Best of Butler County 2025 winners
Here are the winners and placers in the Food, Dining & Drinking category:
Best Appetizers
• First Place: Wings on Brookwood
• Finalist: Billy Yanks
• Finalist: Shooters Sports Grill
Best Bakery
• First Place: Kelly’s Bakery
• Finalist: Central Pastry Shop
• Finalist: Luke’s Custom Cakes
Best Bar/Lounge
• First Place: Coach House
• Finalist: Gina’s Italian Kitchen & Tavern
• Finalist: Immortal Vibes
Best Bartender
• First Place: Brandi Bowman, Coach House
• Finalist: Jessica Johnson, The Drink Tavern
• Finalist: Madison Lawson, The Lucky Well
Best BBQ
• First Place: Neal’s Famous BBQ
• Finalist: Brents Smokin’ Butts and Grill
• Finalist: City Barbeque
Best Breakfast
• First Place: Hyde’s Restaurant
• Finalist: Lindenwald Station
• Finalist: Millville Restaurant
Best Brewery/Distillery
• First Place: Municipal Brew Works
• Finalist: N.E.W. Ales Brewing
• Finalist: Third Eye Brewing Company
Best Brunch
• First Place: Toast & Berry
• Finalist: Basil 1791
• Finalist: Coach House
Best Buffet
• First Place: Golden Dragon Buffet
• Finalist: Allen’s Market
• Finalist: Basil 1791
Best Caterer
• First Place: Allen’s Market
• Finalist: Gina’s Italian Kitchen & Tavern
• Finalist: Two Women in a Kitchen
Best Chicken Sandwich
• First Place: Wings on Brookwood
• Finalist: Allen’s Market
• Finalist: Billy Yanks
Best Chinese Food
• First Place: Basil 1791
• Finalist: Asian Lantern
• Finalist: China Inn Restaurant
Best Chocolates
• First Place: Aglamesis Brothers
• Finalist: Esther Price Candies
• Finalist: Henrys Candy Co.
Best Coffee Shop
• First Place: True West Coffee
• Finalist: Fairfield Coffee
• Finalist: Triple Moon Coffee Company
Best Deli/Sandwich Shop
• First Place: Allen’s Market
• Finalist: Alexanders Market & Deli
• Finalist: Bagel & Deli Shop
Best Desserts
• First Place: Luke’s Custom Cakes
• Finalist: Chubby Bunny Bakery
• Finalist: Hyde’s Restaurant
Best Diner
• First Place: Hyde’s Restaurant
• Finalist: Lindenwald Station
• Finalist: Millville Restaurant
Best Donut Shop
• First Place: Kelly’s Bakery
• Finalist: Donut Spot
• Finalist: Ross Bakery
Best Family Restaurant
• First Place: Wings on Brookwood
• Finalist: Gina’s Italian Kitchen & Tavern
• Finalist: Hyde’s Restaurant
Best Farmers Market
• First Place: Oxford Farmers Market
• Finalist: Garver Family Farm Market
• Finalist: Schaefer’s Farm Market & CSA
Best Fine Dining
• First Place: Jag’s Steak & Seafood
• Finalist: Coach House
• Finalist: Tano Bistro
Best Food Truck
• First Place: Cheese N Chong Food Truck
• Finalist: BL BBQ & Karaoke DJ Food Truck
• Finalist: Brents Smokin’ Butts and Grill
Best French Fries
• First Place: Wings on Brookwood
• Finalist: Billy Yanks
• Finalist: The 513
Best Grocery Store
• First Place: Jungle Jim’s International Market
• Finalist: ALDI
• Finalist: Moon Co-Op
Best Hamburger
• First Place: Billy Yanks
• Finalist: Mad Mikes Burgers & Fries
• Finalist: Wings on Brookwood
Best Happy Hour
• First Place: Gina’s Italian Kitchen & Tavern
• Finalist: Billy Yanks
• Finalist: The Drink Tavern
Best Hidden Gem Restaurant
• First Place: ALL8UP Pizza BBQ & Hoagies
• Finalist: Bourbons Craft Kitchen & Bar - Middletown
• Finalist: Millville Restaurant
Best Hot Dog Stand
• First Place: Jolly’s Drive In
• Finalist: J&E Rootbeer Stand
• Finalist: The Jug
Best Ice Cream
• First Place: Flub’s Ice Cream
• Finalist: Aglamesis Brothers
• Finalist: Graeter’s Ice Cream
Best Indian Food
• First Place: Mirchi
• Finalist: Flame India Restaurant
• Finalist: Om India
Best Italian Food
• First Place: Gina’s Italian Kitchen & Tavern
• Finalist: Caruso’s Ristorante & Bar
• Finalist: The Spinning Forchetta
Best Japanese Food/Sushi
• First Place: Basil 1791
• Finalist: Dancing Roll
• Finalist: Fuji’s House
Best Mexican Food
• First Place: Taqueria Guanajuato
• Finalist: Agave & Rye
• Finalist: El Mariachi of Hamilton
Best Middle Eastern Food
• First Place: Mirchi
• Finalist: Al-Zaytuna Grill
• Finalist: Aladdin’s Eatery
Best Nachos
• First Place: Berd’s Grill & Bar
• Finalist: Taqueria Guanajuato
• Finalist: Wings on Brookwood
Best Natural Food Store
• First Place: Jungle Jim’s International Market
• Finalist: Moon Co-Op
• Finalist: Schaefer’s Farm Market & CSA
Best Neighborhood Bar
• First Place: The Drink Tavern
• Finalist: Coach House
• Finalist: Gina’s Italian Kitchen & Tavern
• Finalist: The 513
Best Patio Dining
• First Place: Coach House
• Finalist: Gina’s Italian Kitchen & Tavern
• Finalist: Hamilton’s Urban Backyard
Best Pizza
• First Place: Chester’s Pizzeria
• Finalist: ALL8UP Pizza BBQ & Hoagies
• Finalist: Raymond’s Pizza
Best Place for Craft Beer
• First Place: Municipal Brew Works
• Finalist: Jungle Jim’s International Market
• Finalist: The Casual Pint of Hamilton
Best Place to Buy Meats
• First Place: Allen’s Market
• Finalist: Dave’s Quality Meats of West Chester
• Finalist: Jungle Jim’s International Market
Best Restaurant to Take an Out-of-Towner
• First Place: Wings on Brookwood
• Finalist: Billy Yanks
• Finalist: Coach House
Best Seafood
• First Place: Jag’s Steak & Seafood
• Finalist: Basil 1791
• Finalist: Bonefish Grill
Best Sports Bar
• First Place: Shooters Sports Grill
• Finalist: Berd’s Grill & Bar
• Finalist: The Drink Tavern
Best Square-Cut Pizza
• First Place: Cassano’s Pizza King
• Finalist: Chester’s Pizzeria
• Finalist: Raymond’s Pizza
Best Steakhouse
• First Place: Texas Roadhouse
• Finalist: Jag’s Steak & Seafood
• Finalist: LongHorn Steakhouse
Best Tacos
• First Place: Agave & Rye
• Finalist: El Mariachi of Hamilton
• Finalist: Taqueria Guanajuato
Best Wine Bar
• First Place: Ciao Vino Wine Bar
• Finalist: Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurant
• Finalist: West Central Wine
Best Wings
• First Place: Wings on Brookwood
• Finalist: Shooters Sports Grill
• Finalist: The 513