There is a lot to celebrate about Dearborn: family-friendly activities, food and nightlife, local shops and services.

But what's the best? 

Earlier this summer, we asked you to help us gather nominations for Patch Readers' Choice 2012. For three weeks in June and July you told us about your favorite spa, your favorite dentist and the best place to get shawarma.

Now it's time to put those nominations to a vote.

Cast your vote by Aug. 17 and help us decide who's best. Whichever business gets the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner in that category. You must log in to Patch to vote; you may vote once in each category. The winners will be announced Aug. 24.

Happy voting!

Food

• Best pizza
• Best burger
• Best coffee shop
• Best shawarma
• Best lunch spot
• Best bar
• Best romantic restaurant
• Best Chinese food
• Best Italian food
• Best Mexican food
• Best bakery
• Best soup

Services

• Best gym or fitness center
• Best Dearborn-based charity 
• Best spa
• Best wedding reception venue
• Best car wash
• Best veterinarian
• Best lawn and garden service
• Best doctor
• Best dentist

Kids/Family

• Best after-school activity
• Best childcare facility

Shopping

• Best west downtown Dearborn business
• Best east downtown Dearborn business