Whether you’re in the market for fine antiques, a cozy stay at a bed and breakfast, an accountant to do your taxes, or just a good beer, we’ve got it in our annual reader’s poll list of the best of Hagerstown and Washington County. Here are the restaurants, businesses, professionals, and entertainment venues that our readers picked as the best. There are 88 categories, 264 winners in first-, second- and third-place selections. We’ve got classy restaurants and dive bars, professionals who can pretty-up your fingernails or your bathroom, and places to get almost anything you need. If you don’t see your favorites, make sure to vote for them next year!
BUSINESSES
Accounting Services
Saunders Tax & Accounting | Hagerstown (301) 714-2071
SEK | Hagerstown (301) 733-5020
Sum of the Digits | Williamsport (240) 500-3141
Alternative Health
Structural Elements | Hagerstown (301) 766-9293
Hagerstown Health | Hagerstown (301) 791-7111
Paci Chiropractic | Hagerstown (301) 733-4445
Animal Health Care
Animal Health Clinic of Funkstown | Funkstown (301) 733-7579
Cumberland Valley Veterinary Clinic | Hagerstown (301) 739-3121
North Paws | Hagerstown (240) 513-6030
Antiques
Beaver Creek | Hagerstown (301) 739-8075
Memory Lane | Hagerstown (301) 733-7491
Weaver Treasures | Hagerstown (240) 707-6884
Appliances
Spicher’s Appliances | Hagerstown (301) 739-2794
Lowes | Hagerstown (301) 766-7200
Best Buy | Hagerstown (240) 420-8523
Auto Dealer
Younger Toyota | Hagerstown (240) 329-0333
Hagerstown Honda | Hagerstown (301) 799-8676
Massey Hyundai | Hagerstown (301) 739-6756
Auto Repair
Eby’s Garage | Boonsboro (301) 969-9919
Keplinger’s Automotive | Hagerstown (301) 773-0760
May’s Service Center | Hagerstown (301) 582-0610
Bank
Middletown Valley Bank | Hagerstown (240) 850-6274
Orrstown Bank | Hagerstown (888) 677-7869
Fulton Bank | Hagerstown (800) 385-8664
Barbershop
Slow Down | Hagerstown (240) 625-6202
Razor’s Edge | Hagerstown (301) 733-4247
Tailor Made Cuts | Hagerstown (240) 382-7602
Bed & Breakfast
Elmwood Farm | Williamsport (240) 679-5235
Beaver Creek Inn | Hagerstown (301) 302-7777
Inn Boonsboro | Boonsboro (301) 432-1188
Book Store
2nd and Charles | Hagerstown (301) 790-7927
Wonder Book | Hagerstown (301) 733-1888
Turn the Page | Boonsboro (301) 432-4588
Brewery
Antietam Brewery | Hagerstown (240) 513-4490
Cushwa Brewing Co. | Williamsport (301) 223-3434
Thick-N-Thin | Hagerstown (240) 366-4147
Childcare
Bright Beginnings | Hagerstown (301) 302-3645
Hagerstown Children’s School | Hagerstown (301) 739-6886
Little Jack’s Corner | Williamsport (240) 366-8484
Computer Service
Innovative | Hagerstown (240) 578-4127
PSI | Hagerstown
MyTech | Hagerstown (301) 992-5869
Day Spa
Bella Salon and Spa | Hagerstown (301) 665-1060
Sagittarius | Hagerstown (301) 797-8008
Bodyworks | Hagerstown (301) 745-6490
Dental Practice
Hagerstown Smiles | Hagerstown (240) 329-4724
Allegany Dental | Smithsburg (301) 824-5111
Robinwood Dental | Hagerstown/Middletown (240) 313-9660
Dispensary
RISE | Hagerstown (240) 329-4800
Hagerstown Treatment
GLeaf | Hagerstown (240) 329-4800
Electrical Contractor
Valley Electrical Service | Hancock (301) 748-1228
Tri-State Controls | Williamsport
Tied: MEC and JS Electric | Hagerstown/Williamsport
Electronics Store
Best Buy | Hagerstown (240) 420-8523
Hunt Audio | Hagerstown (301) 733-4962
Bridged Technologies | Hagerstown (240) 329-2231
Family Practice
Meritus Primary Care | Hagerstown (240) 313-9890
Partners in Pediatrics | Hagerstown (301) 791-7060
Leatherman Healthcare | Hagerstown (301) 678-1839
Fitness Facility
OneLife Fitness | Hagerstown (301) 733-0980
Planet Fitness | Hagerstown (301) 733-0777
Powerhouse Studios | Hagerstown (240) 527-0471
Flooring
Burkholders | Hagerstown (240) 329-4904
Carpet Gallery | Hagerstown (301) 739-3422
Dorsey Brothers | Hagerstown (301) 790-2440
Florist
TG Designs | Hagerstown (301) 766-9575
Roostervane | Funkstown (301) 739-2439
Charles A. Gibney | Hagerstown (301) 739-4778
Formal Wear
Ingram’s | Hagerstown (301) 739-3494
J&B | Hagerstown (301) 665-1070
David’s Bridal | Hagerstown (301) 582-0183
Garden Supply & Landscaping
TD Design | Hagerstown (301) 766-9575
Lovell’s | Hagerstown (301) 733-8733
Sunny Meadows | Boonsboro (301) 302-0740
Hair Salon
Nahla Mae | Hagerstown (240) 310-9260
Bella Salon and Spa | Hagerstown (301) 665-1060
Kalon | Hagerstown (301) 665-1307
Heating & Air Conditioning
Cumberland Valley | Hagerstown (301) 739-3830
McIntire HVAC | Hagerstown (240) 527-5945
Hagerstown Heating and Cooling | Hagerstown (240) 835-5097
Homebuilding/Renovations
Oliver Homes | Hagerstown (301) 797-0000
Veterans Restoration | Hagerstown (301) 304-3260
Kellgard | Williamsport (301) 966-3810
Insurance Agency
Bowers Insurance Agency | Hagerstown (301) 791-7910
Cumberland Valley Insurance | Hagerstown (301) 797-6480
Wright-Gardner | Hagerstown (301) 733-1234
Jewelry Store
R. Bruce Carson | Hagerstown (301) 739-0830
Reed Jewelers | Hagerstown (301) 582-0570
Zales | Hagerstown (301) 582-9740
Law Firm
William C. Wantz | Hagerstown (301) 733-7972
Robinson and Robinson | Hagerstown (301) 797-0100
Tie: McCurdy/Singer and Eric B. Andrews
Massage Therapy
Bodyworks | Hagerstown (301) 745-6490
Structural Elements | Hagerstown (301) 766-9293
Massage Envy | Hagerstown (240) 513-6981
Moving/Storage
Two Men and a Truck | Hagerstown (240) 200-4348
Beaver Creek Storage | Hagerstown (301) 791-7852
Above and Beyond | Hagerstown (301) 665-1566
Personal Trainer
Tina Fraley | Hagerstown 240-527-0471
David Ruff | Hagerstown (301) 991-1102
Becky Steele | Hagerstown (301) 991-1102
Pet Grooming & Wash
Pawsabilities | Hagerstown (301) 766-9140
Hearty Pet | Hagerstown (301) 791-7387
Dog Gone Grooming | Hagerstown (301) 739-0867
Pet Sitting/Walking
Platinum Paws | Hagerstown (410) 935-7179
Pet-agrees | Hagerstown (301) 790-0123
Four-legged Friends | Hagerstown (301) 791-3780
Photographer
Nick Betson | Hagerstown
Tie: Doug Via | Hagerstown (240) 409-9398
Monica Wertman | Hagerstown (301) 693-3021
Plumbing
Tri-State Plumbing & Heating | Hagerstown (301) 739-9308
Plumbing Wurx | Hagerstown (301) 264-7577
Larry and Sons | Hagerstown (240) 850-3182
Radio Station
WJEJ 1240 am | Hagerstown (301) 797-9797
WAYZ 104.7 fm | Greencastle, Pa. (888) 950-1047
WWEJ 106.9 fm | Hagerstown (301) 797-9797
Real Estate Office
Roger Fairbourne Real Estate | Hagerstown (301) 733-4183
Century 21 – Market Professionals | Hagerstown (301) 671-4663
Real Estate Today | Hagerstown (301) 791-9046
Second-hand Shop
Act II | Hagerstown (301) 739-0552
Goodwill | Hagerstown (240) 707-6550
Finders Keepers | Hagerstown (301) 790-2300
Senior Living
Homewood | Williamsport (301) 582-1750
Fahrney-Keedy | Boonsboro (301) 733-6284
Williamsport Retirement Village | Williamsport (301) 223-7971
Shopping Center
Longmeadow | Hagerstown 212.265.6600
Valley Mall | Halfway (301) 582-0700
Centre at Hagerstown | Hagerstown
Specialty Medical
Structural Elements | Hagerstown (301) 766-9293
Capital Women’s Care | Hagerstown (301) 665-9098
Meritus Hagerstown Heart | Hagerstown (301) 797-2525
Specialty Retail
TG Designs | Hagerstown (301) 766-9575
Tie: Gordon’s Grocery | Hagerstown (301) 739-2957
Guitar Center | Hagerstown (301) 791-8921
Tattoo Shop
Olde Line Tattoo | Halfway (240) 347-4827
Yours Truly | Hagerstown (240) 347-4881
Harvest | Hagerstown
Towing/Roadside Service
Reliable Towing | Hagerstown (240) 500-4733
Cunningham’s | Greencastle, Pa. (717) 597-2624
Eichelberger | Hagerstown (301) 582-5750
WashCo Tradition
Alsatia Mummer’s Parade | Hagerstown (301) 739-2044
Krumpe Donut Drop | Hagerstown (301) 733-6103
Antietam Fireworks | Sharpsburg
Wedding Venue
Cortland Mansions | Hagerstown (240) 446-1758
Elmwood Farms | Williamsport (240) 679-5235
Big Cork Vineyard | Rorhrersville (301) 302-8032
PROFESSIONALS
Bank Teller
Kathy Swope | Hagerstown Orrstown Bank
Cassidy Boldyga | Hagerstown Orrstown Bank
Carmen Fox | Ameriserv First National Bank
Chef
Arik Mills (Rik’s Café) | Hagerstown (301) 302-7541
Tara Cluck (The Grill at Runways) | Hagerstown (240) 707-6466
Jay Zuspan (28 South) | Hagerstown (240) 347-4932
Financial Planner
Steven Bass | Hagerstown (301) 791-8450
Jacob Barr | Hagerstown (240) 513-6135
Tie: Tyler Hornbecker and Kenneth Smith | Boonsboro/Hagerstown
Insurance Agent
Andrew Clemmer | Hagerstown (301) 797-6480
Kelly Grove | Hagerstown (301)797-5500
Christian Wright | Hagerstown (301) 733-1234
Real Estate Agent
Patti Perez ReMax | Hagerstown (240) 625-6561
Crystal Pheulpin | Hagerstown (301) 992-8325
Tie: Julie Fritsch and Michael Draper | Hagerstown/Hagerstown
Veterinarian
Dr. Tara Cumley | Funkstown (301)733-7579
Dr. Jennifer Dolan | Hagerstown (301) 739-3121
Dr. Deanna Becker | Hagerstown (240) 513-6030
EATERIES
Asian Restaurant
House of Kobe | Hagerstown (301) 797-6979
Nikko | Hagerstown (301) 714-0005
Sakura | Hagerstown (301) 393-8680
Bakery
Sanders Cookie Jar | Hagerstown (301) 797-0076
Saffron Bakery | Hagerstown (240) 329-0220
Lillian’s Bakehouse | Hagerstown (301) 383-9879
Barbecue
Mission Barbecue | Hagerstown (443) 491-8777
Blackrock Barbeque | Hagerstown (240) 346-8649
Keep it Smokin’ | Hagerstown (240) 818-3506
Breakfast
J’s Diner | Hagerstown (301) 745-3091
Hagerstown Family Diner | Hagerstown (240) 707-6330
Cracker Barrel | Hagerstown (240) 420-0955
Burger
Rik’s Café | Hagerstown (301) 302-7541
Foster’s on the Point | Hagerstown (301) 739-7182
Five Guys | Hagerstown (301) 791-4802
Casual Restaurant
Rik’s Café | Hagerstown (301) 302-7541
Foster’s on the Point | Hagerstown (301) 739-7182
Bistro 11 | Hagerstown (301) 733-2222
Catering
Leiter’s | Hagerstown (301) 223-7070
Blackrock BBQ | Hagerstown (240) 346-8649
Rik’s Cafe | Hagerstown (301) 302-7541
Coffee House
Cannon Coffee | Hagerstown (240) 310-9544
Rooster Moon | Hagerstown (301) 790-5040
Pura Vida | Hagerstown (240) 707-6540
Crab Cake
Schula’s | Hagerstown (301) 714-1397
Nick’s Airport Inn | Hagerstown (301) 733-8560
Rik’s Café | Hagerstown (301) 302-7541
Dessert
Rik’s Café | Hagerstown (301) 302-7541
BJ’s Brewhouse | Hagerstown (240) 513-4040
Saffron Bakery | Hagerstown (240) 329-0220
Happy Hour
Fosters on the Point | Hagerstown (301) 739-7182
Rik’s Café | Hagerstown (301) 302-7541
Primanti Brothers | Hagerstown (301) 228-0933
Ice Cream/Frozen Treat
Rita’s Italian Ice | Hagerstown (240) 513-8013
Maugansville Creamery | Maugansville (301) 393-5324
Sweetsie’s | Clear Spring (301) 582-1166
Italian
Dolce | Hagerstown (301) 745-6300
Olive Garden | Hagerstown (301) 582-0408
Fratelli’s | Hagerstown (301) 393-8733
Latin-American
Los Amigos | Hagerstown (240) 420-8000
El Sombrero | Hagerstown (240) 469-4402
Cacique | Hagerstown (301) 739-7207
Liquor Store
Longmeadow | Hagerstown (301) 766-4636
Castle Liquors | Williamsport (301) 223-7887
Old Orchard | Hagerstown (301) 739-0757
New Restaurant
Café Roma | Hagerstown (301) 739-8669
Poke and Sushi | Hagerstown (301) 393-8833
High Thai’d | Hagerstown (301) 766-9669
Outstanding Service
Rik’s Café | Hagerstown (301) 302-7541
Bistro 11 | Hagerstown (301) 733-2222
The Grille at Runways | Hagerstown (240) 707-6466
Overall Restaurant
Rik’s Café | Hagerstown (301) 302-7541
Bistro 11 | Hagerstown (301) 733-2222
The Grille at Runways | Hagerstown (240) 707-6466
Pizza
Rocky’s | Hagerstown (301) 790-3852
Brothers | Hagerstown (240) 625-9215
King’s | Hagerstown (301) 745-6406
Seafood
Schula’s | Hagerstown (301) 714-1397
Chic’s Seafood | Hagerstown (301) 739-8220
Bistro 11 | Hagerstown (301) 733-2222
Romantic/Special
Bistro 11 | Hagerstown (301) 733-2222
Nick’s Airport Inn | Hagerstown (301) 733-8560
The Grille at Runways | Hagerstown (240) 707-6466
Local Steak
Rik’s Café | Hagerstown (301) 302-7541
Tie: Nick’s Airport Inn | Hagerstown (301) 733-8560
Bistro 11 | Hagerstown (301) 733-2222
Sub/Sandwich/Wraps
Hartle’s | Hagerstown 301.739.5483
Jersey Mike’s | Hagerstown (240) 850-6900
Subway | Hagerstown (301) 745-5980
Sushi
House of Kobe | Hagerstown (301) 797-6979
Nikko | Hagerstown (301) 714-0005
Tie: Sushi Bomb, Sakura | Hagerstown
Vegetarian Options
Free Range Café | Hagerstown (240) 513-6070
Hummus Mediterranean Grill | Hagerstown (240) 513-6020
J’s Diner | Hagerstown (301) 745-3091
Winery/Distillery
Stone House Urban Winery | Hagerstown (240) 513-4565
Red Heifer | Smithsburg (301) 824-5210
Big Cork | Rohrersville (301) 302-8032
Wings
Rik’s Café | Hagerstown (301) 302-7541
Stadium Tavern | Hagerstown (301) 714-0849
Foster’s on the Point | Hagerstown (301) 739-7182
ENTERTAINMENT
Family Entertainment
Warehouse Cinemas | Hagerstown (240) 608-4900
Discovery Station | Hagerstown (301) 790-0076
Maryland Theatre | Hagerstown (301) 790-2000
Festival/Special Event
Augustoberfest | Boonsboro
Hangarfest | Hagerstown
Alsatia Mummer’s Parade | Hagerstown
Golf Course
Black Rock | Hagerstown (240) 313-2816
Beaver Creek Country Club | Hagerstown (301) 733-5138
Fountainhead Country Club | Hagerstown (301) 739-6933
Kids Birthday Parties
Sky Zone | Hagerstown (301) 420-5867
Chuck E. Cheese | Hagerstown (301) 582-0707
Pediatric Movement Center | Hagerstown (301) 739-5437
High School Sports
Boonsboro High School | Boonsboro
Smithsburg High School | Smithsburg
North Hagerstown High School | Hagerstown
Museum
Washington Co. Museum of Fine Arts | Hagerstown (301) 739-5727
Discovery Station | Hagerstown (301) 790-0076
Hagerstown Aviation Museum | Hagerstown (301) 733-8717