When we ended our spring run of Patch Readers' Choice contests a few weeks ago, we had intended to take a summer break. But we're back already, with a new slew of Readers' Choice contests that are all happening now. At the same time. Starting today.

We want to know who/what/where you think is the best in Waltham.

Help Patch determine the best of the best in by entering your nominations in each one of the categories below. (Click on the category and then place your nomination in the comments stream at the bottom of the article.)

We will accept nominations until July 9.

Then, on July 23, come back to vote on which nominee is the best. Whoever gets the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner in that category.

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Food and drink

Best latte

Best iced coffee

Best diner

Best Asian food

Best ice cream/frozen yogurt

Best takeout/delivery

Best outside dining

Best burger

Best pizza

Best coffee

Best pub

Best Mexican restaurant

Best conveience store

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Services

Best shopping area (or district)

Best nail salon

Best hair salon

Best gym (or best workout place)

Best dry cleaners 

Best place to walk your dog

Best grocery store

Best landscaping service

Best special occasion venue

Best spa

Best pet services

Best taxi company