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www.FredericksburgParent.NET 23 Think of this Family Favorites section as the speed dial within the section. You'll find every service provider for various walks of life from restaurants and coffee shops to auto dealerships and car repair, home improvement and real estate, and care for the soul and the pets. Below are your 2025 Businesses and Service Family Favorites winners. Businesses & Services SPECIALTY FOOD SHOP TOP PICKS: • Battlefi eld Country Store • Paul's Bakery • Carl's Frozen Custard • Blue Cow Ice Cream Company FAMILY- FRIENDLY RESTAURANT WINNER: El Patron We believe in giving back and suppor ng the people and culture around us. We are com- mi ed to using only the freshest, highest- quality ingredients in every dish and drink we serve, ensuring excep onal fl avors and sa sfac on. TOP PICKS • Basilico Italian Market and New York Deli • Mellow Mushroom • El Pino Mexican Restaurant COFFEE SHOP WINNER: Agora Downtown Coff ee Shop Agora Downtown is a coff ee shop, bakery, bookshop, and retail space full of products made by local ar sans, lovingly owned by two sisters who are also moms! TOP PICKS • Hyperion Expresso • Eileen's Bakery & Cafe • Black Rifl e Coff ee • Dunkin' WINNER: Cool Cat Cupcakes Proudly baking allergy friendly and vegan cup- cakes. Come visit us at 1000 Charles St in down- town Fredericksburg; order online at coolcatcupcakes.com FAVORITES 2025 FredParents' family HOUSE OF WORSHIP TIE WINNER: Fredericksburg United Methodist Church 308 Hanover Street down- town. We off er both tradi- onal and contemporary worship services, along with engaging, faith-fi lled pro- grams for kids, youth, and adults. We warmly invite you to join our community! TIE WINNER: Lifepoint Church At Lifepoint, we believe you were created on purpose for a purpose, and that God has a unique design for your life. Our goal is to help everyone take next steps on this spiritual pathway, no ma er their star ng point. TOP PICKS • Saint Mary's Catholic Church • Saint Patrick Catholic Church • Saint George's Episcopal Church