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. Best of Dayton 2025 was both an online and in-person competition, with thousands of people voting online and hundreds voting at our in-person event, held December 9, 2025 at The Brightside Music and Event Venue in Dayton. Dayton Magazine readers voted for their favorites in 132 categories, and we are excited to bring you 2025’s winners.
Auto
Auto New
Evans Dealer Group
7124 Poe Ave., Dayton
937-890-6200
Auto Parts
Advance Auto Parts
Multiple: 5737 N. Dixie Drive, Dayton 937-454-0773
Auto Repair
Centerville Automotive Inc.
374 Congress Park Drive, Dayton 937-435-6460
autoservicecenterville.com
Auto Used
Bob Ross Buick GMC
85 Loop Road, Centerville
937-403-0700
Car Wash
Flying Ace Express Car Wash
Multiple: 4876 Airway Road, Riverside
855-280-9274
Tire Center
Tire Discounters
Multiple: 7976 N. Dixie Drive, Dayton 937-665-2200
Towing Service
Englewood Truck Towing & Recovery
7510 Jacks Lane, Clayton
888-513-1000
Beauty
Esthetician
Carly The Facialist
30 W. Rahn Road, Dayton
937-371-6295
Hair Salon
252 West Salon and Medical Spa
252 W. Franklin St., Centerville
937-433-9378
Manicure/Pedicure
Lounge Nail Spa
2476 Commons Blvd., Beavercreek
937-956-6143
Master Stylist
Brooke Staggs, Beauty by Brooke
The Salon on Rahn and Day Spa
30 W. Rahn Road, Dayton
937-985-9403
Tattoo Artist
Matt Clemmer, Aisle 9 Tattoo
677 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton 937-723-7700
Tattoo Parlor
Aisle 9 Tattoo
677 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton
937-723-7700
Drink
Bar
Tender Mercy
607 E. Third St., Lower Level, Dayton 937-453-0007
Brewery
Carillon Brewing Company
1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton
937-910-0722
Bourbon Selection (Restaurant/Bar)
Century Bar
18 S. Jefferson St., Dayton
937-694-1086
Happy Hour
Manna Uptown
61 W. Franklin St., Centerville, 937-972-1215
Independent Coffeehouse
Fifty5 Rivers
644 N. Broad St., Fairborn
937-949-0470
Sports Bar
Bullwinkle’s Top Hat Bistro
19 N. Main St., Miamisburg
937-859-7677
Tea Room
Poppet’s Coffee and Tea
1006 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering
937-210-4847
Wine Selection
Arrow Wine & Spirits
Multiple: 2950 Far Hills Ave., Dayton
937-298-1456
Wine Store/Tasting
Old Mason Winery & Vine Road Inc.
4199 Iddings Road, West Milton 937-698-1122
Entertainment
Bowling Alley
Poelking Lanes
1403 Wilmington Ave., Dayton 937-299-5573
Festival
Oktoberfest at Dayton Art Institute
456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton 937-223-4278
Girls Night Out
Dayton Live
138 N, Main St., Dayton
937-637-8100
Golf Course
The Golf Club at Yankee Trace
10000 Yankee St., Centerville 937-438-4653
Live Music
Fraze Pavilion
695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering 937-296-3300
Family
Birthday Party Location
Scene 75
6196 Poe Ave., Dayton
937-619-3200
Dance/Theatre Instruction
Dayton Live Creative Academy
138 N. Main St., Dayton
937-637-8100
Daycare Center
Primrose School of Centerville
2550 E. Alex Bell Road, Centerville
937-432-6000
Family Fun Entertainment
Dayton Dragons Baseball
220 N. Patterson Blvd., Dayton
937-228-2287
Gymnastics Center
Ohio Sports Academy
270 Hiawatha Trail, Springboro 937-743-1466
Music Instruction
McCutcheon Music
38 Marco Lane, Centerville
937-435-2900
Photographer
Kim Rogers
513-608-6188
Place for a Family Day
Carillon Historical Park
1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton
937-293-2841
Preschool
The Goddard School of Beavercreek
1423 Grange Hall Road, Beavercreek 937-427-2966
School Spirit (K-12)
Dayton Christian School
9391 Washington Church Road, Miamisburg 937-291-7201
Summer Camp
YMCA Camp Kern
5291 state Route 350, Oregonia 513-932-3756
Swim Lessons
Dayton Raiders Swim Academy
560 Grange Hall Road, Beavercreek 937-540-2762
Food
Bakery
Ashley’s Pastry Shop
21 Park Ave, Dayton”
937-293-1719
BBQ
City Barbeque
Multiple: 6549 Miller Lane, Dayton 937-200-1660
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Breakfast/Brunch
Lily’s Dayton
329 E. Fifth St., Dayton
937-723-7637
Burger
Hamburger Wagon
P.O. Box 322, Miamisburg
937-847-2442
Butcher
Zink’s Meats & Fine Wines
409 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Centerville 937-435-4980
Catering
Kohler Catering
4572 Presidential Way, Kettering 937-291-3600
Chef
Chef Phillip Morgan, Morgan’s
1101 W .Third St., Dayton
937-221-9173
Chinese Cuisine
China Cottage
Multiple: 6290 Far Hills Ave., Centerville
937-434-2622
Cupcakes
Cake, Hope, & Love
1490 N. Fairfield Road, Ste. B, Beavercreek
937-912-9253
Dessert
Say Yes Cakes
1003 Shroyer Road, Dayton
937-951-2253
Donuts
Stan the Donut Man
1441 Wilmington Ave., Dayton 937-293-1080
Family Dining
George’s Family Restaurant
5216 N. Dixie Drive, Dayton
937-275-0705
Fast Casual
The Rootbeer Stande
1727 Woodman Drive, Dayton
937-640-1114
Fine Dining
The Paragon Supper Club
797 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton 937-258-2654
Food Truck
Dayton Street Snacks
417 E. Third St., Dayton
937-265-2140
Fresh Catch (Seafood)
Jay’s Seafood
225 E. Sixth St., Dayton
937-222-2892
Ice Cream
Tom and Dot’s Gelato
36 A S. Main St., Miamisburg 937-388-8006
Italian Cuisine
Mama DiSalvo’s
1375 E. Stroop Road, Kettering 937-299-5831
Mexican Cuisine
Taqueria Mixteca
1609 E. Third St., Dayton
937-258-2654
Patio Dining
Ye Olde Trail Tavern
228 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs
937-767-7448
Pizza
Marion’s Piazza
Multiple: 3443 N. Dixie Drive, Dayton
937-277-6553
Restaurant
Salar Restaurant and Lounge
400 E. Fifth St., Dayton
937-203-3999
Sandwich Shop
Chicago Gyro & Dogs
3979 Indian Ripple Road, Beavercreek 937-705-6072
Soup/Salad
Jimmie’s Ladder 11
936 Brown St., Dayton
937-424-1784
Steak
The Pine Club
1926 Brown St., Dayton
937-228-7463
Sushi
Wasabi Japanese Cusine
784 N. Main St., Springboro
937-907-5010
View from a Restuarant
Smith’s Boathouse Restaurant
439 N. Elm St., Troy
937-335-3837
Wings
Carmichael’s Pub
3011 Wayne Ave., Dayton
937-258-6058
Health
Active Lifestyle Community
10 Wilmington Place
10 Wilmington Ave., Dayton
937-253-1010
Assisted Living
St. Leonard
8100 Clyo Road, Centerville
937-433-0480
Charitable Race
Furry Scurry 5K
1661 Nicholas Road, Dayton
937-965-4399
Chiro
David Herman, DC, Ohio Sport & Spine
210 E. Spring Valley Pike, Ste. D, Dayton
937-404-2189
Dentist
Comprehensive Dentistry of Troy
1090 N. Market St., Troy
937-339-5855
Fitness Center
Forza Fitness
Multiple: 3012 Far Hills Ave., Kettering
937-530-4235
Massage Therapist
Heidi Clarke LMT, Meraki Massage and Wellness
8801 N. Main St., Ste. 203, Dayton
Medical Facility
Kettering Health
3535 Southern Blvd., Kettering 937-298-4331
Medical Spa
Vytality Blu Health & MedSpa
2310 Far Hills Ave., Ste. 5, Dayton
937-813-7563
Orthodontist
Beavercreek Orthodontics
3300 Kemp Road, Ste. C, Beavercreek
Pediatric Dentist
Yissell Carpentino, DMD, Bellbrook Pediatric Dentistry
4354 W. Franklin St., Bellbrook
937-848-4848
Pediatrician
Josh Wenzell, MD, Simplicity Health
200 E. Spring Valley Pike, Centerville 937-813-2124
Personal Trainer
Virgil Carter, Express Fitness Studio
219 Woodman Drive, Dayton
937-902-3597
Pharmacy
Dayton Physicians Network Pharmacy
3120 Governor’s Place Blvd., Dayton 937-245-6320
daytonphysicians.com
Physical Therapist
Ben Ruggles, DPT, Xcel Physical Therapy
830 Falls Creek Drive, Vandalia
937-890-9235
Retirement Community
The Ashford of Beavercreek
3865 Park Overlook Drive, Beavercreek
937-900-0943
Yoga Studio
Day Yoga Studio
Multiple: 1100 Brown St., Dayton 937-829-5947
Home
Electrician
A-Abel Companies
440 Congress Park Drive, Dayton
937-434-4343
Home Builder
Michael Neff Custom Builders
11000 Frederick Pike, Dayton 937-608-5927
Home Remodeler
Houck Remodeling
960 Meadows Manor, Ste. B, Dayton 937-434-1228
Interior Designer
Simply Organized Dayton
443-494-8301
Mortgage Lender
Thrive Mortgage
Plumber
Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians
1851 S. Metro Parkway, Dayton
937-697-1223
Pool Service
Knickerbocker Pools, Spas, and Supplies
Multiple: 4001 Dayton-Xenia Road, Dayton 937-426-8898
Real Estate Agent
Kelly Bayse, Keller Williams Seven Hills Realty
937-776-1264
Roofing
Drytech Exteriors
3036 Far Hills Ave., Dayton
937-315-7307
Pets
Groomer
Animal Castle
887 S. Main St., Centerville
937-434-8163
Pet Store
Humane Society of Greater Dayton’s MeowZa Cat Boutique
101 E. Alex Bell Road, #146, Centerville 937-434-6369
Vet
Dayton Humane Veterinary Hospital
1661 Nicholas Road, Dayton
937-965-4399
Places
Event Space
Benham’s Grove
166 N. Main St., Centerville
937-433-1913
Fitness Trail
Five Rivers MetroPark
409 E. Monument Ave., Dayton
937-275-7275
Hotel/Motel
AC Hotel Dayton
124 Madison St., Dayton
937-965-7500
Park
Stubbs Park
255 W. Spring Valley Pike, Centerville 937-428-4782
Place for a Picnic
Hills & Dales MetroPark
2606 Hilton Drive, Kettering
937-275-7275
Place to have a Wedding
Whattapuddle Farms
2660 Waynesville Jamestown Road, Xenia 937-776-8672
Place to Play Pickleball
Dayton Metro Pickleball
6205 Miller Lane, Dayton
937-626-4931
Services
Accounting/CPA
Barnes Dennig
40 N. Main St., Dayton
937-223-7272
Bank/Credit
Monroe Federal Savings & Loan
Multiple: 24 E. Main St., Tipp City 937-667-8461
Barber Shop
Stan’s Barber Shop
5981 Old Troy Pike, Huber Heights 937-640-3401
Dry Cleaner
A+ Cleaners – Dayton
105 E. Second St., Dayton
937-640-3029
Exterminator
Mosquito Joe of Miami Valley
1314 Barnhart Road, Troy
326-213-2407
Financial Planner
Artifex Financial Group
2305 Far Hills Ave., Ste. 206, Oakwood 855-752-6644
Florist
The Flower Man
70A Westpark Road, Dayton
937-433-8610
Funeral Home
Routsong Funeral Home
Multiple: 81 N. Main St., Centerville 937-293-4137
Home or Business Painting
Five Star Painting of Dayton
937-870-2005
Insurance Agent
Jonathan Zimmerman, Buckner Insurance
2217 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton 937-434-6800
Law
Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz
131 N. Ludlow St., #1400, Dayton
937-222-2222
Mortgage
Wright Patt Credit Union
Multiple: 3324 Benchwood Road, Vandalia 800-762-0047
Real Estate Agency
Mark Ryan Group – REMAX Victory + Affiliates
937-353-4290
Shopping
Antiques
Dayton Humane & Co.
101 E. Alex Bell Road, Ste.148, Centerville 937-907-4320
Bike Shop
Mike’s Bike Shop
1300 E. First St., Dayton
937-963-2366
Bookstore
Rabbit Hole Books
29 W. First St., Dayton
937-999-4092
Bridal Shop
Lillian’s Bridal
5763 Far Hills Ave., Dayton
937-433-4494
Consignment Shop
Loralei’s Boutique
43 W. Franklin St., Centerville 937-528-6861
Farm Equipment
Target Tool Outdoor Power Equipment
2520 Dryden Road, Moraine
937-299-8801
Farmer’s Market
Treadway Gardens
10245 Dayton Lebanon Pike, Dayton
937-672-3688
Garden Center
Grandma’s Gardens
8107 state Route 48, Waynesville
937-885-2740
Grocery Store
Dorothy Lane Market
Multiple: 6177 Far Hills Ave., Dayton
937-434-1294
Hardware
Rocky’s Ace Hardware
4249 N, Main St., Dayton
937-278-5825
Jeweler
Elizabeth Diamond Company
7245 Far Hills Ave., Dayton
937-434-0003
Landscaper
Berns Garden Center & Landscaping
Multiple: 825 Greentree Road, Middletown
513-423-5306
Place for Home Accessories
The Little Exchange Fine Gifts
45 Park Ave., Oakwood,
937-299-1561
Special Gift Shop
ZIG ZAG Gallery
101 E. Alex Bell Road, #154, Centerville 937-434-3565
Thrift Shop
Clothes That Work
2824 Wilmington Pike, Kettering 937-222-3778
Finalists
As chosen by readers of Dayton Magazine. In 2025, you nominated hundreds of local organizations in 114 categories, with voting taking place online. In the following pages, we honor the finalists as well as the winners in each category.
