Check out these small businesses that WStoday readers recommend

Locals have vetted these Winston-Salem stores, shops, and suppliers.

Stone storefront with teal awning. A table and two chairs are out front. A "cafe gelato" sign is above the business.

You can visit Cafe Gelato in the West End and Ardmore neighborhoods.

Photo by WStoday

We asked WStoday readers which small businesses we should check out and why. Here are some of your recommendations:

“Ardmore Coffee. Great neighborhood feel, good coffee and pleasant people!” — Carolyn W.

“Your Home Marketplace on Stratford Road. This local vendor mall (open seven days a week, with 89 booths, 50+ vendors and 11,000 sqft of space) is a gem that offers a unique shopping experience including booth curations of new, vintage, antique, and home decor items that elevate the home and keep you coming back. Sometimes on weekends, they do coffee sampling upstairs. The aroma of fresh coffee permeates the whole building and awakens your senses as you walk in and throughout your shopping experience.” — Nancy P.

“Kernersville Pharmacy! Locally/family-owned, outstanding personal service, and competitive pricing…a winning combination!” — Bill A.

“Old Nick Williams Distillery. They’ve been apart of this area’s history and also do all of their own mashing, distilling, and bottling on site.” — Katie F.

“Simply Sterling. Leah is a LONG time small business owner and had lots of customers follow her out to Meadowlark from Thruway, quite a distance!” — Andy F.

“Ken’s bike shop” — Tammy B.

“Cafe Gelato!” — Katlyn B.

“Just Be” — Kay C.

“Smith Phillips Building Supply” — Mike W.

“The Humble Bee Shoppe” — Rebecca B.

“Design Archives Emporium because it offer local artists and vendors of handmade or items to sell their goods in a vibrant, well-staffed shop downtown. [...]” — A. Jenkins

“Little Pep” — Dee B.

“ETC Consignment, Greek Guys, Ed McKays, Book Ferret, and Mission Pizza” — Nancy T.

“Best 4K9 at Sherwood Plaza!” — Paul J.

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