The people have spoken!
Miami Mom Collective is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2023-2024 Mom-Approved Awards!
These winners were voted for by the most reliable sources in Miami… MOMS! This resource that encompasses some of the best businesses across The Magic City. Our hope is that this resource will introduce you to new businesses you may not be aware of and encourage you to take the advice of other Moms and check out these Mom-Approved Businesses!
Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate and vote. A huge shout out to the hundreds of outstanding local businesses that were nominated this year. Miami truly is a special place filled with hidden gems, stand-out resorts, world-class attractions, and small businesses that are making a big impact!
Check out the Mom Approved Awards winners and runners up below to see if your favorites made it to the top!
Best Boutique: Prinzzesa
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Girls will be Girls
OHM Boutique
Aria Rose
Best Mall: The Shops at Merrick Park
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Aventura Mall
Dadeland Mall
Dolphin Mall
Best Book Store: Barnes and Nobles
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Books and Books
Paradis Book & Bread
Best Hair Salon: Myra and Company
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Kids Cuts by Vilma
Bellezza Salon & Spa
Le Luxe Beauty Bar
The Strand at Pinecrest
Best Nail Salon: Venetian Nail Spa
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Damarys Nails
The Beauty Box
Marbella Spa
Best Spa: The Biltmore Spa
Runners Up (In no particular order):
The Trump Spa
Lapis, Spa at Fontainbleau
The Standard
The Ritz Carlton
Best Cookie Shop: Night Owl Cookies
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Crumbl Cookies
Sweet Lich’s
Insomnia’s Cookies
Best Donut Shop: The Salty Donut
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Mojo Donuts
Max’d out Donuts
Best Ice Cream Shop: Azucar Ice Cream
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Whip n’ Dip Ice Cream
Sweet Melody Ice
ChillN Nitrogen Ice
Best Coffee Shop: Versailles
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Pasion del Cielo
Panther Coffee
Our Grounds
Best Cafecito / Colada: Pinecrest Bakery
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Versailles Restaurant
La Carreta
Vicky Bakery
Best Croqueta: Islas Canarias Restaurant
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Pinecrest Bakery – Sunset
Cao Bakery
Sergio’s
Best Ventanita: Versailles
Runners Up (In no particular order):
La Carreta
Sergio’s Restaurant
Sweet Melody Ice
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant: Flanigan’s
Runners Up (In no particular order):
The Big Cheese
Glass Vine
Olive Garden
Best Brunch Spot: The Biltmore Hotel
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Little Hen
Antonio Bachour Miami
La Boulangerie
Best Date Spot: Hillstone Coral Gables
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Chef Adrienne’s Vineyard
Redfish by Chef Adrianne
Luca Osteria
Best Park: Pinecrest Garden
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Matheson Hammock
Salvadore Park
Coral Reef Park
Best Beach: Hollywood Beach
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park /Key Biscayne Lighthouse
Miami Beach
Crandon Park
Best Splash Pad: Pinecrest Gardens
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Zoo Miami
Tidal Cove
South Pointe Park
Best Library: Pinecrest Library
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Coral Gables Library
West Kendall Library in Hammocks
Best Summer Camp Program: Miami Learning Experience School
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum ofScience
Belen Summer Camp
Little Champs Play
Best Program / Services for Individuals with Special Needs: Miami Learning Experience School
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Shake a Leg
Best Academic Enrichment Program: Miami Learning Experience School
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Little Champs
The Child and Adolescent Specialized Assessment (CASA) Program at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Gymboree Coral
Best Arts Program: The Children’s Voice
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Elevate Dance
School of Rock
Arsht Center
Best Miami Festival: Coconut Grove Arts Festival
Runners Up (In no particular order):
SOBEWFF®
South Miami Art Festival
Miami Book Fair
Best Miami Professional Sports Team: Miami Heat NBA
Runners Up (In no particular order):
University of Miami Hurricanes
Miami Dolphins NFL
Miami Marlins MLB
Best Luxury Staycation Hotel: Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne
Runners Up (In no particular order):
The Biltmore Hotel
JW Mariott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa
The 1 Hotel
Best Family-Friendly Staycation Hotel: JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa
Runners Up (In no particular order):
The Biltmore Hotel
Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach
Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
Best Garden: Fairchild Botanical Garden
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Pinecrest Gardens
Miami Bontanical Gardens
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Best Museum: Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Miami Children’s Museum
PAMM
Super Blue Miami
Best Local Farm: Knaus Berry Farm
Runners Up (In no particular order):
The Berry Farm
Tinez Farm
Pintos Farm
Best Local Artist: Kim Hernandez
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Laura Chirino
Kiki Valdez
Ahol
Best Indoor Play Place: Miami Children’s Museum
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Little Champs Play and Learn
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Best Animal Experience: Zoo Miami
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Lion Country Safari
Zoological Wildlife Foundation
By Brothers
Best Kids Birthday Party Venue: Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Runners Up (In no particular order):
The Berry Farm
Le petit spa
Philip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Best Party Service: Soiree Party Rentals
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Just 2 Party
Events by Priscilla
Kidscreate Studio Miami
Best Local Photographer: Colls Fine Art Photography
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Leena PS Photography
JMP Miami
Alain Martinez
Best Fitness / Yoga Studio: Soul Cycle
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Legacy Fit
Pure Barre Miami
Miami Fit kids
Best Orthodontist: Dr. Mariani
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Dr. Greg Ross – Orthodontics of South Miami
Pinecrest Orthodontist
Orthodontics Only
Best Hospital: Baptist Health South Florida
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
South Miami
University of Miami
Best Pediatrician: Pediatric Associates
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Pediatric Care Center- Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Coral Gables Pediatrics
Pinecrest Pediatrics
Best OBGYN: South Miami OBGYN
Runners Up (In no particular order):
OB/GYN Associates of Miami
Dr. Lissette Molina
Best Plastic Surgeon: Dr. Soler-Baillo Plastic Surgery
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Dr. Bustillo
Dr. Aaron Berger
Dr. Eduardo Barrosso
Best Dermatologist: Miami Skin Associates
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Mayoral Dermatology
Ciocca Dermatology
Children Skin Center (Ana Duarte) for Children and Adults
Best Realtor: Jenilyn Martinez
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Bianca Guevara
Jessica Socarras
Greisy Montes de Oca
Best Cleaning Service: Crest Quality Cleaners
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Zen Keepers
An Ideal Solution Enterprise
Epimax Cleaning
Best Local News Station: NBC 6
Runners Up (In no particular order):
WPLG LOCAL 10
WSVN FOX
CBS 4
Best Pizza Shop: The Big Cheese
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Mister 01
Miami’s Best Pizza
Frankie’s
Best Mommy & Me Classes: Gymboree
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Little Champs Play and Learn
Little Beats Miami
Philip and Patricia Frost Museum
Best Personalized Embroidery: Stitching Around
Runners Up (In no particular order):
GT Stitchery
Caprillina
Joann’s Fabrics
Best Professional Organizing: NEAT Method Miami
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Casa Pristine Cleaning & Organizing
Less Is More Organizing
Hometown Organizing
Best Pet Sitting Business: Equipaws Pet Services
Runners Up (In no particular order):
SoMi Pet Resort for Boarding
Miami Pet Concierge
Paws Miami
Best Roofing Company: T&S Roofing Systems
Runners Up (In no particular order):
M3 Roofing
Miami Roof-Tech
Canopy Roofing
Best Psychologist: Dr. Sara Rivero-Conil
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Gema Santana at Santana Psych Educational Services
Healthy Minds Psychology – Dr. Grettel Martinez
Dr. Gihanna Jimenez
Best Therapy Center: Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Runners Up (In no particular order):
South Miami Hospital Child Development
B & V Therapy
Jump Start Pediatric Physical Therapyand Training
Best Jewelry Store: South Miami Jewelers
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Santayana
Maurices Jewelers
Snows
Best Veterinary: Dr. Oliveira at South Miami Animal Clinic
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Miami Animal Hospital – Coral Gables
Miami Animal Clinic
Grove Animal Hospital
Best Podcast: The Know with Nikki Spo
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Time to be Kind with Marly Q
Best Sensory Shop: The Savvy Sensory Shop
Runners Up (In no particular order):
One Piece At A Time Toy Shop
State of Kid
Kidsmart Gift Shop
Best Bounce House: Miami Modern Bounce House
Runners Up (In no particular order):
The Bounce Cloud Miami
Miami White Bounce House
SummerSky Bounce
Best Face Painter: Miami Face Painting
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Color Boom MIA
Caroline Party
Best Florist: Blonde Tulip
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Berkeley Florist Supply
Rosalie Flowers
Posh Petal Miami
Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Miami Mom Collective Mom Approved Award winners!
If your business was a winner or runner-up, be sure to contact us to receive your Mom Approved Award decal to display at your business!
Share your “Best of the Best” Mom Approved favorites in the comments!
