The people have spoken!
Miami Mom Collective is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024-2025 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: Girls will be Girls Couture
Runners Up (In no particular order):
OHM Boutique
CasaViera
ChicaChic
Best Mall: Dadeland Mall
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Shops at Merrick Park
Aventura Mall
The Falls
Best Book Store: Barnes and Nobles
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Books and Books
Paradis Book & Bread
Best Hair Salon: Blunt Blonde Salon
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Myra & Company Salon & Spa
3’s Company Hair Studio
Bella – Louis
Best Nail Salon: Venetian Nail Spa
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Damarys Nails
Gloss Nail Bar
Lacque House
Best Spa: The Biltmore Spa
Runners Up (In no particular order):
The Trump Spa
The Standard
Paz skin care
Best Cookie Shop: Night Owl Cookies
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Crumbl Cookies
Sweet Lich’s
Cry Baby
Best Donut Shop: The Salty Donut
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Mojo Donuts
Honeybee Doughnuts
Yum Yum Delights
Best Ice Cream Shop: Whip n’ Dip Ice Cream
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Azucar Ice Cream
Cry Baby
Hagan Daz
Best Coffee Shop: Versailles
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Macondo Coffee Kendall
Party cake bakery
Our Grounds
Best Cafecito / Colada: Pinecrest Bakery
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Versailles Restaurant
La Carreta
Vicky Bakery
Best Croqueta: Pinecrest Bakery – Sunset
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Vicky Bakery
Versailles
Sergio’s
Best Ventanita: Versailles
Runners Up (In no particular order):
La Carreta
Sergio’s Restaurant
Party cake Bakery
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant: Flanigan’s
Runners Up (In no particular order):
The Big Cheese
Glass Vine
Yard House
Best Brunch Spot: The Biltmore Hotel
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Little Hen
Eating House
Bulla Gastrobar
Best Date Spot: Rusty Pelican
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Chef Adrienne’s Vineyard
Hillstone Coral Gables
Luca Osteria
Best Park: Kendall Indian Hammocks park
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Coral Reef Park
Barnacle Historic State ParkMatheson Hammock
Salvadore Park
Best Beach: Hollywood Beach
Runners Up (In no particular order):
El Farito in Key Biscayne
Miami Beach
Crandon Park
Best Splash Pad: Zoo Miami
Pinecrest Gardens
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Pinecrest Gardens
Tidal Cove
South Pointe Park
Best Library: Pinecrest Library
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Coral Gables Library
West Kendall Library in Hammocks
Kendall Lakes
Best Summer Camp Program: Belen Summer Camp
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum ofScience
Self Sacred
The Biltmore School
Best Program / Services for Individuals with Special Needs: Piece by Piece Behavioral Therapy
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Miami Learning Experience School
S.T.A.R.S. Miami
Best Academic Enrichment Program: Eaton Academic Homeschool
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Bricks 4 Kidz Kendall
Miami Learning Experience School
Gymboree Coral
Best Arts Program: SJ Dance Studio
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Little Beats
Miami Dancity
Arts for Autism
Best Miami Festival: SoBe Food and Wine
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Coconut Grove Art Festival
SOMI Art Fest
Autism Moms Night Off
Best Miami Professional Sports Team: Miami Heat NBA
Runners Up (In no particular order):
University of Miami Hurricanes
Miami Dolphins NFL
Panthers
Best Luxury Staycation Hotel: JW Mariott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne
Trump National Doral
The Guitar Hard rockThe Biltmore Hotel
Best Family-Friendly Staycation Hotel: JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Tidal Cove
Loews Miami Beach
Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
Best Garden: Fairchild Botanical Garden
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Morikami
Pinecrest 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
Perez
Best Local Farm: Knaus Berry Farm
Runners Up (In no particular order):
The Berry Farm
Tinez Farm
Pintos Farm
Best Local Artist: Vice City Beads
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Canvas and Confetti – Talia Garcia Live Event Painter
Isa Zapata
Laura Chirino
Best Indoor Play Place: Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Sky Zone
Urban Air
MyGym
Best Animal Experience: Zoo Miami
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Miami Zoo
Pintos Farm
Lion Country Safari
Best Kids Birthday Party Venue: Le Petite Spa
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Sky Zone
We Rock the Spectrum
The Berry Farm
Best Party Service: Miami Party Rentals
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Made-to-be-Messy
Card My Yard
Just 2 Party
Best Local Photographer: Leena PS Photography
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Nichole Lee Photography
The Loving Lens
Simply Captivating
Best Fitness / Yoga Studio: Cyclebar Miami
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Self Sacred
Soul Cycle
Club Pilates Palmetto Bay
Best Orthodontist: Miami Orthodontic Specialists
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Dr. Marianni
Dr. Coro
Orthodontics of South Miami
Best Hospital: Baptist Health South Florida
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
South Miami
University of Miami
Best Pediatrician: Dr. Taryn Dubin
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Pediatric Associates
Coral Gables Pediatrics
Pinecrest Pediatrics
Best OBGYN: South Miami OBGYN
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Dr. Alejandra Angel @ My Ob/Gyn Specialists
West Kendall OBGYN
OB/GYN Associates of Miami, LLC
Best Plastic Surgeon: Dr. Soler-Baillo Plastic Surgery
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Dr. Bustillo
Dr. Ibrahim Amjad
Dr. Christopher Craft MD
Best Dermatologist: Sunset Dermatologist
Miami Skin Associates
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Miami Skin Associates
Ciocca Dermatology
Children Skin Center (Ana Duarte) for Children and Adults
Best Realtor: Jenilyn Martinez
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Hanna Bustos
Jessica Socarras
Yuli Sanchez
Best Cleaning Service: Wiz Cleaners
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Crest Quality Cleaners
An Ideal Solution
Casa Cavi
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):
Vice City Pizza
Miami’s Best Pizza
Frankie’s
Best Mommy & Me Classes: Gymboree
Runners Up (In no particular order):
EZPZ Kids Club
Made to be messy
Self Sacred
Best Personalized Embroidery: Stitching Around
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Caprillina
CASA VIERA
Miami writes co
Best Professional Organizing: Less Is More Organizing
Runners Up (In no particular order):
NEAT Method Miami
Casa Cavi
Unmess My Nest
Best Pet Sitting Business: Equipaws Pet Services
Runners Up (In no particular order):
SoMi Pet Resort for Boarding
Miami Pet Concierge
Doggie Day Care Miami
Best Roofing Company: JMR ROOFING SERVICES, LLC
Runners Up (In no particular order):
T&S Roofing Systems
ASP SuperHome
Koda
Best Psychologist: Dr. Sara Rivero-Conil
Runners Up (In no particular order):
My School Psychologist/ Evelyn Castillo-Fundora
Healthy Minds Psychology
Dr. Gihanna Jimenez
Best Therapy Center: B&V Therapy
Runners Up (In no particular order):
PBP Behavioral Therapy
Maven in Behavior
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Best Jewelry Store: South Miami Jewelers
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Taudrey
Arali Jewelry LLC
Vice City Beads
Best Veterinary: Dr. Oliveira at South Miami Animal Clinic
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Miami Animal Clinic
Grove Animal Hospital
Brickell Bay 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: The Bounce Cloud Miami
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Miami Modern Bounce House
Miami White Bounce House
Claudia’s Party Rental
Best Face Painter: Color Boom MIA
Miami Face Painting
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Maribel from YartuArt
Caroline Party
Best Florist: House of Lilac
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Trias
Miami Centerpieces
The Flowerplace
Congratulations to the 2024-2025 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!
