Since 2005, FutureHeights has conducted the Best of the Heights awards to recognize the unique attributes of locally owned Heights businesses, and their contributions to the local economy. Congratulations to the following 2018 award winners!:

Best New Business
Winner
Boss Dog Brewing Co.
Finalists
Barrio
Zoma Ethiopian Restaurant

Best Place to Hang Out in a Snowstorm
Winner
Cedar Lee Theatre
Finalists
Phoenix Coffee
Stone Oven

Best Place to Find Unique Gifts
Winner
Big Fun
Finalists
Heights Arts
S’Wonderful Gifts

Best Place-to Take an Out-of-Towner
Winners
Nighttown
Tommy’s restaurant
Finalist
Marotta’s

Best Bang for Your Buck
Winner
Barrio
Finalists
Aladdin’s
Tommy’s restaurant

Best Interior Décor
Winner
Gigi’s on Fairmount
Finalists
Anatolia Café
Marotta’s

Best Exterior Appearance
Winner
Big Fun
Finalists
Anatolia Café
Luna Bakery Café
The BottleHouse Brewery

Best Place to Work
Winner
Marotta’s
Finalists
Heights Libraries
Phoenix Coffee

Best Heights Vibe
Winner
Tommy’s
Finalists
CLE Urban Winery
Marotta’s
Nighttown

Best Place to Take the Kids
Winner
Tommy’s
Finalists
Big Fun
Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park
Heights Libraries

Best University Heights Business
Winner
Whole Foods
Finalists
Bialey’s Bagels
Geraci’s Restaurant

Best Cleveland Heights Business
Winner
Zagara’s Marketplace
Finalists
Marotta’s
The Wine Spot