
• Plumbing Police, LLC

Realtor

WINNER: Justin Brown

Justin Brown passionately serves clients in Fredericksburg and beyond with genuine care and expertise. He prioritizes clients’ needs above all else, ensuring a seamless real estate experience.
Top Picks:

• Nest Realty
• Amy Cherry Taylor and Associates
• Clay Murray, Pathway Realty
• Betty Westerland

Home Improvement/Handyman

WINNER: Grass Roots Lawn and Landscaping

Grass Roots Lawn and Landscaping is honored to be your trusted source for lawn care in the Fredericksburg area since 2009.
Top Picks:

• Window World of Fredericksburg
• Abby Construction
• Fletcher Construction
• S&K Remodeling

Home Builders

TIE 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.

TIE WINNER: Halsey Homes

Thank You for choosing us as Fredericksburg’s Favorite Builder again. Halsey Homes is a custom home builder serving the greater Fredericksburg area. We are focused on providing superior quality and customer service with an emphasis on energy efficiency and green building techniques on all of our projects.
Top Picks:

• Ryan Homes
• Aaronal Homes

Heating and A/C

WINNER: HVAC Specialists of Virginia

We’re thrilled to be voted Best Heating & Air Company in 2023 & 2024. Our friendly hometown services are backed by NATE Certified Master Tradesmen committed to restoring your comfort promptly and affordably. Call us for all your heating and air needs at 833-371-4822. Congratulations to Fredericksburg Parent Magazine on 10 years of Family Favorites. Thank you for supporting our community.
Top Picks:

• Garnett Heating and AC
• Robert B. Payne
• Total Comfort Heating & Cooling
• FH Furr

Downtown Fredericksburg Shop

WINNER: Benny Vitali's 

We are honored and humbled to win the FredParent Family Favorites Contest. We greatly appreciate the continued support of this amazing community and hope to see you soon.
Top Picks:

• Juan More Taco FXBG
• Possum-bilities
• Whittingham Gift Shop
• Italian Station

Local Non-Profit

TIE WINNER: Fredericksburg SPCA

The Fredericksburg Regional SPCA is a non-profit, lifesaving humane organization dedicated to the principle that every life is unique and worthy of protection. As a local leader in humane care and education, the Fredericksburg SPCA’s mission is to tackle the problem of pet overpopulation through education, adoption, rehabilitation, and spay/ neuter. The organization saves the lives of many homeless animals each year and cares for approximately 200 cats and dogs daily.

TIE WINNER: Micah Ecumenical Ministries

Micah Ecumenical Ministries is a collaboration of churches, cultivating a continuum of compassion with our unhoused neighbors. We provide wraparound support to help care for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Top Picks:

• Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
• Fairy Godmother Project
• Rappahannock Area YMCA

Hair Salon

WINNER: Hair Mosaics

Hair Mosaics Salon Company, a fun innovative team dedicated to adding self-expression by supporting the beauty and confidence found within.
Top Picks:

• Salon 730
• Joshua Lawrence Salon
• Bella Hair Design
• The Collective

Consignment Shop

WINNER: Weecycled Wardrobe

Shop brand name clothes, shoes, children’s furniture, baby gear, sports equipment, toys, and home decor at 60-85% off! Interested in selling? It’s easy: enter, tag, and drop off your items. Earn 55% of the price you set and shop a day early! Visit our website for details: weecycledwardrobe.com. Next sale: August 23-25.
Top Picks:

• Provisions Thrift Store
• Once Upon a Child
• Goodwill Fredericksburg Superstore
• Re-Tail

Massage/Day Spa

WINNER: Collage Spa

At our core, we create customized experiences that are tailored to the individual. Our massage, skincare and nail services are results driven, but we also incorporate other sensory elements to deliver an exceptional spa experience. We know there isn’t one solution to wellness, so our combination of elements and modalities is our advantage. This approach is the beauty of Collage.
Top Picks:

• Sindy's Nails and Spa
• Massage Envy