We want you to keep thinking of those who deserve to be recognized with our nomination period from Aug. 8-22, then with the voting period from Sept. 6-26 after we choose the finalists.
Best of Dayton
Here’s a look at the reigning champions:
Best Appetizer: Cooper’s Hawk Southwestern Eggrolls
Best Arcade/Gaming: Canal Street Arcade and Deli
Best Art Gallery: Dayton Art Institute
Best Auto Dealer: Voss Auto Network
Best Auto Repair: Grismer Tire & Auto Service
Best Bakery: elé Cake Co.
Best Bank or Credit Union: Wright-Patt Credit Union
Best Barber Shop: Centerville Barbers
Best BBQ: City Barbeque
Best Bowling Alley: Poelking Woodman Lanes
Best Breakfast: The Blue Berry Café
Best Brunch: The Blue Berry Café
Best Burger: Slyder’s Tavern
Best Chicken Sandwich: Chick-fil-A
Best Chinese Food: China Cottage
Best Chocolates: Esther Price
Best Coffeehouse: Ghostlight Coffee
Best Comedy Club: Wiley’s Comedy Club
Best Concert Venue: Rose Music Center at The Heights
Best Dance Group: Dayton Contemporary Dance Co
Best Dayton landmark: Carillon Historical Park
Best Diner: Mel-O-Dee Restaurant & Catering
Best Donuts: Bill’s Donut Shop
Best Family Restaurant: Christopher’s Restaurant & Catering
Best Festival: Oktoberfest - Dayton Art Institute
Best Fine Dining: Pine Club
Best Florist: Oberer’s Flowers
Best Food Truck: Zombie Dogz
Best French Fries: Five Guys
Best Garden Center: Knollwood Garden Center
Best Gay Bar: MJ’s on Jefferson
Best Golf Course: NCR Country Club
Best Hair Salon: Square One Salon & Spa
Best Happy Hour: Trolley Stop
Best Hardware Store: Handyman Ace Hardware
Best Hidden Gem Restaurant: Nick’s Restaurant
Best Ice Cream: Young’s Jersey Dairy
Best Indian Restaurant: Amar India
Best Italian Restaurant: Mamma DiSalvo’s
Best Jewelry Store: James Free Jewelers
Best Karaoke: Soft Rock Café
Best Local Brewery: Warped Wing Brewing Company
Best Local Celebrity: Dave Chappelle
Best Mexican Food: Taqueria Mixteca
Best Museum: National Museum of the United States Air Force
Best Patio: Trolley Stop
Best Pet Grooming: Doggie Styles Day Spa
Best Pizza Restaurant: Marion’s Piazza
Best Realtor: Kunal Patel Group
Best Restaurant in the Oregon District: Jay’s Seafood
Best Restaurant to take an Out-of-Towner: Pine Club
Best Spa: Square One Salon & Spa
Best Square-Cut Pizza: Marion’s Piazza
Best Steak: Pine Club
Best Sushi: Thai 9
Best Tattoo Artist: Justin Barbarino, Black Cloud Tattoo Co.
Best Vet: Bigger Road Veterinary Clinic
Best Wings: Roosters