There are shining beacons all around Cleveland, leading the way during even the darkest times.

And you know where just to find them.

After tens of thousands of nominations and votes, here are the winners of Scene's Best of Cleveland 2025 -- the people and businesses lighting up The Land, displaying excellence, and showing the way.

From newcomers to mainstays, these exemplary choices show the city's vibrant fabric in all its luminary glory. And they're all chosen by you, the experts on where to go, what to eat, where to shop, and how to live the brightest life in Northeast Ohio.

Without further ado, the winners are...