Each year, the Best of Dayton celebrates all that the Miami Valley has to offer. From doughnuts to bike shops, we love celebrating the businesses of this community. Dayton Magazine readers voted for their favorites in 142 categories, and we are excited to bring you this year’s winners. It was sponsored by Kitchens by Design, Delta Dental and Logan AC & Heat Services. Community partners were the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce and WDTN. We asked the winners why they thought they won their category, and we included a selection of their responses in the following pages.
Food
Best Bakery
Simply Decadent
108 W Franklin St, Bellbrook
simplydecadentllc.com
“Simply Decadent works every day to embody our motto, ‘Desserts Designed for You.’ This means creating fresh, baked-from-scratch, delicious and custom-designed cakes, cookies, cupcakes and other desserts backed by outstanding client service!” – Adonica Collins-Smith, co-owner and lead wedding consultant
Best BBQ
City Barbeque and Catering
Multiple locations including Beavercreek (2330 N Fairfield Rd)
citybbq.com
Best Breakfast/Brunch
First Watch
Multiple locations including Kettering (4105 W Town & County Rd)
firstwatch.com
Best Burger
The Rootbeer Stande
1727 Woodman Dr, Dayton
rootbeerstande.com
Best Butcher
Copey’s Butcher Shop
10988 Gerlaugh Rd, Medway
copeys.com
Best Catering
Kohler Catering
4572 Presidential Way, Kettering
kohlercatering.com
Best Chef
Stephanie Schifrin Salas, 4aChef Culinary Consultants
847-942-6432
facebook.com/4aChef-Culinary-Consultants-LLC-1857382847845869/
“George Bernard Shaw once said, ‘There is no sincerer love than the love of food.’ I have always believed that food is the one thing that truly nourishes all: mind, body and soul. I like to take my food to an emotional level by evoking memories through smells, tastes and sights.” – Stephanie Schifrin Salas
Best Chinese Cuisine
Sky Asian Cuisine
4090 Wilmington Pike, Kettering
skyasiancuisine.com
Best Cupcakes
Jenny G’s Cupcakes & Treats
Beavercreek
jennygs.com
“Our unique flavor combinations and wide variety of options are key. From cupcakes to gourmet caramels, cookies to hot chocolate bombs, we love #MakingDaytonSweeter one customer at a time!” Jenny Garringer, chief cupcake officer
Best Dessert
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Multiple locations including Miamisburg (9632 Springboro Pike)
nothingbundtcakes.com
“Nothing Bundt Cakes not only delivers a delicious, unique dessert for your celebration and giving needs, but we do it with joy! Nothing makes us happier than bringing joy to our community!” – Renee Hall, owner
Best Donuts
Stan the Donut Man
7967 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester
Best Family Dining
George’s Family Restaurant
5216 N Dixie Dr, Dayton
georgesdayton.com
“George’s Family Restaurant has consistently been voted Dayton’s Best Family Dining because we are a family-owned and -operated business! George’s has been owned by Dino Dimitrouleas and Elesha Snyder since 2003 when they took over from Dino’s parents George and LaVerne. Elesha’s sister, Mandi Moore, is the general manager and the three of them run the restaurant together. Even those who aren’t related are treated like family and we’ve had most of our staff for well over 10 years and some for much longer!” – George’s Family Restaurant
Best Fast Casual
Archer’s Tavern
Multiple locations including Centerville (9496 Dayton-Lebanon Pike)
archerstavern.com
Best Fine Dining
Carvers Steaks & Chops
1535 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton
carversdayton.com
Best Food Truck
Rolling Indulgence
1535 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton
rollingindulgence.com
“Finishing our first year as a business with winning best food truck is an incredible accomplishment for us. We believe in a strong family bond, extreme attention to detail, unwavering positivity and a dash of childish creativity.” – Chef Drew Ballard, owner
Best Fresh Catch
Sweeney’s Seafood Bar & Grill
28 W Franklin St, Centerville
sweeneysseafood.com
“Sweeney’s has that special oceanside ambiance and this sense is reflected in its menu. There are daily and seasonal specials featuring fresh fish/seafood sourced from the North Atlantic Ocean to the South Pacific and from the Great Lakes to the Caribbean. There are traditional fresh fish/seafood favorites, along with many specialty pastas and salads, chicken, steak, pork and ethnic-inspired dishes.” – Holley Thompson
Best Fried Chicken
Chicken Head’s
3261 W Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton
chickenheadsdayton.com
Best Frozen Yogurt
Ritter’s Frozen Custard Kettering
Multiple locations including Kettering (2226 Wilmington Pike)
ritters.com
Best Ice Cream
Young’s Jersey Dairy
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd, Yellow Springs
youngsdairy.com
Best Italian Cuisine
Mamma DiSalvo’s Italian Ristorante
1375 E Stroop Rd, Kettering
mammadisalvo.com
Best Mexican Cuisine
El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant
Multiple locations including Middletown (6601 Terhune Dr)
elranchogrande.info
Best Patio Dining & Best View from a Restaurant
Basil’s On Market
Multiple locations including Troy (18 N Market St)
basilsonmarket.com
Best Pizza
Marion’s Piazza
Multiple locations including Englewood (404 W National Rd)
marionspiazza.com
Best Restaurant
Meadowlark Restaurant
5531 Far Hills Ave, Dayton
meadowlarkrestaurant.com
Best Sandwich Shop
Flyboy’s Deli
Multiple locations including Oakwood (2515 Far Hills Ave)
flyboysdeli.com
Best Soup/Salad
Coco’s Bistro
250 Warren St, Dayton
228coco.com
Best Steak
Oakwood Club
2414 Far Hills Ave, Dayton
theoakwoodclub.com
Best Subs
Submarine House
Multiple locations including Beavercreek (3195 Dayton-Xenia Rd)
submarinehouse.com
Best Sushi
Kabuki Restaurant & Sushi Bar
848 S Main St, Centerville
eatatkabuki.com
“We think that Kabuki won Best Sushi because we believe that our customers know quality therefore we use the best quality products we can find. We make all of the dishes, sauces and even marinades from scratch, making our sushi unique, fresh and flavorful.” – Hannah Brown
Best Wings
Lock 27 Brewing
Multiple locations including Centerville (1035 S Main St)
lock27brewing.com
Drink
Best Bar
Yellow Cab Tavern
700 E 4th St, Dayton
yellowcabtavern.com
“Yellow Cab Tavern is special because we are not just a regular bar. We are all inclusive and welcoming of community-oriented people, artists and musicians. Not only do we offer drinks, pizza and entertainment but we are also like a second home for many people in our town.” – Yellow Cab Tavern
Best Bourbon Selection
Century Bar
18 S Jefferson St, Dayton
centurybardayton.com
Best Brewery
Branch & Bone Artisan Ales
905 Wayne Ave, Dayton
branchandboneales.com
“Branch & Bone Artisan Ales combines the ingredients of earth and the work of humankind to craft subtle, yet flavorful ales. Inspired by European traditions and modern American eccentrics. We brew a range of ales that will encourage exploration.” Branch & Bone Artisan Ales
Best Happy Hour
Mr. Boro’s Tavern
495 N Main St, Springboro
mrborostavern.com
Best Independent Coffeehouse
Ghostlight Coffee
Multiple locations including Dayton (1201 Wayne Ave)
ghostlightcoffee.com
Best Sports Bar
Bunkers Sports Bar & Grill
893 E National Rd, Vandalia
bunkersbarandgrill.com
Best Wine Store/Tasting
Old Mason Winery & Vineyard
4199 S Iddings Rd, West Milton
oldmason.com
“We are a family-owned and -operated winery. We’re proud to offer the highest quality handcrafted wine on the market. We pride ourselves on producing the wine from start to finish. We have a vineyard, we produce the wine, bottle and label, all at the winery. From our family to yours, we put lots of love and careful attention in each locally made wine.” – Donna Clark
Entertainment
Best Bowling Alley
Poelking Lanes South
8871 Kingsridge Dr, Centerville
poelkingbowling.com/poelking-lanes-south/
Best Festival
Dayton Celtic Festival
daytoncelticfestival.com
“Three days of free Celtic music, dance, art and culture at Downtown Dayton’s largest event makes the Dayton Celtic Festival the best in its category! Four stages attract international performers and renowned local talent, and top-drawer food vendors, diverse merchandisers, and fun family activities have kept fans coming back since 2002.” – Steve Baldwin, marketing and sponsorship chair
Best Golf Course
The Golf Club at Yankee Trace
10000 Yankee St, Centerville
yankeetrace.org
Best Live Music
Fraze Pavilion
695 Lincoln Park Blvd, Kettering
fraze.com
Best Museum
National Museum of the United States Air Force
1100 Spaatz St, Wright-Patterson AFB
nationalmuseum.af.mil
“The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, is the world’s largest military aviation museum. With free admission and parking, the museum features more than 350 aerospace vehicles and missiles and thousands of artifacts amid more than 19 acres of indoor exhibit space. Each year more than 800,000 visitors from around the world come to the museum.” – National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Health
Best Chiro
The Chiropractic Health & Wellness Center of Dayton
2301 Far Hills Ave, Oakwood
drprikkel.com
Best Dentist
Rahn Dental Group
5660 Far Hills Ave, Dayton
rahndentalgroup.com
Best Eye Doctor
Miamisburg Vision Care
340 Alexandersville Rd, Miamisburg
miamisburgvisioncare.com
Best Fitness Center
Kettering Recreation Complex
2900 Glengarry Dr, Kettering
playkettering.org/kettering-recreation-complex/
Best Fitness Class Instructor
Kevin Manning, Kevin Manning Fitness
kevinmanningfitness.com
Best Health Food Store
Health Foods Unlimited
2250 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton
healthfoodsunlimited.com
Best Massage Therapist
Tara McGhee, Illuminate Wellness
facebook.com/taramcgheelmt/
Best Medical Facility
Miami Valley Hospital, Premier Health
1 Wyoming St, Dayton
premierhealth.com/locations/hospitals/miami-valley-hospital
Best Medical Spa
Premier Health
premierhealth.com
Best Orthodontist
Burke Orthodontics
Multiple locations including Huber Heights (5211 Waynetowne Ct, Ste A)
burke-ortho.com
Best Pediatric Dentist
Centerville Pediatric Dentistry
Multiple locations including Centerville (273 Regency Ridge Dr)
centervillepediatricdentistry.com
Best Pediatrician
Pediatric Associates of Dayton
Multiple locations including Englewood (9000 N Main St, Ste 332)
pediatricassociatesofdayton.com
Best Personal Trainer
Amy Walsh, Amy Walsh Fitness
3500 W Lower Springboro Rd, Springboro
amywalshfitness.com
“Personal training is more than a career or hobby to me, it is my mission to help people feel better, reach goals and save lives! What makes my programs unique is that they are not cookie cutter classes or personal training sessions. I don’t believe in a rinse and reuse method of training, which means you get personalized training even in a group setting.” – Amy Walsh
Best Pharmacy
Fidelity Health Care, Premier Health
Multiple locations including Dayton (3170 Kettering Blvd)
premierhealth.com/locations/fidelity- health-care
“Our value is convenience, compassion and expertise. Fidelity Health Care offers six pharmacy locations to support our patients prescription needs at the time of discharge from a Premier Health hospital. In addition to supporting our Premier Health patients our pharmacies also support our employees’ prescription needs with the ease of picking up medications and over the counter items at work.” – Elise Huelskamp, director, marketing strategy and account management
Best Physician
Melinda Ruff, MD, Premier Health
2350 Miami Valley Dr, Ste 530, Centerville
premierhealth.com/find-a-doctor/1588618714
Best Yoga Studio
Speakeasy Yoga
510 E 3rd St, Dayton
speakeasydayton.com
“Speakeasy was born of a community looking to have a common place to thrive, and together we created it. I think to a lot of us it feels like a second home. We look forward to many more years of this being a safe space where people can let their guard down, be themselves and settle in.” – Tori Reynolds, owner
Pets
Best Groomer
GroomingDales Pet Salon & Day Spa
3821 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Beavercreek
groomingdalespetsalon.com
“What makes GroomingDales Pet Salon and Day Spa the best in its category is the talented people that make up our staff; the amazingly skilled pet professionals that strive for the personal relationships that we form with the pets and the attention to time and detail that go into a clean, healthy, happy and safe experience for the pets we care for, as well as the people that they own.” – Amy Howard, owner/operator
Best Pet Store
Meowza! Cat Boutique
2700 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton
hsdayton.org/donate/meowza-cat-boutique/
Best Vet
Bigger Road Veterinary Center
Multiple locations including Kettering (5655 Bigger Rd)
biggervet.com
Places
Best Event Space
The Brightside Music & Event Venue
905 E 3rd St, Dayton
thebrightsidedayton.com
“Our goal at The Brightside is to provide a blank slate with personality for our guests, supported by state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment, quality amenities and inspired backdrops for imagery for the evening. Everything in our space has been thoughtfully designed to be versatile and mobile, so the space can serve as a spot for an elegant wedding on one day, and a rowdy concert hall the next.” Carli Dixon, proprietor
Best Fitness Trail
Sugarcreek MetroPark
4178 Conference Rd, Bellbrook
metroparks.org/places-to-go/sugarcreek/
“Popular among trail runners and hikers, Sugarcreek MetroPark features five trail loops of varying length ranging from 0.7 to 3.1 miles. The natural surface trails offer varying terrain and weave through a variety of habitats, including woodland and tall grass prairie. During warm weather months, the dense trees provide shade for runners and hikers, and in the fall the change in colors provides beautiful views.”
– Five Rivers MetroParks
Best Hotel/Motel
Crowne Plaza Dayton
33 E 5th St, Dayton
cpdayton.com
“We have a fantastic location, being connected to the Dayton Convention Center and the Levitt Pavilion plus we are an extension of the Oregon District, which creates a perfect environment for both business and pleasure. The views of the Dayton from View 162 and our rooftop meeting space are unparalleled. We are the only location in Dayton where you can experience the views on a daily basis. Last and certainly not least, our staff is amazing. We strive, as a team, every day to exceed your expectations, making your stay as pleasant and enjoyable as possible.”
– Kris Davis, general manager
Best Park
Cox Arboretum MetroPark
6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton
metroparks.org/places-to-go/cox-arboretum/
“Cox Arboretum MetroPark is a special place where visitors can connect to nature among the trees, shrubs, specialty gardens, mature forests and prairies. Visitors can stroll through the specialty gardens for home gardening inspiration. Parkgoers also can explore pollinator gardens to learn which plants attract butterflies, bees and other important insects. The Edible Landscape Garden features produce that can adorn your gardens and add to your landscape, as well.” – Five Rivers MetroParks
Best Place for a Picnic
Carillon Historical Park
1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton
daytonhistory.org/visit/dayton-history-sites/carillon-historical-park/
Best Place for an Instagram Photo
Dayton Art Institute
456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton
daytonartinstitute.org
Best Place to have a Wedding
Benham’s Grove
166 N Main St, Centerville
benhamsgrove.com
Auto
Best Auto New & Auto Used
Jeff Schmitt Auto Group
Multiple locations including Fairborn (1001 N Broad St)
jeffdeals.com
“The people! Our family has grown to over 400 of the most personable, professional and helpful team members in the Miami Valley. Call, chat or stop by and we think you will agree!” – Jay Schmitt, president
Best Auto Parts & Auto Repair
Fisher’s Shop
1321 Lavelle Dr, Xenia
fishersshopinc.com
Beauty
Best Hair Salon & Place for a Spa Day
Square One Salon and Spa
Multiple locations including Dayton (506 E 3rd St)
squareonesalon.com
“We believe business is much more than a place to work, it’s an environment for enjoying and sharing. Our customers deserve our undivided attention, total satisfaction and a permanent place as a member of our family. Our strength lies in our community and we strive toward fostering its wellness and growth.” – Laura Belle, director of brand communication
Best Manicure/Pedicure
The Woodhouse Day Spa Dayton
4412 Buckeye Ln, Beavercreek
woodhousespas.com
“The Woodhouse Day Spa is a place where the genuine care and comfort of our guest is our highest priority. We pledge to provide the finest treatments and facilities for our guests, who will always enjoy a warm, relaxed, yet refined ambience. The Woodhouse experience enlivens the senses, instills well-being and fulfills even the unexpressed wishes and needs of our guests.” – Jessica Johnston, director of marketing
Best Master Stylist
Lauren Wright, Bombshell Beauty Bar
687 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton
bombshellcenterville.com
“I have been a part of the beauty industry for six years. I attended the Aveda Institute Columbus where I fell in love with all things hair related. I specialize in lived-in color, balayage, and all dimensional colors. My goal as a stylist is to have everyone I meet leave my chair feeling confident and beautiful!” – Lauren Wright
Family
Best Birthday Party Location & Best Charitable Race
Humane Society Of Greater Dayton
1661 Nicholas Rd, Dayton
hsdayton.org
Best Dance/Theatre Instruction
Celtic Academy of Irish Dance
85 Woodman Dr, Dayton
celticacademy.com
Best Daycare Center
Beavercreek Christian Learning Center
1850 N Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek
bclearningcenter.com
“Hands down it is our wonderful staff. We have the best teachers in the region, they are dedicated and committed to offering the best care and education to all of our students. It takes a special person to work with children, and our teachers make BCLC the place that parents want their children to come to. It’s not just our teachers though; our custodians, maintenance workers, kitchen and office staff create a flawless working unit that gives BCLC the reputation it has!” – Amy Frasure, director
Best Education & Best Preschool
Dayton Christian School
9391 Washington Church Rd, Miamisburg
daytonchristian.com
“Dayton Christian School is significantly different than any other K-12 school in that it offers students a strong sense of belonging. At our school, students are also encouraged to develop a strong sense of social and emotional intelligence that will help equip them for life.” – John Gredy, head of school
Best Family Fun Entertainment
Five Rivers MetroParks
Includes more than 30 locations, including 18 parks, conservation areas and the 2nd Street Market
metroparks.org
“You’ll find nature at 30 locations, which includes 18 parks, conservation areas and the 2nd Street Market. These locations are free to the public, open year-round and provide an abundance of outdoor experiences—whether you want to unwind with a picnic or hit the trails with your family.” – Five Rivers MetroParks
Best Gymnastics Center
Ohio Sports Academy
270 Hiawatha Trail, Spingboro
ohiosportsacademy.com
Best Music Instruction
McCutcheon Music
Miltoiple locations including Dayton (38 Marco Ln)
mccutcheonmusic.com
“From the very beginning 32 years ago, our commitment and focus at McCutcheon Music has been to provide quality experiences in music education. In addition to finding talented, dependable individuals for our teaching staff, we have always required our teachers to have a music degree and/or a considerable amount of professional performing experience. Perhaps most important, we have also considered whether we would want our own children (and now our grandchildren) to study with them.”
– Debbie McCutcheon, owner
Best Photographer
From Above Aerial Photography
Sidney
aboveaerialohio.com
Best Place for a Family Day
Carillon Historical Park
1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton
daytonhistory.org
Best School Spirit (K-12)
Centerville High School
500 E Franklin St, Centerville
centerville.k12.oh.us
Best Summer Camp
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
2600 DeWeese Pkwy, Dayton
boonshoftmuseum.org
Best Swim Lessons
Gem City Swim
gemcityswim.com
Shopping
Best Toy Store
Yellow Springs Toy Company
252 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs
ystoyco.com
“While many toy stores focus heavily on kids, we focus heavily on PLAY for everyone—adults, too! From nursery toys to desktop distractions, you are guaranteed to have fun and find something smart, and completely unique—no matter your age, learning style or developmental level.” – Jamie Sharp, owner
Best Antiques
Antiques Village
651 Lyons Rd, Dayton
antiquesvillage.net
Best Bike Shop
Kettering Bike Shop
3120 Wilmington Pike, Kettering
ketteringbikeshop.com
Best Bookstore
Once Upon a Thyme Bookshop
3491 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Ste B, Beavercreek
onceuponathymebookshop.com
Best Bridal Shop
Dress For A Day
33 W Franklin St, Centerville
adressforaday.com
“Dress For A Day offers a very friendly, warm and non-judgmental environment for brides to shop! It is our sincere desire to help every bride feel special and shop in a relaxed and low-pressure atmosphere. We want the bride to love her dress and feel confident about her decision!” – Rachelle Spencer, co-owner
Best Clothing Store
Loralei’s Boutique
43 W Franklin St, Centerville
loraleidayton.com
“Loralei’s Boutique offers one-of-a-kind designer and brand name fashions at a fraction of the cost of ordinary retail prices.” – Suzanne Wehrly, owner
Best Consignment Shop
Home 2 Home
261 E Alex Bell Rd, Dayton
hometohome.com
Best Farm Equipment
Rural King
Multiple locations including Huber Heights
(7611 Old Troy Pike)
ruralking.com
Best Farmer’s Market
2nd Street Market
600 E 2nd St., Dayton
metroparks.org/places-to-go/ 2nd-street-market/
“Shopping at the 2nd Street Market is reminiscent of European markets, alive with vendors people and activity. With a variety of specialty cuisine, unique artisans and local farmers, there is an eclectic atmosphere that attracts shoppers from across the Dayton region.”
– Five Rivers MetroParks
Best Furniture Store
This Old Couch
3930 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Beavercreek
thisoldcouch.net
Best Garden Center
Knollwood Garden Center & Landscaping
3766 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Beavercreek
knollwoodgardens.com
Best Grocery Store
Dorothy Lane Market
Multiple locations including Oakwood (2710 Far Hills Ave)
dorothylane.com
Best Hardware
Handyman Ace Hardware
Multiple locations including Dayton (1229 Wilmington Ave)
acehardware.com
Best Jeweler
Beavercreek Jewelers
1263 N Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek
beavercreekjewelers.com
Best Mattresses
The Original Mattress Factory
Multiple locations including Miamisburg (32 Fiesta Ln)
originalmattress.com
Best Place for Appliances
Logan Master Appliance
2205 S Smithville Rd, Kettering
loganmasterappliance.com
Best Place for Home Accessories
AR Workshop Centerville
101 W Alex-Bell Rd, Centerville
arworkshop.com/centerville/
“We believe AR Workshop Centerville is the best place for home accessories because you can create something personal and meaningful to you! You are able to choose from over 30 options (and over 200 designs) to complement your home decor and personalize with names and dates. To make it even more meaningful, you can DIY your decor with a group of friends and family and be proud that you made it yourself!” – Ann Puckett, owner
Best Shopping Center
The Greene Town Center
4452 Buckeye Ln, Beavercreek
thegreene.com
Best Special Gift Shop
Echõ Boutique
101 S Market St, Troy
shoppingecho.com
Best Thrift Shop
Valley Thrift Store
Multiple locations including Kettering (1717 Woodman Dr)
valleythriftstores.com
Services
Best Accounting/CPA
Acorn Tax Services
433 S Main St, Waynesville
facebook.com/AcornTax/
“We have tax services, life insurance and investment services available. Those are the tools in our box to answer one simple question: How can I help? I’ve got a set of skills, talents and education that give me the ability to help people, which is a true source of joy. I get to save my clients time, money and stress, all in a small business that’s been family owned since 1989.”
– David Beldsoe
Best Assisted Living
Bethany Village
6443 Bethany Village Dr, Dayton
bethanyassistedliving.org
“Bethany Village provides exceptional assisted living solutions that help older adults enjoy life in a safe, secure environment, always balancing their care needs with their goals of maintaining independence. Joining the beautiful Bethany Village community means you’re never far from modern conveniences and amenities, enriching activities and new friends!”
– Ryan Ireland, director of communications and marketing
Best Bank Credit
Wright-Patt Credit Union
Multiple locations including Beavercreek (3560 Pentagon Blvd)
wpcu.coop
“Wright-Patt Credit Union never ceases to amaze me! The response to COVID-19 for members this year is one of the shining examples of everything WPCU does to serve its members and its community.”
– Jessica H, WPCU partner and member
Best Barber Shop
The Finest Barbershop
17 W Whipp Rd, Washington Township
facebook.com/The-Finest-Barbershop-102632441494128/
Best Car Wash
Flying Ace Express Car Wash
Multiple locations including Beavercreek (4494 Indian Ripple Rd)
flyingacecarwash.com
“Growing up in Dayton, and later recognizing the need for a high quality, express car wash, I feel extremely proud we have created such a successful hometown brand in less than six years. From the beginning we set out to create a fast, fun and environmentally friendly car wash that excelled in customer service, and through consistent customer feedback I believe we are achieving that goal!” – Dan Eisenhauer, partner
Best Carpet Cleaner
Transformations Plus
90 Compark Rd, Centerville
transformationsplus.net
Best Computer Repair
Layer 2 Computers
Serves Dayton and Northern Cincinnati
layer2computers.com
Best Door/Window
Xenia Glass & Lock
283 S Detroit St, Xenia
xeniaglass.com
Best Dry Cleaner
Buckeye Green Dry Cleaners
2750 N Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek
buckeyedry.com
“I think it’s our friendliness, quality, speed and the fact that we’re Dayton’s only certified Green cleaners.” – John Blair
Best Electric
Choice Comfort Services
150 N Dixie Dr, Vandalia
choicecomfort.com
Best Exterminator
A-Abel Family of Companies
Serves Dayton area
a-abel.com
“A-Abel has been serving the Dayton area since 1937. During this time we have been earning customers’ confidence through repeat business and referrals. At A-Abel we take great pride in treating all of our customers with dignity and respect while making their homes more comfortable, safe and enjoyable to live in!” – Jay Moran, president, A-Abel Exterminating Company
Best Financial Planner
Davenport Financial Group
267 Regency Ridge Dr, Dayton
davenportfg.com
“As an independent financial adviser, I am able to provide unbiased investment and financial planning solutions to my clients. I enjoy taking the time to get to know each of my clients on a personal level. By doing so, I believe I am better able to understand their unique financial situation and provide them with a customized financial plan that will best serve them and their families for years, and quite possibly generations.” – Cory Davenport, president and founder
Best Florist
Oberer’s Flowers
1448 Troy St, Dayton
oberers.com
Best Funeral Home
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
Multiple locations including North Dayton (4104 Needmore Rd)
newcomerdayton.com
Best Home Builder
Harlow Builders, Inc.
701 N Market St, Troy
harlowbuilders.net
Best Home Remodeler
Zengel Group
85 Compark Rd, Dayton
zengelgroup.com
“I built Zengel Group with the goal of creating a positive partnership with each of our clients. We maintain communication the duration of the project, do our best to maintain livable remodeling and pride ourselves on being true craftsman with over 100 years combined experience. I work to provide the same quality in every project I complete that my grandfather established back in 1928.”
– Jim Zengel, founder and president
Best Insurance Agent
James Berlon, Berlon Insurance
3650 Marshall Rd, Ste 2, Kettering
agents.farmers.com/oh/kettering/james-berlon
“We are in the business to help people. We get to help educate, protect and, most of all, to be there for them when they need us the most. We take pride in helping good people and let them know that we truly care about them. We go above and beyond to help make a difference in our community in the schools, Kettering Backpack Program, Police Foundation and the DorWood Optimist Club! Having this agency gives us the opportunity to give back in a positive way!” – James Berlon
Best Interior Designer
Luken Interiors
2272 W Schantz Ave, Dayton
lukeninteriors.com
“We believe Luken Interiors is best in Interior Design because of our customer service and our ability to provide our clients with designs that make their spaces uniquely their own.”
– Jon Blunt, FASID
Best Landscaper
Grandma’s Gardens
8107 N state Route 48, Waynesville
grandmasgardens.net
“With nearly 70 years of combined experience of project management and plant knowledge, Doug Rhinehart, company founder, and Jerry Schelhorn, nursery manager, bring the finest in landscape design and customer service to each and every job. Backed up by a team of professional installers who are meticulous about the details and take great pride in the finished product, Doug and Jerry always make it a point to exceed expectations.” – Marybeth Taggart, marketing manager
Best Law
Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz
131 N Ludlow St, Ste 1400, Dayton
dgmslaw.com
Best Lawnmower
Grass Monkey Lawn & Landscaping
7989 S Suburban Rd, Centerville
grassmonkeyllc.com
Best Locksmith
Gem City Key Shop
131 E 4th St, Dayton
937-223-5980
Best Mortgage
Drew Huggins, Thrive Mortgage
14 W 1st St, Ste 200, Dayton
thrivemortgage.com
Best Plumber
Korrect Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
7967 W 3rd St, Dayton
korrectplumbing.com
“The Korrect Team is here to ‘Service People’ and exemplify our core values of honesty, hard work, positive impact, loyalty and commitment to our customers. We perform quality work in a professional manor, which has earned us the trust of thousands of customers.” – Martha Logan, president
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