For the first time ever, we’re celebrating the best that the Upper Valley has to offer with the inaugural Best of the Upper Valley Awards. In this feature we bring you winners in 157 categories—the cream of the crop—as chosen by the people who know them best.
Thousands of people voted for the winners in Dayton Magazine’s online competition, as well as in-person at the 2024 Best of the Upper Valley event, held Feb. 22 at The Concord Room in Troy. The competition and event were sponsored by the Dayton Physicians Network. Our community partners were the Vandalia-Butler Chamber of Commerce, Troy Chamber of Commerce, Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau and the Piqua Chamber of Commerce.
We are thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Best of the Upper Valley competition, as selected by you.
Auto
Auto Body & Paint Shops
Randall’s Auto Body & Rental
2994 S. County Road 25A, Troy
937-339-8344
Auto New
Chevrolet of Troy
1375 S. Market St., Troy
937-703-4631
Auto Parts
Advanced Auto Parts – Troy
722 W. Main St., Troy, 937-335-8868 stores
Auto Repair
Jenkins Automotive
901 W. Jefferson St., New Carlisle
937-845-1815
Auto Used
Erwin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
2775 S. County Road 25A, Troy
937-761-3790
Car Wash
Splish Splash Auto Bath
702 N. Market St., Troy
937-339-1448
Glass Repair
Hemm’s Glass Shops
Multiple locations including Piqua (514 S. Main St.)
937-773-5591
Motorcycle Shop
Piqua Harley-Davidson
1501 E. Ash St., Piqua
973-773-8733
Oil Change
Trojan Auto Care
2511 W. Main St., Troy
937-410-3457
Tire Center
AAA Tire and Auto Service – Huber Heights
8381 Old Troy Pike, Huber Heights
937-281-3560
Towing Company
Randy’s Towing & Recovery
2820 Stone Circle Drive, Troy
937-339-1111
Beauty
Barber Shop
Knuckleheads Barber Company
16 N. Market St., Troy, 937-602-0176
Esthetician
éclat Facial Studio
Multiple locations including Troy (116 S. Market St.)
937-552-7337
Hair Salon
Color Vibe Salon
6 N. Madison St., Troy
937-524-5457
Manicure/Pedicure
Polished Nail Salon
6 E. Main St., Troy
937-552-6492
MasterStylist
Angie Beckstedt, All For You Salon
550 Mote Drive, Covington, 937-473-2287
Place for a Spa Day
Special Effects Salon & Day Spa
121 E. Franklin St., Troy
937-339-1764
Tanning Salon
SunDown Tan
Multiple locations including Piqua
(1379 Covington Ave.)
937-773-5000
Tattoo Artist
Blake Moran, Unfiltered Ink Tattoo
534 North Elm St. #B, Troy, 937-703-2721
Tattoo Parlor
Endless Ink Tattooing
312 North Wayne St., Piqua
937-451-9455
Drink
Bar
Mojos Bar & Grille
109 E. Main St., Troy
937-552-9172
Bourbon Selection
Crafted & Cured
8 S. Market St., Troy
937-552-7553
Brewery
Crooked Handle Brewing Co. – Piqua
Multiple locations including Piqua
(123 N. Main St.)
937-615-6076
Happy Hour
Agave & Rye – Troy
2 N. Market St., Troy
937-741-8226
Independent Coffeehouse
Local Coffee & Cream
210 W. High St., Pleasant Hill, 937-701-5243
Sports Bar
Bunkers Sports Bar & Grill
893 E. National Road, Vandalia
937-890-8899
Wine Selection
Old Mason Winery
4199 S. Iddings Road, West Milton
937-698-1122
Entertainment
Art Gallery/Studio
Troy-Hayner Cultural Center
301 W. Main St., Troy
937-339-0457
Book Store
Jay and Mary’s Book Center
1201-C Experiment Farm Road, Troy
937-335-1167
Bowling Alley
Troy Bowl
1530 McKaig Ave., Troy, 937-339-3315
Festival
Troy Strawberry Festival
405 SW Public Square, Ste 330, Troy
937-339-7714
Golf Course
Miami Shores Golf Course
402 E. Staunton Road, Troy
937-335-4457
Live Music
Rose Music Center at The Heights
6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights
937-610-0288
Museum
WACO Air Museum
1865 S. County Road 25A, Troy
937-335-9226
Family
Birthday Party Location
Troy Rec
11 N. Market St., Troy
937-339-1923
Dance/Theatre Instruction
Center Stage Academy of Dance
18 E. Canal St., Troy
937-339-9444
Daycare Center
Early Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center
Multiple locations including Troy
(1021 S. Dorset Road)
937-335-9614
Equestrian Center
Eagles’ Wings Therapeutic Riding Center
5730 N. Washington Road, Piqua
937-778-0021
Family Fun Entertainment
Long Shots
2315 S. County Road 25A, Troy
937-703-4030
Gymnastics Center
Tumble U
262 Fox Drive, Piqua
937-626-3395
Music Instruction
Trojan City Music
106 E. Main St., Troy
937-335-2406
Photographer
Priddy Photography Troy
937-903-0403
Place for a Family Day
Brukner Nature Center
5995 Horseshoe Bend Road, Troy
937-698-6498
Preschool
Smart Start Preschool
11 N. Market St., Troy
937-440-9805
Private Schools
Troy Christian Schools
700 S. Dorset Road, Troy
937-339-5692
School Spirit (K-12)
Troy City Schools
550 N. Market St., Troy, 937-332-6700
Summer Camp
The Vandalia Youth Theatre Company
698 W. National Road, Vandalia
937-918-6041
Swim Lessons
Miami County YMCA
Multiple locations including Piqua (223 W. High St.)
937-773-9622
Tutoring Centers
Fail Me Not Tutoring
201 Riverside Drive, Ste 2A, Dayton
937-852-8333
Food
Bakery
The Farmhouse Bakery
167 E. Peterson Road, Troy
937-214-7994
BBQ
Hickory River Smokehouse
135 S. Garber Drive, Tipp City, 937-669-2271
Breakfast/Brunch
Sam and Ethel’s Restaurant
120 E. Main St., Tipp City
937-667-0113
Burger
571 Grill & Draft House
12389 Milton Carlisle Road, New Carlisle
937-845-0089
Butcher
Haren’s Market
2 E. Main St., Troy
937-335-1399
Catering
Mrs. B’s Catering
101 N. Main St., Pleasant Hill
937-676-2883
Chef
CuisineJ’s Cuisine
1743 W. Main St., Troy
937-703-1333
Cupcakes
Sweet Dreams Cake Shoppe
121 Public Square, Troy
937-238-2699
Dessert
Jim’s Donut Shop
122 E. National Road, Vandalia
937-898-4222
Family Dining
Lincoln Square V Restaurant
1320 Archer Drive, Troy
937-332-0222
Fast Casual
Submarine House
Multiple locations including Vandalia
(8807 N. Dixie Drive)
937-387-0388
Fine Dining
Coldwater Cafe
19 E. Main St., Tipp City
937-667-0007
Food Truck
The Crazy Redhead Canteen Troy
614-499-4552
Fresh Catch (Seafood)
The Caroline
5 S. Market St., Troy
937-552-7676
Fried Chicken
Rip Rap Roadhouse
6024 Rip Rap Road, Dayton
937-236-4329
Gluten Free Options
MattyQ’s
1469 S. Market St., Troy, 937-552-7005
Ice Cream
Ducky’s Snowballs & Ice Cream
100 W. Market St., Troy
937-703-5463
Italian Cuisine
East of Chicago Pizza
1560 Covington Ave., Piqua
937-773-1233
Mexican Cuisine
La Catrina
845 W. Market St., Troy
937-703-9041
Patio Dining
Long Shots
2315 S. County Road 25A, Troy
937-703-4030
Pizza
3 Joe’s Pizzeria & Trattoria
414 W. Water St., Piqua
937-615-1100
Restaurant
Los Pitayos Mexican Restaurant
2317 W. Main St., Troy, 937-707-6783
Sandwich Shop
Bowman & Landes
6490 E. Ross Road, New Carlisle
937-845-9466
Soup/Salad
Applebee’s
Multiple locations including Troy (1759 W. Main St.)
937-335-1550
Steak
The Caroline
5 S. Market St., Troy
937-552-7676
Sushi
Megumi Sushi Bar, Ramen And Grill
12 S. Dorset Road, Troy
937-335-7335
Vegetarian
Basil’s on Market
18 N. Market St., Troy
937-524-5916
View from a Restaurant
El Tequila Mexican Bar & Grill
5795 N. County Road, Piqua
937-916-3114
Wings
Hinders Sports Bar & Grill
902 W. Main St., Tipp City
937-667-4433
Health
Charitable Race
Pink Ribbon Good
350 Huls Drive, Dayton
877-269-5367
Chiropractor
Dr. Besecker – West Milton Chiropractic
22 N. Miami St., West Milton
937-314-4180
Dentist
Excellence in Dentristry
1523 N. Market St., Troy
937-875-9382
Dermatologist
Midwest Vein & Laser
Multiple locations including Vandalia
(900 S. Dixie Drive, Ste 50)
937-281-0200
Fitness Center
Athletic Proving Grounds
475 S. First St., Tipp City
937-516-9830
Fitness Class Instructor
Lydia Witters, Fitness Institute of Troy
101 W. Franklin St., Troy
937-552-9682
Massage Therapist
Lauren Leistner, Thyme to Heal
209 W. Market St., Ste B, Troy
937-270-2853
Medical Facility
Dayton Physicians Network at Miami Valley Hospital North
9000 N. Main St., Ste 200, Dayton
937-293-1622
Medical Spa
Advanced Aesthetics Medical Spa
180 Stanfield Drive, Troy
937-658-1202
Natural Food Store
Rosebud’s Real Food
473 E. Troy Pike, Ste C, Covington
937-214-1801
Optometrist
Primary EyeCare Associates
Multiple locations including Sidney
(1086 Fairington Drive)
937-492-9197
Orthodontist
Alvetro Orthodontics
Multiple locations including Tipp City
(1491 W. Main St.)
937-877-1206
Pediatric Dentist
Comprehensive Dentistry of Troy
1090 N. Market St., Troy, 937-339-5855
Pediatrician
Child & Adolescent Specialty Care
2760 S. County Road 25A, Troy
937-667-7711
Personal Trainer
Kevin Manning – Elite Fitness Vandalia
937-286-0748
Pharmacy
Dayton Physicians Pharmacy
3120 Governor’s Place Blvd., Dayton
937-245-6320
Physical Therapist
Carolyn Wise, PT, DPT, Kettering Health
Multiple locations including Kettering
(3535 Southern Blvd.)
Physician
Rajeev Kulkarni, MD
855 W. Market St., Troy
937-293-1622
Yoga Studio
Mary Borton Movement Troy
937-231-1129
Pets
Animal Rescue
Our Farm Sanctuary
6495 Agenbroad Road, Tipp City
937-506-0696
Groomer
Wagmore Pet Salon
235 S. Market St., Troy
937-335-9247
Long-Term Boarding
Dogtown Huber Heights
6119 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights
937-233-3151
Pet Store
Petco – Troy
1893 W. Main St., Troy
937-339-7398
Pet Training
K9 Solutions Center
957 S. Dayton-Lakeview Road, New Carlisle
937-771-1476
Short-Term Boarding
Dogtown Huber Heights
6119 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights
937-233-3151
Veterinarian Practices
Dr. Jo’s Pet Wellness and Acupuncture
1341 Wayne St., Troy
937-667-3217
Places
Event Space
Pop-up @ 4 W. Main
4 W. Main St., Troy
937-875-4633
Fitness Trail
Charleston Falls Preserve
2535 Ross Road, Tipp City, 937-335-6273
Hotel/Motel
Hotel Versailles
22 N. Center St., Versailles
937-526-3020
Park
Hobart Urban Nature Preserve
1400 Tyrone Road, Troy, 937-335-6273
Place for a Picnic
Stillwater Prairie Reserve
9750 state Route 185, Covington
937-335-6273
Place to have a Wedding
The Willow Tree
1900 W. state Route 571, Tipp City
937-260-3273
Services
Accounting/CPA
Manning & Associates
Multiple locations including Sidney
(500 Folkerth Ave.)
937-492-0386
Active Adult Community
Ohio Living Dorothy Love
3003 W. Cisco Road, Sidney, 937-498-2391
Bank Credit
Monroe Federal
Multiple locations including Tipp City (24 E. Main St.)
937-667-8461
Bike Repair
Smitty’s Bicycle & Locksmith Service
1032 Covington Ave., Piqua
937-773-0747
Carpet Cleaner
Stanley Steemer
1250 Peters Road, Troy
937-339-1212
Coworking Spaces
Tipp Center
855 N. Third St., Tipp City
937-506-750
Dry Cleaner
Sunset Cleaners
Multiple locations including Troy (25 S. Elm St.)
937-335-4077
Electrician
Collier Electric
2820 Southside Drive, Troy
937-451-0011
Financial Planner
Nick Kavalauskas – Primerica
8529 N. Dixie Drive, Ste 325, Dayton
937-802-6685
Florist
Trojan Florist and Gifts
7 E. Water St., Troy
937-339-2206
Funeral Home
Baird Funeral Home
555 N. Market St., Troy
937-339-2602
Home Remodeler
Five Star Painting of Dayton
Tipp City, 937-518-6759
House Cleaning
Kasi Services
1159 Stonyridge Ave., Troy
937-418-6843
HVAC
Morris Comfort Systems
401 S. College St., Piqua
937-773-5662
Insurance Agent
Zack Jacobs – State Farm
124 W. Main St., Tipp City
937-877-1200
Junk Removal
Junk King – Dayton
5335 Springboro Pike, Ste I, West Carrolton
937-684-9441
Landscaper
Monroe Grounds Maintenance
2785 S. County Road 25A, Troy
937-335-9335
Moving Services
Lewis & Michael
3920 Image Drive, Dayton
937-252-6683
Painting Companies
Five Star Painting of Dayton
Tipp City
937-518-6759
Pest Control Specialties
Mosquito Joe of Miami Valley Troy
937-972-0971
Plumber
Choice Comfort Services
150 N. Dixie Drive, Vandalia
937-712-5111
Real Estate Agency
Keller Williams Home Town Realty
300 W. National Road, Vandalia
937-890-9111
Real Estate Agent
Lorna Furderer, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, Troy
11 E. Main St., Troy, 937-750-0340
Retirement Community
StoryPoint – Troy
1840 Towne Park Drive, Troy
937-552-2487
Roofing
Castle Roofing
Huber Heights
937-288-3191
Storage Facilities
Lewis & Michael
3920 Image Drive, Dayton
937-252-6683
Shopping
Antique Store
The 3 Weird Sisters Studio
15 S. Market St., Troy, 937-477-6038
Bike Shop
Pedego Electric Bikes – Troy
225 E. Main St., Troy, 937-552-9060
Bridal Shop
Modern On Market Bridal Boutique
12 S. Market St., Troy
937-552-7288
Clothing Store
The Blue Bow Boutique
108 E. Main St., Troy, 937-670-2027
Consignment Shop
David Fair on the Square
301 Public Square, Troy
937-440-8232
Custom T-Shirts
Four Acre Clothing Co.
8 N. Market St., Troy
937-210-5024
Farmer’s Market
Cherry Street Local Farmers Market
South Cherry St., Troy
937-749-8803
Furniture Store
Francis Furniture
Multiple locations including Sidney
(2230 W. Michigan St.)
937-498-4584
Garden Center
Andy’s Garden
2310 W. Market St., Troy
937-335-5550
Grocery Store
Haren’s Market
2 E. Main St., Troy
937-335-1399
Handmade Market Vendor
Two Sisters Creative Market
1127 Park Ave., Piqua
937-606-2210
Home Decor
Expressions of the Home
6 S. Market St., Troy, 937-332-9227
Jeweler
Harris Jeweler
2343 W. Main St., Troy
937-335-0055
Men’s Fashion
Barclay’s
314 N. Main St., Piqua
937-773-5928
Place for Home Accessories
Expressions of the Home
6 S. Market St., Troy, 937-332-9227
Shopping Center
Troy Towne Center
1801 W. Main St., Troy
Specialty Gift Shop
Provisions Co.
11 W. Main St., Troy
937-759-8127
Thrift Shop
Anna’s Closet
1405 S. Country Road 25A, Troy
937-875-2909
Toy Store
Yellow Springs Toy Company
252 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs
937-810-0007
