As said before, Hybrids make excellent do it all bikes. Road, errands, MUP's, rides with the little ones, or significant others. Comfortable tires and riding positions, easy to talk from, etc, etc, etc.

If you are looking for Hybrids, ride as many as you can find. One will rise to the top. Buy that one.

I love my Hybrid, BUT, I only speak for me.