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WINNERS: WTOP’s 2023 TOP 10 Contest

August 22, 2023

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Abigail Constantino | aconstantino@wtop.com

August 22, 2023, 8:52 AM

The votes are in for the best restaurants in the D.C. area serving your sweet tooth, your salty cravings and whatever else whets your appetite. Readers and listeners voted for their favorites in WTOP’s TOP 10 contest. See if your local favorite made the list.

Here are the winners in all 2023 WTOP TOP 10 categories

<h3>Best Bakery</h3> <h4><a href="https://www.sunflowerbakery.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cafe Sunflower and Sunflower Bakery</a></h4> <p><em>Locations in Maryland</em></p> <p>Runner-up: <a href="https://heidelbergbakery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Heidelberg Pastry Shop</a></p> <p><a href="https://wtop.com/business-finance/2023/08/wtop-top-10-2023-best-bakery/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the TOP 10 places with the best baked goods</a>.</p> 1/10
(Courtesy Cafe Sunflower and Sunflower Bakery)

Best Bakery

Cafe Sunflower and Sunflower Bakery

Locations in Maryland

Runner-up: Heidelberg Pastry Shop

See the TOP 10 places with the best baked goods.

<h3>Best Barbecue</h3> <h4><a href="https://rocklands.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rocklands Barbecue and Grilling Company</a></h4> <p><em>Locations in D.C. and Alexandria and Arlington in Virginia </em></p> <p>Runner-up: <a href="https://redhotandblue.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Red, Hot and Blue</a></p> <p><a href="https://wtop.com/business-finance/2023/08/wtop-top-10-2023-best-barbecue/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the TOP 10 places with the best barbecue</a>.</p> 2/10
(Courtesy Rocklands Barbecue and Grilling Company)

Best Barbecue

Rocklands Barbecue and Grilling Company

Locations in D.C. and Alexandria and Arlington in Virginia 

Runner-up: Red, Hot and Blue

See the TOP 10 places with the best barbecue.

<h3>Best Brunch</h3> <h4><a href="https://www.milknhoneycafe.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Milk &amp; Honey</a></h4> <p><em>Locations in D.C., Maryland and Virginia</em></p> <p>Runner-up: <a href="https://www.makersunionpub.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Makers Union</a></p> <p><a href="https://wtop.com/business-finance/2023/08/wtop-top-10-2023-best-brunch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the TOP 10 places with the best brunch</a>.</p> 3/10
(Courtesy Milk & Honey)

Best Brunch

Milk & Honey

Locations in D.C., Maryland and Virginia

Runner-up: Makers Union

See the TOP 10 places with the best brunch.

<h3>Best Burger</h3> <h4><a href="https://www.eatbigbuns.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Big Buns Damn Good Burger</a></h4> <p><em>Virginia locations in Arlington, Vienna, Fairfax, Reston and Herndon</em></p> <p>Runner-up: <a href="https://www.caddiesoncordell.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Caddies on Cordell</a></p> <p><a href="https://wtop.com/business-finance/2023/08/wtop-top-10-2023-best-burger/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the TOP 10 places with the best burgers</a>.</p> 4/10
(Courtesy Big Buns)

Best Burger

Big Buns Damn Good Burger

Virginia locations in Arlington, Vienna, Fairfax, Reston and Herndon

Runner-up: Caddies on Cordell

See the TOP 10 places with the best burgers.

<h3>Best Coffee Shop</h3> <h4><a href="https://java-nation.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Java Nation</a></h4> <p><em>Maryland locations in Kensington, Rockville and Kentlands</em></p> <p>Runner-up: <a href="https://www.sunflowerbakery.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cafe Sunflower and Sunflower Bakery</a></p> <p><a href="https://wtop.com/business-finance/2023/08/wtop-top-10-2023-best-coffee-shop/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the TOP 10 places with the best coffee</a>.</p> 5/10
(Courtesy Java Nation)

Best Coffee Shop

Java Nation

Maryland locations in Kensington, Rockville and Kentlands

Runner-up: Cafe Sunflower and Sunflower Bakery

See the TOP 10 places with the best coffee.

<h3>Best International Cuisine</h3> <h4><a href="https://highsideva.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">High Side</a></h4> <p><em>4009 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia</em></p> <p>Runner-up: <a href="https://www.holychow.me/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Holy Chow!</a></p> <p><a href="https://wtop.com/business-finance/2023/08/wtop-top-10-2023-best-international-cuisine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the TOP 10 places with the best international cuisine</a>.</p> 6/10
(Getty Images)

Best International Cuisine

High Side

4009 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia

Runner-up: Holy Chow!

See the TOP 10 places with the best international cuisine.

<h3>Best Pizza</h3> <h4><a href="https://ledopizza.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ledo Pizza</a></h4> <p><em>Locations in D.C., Maryland and Virginia</em></p> <p>Runner-up: <a href="https://www.armandspizzeriagrillemenu.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Armand’s Pizzeria and Grille</a></p> <p><a href="https://wtop.com/business-finance/2023/08/wtop-top-10-2023-best-pizza/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the TOP 10 places to get a slice of pizza</a>.</p> 7/10
(Courtesy Ledo Pizza)

Best Pizza

Ledo Pizza

Locations in D.C., Maryland and Virginia

Runner-up: Armand’s Pizzeria and Grille

See the TOP 10 places to get a slice of pizza.

<h3>Best Place To Get a Drink</h3> <h4><a href="https://www.makersunionpub.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Makers Union</a></h4> <p><em>1811 Library St., Reston, Virginia</em></p> <p>Runner-up: <a href="https://www.caddiesoncordell.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Caddies on Cordell</a></p> <p><a href="https://wtop.com/business-finance/2023/08/wtop-top-10-2023-best-place-to-get-a-drink/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the TOP 10 places to get a drink</a>.</p> 8/10
(Courtesy Maker’s Union)

Best Place To Get a Drink

Makers Union

1811 Library St., Reston, Virginia

Runner-up: Caddies on Cordell

See the TOP 10 places to get a drink.

<h3>Best Seafood</h3> <h4><a href="https://cantlers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cantler’s Riverside Inn</a></h4> <p><em>458 Forest Beach Road, Annapolis, Maryland</em></p> <p>Runner-up: <a href="https://www.jerrysseafood.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jerry’s Seafood</a></p> <p><a href="https://wtop.com/business-finance/2023/08/wtop-top-10-2023-best-seafood/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the TOP 10 places to get seafood</a>.</p> 9/10
(Courtesy Cantler’s Riverside Inn)

Best Seafood

Cantler’s Riverside Inn

458 Forest Beach Road, Annapolis, Maryland

Runner-up: Jerry’s Seafood

See the TOP 10 places to get seafood.

<h3>Best Comfort Food</h3> <h4><a href="https://www.caddiesoncordell.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Caddies on Cordell</a></h4> <p><em>4922 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, Maryland</em></p> <p>Runner-up: <a href="https://www.milknhoneycafe.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Milk &amp; Honey</a></p> <p><a href="https://wtop.com/business-finance/2023/08/wtop-top-10-2023-best-comfort-food/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the TOP 10 places for comfort foods</a>.</p> 10/10
(Courtesy Caddies on Cordell)

Best Comfort Food

Caddies on Cordell

4922 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, Maryland

Runner-up: Milk & Honey

See the TOP 10 places for comfort foods.

Abigail Constantino

Abigail Constantino started her journalism career writing for a local newspaper in Fairfax County, Virginia. She is a graduate of American University and The George Washington University.

aconstantino@wtop.com

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