The people have spoken!
Miami Mom Collective is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2022 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
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Aria Rose
OHM Boutique
Fashion House
Best Mall: Shops at Merrick Park
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Aventura Mall
Dadeland Mall
Dolphin Mall
Best Book Store: Barnes and Noble
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Books and Books
Paradis Book & Bread
Best Hair Salon: LMG Beauty Factory
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Bloom Miami
Le Luxe Beauty Bar
The Alchemy Effect
Best Nail Salon: Venetian Nail Spa
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Damarys Nails
The Nail Garden
Spatacular Nails and Hair
Best Spa: Biltmore Spa
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Lapis, Spa at Fontainbleau
The Trump Spa at Trump National Doral Miami
Acqualina Spa by ESPA
Best Cookie Shop: Night Owl Cookies
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Crumbl Cookies
Miami Baked
The Cookie Lab Co.
Best Donut Shop: The Salty Donut
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Mojo Donuts Miami
Krispy Kreme
Honeybee Doughnuts
Best Ice Cream Shop: Azucar Ice Cream
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Whip ‘n Dip Ice Cream Shoppe
ChillIN Nitrogen Ice Cream
Sweet Melody Ice Cream
Best Coffee Shop: Pasion del Cielo Coffee
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Panther Coffee
GROU Coffee & Cowork
Brewing Buddha Cafe & Arthouse
Best Cafecito / Colada: Versailles Restaurant
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Vicky Bakery
La Carreta
Sergio’s Restaurant
Best Croqueta: Islas Canarias Restaurant
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Versailles Resturant
Vicky Bakery
Dos Croquetas
Best Ventanita: La Carreta
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Sergio’s Restaurant
Vicky Bakery
GROU Coffee & Cowork
Best Kid-Friendly Restuarant: Fuddruckers
Runners Up (In no particular order):
The Big Cheese
Glass and Vine
Anthony’s Coal Fire Pizza
Best Brunch Spot: Little Hen
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Bulla Gastrobar
Bachour Miami
La Boulangerie
Best Date Spot: Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Redfish by Chef Adrianne
Hillstone Coral Gables
La Mar by Gaston Acurio
Best Park: Crandon Park
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Oleta River Park
Coral Reef Park
David Kennedy Park
Best Beach: Miami Beach
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park /Key Biscayne Lighthouse
Crandon Park
Surfside Beach
Best Splash Pad: Zoo Miami
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Pinecrest Gardens
Tidal Cove
South Pointe Park
Best Library: Coral Gables Library
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Pinecrest Library
South Miami Library
West Flager Library
Best Summer Camp Program: Belen Summer Camp
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum ofScience
IMAGO Art in Action
Miami Children’s Museum
Best Program / Serivces for Individuals with Special Needs: Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Runners Up (In no particular order):
FIU Center for Children and Families
Shake a Leg
Highpoint Academy Coral Way
Best Academic Enrichment Program: Little Champs Play and Learn
Runner Up:
Math Tutor Miami
Best Arts Program: Miami Dancity
Runners Up (In no particular order):
IMAGO Art in Action
Arsht Center
South Florida Music
Best Miami Festival: Coconut Grove Arts Festival
Runners Up (In no particular order):
SOBEWFF®
Nights at The Garden in Miami BeachBotanical Garden
Florida Renaissance Festival
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):
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resortand Spa
The Biltmore Hotel
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
Robert is Here Fruit Stand
Best Local Artist: Kiki Valdez
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Vivian Molinares
Aurora Molina
Best Indoor Play Place: Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Miami Children’s Museum
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
MyGym Kendall
Best Animal Experience: Zoo Miami
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Little Farm
Zoological Wildlife Foundation
Tinez Farms
Best Kids Birthday Party Venue: Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Runners Up (In no particular order):
The Berry Farm
Le petit spa
Tinez Farms
Best Party Service: Events by Priscilla
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Events By U
Elite Productions
Capo’s Creative Concepts
Best Local Photographer: Leeana PS Photography
Runners Up (In no particular order):
JMP Miami
Photos by Lulu
Simply Dreamy Photography
Best Fitness / Yoga Studio: Soul Cycle
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Pure Barre Miami
Legacy Fit
Om Beats Yoga Studio
Best Orthodontist: Dr. Carmen Garcia-Paul
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Specialty Smiles Miami Lakes
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: Pediactric Care Center – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Coral Gables Pediatrics
Pinecrest Pediatrics
Kings Bay Pediatrics
Best OBGYN: Dr. Ferro from Vieve Wellness
Runners Up (In no particular order):
OB/GYN Associates of Miami
Dr. Rene Paez at South Miami OBGYN
Dr. Lissette Molina
Best Plastic Surgeon: Dr. Soler-Baillo Plastic Surgery
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Imagos
Dr. Aaron Berger
Carreaga Plastic Surgery
Best Dermatologist: Children’s Skin Center (Ana Duarte) for Children and Adults
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Ciocca Dermatology
Miami Skin Associates
Mayoral Dermatology
Best Realtor: Jonathan Vega
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Reyson Yee
Jessica Socarras
Karen Mari of Mari Realty
Best Cleaning Service: Crest Quality Cleaners
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Zen Keepers
An Ideal Solution Enterprise
Casa Cavi
Best Local News Station: NBC 6
Runners Up (In no particular order):
WPLG LOCAL 10
WSVN FOX
CBS 4
Best Pizza Shop: Casola’s Pizzeria
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza
Frankie’s
Harry’s Pizzeria
Best Mommy & Me Classes: Gymboree
Runners Up (In no particular order):
My Gym
Taste Buds Kitchen
The Children’s Trust
Best Personalized Embroidery: Birdie and Babe
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Caprillina
GT Stitchery
Tickled Pink Emobroidery
Best Professional Organizing: NEAT Method Miami
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Home Regrown
Less Is More Organizing
Hometown Organizing
Best Pet Sitting Business: Paws Miami
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Miami Pet Concierge
Equipaws Pet Services
Best Roofing Company: M3 Roofing
Runners Up (In no particular order):
T&S Roofing Systems
Miami Roof-Tech
Canopy Roofing
Best Psychologist: Healthy Minds Psychology – Dr. Grettel Martinez
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Dr. Gihanna Jimenez
Evelyn Castillo – My School Psychologist Inc
Best Therapy Center: Viva Therapy
Runners Up (In no particular order):
Painless Pregnancy
Jump Start Pediatric Physical Therapyand Training
Best Jewelry Store: Santayana
Runners Up (In no particular order):
South Miami Jewelers
Morays Jewelers
Jae’s Jewelers
Congratulations to the 2022 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!
