ARTS & CULTURE
Best Established Theater Company – The Neo-Futurists (runner up)
Best New Poetry Collection by a Chicagoan - There Are Trans People Here by H. Melt (runner up)
Best Off-Loop Theater Company – The Neo-Futurists (winner), Raven Theatre (runner up)
Best Original Digital Content – Theater – The Infinite Wrench Goes Viral, Neo-Futurists (winner)
https://chicagoreader.com/best-of-chicago/2021-poll-winners-vote-results-arts-culture/
CITY LIFE
Best Alderperson – Andre Vaquez, 40th Ward (runner up)
Best Chiropractor – Chiro One Wellness Center Andersonville (runner up)
Best Dentist – Northside Dental (winner)
Best Northside Neighborhood – Andersonville (winner)
https://chicagoreader.com/best-of-chicago/2021-poll-winners-results-city-life/
SPORTS & RECREATION
Best Gym – Cheetah Gym (runner up)
BUY LOCAL
Best Comics Shop – AlleyCat Comics (winner)
Best Dancewear Shop – Chicago Dance Supply (winner)
Best Garden Store – Gethsemane Garden Center (winner)
Best Hair Salon – Sine Qua Non (winner)
Best Independent Bookstore – Women and Children First (winner)
Best Landscape Company – City Grange (winner)
Best Local Clothing Designer – Sophia Reyes (winner) - Sold at Milk Handmade
Best Pet Store – Urban Pooch (winner), Jameson Loves Danger (runner up)
Best Picture Framing Store – Foursided (winner)
Best Place To Buy Local Wares – Andersonville Galleria (winner), Foursided (runner up)
Best Place To Buy Men’s Clothing – Cowboys and Astronauts (winner)
Best Place to Buy Women’s Clothing – Milk Handmade (runner up)
Best Retail Shop – Brown Elephant (winner)
Best Sexy Toy Shop – Early To Bed (winner)
Best Shoe Store – Alamo Shoes (winner)
Best T-Shirt Shop – Strange Cargo (winner), Raygun (runner up)
https://chicagoreader.com/best-of-chicago/2021-poll-winners-vote-results-buy-local/
MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
Best Established Bar – Hopleaf (winner)
Best Lesbian Bar – Nobody’s Darling (winner)
Best New Bar – Nobody’s Darling (winner)
Best Venue for Magic Shows – Chicago Magic Lounge (winner)
https://chicagoreader.com/best-of-chicago/2021-poll-winners-vote-results-music-nightlife/
CANNABIS
Best Adult-Use Dispensary – Dispensary 33 (winner)
Best Local CBD Source – CBD Kratom (runner up)
Best Medical Cannabis Dispensary – Dispensary 33 (winner)
https://chicagoreader.com/best-of-chicago/2021-poll-winners-vote-results-cannabis/
FOOD & DRINK
Best Bakery – Lost Larson (winner)
Best Bang for Your Buck – Taste of Lebanon (runner up)
Best Beer Garden – Hopleaf (winner)
Best Bread – Lost Larson (runner up)
Best Cheesemonger – Stamper Cheese (runner up) - Farmers market vendor
Best Cooking Classes – The Wooden Spoon (runner up)
Best Falafel – Taste of Lebanon (runner up)
Best Home Garden Supply – Gethsemane Garden Center (winner)
Best Liquor Store – Andersonville Wine & Spirits (runner up)
Best Local Distillery – Koval (winner)
Best Local Farmer – Nichols Farm & Orchard (runner up) Farmers Market vendor
Best Local Spirit – Koval (winner)
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant – Middle East Bakery & Grocery (runner up)
Best Socially Distanced Dining – Parson’s Chicken & Fish (winner)
https://chicagoreader.com/best-of-chicago/2021-poll-winners-vote-results-food-drink/