In a city as vibrant as Chicago, making everyday decisions — where to order dinner, get a haircut, push your kids on the swings — can feel downright dizzying. Enter our (eighth annual!) Best Of awards: You shared your favorite spaces and places, we tallied the votes, and together we’ll celebrate all that makes our beloved communities shine.
Here are the Best of 2018: Services winners:
Best Floral Delivery (City)
Flowers for Dreams
1812 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, 312-620-1410
Get beautiful floral arrangements from Flowers for Dreams. As an added bonus, each bouquet sold benefits a local charity.
Best Floral Delivery (Suburbs)
The Flower Shop in Glencoe
693 Vernon Ave., Glencoe, 847-835-5390
The Flower Shop in Glencoe offers gorgeous floral arrangements with an unexpected touch to make each one unique.
Best Jewelry Repair (City)
Steve Quick Jeweler
4710 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, 773-751-0034; 2471 N. Clark St., Chicago, 773-404-0034; 1909 W. Division St., Chicago, 773-342-0034
If you’re in a pinch with your rings or necklaces, our readers recommend going to Steve Quick Jeweler to get them fixed up.
Best Jewelry Repair (Suburbs)
Franz Jewelers Ltd.
1220 Meadow Road, Northbrook, 847-272-4100
From jewelry repair services to engraving services to complementary cleaning services, Franz Jewelers in Northbrook is our readers’ top pick.
Best Movers (Tie)
First Class Moving & Storage
3060 Commercial Ave., Northbrook, 800-704-0242
Happ Movers, Inc.
2942 Glenview Road, Glenview, 847-724-3353
Tied for first place, First Class Moving & Storage and Happ Movers both offer exceptional moving services.
Best Pet Grooming
Wags on Willow
300 Happ Road, Northfield, 847-272-2918
Get your furry friend cleaned, groomed, and pampered at Wags on Willow.
Best Travel Agent
Complete Travel & Cruises
6435 Dempster St., Morton Grove, 847-966-0800
Booking a big trip for the end of the year? Our readers recommend going to Complete Travel & Cruises in Morton Grove for planning services.
