The 2026 Ottawa.Best Awards
Ottawa Votes.
Ottawa Wins.
One city, 42 categories, thousands of neighbours deciding who does it best. No panels, no pay-to-win — just Ottawa.
Featured categories
The races Ottawa argues about most.
Food & Drink
Best Shawarma
Ottawa's most beloved shawarma counters.
Food & Drink
Best Coffee Shop
Where Ottawa gets its morning cup.
Food & Drink
Best Brunch
Weekend brunch worth the line-up.
Food & Drink
Best Pizza
From thin crust to Ottawa-style slices.
Food & Drink
Best Restaurant
The city's finest dining rooms.
Services
Best Barber
Fades, trims and hot towels.
Services
Best Salon
Colour, cuts and care.
Services
Best Realtor
Agents who know every street.
How it works
1. Nominate
Anyone in Ottawa can put forward a business they love. Every nomination is reviewed before it appears.
2. Vote
One verified vote per person, per category. We confirm every ballot by email and flag anything unusual.
3. Win
Top three per category are announced, get a permanent award page and a winner badge for their door and website.
Presented by Ottawa businesses
Category sponsorships are open — put your business in front of Ottawa.
Get the winners first
One email when voting opens, one when the winners are announced. Nothing else.