Best of Butler County 2024 winners
Here are the winners and placers in the Food, Dining & Drinking category:
Best Appetizers
• First Place: Billy Yanks
• Second Place: Wings on Brookwood
• Third Place: Coach House
Best Bakery
• First Place: Kelly’s Bakery
• Second Place: Central Pastry Shop
• Third Place: Luke’s Custom Cakes
Best Bar/Lounge
• First Place: Hamilton’s Urban Backyard
• Second Place: Pinball Garage
• Third Place: The Drink Tavern
Best Bartender
• First Place: Brandi Bowman Coach House
• Second Place: The Drink Tavern
• Third Place: Chad Marsh Pinball Garage
Best BBQ
• First Place: Neal’s Famous BBQ
• Second Place: ALL8UP Pizza BBQ & Hoagies
• Third Place: Combs BBQ Central
Best Breakfast
• First Place: Hyde’s Restaurant
• Second Place: Lindenwald Station
• Third Place: The Cracked Pot Coffee and Crepes
Best Brewery/Distillery
• First Place: Municipal Brew Works
• Second Place: Third Eye Brewing Company
• Third Place: N.E.W. Ales Brewing
Best Brunch
• First Place: Tano Bistro
• Second Place: The Cracked Pot Coffee and Crepes
• Third Place: Billy Yanks
Best Buffet
• First Place: Golden Dragon Buffet
• Second Place: Allen’s Market
• Third Place: Bees Buffet
Best Caterer
• First Place: Allen’s Market
• Second Place: Gina’s Italian Kitchen & Tavern
• Third Place: Mz. Jade’s Soul Food
Best Chicken Sandwich
• First Place: Wings on Brookwood
• Second Place: Billy Yanks
• Third Place: Jocko’s Chicken & Seafood
Best Chinese Food
• First Place: Basil 1791
• Second Place: Golden Dragon Buffet
• Third Place: Asian Lantern
Best Chocolates
• First Place: Henry’s Candy Co.
• Second Place: Esther Price Candies
• Third Place: Luke’s Custom Cakes
Best Coffee Shop
• First Place: True West Coffee
• Second Place: Triple Moon Coffee Company
• Third Place: The Fringe Coffee House
Best Desserts
• First Place: Luke’s Custom Cakes
• Second Place: Hyde’s Restaurant
• Third Place: Coach House
Best Diner
• First Place: Hyde’s Restaurant
• Second Place: Lindenwald Station
• Third Place: Millville Restaurant
Best Donut Shop
• First Place: Kelly’s Bakery
• Second Place: Donut Spot
• Third Place: Ross Bakery
Best Family Restaurant
• First Place: Gina’s Italian Kitchen & Tavern
• Second Place: Wings on Brookwood
• Third Place: Cassano’s Pizza King
Best Farmers Market
• First Place: Garver Family Farm Market
• Second Place: Barn N Bunk Farm Market
• Third Place: Oxford Farmers Market
Best Fine Dining
• First Place: Tano Bistro
• Second Place: Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurant
• Third Place: Coach House
Best Food Truck
• First Place: Cheese N Chong Food Truck
• Second Place: BL BBQ & Karaoke DJ Food Truck
• Third Place: Brent’s Smokin’ Butts and Grill
Best French Fries
• First Place: Wings on Brookwood
• Second Place: J&E Rootbeer Stand
• Third Place: ALL8UP Pizza BBQ & Hoagies
Best Grocery Store
• First Place: Jungle Jim’s International Market
• Second Place: Moon Co-Op
• Third Place: Allen’s Market
Best Hamburger
• First Place: Billy Yanks
• Second Place: J&E Rootbeer Stand
• Third Place: Wings on Brookwood
Best Happy Hour
• First Place: The Drink Tavern
• Second Place: Gina’s Italian Kitchen & Tavern
• Third Place: Tano Bistro
Best Hidden Gem Restaurant
• First Place: Coach House
• Second Place: Gina’s Italian Kitchen & Tavern
• Third Place: ALL8UP Pizza BBQ & Hoagies
Best Hot Dog Stand
• First Place: Jolly’s Drive In
• Second Place: J&E Rootbeer Stand
• Third Place: The Dip Ice Cream and More
Best Ice Cream
• First Place: Flubs Ice Cream
• Second Place: Graeter’s Ice Cream
• Third Place: The Cone
Best Indian Food
• First Place: Mirchi
• Second Place: Om India
• Third Place: Krishna Indian Restaurant
Best Italian Food
• First Place: Gina’s Italian Kitchen & Tavern
• Second Place: Paesano’s Pasta House
• Third Place (tied): Raymond’s Pizza
• Third Place (tied): Caruso’s Ristorante & Bar
Best Japanese Food/Sushi
• First Place: Basil 1791
• Second Place: Roll On In
• Third Place: Golden Dragon Buffet
Best Mexican Food
• First Place: Taqueria Guanajuato
• Second Place: El Mariachi of Hamilton
• Third Place: Taqueria El Comal
Best Middle Eastern Food
• First Place: Aladdin’s Eatery
• Second Place: Mirchi
• Third Place: Al-Zaytuna Grill
Best Nachos
• First Place: Wings on Brookwood
• Second Place: Taqueria El Comal
• Third Place: La Pinata of Hamilton
Best Natural Food Store
• First Place: Moon Co-Op
• Second Place: The Farmers Collective
• Third Place: Schaefer’s Farm Market & CSA
Best Neighborhood Bar
• First Place: The Drink Tavern
• Second Place: Hamilton’s Urban Backyard
• Third Place: Pinball Garage
Best Patio Dining
• First Place: Hamilton’s Urban Backyard
• Second Place: Gina’s Italian Kitchen & Tavern
• Third Place: Tano Bistro
Best Pizza
• First Place: Cassano;s Pizza King
• Second Place: Chester’s Pizzeria
• Third Place: ALL8UP Pizza BBQ & Hoagies
Best Place for Craft Beer
• First Place: Municipal Brew Works
• Second Place: N.E.W. Ales Brewing
• Third Place: The Casual Pint of Hamilton
Best Place to Buy Meats
• First Place: Allen’s Market
• Second Place: Special T Meats
• Third Place: Moon Co-Op
Best Restaurant to Take an Out-of-Towner
• First Place: Coach House
• Second Place: Wings on Brookwood
• Third Place: Pinball Garage
Best Seafood
• First Place: Jag’s Steak & Seafood
• Second Place: Mz. Jades Soul Food
• Third Place: Bonefish Grill
Best Sports Bar
• First Place: The Drink Tavern
• Second Place: Pohlman Lanes & Family Entertainment Complex
• Third Place: Putters Sports Grill
Best Square-Cut Pizza
• First Place: Cassano’s Pizza King
• Second Place: Chester’s Pizzeria
• Third Place: ALL8UP Pizza BBQ & Hoagies
Best Steakhouse
• First Place: Jag’s Steak & Seafood
• Second Place: Texas Roadhouse
• Third Place: Primo Italian Steakhouse
Best Tacos
• First Place: Taqueria Guanajuato
• Second Place: El Mariachi of Hamilton
• Third Place: Taqueria El Comal
Best Winery
• First Place: Hanover Winery
• Second Place: Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurant
• Third Place: Seven Mile Winery
Best Wings
• First Place: Wings on Brookwood
• Second Place: Pinball Garage
• Third Place: Laff’s II
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