The table below has the winners in each category, and we’ll be releasing more information in the coming days on the other placers and deeper stories about some of the winners.
Thank you to everyone who got involved this year, and please help support these places that make Springfield a unique place to live.
» Compare to last year: All Best of Springfield winners for 2023
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Clinic/Veterinarian | Northside Veterinary Clinic |
| Best Annual Festival | Springfield Summer Arts Festival |
| Best Appetizers | Frosty's Good Food & Fine Spirits |
| Best Artist | Gary Blevins Art Gallery |
| Best Asian Food | Speakeasy Ramen |
| Best Assisted Living/Retirement/Rehab Facility | Springfield Masonic Community |
| Best Attraction | Young's Jersey Dairy |
| Best Auto Repair | Rogers Garage |
| Best Auto/Truck/Motorcycle Dealer | Bill Marine Auto Center |
| Best Bakery | Le Torte Dolci |
| Best Band | The Temps |
| Best Bank/Credit Union | Wright-Patt Credit Union |
| Best Bar/Brewpub | Mother Stewart's Brewing |
| Best Barbershop | Beards & Beaus |
| Best BBQ | Rudy's Smokehouse |
| Best Bike Shop | Cyclotherapy |
| Best Boutique | Firefly Boutique |
| Best Bowling Alley | Northridge Lanes |
| Best Breakfast | Olympic Coney Island |
| Best Burger | The Ridgewood Cafe |
| Best Car Wash | Fast Lane Wash & Lube |
| Best Caterer | All Seasons Catering by Chef Troy |
| Best Chicken Sandwich | Chick-fil-A |
| Best Chocolates | The Peanut Shoppe |
| Best Cocktails | Krazy Taco 937 |
| Best Coffeehouse | Scout's Café |
| Best Community Supporter | Ryan Ray Clark County Food Critic |
| Best Contractor/Construction Firm | Kapp Construction Inc |
| Best Cookies | D. Sweets Cookies & Gifts |
| Best Customer Service | North Spring Dental |
| Best Dental Professional | North Spring Dental: Ahmed Afshan DDS |
| Best Desserts | Le Torte Dolci |
| Best Dine-In Restaurant | Casa Del Sabor |
| Best DJ | DJ Chill |
| Best Donuts | Schuler's Bakery |
| Best Employer | Wright-Patt Credit Union |
| Best Event Center | Bushnell Event Center |
| Best Farmers Market Vendor | Honey Creek Farm |
| Best Financial Services Firm | Wright-Patt Credit Union |
| Best Florist | Schneider's Florist & Flower Delivery |
| Best Food Truck | Blended By J |
| Best Health/Fitness Club | Springfield Health & Fitness |
| Best Home Repair/Remodeling | Dependable Roofing |
| Best Ice Cream | Young's Jersey Dairy |
| Best Insurance Agency | Elliott Insurance Agency |
| Best Italian Food | Eatly |
| Best Japanese Food/Sushi | Speakeasy Ramen |
| Best Landscaper | Gillam Lawncare & Landscaping |
| Best Live Music Venue | Veterans Park |
| Best Local Photographer or Photo Studio | Cfrostphotography |
| Best Lunch Spot | Casa Del Sabor |
| Best Marketing or Design Firm | Route 40 Signs |
| Best Massage Therapists | Two Hands Kneaded Massage Therapy |
| Best Mexican Food | Casa Del Sabor |
| Best New Business | Frosty's Good Food & Fine Spirits |
| Best Non-Brick-and-Mortar Business | Blended By J |
| Best Nursery/Garden Center | Pendleton's Produce |
| Best Optometrist | Sight Vision Care |
| Best Patio for Dining and Drinks | Mother Stewart's Brewing |
| Best Pet Boarding Services | King Kennels |
| Best Pet Grooming Services | Wet Your Whiskers |
| Best Pharmacy | Carsons Northridge Pharmacy |
| Best Physician/Medical Specialist/General Practitioner | Megan L. Miller APRN CNP Direct Primary Care |
| Best Pizza | The Hickory Inn |
| Best Place for Home Decor | Hobby Lobby |
| Best Place for Kids Fun | Young's Jersey Dairy |
| Best Place to buy Springfield gifts | Champion City Guide & Supply |
| Best Place to Buy Womens Clothes | Firefly Boutique |
| Best Place to Get a Manicure | Infinity Nail Spa |
| Best Place to Take Visitors | Young's Jersey Dairy |
| Best Place to Work | Wright-Patt Credit Union |
| Best Plumber | Dooley Service Pro |
| Best Realtor/Real Estate Office | Coldwell Banker Heritage |
| Best Restaurant to take an Out-of-Towner | Speakeasy Ramen |
| Best Roofing Company | Black Bear Roofing & Exteriors |
| Best Salon/Spa | Studio B Salon & Spa |
| Best Social Media Follow | Clark County Food Fiends |
| Best Tacos | Casa Del Sabor |
| Best Wedding Venue | Bushnell Event Center |
| Best Wings | Bubby's Chicken & Waffles |
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