Every year, the Best of Pasadena community comes together to spotlight the local gems that make our town the best place to call home. As a local Realtor and Pasadena resident, I’m proud to celebrate the businesses that define our community’s character.
Below is the complete, official 2025 winners list as voted by the residents of Pasadena, Maryland.
January
Best Dinner Restaurant
- 🥇 Two Rivers Steakhouse | 4105 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Primo Pasta Kitchen | 8557 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Stoney Creek Inn | 8238 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21226
Best Indoor Entertainment
- 🥇 Pic N Paint Pottery | 3020 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 The Rumor Reel | 1701 Poplar Ridge Road, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Twain’s Tavern | 8359 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, Pasadena, MD 21122
February
Best Lunch Restaurant
- 🥇 Rumor Meal | 4730 Mountain Rd #4, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Rumor Reel | 1701 Poplar Ridge Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Cookies Kitchen | 4108 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
Best Veterinary Practice
- 🥇 Pasadena Animal Hospital | 3007 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Lake Shore Pet Hospital | 4193 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Everhart WellPet Center | 8482 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
🏠 NEIGHBORHOOD INSIGHT: Pasadena is an incredibly pet-friendly community! If you’re looking for a home with a large yard for your furry friends, start your home search here.
March
Best Breakfast Restaurant
- 🥇 Johnny’s Family Restaurant | 3023 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Cookies Kitchen | 4108 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 3B’s Bakery | 8711 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
Best Hair Salon
- 🥇 Rumors Remix | 26 Magothy Beach Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Blown 25 | 4231 Postal Ct #102, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 The Parlor | 8010 Hog Neck Rd #102, Pasadena, MD 21122
Best Barber Shop
- 🥇 Dave’s Barbershop | 8468 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Brice’s Barber Shop | 8894 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Cuttnup 21122 | 8611-B Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
April
Best HVAC Technician
- 🥇 ZV Heating and Cooling | 1776 Bayside Beach Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 KLM Mechanical | 4110 Mountain Rd Unit D, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Brumwells HVAC | 3915 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
Best Landscaper
- 🥇 Agar Lawn Care | 7904 W Riverside Dr, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Veteran Lawn Service LLC
- 🥉 Himmels Landscape and Garden Center | 4374 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
May
Best Plumber
- 🥇 Greer Water Works | 3017 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 1st Choice Plumbing & Backflow Prevention | 4471 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Anne Arundel Plumbing | 7930 Wooded Glen Ct, Pasadena, MD 21122
Best Boat Marina
- 🥇 Pleasure Cove Marina | 1701 Poplar Ridge Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Hanley’s Bar Harbor Marina | 208 Bar Harbor Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Atlantic Marina on the Magothy | 487 New York Ave, Pasadena, MD 21122
🚤 WATERFRONT LIVING: Pasadena is famous for its “Water Privileged” communities. Thinking of buying or selling on the Magothy? Get your custom waterfront valuation here.
June
Best Nail Salon
- 🥇 Purity Nail Spa | 31 Magothy Beach Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Stacie’s Natural Touch | 2601 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Nail Dimensions | 8095 Edwin Raynor Blvd, Pasadena, MD 21122
Best Dessert
- 🥇 Daily Scoop | 3201 Mountain Rd #109, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Kavern | 8370 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Magothy Ice, Co | 8890 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
July
Best Health Professional
- 🥇 Dr. Robert Yoon, Chesterfield Orthodontics | 8092 Edwin Raynor Blvd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Dr. Cynthia Schaefer, Pediatric Place | 3100 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Dr. Terrie Driscoll, Driscoll Family Dental | 8556 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
Best Outdoor Entertainment
- 🥇 The Electric Eel at The Rumor Reel | 1701 Poplar Ridge Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Downs Park | 8311 John Downs Loop, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Mikes Crab House North | 1402 Colony Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
August
Best Grocery Store
- 🥇 Green Valley Edwin Raynor | 8095A Edwin Raynor Blvd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Giant | 4315 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Green Valley Angel’s | 4681 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
Best Health Spa
- 🥇 The Parlor Hair and Skin Care | 8010 Hog Neck Rd #102, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Stacie’s Natural Touch | 2601 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Sunshine Lash Salon & Spa | 8096 Edwin Raynor Blvd #E, Pasadena, MD 21122
September
Best Dentist
- 🥇 Driscoll Family Dental | 8556 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Dr. Jeffrey Greenstein & Associates | 8651 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Lake Shore Family Dental | 4195 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
Best Dog Groomer
- 🥇 Maryland Elite Dog Spa | 7173 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
- 🥈 The Dog Haus | 2441 Mountain Rd #E, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Carries K9 Clips | 3020 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
October
Best Fitness Club
- 🥇 The Y in Pasadena | 26 Magothy Beach Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Jazzercise Pasadena Fitness Center | 8541 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 LA Fitness | 8120 Jumpers Hole Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
Best Bakery
- 🥇 Sourdoughlicious
- 🥈 Lauren’s Loaves
- 🥉 3B’s Bakery | 8711 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
November
Best Auto Mechanic
- 🥇 Chesapeake Car Care | 2543 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Fully Loaded Automotive | 4110 C, Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Moore Performance | 7944 Fort Smallwood Rd Suite C, Baltimore, MD 21226
Best Retail Store
- 🥇 Sand & Silo Marketplace | 8567 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 E. L. & Co | 4530 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Quaintrelle Boutique | 4730 Mountain Rd #10, Pasadena, MD 21122
December
Best Community Organization
- 🥇 Caring Cupboard | 8513 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Pasadena Business Association | PO Box 861, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Lake Shore-Severna Park Rotary Club | 1930 Main Avenue, Pasadena, MD 21122
Best Business of the Year!
- 🥇 Dancers Dreams | 8679 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Outdoor Pro Shop | 658 B St, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 The Rumor Reel | 1701 Poplar Ridge Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
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