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Doylestown's Best Businesses of 2020: Patch Reader Submissions
We asked Doylestown Patch readers to vote for their favorite business in 2020. Here's what they had to say.
DOYLESTOWN, PA —Back in November, we asked our readers to vote for their favorite Doylestown business in 2020, paying special attention to entrepreneurs and mom-and-pop shops that have gone above and beyond in a tumultuous year.
Last week, we highlighted Doylestown restaurants and cafes that you said provided stellar customer service during the pandemic. This week, we're highlighting other establishments, including dance studios, shopping boutiques and local jewelers.
Here are your favorite businesses in the Doylestown area (in no particular order):
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"Excellent service and knowledgeable kind people who help you. Good choice of merchandise. Ed Robinson has been there for many years and built a very reputable business. Joel, his son and a certified gemologist, is carrying on the goals of the business of serving the needs of our Doylestown population." - Catherine H.
"It is a family run business with great customer service. Philip has always been dependable and come out whenever I need him with a great attitude." - Carina
"Phil the owner is the best! Responsive, friendly, helpful and does incredible work!!" - Phil G.
"Great guy who did a wonderful job at my home. Very thorough but fair in his pricing and quality. Offered to come back and back up his work if anything was to ever go wrong." - Tom W.
"Wonderful atmosphere and customer service! Best store in town." - Tracie L.
"Payton Jewelry is a gem! Located in the heart of downtown Doylestown Payton Jewelry has beautiful pieces that are made right in Doylestown. The staff are always helpful and shopping there is a pleasure. Whenever I think of giving a personal gift that I know a friend or family will love I always think of Payton." - Katie M.
"Monkey’s Uncle is a sportswear and pop culture shop in Doylestown, PA. We can always find something unique for anyone on our list; including men, women, & kids. Their customer service is the best. They offered local delivery during the shutdown and go above and beyond for their customers. Owners Derrick and Jeanell truly care about every customer and their community. They employ special-needs staff to foster work & social skills. I could go on and on, but their shop is a gem and they are extremely community oriented." - Jessica T.
"A beautiful boutique with unique, lovely gifts, and an owner and staff who go above and beyond for their customers. Or, as Tara likes to refer to us, her 'tribe.'" - Irene C.
"The outstanding, caring professional instructors have kept my husband and I sane, moving and in shape during the quarantine. Through both studio and online lessons, the hours spent dancing erase all dreary thoughts, leaving us rejuvenated each time." - Nancy S.
Related: Doylestown Business Spotlight: Fred Astaire Dance Studio
"Everything in this store is made by local makers in the community and is 100 percent authentic. The owners of the store take such pride in what they do and are always so welcoming! They will go above and beyond to help you and deliver products when needed. It’s like no place I’ve been before. Not only do they sell amazing products, but they offer classes for both children and adults and even do birthday parties. It’s such a fun and unique experience that I’ve never seen before! I hope Makers off Main gets the recognition it deserves." - Elizabeth W.
"Busy Bee has amazing staff who are knowledgeable about all of their wonderful products. The staff is always able to help out and give amazing suggestions for their wide range of products. They are also very keen on keeping customers safe and comfortable in regards to COVID." - The Harris/Hackenberg Family
"Incredibly polite staff. I came back from surgery from Doylestown Hospital. I live alone. One dear friend gave me a gift card to Simply Fresh and they allowed me to place an order and delivered the same day. Instacart wasn't involved. Simply Fresh looks after their customers and I'll always be grateful." - Lisa B.
"The customer service is excellent. Staff is very informed about specific foods my dog requires, offering suggestions and very helpful. I am very impressed by how knowledgeable everyone is and very friendly too! They have a great rewards program also. Store is spotless and their are great variety of gifts available for you special pet." - Lynne H.
"Outstanding customer service and excellent auto repair service; they were helping nurses and doctors during the pandemic by providing shuttle service by picking up their cars, working on them and then delivery back to the Doylestown Hospital while the nurses and doctors were working." - Karen J.
"The best place to go for gift giving. It is filled with beautiful stylish clothes, home accessories, and stationery. Erin, the owner, and her mom run such a great friendly shop. Please shop & support this family local business!" - Chelsea W.
"Patty, the owner, went out of her way to ship out goods for me to friends all over the US during the early part of quarantine, something she has not offered before. The Paper Unicorn always had soap, and carries the best hand sanitizer around, in addition to always having the most unique gifts for everyone for every occasion. I especially love all her locally sourced and hand crafted items!" - Katie B.
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