It’s been open since 1962, and ever since JaxBest has been a thing, you’ve picked The Donut Shoppe as your favorite spot in Jacksonville for a doughnut.

Affectionately referring to itself as “your home away from home,” Culhane’s Irish Pub and Restaurant is your choice for Jacksonville’s best Irish pub.

“Once you taste, you’ll know,” says Shut Em Down Authentic Southern Restaurant, your choice for Jacksonville’s best kid-friendly restaurant.

Roots and Fruits Juicery — your choice for Jacksonville’s best juice bar — set out with the mission of taking the guess work out of being healthy, and staying that way.

This year, your choice for Jacksonville’s best chocolate shop takes JaxBest to the Springfield neighborhood, where you’ll find Toffee by Rethreaded.

Steak, seafood — and rooftop views! Cowford Chophouse in downtown is this year’s pick for Jacksonville’s best romantic dinner.

This year’s pick for Jacksonville’s best burger takes us to the Riverside neighborhood — where you’ll find Carolina Jax, known for using only Certified Angus Beef.

Jacksonville’s best wine bar: Coastal Wine Market

Flowers for all of life’s occasions — Seawalk Custom Florals is, once again, your choice this year for Jacksonville’s best flower shop.

Ready to hit the beach but forgot your gear? Don’t worry, Jacksonville’s best surf shop is here to save the day!

If you have wanted to purchase a new bike -- here’s your sign to do so at Bicycle Etc.

Living Beauty Floral, your choice for Jacksonville’s best flower shop, knows the meaning of value and fresh blooms.

Returning again as your top pick for the Jacksonville area’s best jewelry is Kingsley Jewelry in Orange Park.

A tackle shop that takes pride in caring for the needs of passionate fishers -- B&M Bait and Tackle on A1A is your choice for Jacksonville’s best bait and tackle shop.

Are you someone who shops local? Lilly Grace Fashion in San Marco is your choice for Jacksonville’s best boutique.