Best Art Gallery: Granary Gallery
636 Old County Road, West Tisbury, 508-693-0455, granarygallery.com
Runner-up: Featherstone Center for the Arts
30 Featherstone Lane, Oak Bluffs, 508-693-1850, featherstoneart.org
Take a deep dive into Martha’s Vineyard’s visual art scene at the Granary Gallery, where artists from Ray Ellis to Elizabeth Catlett to Bob Avakian have work on display. In addition to community-driven rotating exhibits, Featherstone offers classes, workshops, and events for all ages.
Best Bait and Tackle Shop: Coop’s Bait & Tackle
147 Edgartown–West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, 508-627-3909, coopsbaitandtackle.com
Runner-up: Dick’s Bait & Tackle
108 New York Avenue, Oak Bluffs, 508-693-7669
Diehard anglers and novices alike head to Coop’s, where the seasoned staff know their stuff, and know all the best fishing spots too. Dick’s has great inventory from fresh bunker and squid bars to tuna reels and rod carriers.
Best Children’s Clothing: Basics Clothing Company
24 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs, 508-693-8819, basicsandeastaway.company.site
Runner-up: Rainy Day
66 Main Street, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-1830, 12 North Water Street, Edgartown, rainydaymv.com
School clothes, sleepwear, swimsuits, and snow gear: Basics has everything for your mini-me’s wardrobe. Rainy Day sells quality brands, such as Hatley Kids and Southern Yankee, at reasonable prices.
Best Flowers: Morrice Florist
149 State Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-0392, morriceflorist.com
Runner-up: Flowers by Donaroma’s
270 Upper Main Street, Edgartown, 508-627-8366, flowersbydonaromas.com
Morrice Florist owner Emily Coulter has a great eye for detail, and keeps things fresh by selling gorgeous and unique flowers throughout even the coldest months of the year. Longtime fixture Donaroma’s has talented florists and the largest selection of orchids on Martha’s Vineyard.
Best Furniture/ Home Goods Store: LeRoux at Home
62 Main Street, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-0030, lerouxkitchen.com
Runner-up: Vineyard Decorators
35 Airport Road, West Tisbury, 508-693-9197, vineyarddecorators.com
Need a coffee maker? Linens? Stemware? Something from premium brands Le Creuset or Staub? LeRoux sells everything that turns a house into a home. Vineyard Decorators is flush with furnishings. Eager staff members are on hand to point you in the right direction.
Best Garden Center/Nursery: Donaroma’s
270 Upper Main Street, Edgartown, 508-627-3036, donaromas.com
Runner-up: Jardin Mahoney’s Garden Center
45 Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road, Oak Bluffs, 508-693-3511, jardinmahoneymv.com
Donaroma’s is paradise found for plant lovers who come to explore the beautifully appointed greenhouse shop and wide selection of healthy, long-lasting plants, trees, and flowers. Jardin Mahoney’s satisfied customers come for flowers and shrubs in summer and Christmas trees in winter.
Best Gift Shop: Rainy Day
66 Main Street, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-1830 12 North Water Street, Edgartown, rainydaymv.com
Runner-up: C’est La Vie
51 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs, 508-693-6181, facebook.com/cestlaviemv
Ready to shop till you drop? You may not need a starfish necklace, socks that say “World’s Goodest Teacher,” snow globes, coasters, stuffed animals, or candles, but you’ll certainly want them after a voyage inside Rainy Day. C’est La Vie has a tranquil vibe, and it’s the perfect place in Oak Bluffs to buy a thoughtful souvenir.
Best Hardware Store: Granite
242 Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road, Edgartown, 508-627-3232, granitestores.com
Runner-up: Shirley’s True Value Hardware
374 State Road, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-3070, stores.truevalue.com/ma/ vineyard-haven/3261
With two levels packed floor-to-ceiling full of hand and power tools, hardware, paint, cleaning supplies, rakes, shovels, lawn furniture, holiday décor, automotive supplies, home storage, school supplies, and pool noodles, Granite is the real deal. Shirley’s is the spot for grills and accessories – and, of course, they’re still making keys.
Best Jeweler: CB Stark Jewelers
53A Main Street, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-2284, 10 Main Street, Edgartown, 508-627-1260, cbstark.com
Runner-up: Claudia
51 Main Street, Edgartown, 508-627-8306; 34 Main Street, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-5465, claudia.jewelry
Whether you’re window shopping for diamonds, dropping off a pearl necklace to be restrung, or customizing a piece for a special anniversary, you’ll find there’s always a little more than magic happening inside CB Stark. Claudia is filled with simple statements as well as one-of-a-kind pieces.
Best Men’s Clothing: The Green Room
71 Main Street, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-6888, greenroommv.com
Runner-up: Sundog
Now closed
Looking for board shorts, Ag Fair attire, or new threads for a night out? The Green Room has it – and an accessory to match. Sundog, a longtime Edgartown staple, closed its doors in March, but its inventory didn’t disappear – owner Frank Folts donated it to ACT TWO Second Hand Store in Vineyard Haven, a new nonprofit founded by Alissa Keenan and Kevin Ryan.
Best New Store/Business: Fantzye Bagels
14 A Street, Unit #3, Edgartown, fantzye.com
Runner-up: Martha’s Vineyard Cheesery mvcheesery.com
The schmears! The Island-smoked fish! The merch! Forget everything you’ve ever heard about bagels on Martha’s Vineyard and try one of everything from Fantzye Bagels, Elana Carlson’s sourdough bagel business with an Instagram account almost as droolworthy as the food itself. Martha’s Vineyard Cheesery is Morgen Schroeder’s grazing box and board company, another delectable addition to the culinary scene.
Best Pharmacy: Leslie’s Drug Store
65 Main Street, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-1010, lesliesdrugstore.com
Runner-up: Conroy Apothecary
459 State Road, West Tisbury, 508-693-7070, conroy-apothecary.com
There’s no need for big box pharmacies on the Vineyard when we have Leslie’s Drug Store. The knowledgeable, polite, and experienced staff are happy to answer any questions. Did you know you can also refill a prescription online through their website? Conroy Apothecary has a quality selection of toiletries and medications.
Best Shoes: The Shoe Store
65 Main Street, Unit 13, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-6888 x15, greenroommv.com
Runner-up: Brickman’s of Martha’s Vineyard
8 Main Street, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-0047, brickmans.com
The Shoe Store, an offshoot of The Green Room, continues to step up its shoe game each year, now with a sizable stock of Birks, Uggs, clogs, sneakers, rain boots, and even roller skates for adults. Brickman’s has all the styles you love and need for men, women, and children.
Best Women’s Clothing: The Green Room
71 Main Street, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-6888, greenroommv.com
Runner-up: Basics Clothing Company
24 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs, 508-693-8819, basicsandeastaway.company.site
The Green Room is proof that Vineyarders don’t have to start their search engines to find in-season comfy and chic outfits. The shelves are stocked with new options as well as closet staples from classic brands such as Paige, 7 For All Mankind, Barbour, and Patagonia. Basics is chock-full of cozy yet trendy clothing.
