Harrisburg Magazine’s Simply the Best Readers’ Poll celebrates the region’s culinary favorites through its diverse Food group categories. Readers vote for beloved local spots across areas like Bakeries, Barbecue, Breakfast, Delis, Ice Cream, Seafood, and more. These categories showcase the flavors and talent that make the Harrisburg dining scene so vibrant. By highlighting restaurants, cafés, and specialty food shops, the poll connects residents with trusted community favorites. Choosing a Simply the Best winner ensures diners enjoy quality, consistency, and exceptional service from businesses loved by locals year after year. For more dining places, check out Best Restaurants, Best Dining West Shore. Best Dining East Shore and Best Drinks & Nightlife.
Appetizers
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Bakery – East Shore
Simply the Best
Anna Rose Bakery & Coffee Shop
Readers’ Choice
Sweet Cordelia’s Cake & Bake Shoppe
Bakery – West Shore
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Nothing Bundt Cakes – Camp Hill
Barbecue
Simply the Best (Tie)
Readers’ Choice
Up in Smoke BBQ and Catering, Inc.
Breakfast
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Cake & Cupcakes
Simply the Best
Nothing Bundt Cakes – Camp Hill
Readers’ Choice
Comfort Food
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Momma Pat’s A Little Taste of Philly Grille
Deli
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Desserts
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Anna Rose Bakery & Coffee Shop
Food Truck – BBQ
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Food Truck – Meal
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Food Truck – Snack/Treat/Misc.
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Home-Style Cooking
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
The Peppermill Family Restaurant
Ice Cream
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Lunch Spot
Simply the Best
JoJo’s Pizza & Pasta Upper Allen
Readers’ Choice
Meal for the Money
Simply the Best
Gilligans Bar & Grill – Mechanicsburg
Readers’ Choice
Philadelphia Steaks & Hoagies – Harrisburg
Seafood
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Sweets & Treats (Candy, Chocolates, etc.)
Simply the Best
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