Here is a list of all 237 of the 2018 Simply the Best Categories and where the winning results can be found. Although we try to consistently group categories, we don’t always succeed especially if a category can fit into more than one group.
| Category | Location |
| Accountant | Professional Services |
| Aesthetic Physician | Health & Wellness |
| Alternative Medical Specialist | Health & Wellness |
| American Restaurant | Restaurant |
| Animal Rescue or Charity | Local Favorites |
| Antique Shop | Local Shopping |
| Appetizers | Food |
| Appliance Store | Home & Garden |
| Art Gallery | Recreation, Leisure & Outdoor |
| Assisted Living Facility | Professional Services |
| Auto Body/Repair Shop | Auto & Transportation |
| Auto Dealer (Domestic) | Auto & Transportation |
| Auto Dealer (Foreign) | Auto & Transportation |
| Auto Dealer (New) | Auto & Transportation |
| Auto Dealer (Preowned/Used) | Auto & Transportation |
| Auto Detailer | Auto & Transportation |
| Auto Parts Store | Auto & Transportation |
| Bagels | Food |
| Bakery | Restaurant |
| Bank | Professional Services |
| Bar | Drinks & Nightlife |
| Barbecue Restaurant | Restaurant |
| Barber Shop | Professional Services |
| Beauty/Hair Salon | Professional Services |
| Bed & Breakfast | Recreation, Leisure & Outdoor |
| Beer Distributor | Drinks & Nightlife |
| Best Place to Work | Local Favorites |
| Bicycle Shop | Local Shopping |
| Birthday Party Venue | Weddings & Events |
| Boarding Kennel | Kids & Pets |
| Bookstore | Local Shopping |
| Bowling Alley | Recreation, Leisure & Outdoor |
| Breakfast | Food |
| Brewery / Brew Pub | Drinks & Nightlife |
| Bridal Shop/Boutique | Weddings & Events |
| Buffet | Food |
| Burger | Food |
| Business Law Attorney | Professional Services |
| Cake & Cupcakes | Food |
| Candy Store | Local Shopping |
| Car Wash | Auto & Transportation |
| Cardiologist | Health & Wellness |
| Carpet / Flooring Store | Home & Garden |
| Carpet/Floor Cleaning Service | Home & Garden |
| Caterer | Weddings & Events |
| Charity Event | Local Favorites |
| Cheesesteak | Food |
| Child/Day Care Center | Kids & Pets |
| Children’s Dentist | Health & Wellness |
| Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant |
| Chiropractor | Health & Wellness |
| Chocolates | Food |
| Coffeehouse | Restaurant |
| Commercial Real Estate Agency | Professional Services |
| Commercial Real Estate Agent | Professional Services |
| Computer Repair / IT Services | Professional Services |
| Consignment Furniture | Local Shopping |
| Consignment Shop | Local Shopping |
| Contractor / Remodeler | Home & Garden |
| Cosmetic Dentist | Health & Wellness |
| Counseling | Health & Wellness |
| Countertops | Home & Garden |
| Credit Union | Professional Services |
| Criminal Defense Attorney | Professional Services |
| Dance Studio | Recreation, Leisure & Outdoor |
| Date Night Restaurant | Restaurant |
| Day Spa | Health & Wellness |
| Dealership Service Department | Auto & Transportation |
| Deli | Restaurant |
| Dentist | Health & Wellness |
| Dermatologist | Health & Wellness |
| Dessert | Food |
| Diner | Restaurant |
| Divorce Attorney | Professional Services |
| DJ/Event Entertainment | Weddings & Events |
| Doggy Day Care | Kids & Pets |
| Donut Shop | Restaurant |
| Donuts | Food |
| Door & Window Company | Home & Garden |
| Downtown Restaurant | Restaurant |
| Dry Cleaners | Professional Services |
| Electrician | Home & Garden |
| Event Venue | Weddings & Events |
| Family Law Attorney | Professional Services |
| Family Medical Practice | Health & Wellness |
| Family Restaurant | Restaurant |
| Fast Food | Restaurant |
| Festival | Recreation, Leisure & Outdoor |
| Financial Planner | Professional Services |
| Fitness Center / Gym | Health & Wellness |
| Florist | Weddings & Events |
| Food Truck | Restaurant |
| Framer | Local Shopping |
| French Fries | Food |
| Funeral Home | Professional Services |
| Furniture Store | Home & Garden |
| General Contractor | Home & Garden |
| General Dentist | Health & Wellness |
| Gift Shop | Local Shopping |
| Golf Course | Recreation, Leisure & Outdoor |
| Hardware Store | Local Shopping |
| Heating & Air Conditioning Company | Home & Garden |
| Historical Site | Recreation, Leisure & Outdoor |
| Hobby Shop | Local Shopping |
| Home Builder | Home & Garden |
| Home Repair / Handyman | Home & Garden |
| Hospital | Health & Wellness |
| Hot Dogs | Food |
| Hotel | Recreation, Leisure & Outdoor |
| Ice Cream | Food |
| Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt Shop | Restaurant |
| Indian Restaurant | Restaurant |
| In-Home Health Care | Health & Wellness |
| Insurance Agency | Professional Services |
| Insurance Agent (Person) | Professional Services |
| Interior Designer | Home & Garden |
| Internal Medicine Physician | Health & Wellness |
| Italian Restaurant | Restaurant |
| Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant |
| Jeweler/Jewelry Store | Local Shopping |
| Kids’ Clothing Store | Kids & Pets |
| Kid’s Menu | Food |
| Kitchen/Bath Remodeling Company | Home & Garden |
| Landscaping / Lawn Service | Home & Garden |
| LASIK Surgery | Health & Wellness |
| Laundromat | Professional Services |
| Law Firm | Professional Services |
| Library | Local Favorites |
| Limousine Service | Weddings & Events |
| Live Theater | Recreation, Leisure & Outdoor |
| Local Band | Local Favorites |
| Local Beer | Drinks & Nightlife |
| Local Distillery | Drinks & Nightlife |
| Local Pub | Drinks & Nightlife |
| Local Radio Personality | Local Favorites |
| Local TV Personality | Local Favorites |
| Long Term Care Facility | Professional Services |
| Margarita | Drinks & Nightlife |
| Martial Arts instruction | Kids & Pets |
| Martini | Drinks & Nightlife |
| Massage Therapist (location) | Health & Wellness |
| Medical Specialist | Health & Wellness |
| Men’s Clothing Store | Local Shopping |
| Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant |
| Mortgage Company | Professional Services |
| Museum | Recreation, Leisure & Outdoor |
| Music Store | Local Shopping |
| Nail Salon | Professional Services |
| New Restaurant (as of May 2017) | Restaurant |
| Nightclub | Drinks & Nightlife |
| Nonprofit Organization | Local Favorites |
| Nursery/Garden Center | Home & Garden |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | Health & Wellness |
| Oil Change | Auto & Transportation |
| Ophthalmologist | Health & Wellness |
| Optometrist | Health & Wellness |
| Oral Surgeon | Health & Wellness |
| Organic/Health Food Store | Local Shopping |
| Orthodontist | Health & Wellness |
| Outdoor Dining | Restaurant |
| Overall Bar (East Shore) | Drinks & Nightlife |
| Overall Bar (West Shore) | Drinks & Nightlife |
| Overall Dining (East Shore) | Restaurant |
| Overall Dining (West Shore) | Restaurant |
| Pain Specialist | Health & Wellness |
| Park | Recreation, Leisure & Outdoor |
| Party Rentals | Weddings & Events |
| Pediatrician | Health & Wellness |
| Pennsylvania College/University | Local Favorites |
| Personal Injury Attorney | Professional Services |
| Personal Trainer | Health & Wellness |
| Pest Control | Home & Garden |
| Pet Groomer | Kids & Pets |
| Pet Sitter | Kids & Pets |
| Pet Supply Store | Kids & Pets |
| Pet Training | Kids & Pets |
| Pharmacy | Health & Wellness |
| Photographer (Commercial) | Weddings & Events |
| Photographer (Portrait) | Weddings & Events |
| Photographer (Wedding/Event) | Weddings & Events |
| Pizza Place | Restaurant |
| Place for a Girls Night Out | Drinks & Nightlife |
| Place for Happy Hour | Drinks & Nightlife |
| Place to Take a Tourist | Recreation, Leisure & Outdoor |
| Place to Take Your Dog | Kids & Pets |
| Place to Wear Out Your Kid | Kids & Pets |
| Plastic Surgeon | Health & Wellness |
| Plumber | Home & Garden |
| Podiatrist | Health & Wellness |
| Pool/Spa | Home & Garden |
| Psychologist | Health & Wellness |
| Radio Station | Local Favorites |
| Real Estate Agency (Residential) | Professional Services |
| Real Estate Agent (Residential) | Professional Services |
| Renovations and Restoration Services | Home & Garden |
| Retirement Facility/Independent Living | Professional Services |
| Roofing Company | Home & Garden |
| Salads | Food |
| Sandwiches | Food |
| Seafood Restaurant | Restaurant |
| Shoe Store | Local Shopping |
| Shopping Mall | Local Shopping |
| Sporting Goods Store | Local Shopping |
| Sports Bar | Drinks & Nightlife |
| Sports Complex | Recreation, Leisure & Outdoor |
| Sports/Entertainment Center | Recreation, Leisure & Outdoor |
| Staffing Agency/Services | Professional Services |
| Steak | Food |
| Steakhouse | Restaurant |
| Stockbroker | Professional Services |
| Suburban Restaurant | Restaurant |
| Sunday Brunch | Food |
| Supermarket | Local Shopping |
| Sushi | Food |
| Takeout | Food |
| Tattoo Studio | Professional Services |
| Tax Accountant | Professional Services |
| Thai Restaurant | Restaurant |
| Tire Store | Auto & Transportation |
| Travel Agency | Professional Services |
| Tuxedo Rental | Weddings & Events |
| TV News | Local Favorites |
| Unique Gift Shop | Local Shopping |
| Vegetarian/Vegan | Restaurant |
| Veterinarian/Animal Hospital | Kids & Pets |
| Videographer | Weddings & Events |
| Walk-In Urgent Care Facility | Health & Wellness |
| Weather Report | Local Favorites |
| Wedding Cakes | Weddings & Events |
| Wedding/Event Planner | Weddings & Events |
| Window Replacement | Home & Garden |
| Window Treatments | Home & Garden |
| Wine Bar | Drinks & Nightlife |
| Winery | Drinks & Nightlife |
| Wings | Food |
| Women’s Boutique | Local Shopping |
| Yoga/Pilates/Barre Studio | Health & Wellness |