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Poll: The best local shop in Arlington

As the holidays approach, shoppers who are looking to stay local with their purchases will find no shortage of options in Arlington.

Here are the nominees for Best Local Shop in Arlington as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Did we miss your favorite local shop? Write it in!

Voting will close on Wednesday, Nov. 25.

Voting for Best Restaurant for Takeout/Delivery in Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Lunch Spot in Arlington. The full results are now official:

  1. 🥇 Ruthie’s All-Day — 348 votes
  2. 🥈 Texas Jack’s Barbecue — 80 votes
  3. 🥉 Sloppy Mama’s — 78 votes
  4. Padaek — 68 votes
  5. The Salt Line — 58 votes

Ruthie’s All-Day — which also currently holds the crown for Best Breakfast Spot in Arlington — claimed the No. 1 spot after a total of 1,044 votes were cast. The diner was also our champ in 2024.

See all ARLnow Readers’ Choice winners here.

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