Voting for the 18th Annual BONS 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards happened back in May of this year. Yesterday, all of the winners were announced. In total, Reading businesses made the list 10 times across multiple categories outlined below. Congratulations to them as well as all the other incredible small businesses we have in Reading!
Don’t forget to Shop the Block “Summer Stroll” Downtown in Reading on Thursday, August 17th from 5pm to 8pm.
For a complete list of 2023 Winners, please check out NorthShore Magazine.
Cupcakes – Readers’ Choice – Cupcake City, Reading
Featuring eight cupcakes daily, as well as several specialty flavors, Karin DiNapoli’s Cupcake City, open since 2011, is a passionate defense of the smaller confection. Gluten-free and vegan options are available on select days, and seasonal flavors rotate with the calendar. The bakery also accepts special and large-format orders for events and weddings. Cupcakes can be ordered online for pickup with 24 hours’ notice. 137 Main St., Reading, 781-944-0400, cupcake-city.com
Pet Grooming – Editors’ Choice – My Furry Dogmother, Reading
Getting your pet looking healthy and gorgeous is great, but My Furry Dogmother takes pampering your pooch to another level with its animal reiki. 145 Washington St., Reading, 781-391-8678, myfurrydogmother.org
CrossFit Program – Readers’ Choice – Fitness Within, Reading
Whether you are after personal training, fitness classes, or a combination of both, Fitness Within is adored by readers for its staff, facility, and ability to deliver results. There’s not much more you can ask from a fitness club! 545 Main St., Reading, 781-942-2919, fitness-within.com
Hair Coloring – Readers’ Choice – Laschi Hairstylists & Day Spa, Reading
From haircuts to styling to hair extensions and more, Laschi Hairstylists & Day Spa is a reliable favorite for a salon, staff, and results that you are sure to love. 150 Main St., Reading, 781-944-6111, laschis.com
Hair Salon – Readers’ Choice – Laschi Hairstylists & Day Spa, Reading
A great style and cut is awesome, but the best products make your hair look and feel its very best. Which is great news for clients of Laschi, where you can find everything you need in store. 150 Main St., Reading, 781-944-6111, laschis.com
Laser Hair Removal – Readers’ Choice – Laser Care Cosmetic Centers, Reading
Laser Care Cosmetic Centers is a reader favorite for making laser hair removal as enjoyable as possible. They are also now offering Lumenis SmoothGlo, a brand-new skin treatment protocol that utilizes two proven technologies delivered sequentially in a single session that results in visibly fuller, brighter, and more youthful-looking skin. 2 Haven St., Unit 304, Reading, 781-942-1613, lasercarecenters.com
Makeup – Readers’ Choice – The Beauty Bar, Reading
Brides all over the North Shore trust The Beauty Bar for their wedding-day makeup, which is about as big an endorsement as you can get. 22 Woburn St., Suite 23, Reading, 781-588-0050, tbbesthetics.com
Accessories (Apparel) – Readers’ Choice – Aine’s Boutique, Reading
The carefully curated inventory at Aine’s includes a wide selection of earrings, bracelets, bags, sunglasses, and more that let you cultivate your personal style at accessible prices. The warm and welcoming vibe and fashion-savvy staff is always ready to help make the shopping experience almost as delightful as the products. 662 Main St., Reading, 781-944-0429, ainesboutique.com
Book Shop – Editors’ Choice – Whitelam Books, Reading
If you’re looking for your next great read, head to Reading’s Whitelam Books. The shelves are stocked with bestsellers, perennial favorites, new releases, and plenty more, and the deeply knowledgeable staff is always excited to help you track down the perfect volume or recommend something new. The store values its engagement with the community, running regular story and movement classes for kids, a variety of book clubs, and regular author visits and book signings. 610 Main St., Reading, 781-779-1833, whitelambooks.com
Pet Boutique – Readers’ Choice – Everything but the Dog, Reading
Every dog is different, and Everything But the Dog aims to stock something for all of them, from the practical—leashes and crates and a range of natural and organic foods—to the purely fun including pajamas and dog art and whimsical canine baked goods. 2 Haven St., Reading, 781-944-5300, everythingbutthedog.net
