The Best of Where We Live: Service Providers, Coffee Shops, and More | 2023 LOVE Award Winners and Family Favorites

From cozy coffee shops to sustainable experts and beyond, these extraordinary establishments are LOVED by the Philly Family Community.

May 5, 2023

From cozy coffee shops to sustainable experts and beyond, these extraordinary establishments are LOVED by the Philly Family Community.

LOVE Awards Celebration and Luncheon photos by AMC Photography. Discover more of the Philly Family Community’s award-winning local businesses in our Best for Families Guide!

2023 LOVE AWARD WINNER: BEST ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Fishtown Animal Hospital

“Both my dog and my cat of 11 years were my first fur babies and I trusted Lauren with them every step of the way. Forever grateful.”
– Kim Z.

2023 LOVE AWARD WINNER: BEST COFFEE SHOP

Avenues Cafe

“Avenues Cafe is a BIPOC and LGBTQ+ owned corner café located on Germantown Ave in Mount Airy. The café features local art that regularly rotates and delicious baked goods. It is an incredible place to meet people in your community and buy things from the community. You can meet there for business or for a board game. It’s also a great place to sit with your headphones in and work for hours. They love when you stick around to hang out! The café is clean, coffee is good with lots of options, food is fresh, and staff is amazing.”
– Lauren S.

2023 FAMILY FAVORITE COFFEE SHOP

Càphê Roasters

2023 FAMILY FAVORITE COFFEE SHOP

Higher Grounds

2023 FAMILY FAVORITE COFFEE SHOP

La Colombe

2023 FAMILY FAVORITE COFFEE SHOP

ReAnimator Coffee Roastery

2023 LOVE AWARD WINNER: BEST DATE NIGHT

Yay Clay!

“A beautiful and interactive space and experience where parents can spend some meaningful quality time together to re-charge. It’s BYO.”
– Christie I.

2023 FAMILY FAVORITE DATE NIGHT

Craft Hall

“We love coming to Craft Hall for low-key date nights to unwind – the chill atmosphere and great drinks and food make it a no-brainer! The space has a pirate ship playground and arcade, so on the occasion we can’t find a sitter we take our kids and they are fully occupied, still giving us our alone time!”
– Kristen M.

2023 LOVE AWARD WINNER: BEST LOCAL ENTREPRENUEUR

Mother Butter

“They are so thoughtful making a product that is allergy and earth friendly! It’s packed full of great stuff for you and made with love. The team is super responsive and kind. Real moms doing real great things.”
– Talia H.

2023 LOVE AWARD WINNER: BEST REALTOR

Ian Perler Team

“As an active real estate team we have been serving Philadelphia and the surrounding western Suburbs and mainline since 2011. Our small but mighty team helps home buyers, investors and sellers throughout the entire real estate process and continues to support them long after. On top of being a top rated real estate team we are members of Main Line Parent, Philadelphia Family and sit on the board of Bethesda Project(A local homeless shelter). We truly pride ourselves on being part of the community and helping to create long lasting relationships within the areas we serve and live. “
– Ian P.

2023 FAMILY FAVORITE REALTOR

Navigator Realty Group

2023 LOVE AWARD WINNER: BEST SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS

Rutabaga Toy Library

“It’s easy to tell that their mission is to be a resource for families and their focus is sustainability. Not only are their parties fun, easy, and unique, but they are also zero-waste! They literally provide everything that you’d go buy at Party City — plates, napkins, silverware, cups, decor, etc — and it’s all real. Like not disposable. They wash it, right there in their kitchen! It feels so good on the conscious!”
– Philly Family Community Member