Best of Dayton

Things to know about Bill's Donuts

BEST OF DAYTON: What to know about the winners in 2021

What Makes Marion's Super Cheese Pizza so super

Best of Dayton 2021 winners: Food, Restaurants and Dining

Best of Dayton 2021 winners: Bars, Breweries and Nightlife

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The Dayton Daily News created a 28-page section to celebrate the Best of Dayton winners and finalists with photos, features and the full list.

Salsa, guacamole, chips and an ice cold margarita served up at Taqueria Mixteca’s Trotwood location. Photo by Alexis Larsen

BEST OF DAYTON: Which Mexican place is the best in town?

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Mamma DiSalvo's famous lasagna. Source: Facebook

BEST OF DAYTON: Which Italian restaurant is the best in town?

Best of Dayton voters selected elé Cake Co. tops in the Best Bakery contest.

BEST OF DAYTON: Which bakery is the best in town?

A chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A. LISA POWELL / STAFF

BEST OF DAYTON: Where can you find the best chicken sandwich in town?

Esther Price Candies in Dayton sells over half a million boxes of assorted chocolates every year.

BEST OF DAYTON: Who has the best chocolates in town?

A steady stream of early customers began at 10 a.m. on Aug. 26 inside the new Young's Jersey Dairy facility situated directly behind what has been the dairy barn just outside of Yellow Springs since 1968.

BEST OF DAYTON: Who has the best ice cream in town?

Thai 9, located at 11 Brown St. in downtown Dayton’s Oregon District, has won three Best of Dayton 1st place finishes in “Best Asian Food,” “Best Sushi” and “Best Thai Food.” and a 2nd place spot in the “Best Restaurant in the Oregon District” category.

BEST OF DAYTON: Thai 9 builds on atmosphere, consistency to remain Dayton dining staple

BEST OF DAYTON: Blue Berry Cafe rules breakfast and brunch in Bellbrook

BEST OF DAYTON: Blue Berry Cafe rules breakfast and brunch in Bellbrook

Springfield native John Legend brought his Bigger Love tour to the Rose Music Center at The Heights on Saturday, September 4, 2021. The War and Treaty opened up the show. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

BEST OF DAYTON: Rose Music Center continues growing with another big summer coming

Best of Dayton 2021

BEST OF DAYTON: Here are the businesses with the most wins ALL TIME

These are the owners of Heart Mercantile, a boutique specialty gift shop in the Oregon District, from left to right: Kait Gilcher, Brittany Smith and Carly Short.

BEST OF DAYTON: Heart Mercantile gift shop brings humor, compassion to Oregon District

BEST OF DAYTON: Warped Wing remains king of craft beer categories

Things to know about Bill's Donuts

BEST OF DAYTON: Bill’s Donut Shop is legendary for its treats. But it does even more than

Matt Ross, a bartender and beloved fixture at The Barrel House in downtown Dayton.

BEST OF DAYTON: Meet Matt Ross, the man named Best Bartender in the area

How Marion's Makes Its Square Cut Pizza

BEST OF DAYTON: How Marion’s continues its pizza reign in the region

Pine Club continues to score national recognition

BEST OF DAYTON: Why Pine Club was the top winner in 2021

Rose Music Center tour

Best of Dayton 2021 winners: Arts, Entertainment and Music

Best of Dayton 2021 winners: Shopping, Gifts and Services

Best of Dayton 2021

Best of Dayton 2021 winners: People and Places

Best of Dayton: Reigning champs in the 10 most-popular contests

BEST OF DAYTON: Which contests have been most popular each year?

The best of Best of Dayton: Here is EVERY winner all-time

Blue Crab Fajita, a Japanese appetizer on the Ozu 852 menu, is made with blue crab, red onion and cream cheese in a fajita wrap topped with balsamic spicy mayo sauce and garnished with yamamomo fruit. Ozu 852 has won the Best Asian Food category in the Best of Dayton contest for numerous years. The restaurant, located at 852 Union Blvd. in Englewood, is known for fresh, quality sushi, hibachi, Chinese and Japanese foods. LISA POWELL / STAFF

Let’s eat! The 20 food and dining winners from Best of Dayton in 2019-20

Daytonâs Century Bar has reopened in the three-story former Dayton Power and Light building, 18 S. Jefferson St. The historic cherry wood bar, the centerpiece of the original Century Bar, has been restored and installed in the new expanded space. Century Bar is co-owned by Diane Spitzig and Joseph Head. LISA POWELL / STAFF

BEST OF DAYTON WINNERS 2019-20: Bars, beer, breweries and nightlife

Best of Dayton: Reigning champs in the 10 most-popular contests

BEST OF DAYTON: The reigning CHAMPS who remain the best

BEST OF DAYTON WINNERS 2019-20: Restaurants, dishes and sweet treats

Heart Mercantile on 5th St. in the Oregon District is a great one-stop-shop for gifts. PHOTO / ALEXIS LARSEN

BEST OF DAYTON WINNERS 2019-20: Shopping and Services

The highest point in Dayton is at Lookout Point in Woodland Cemetery.

BEST OF DAYTON WINNERS 2019-20: People and Places

International rock sensations, The Breeders, played a free concert in their hometown at the Levitt Pavilion Dayton on Friday, Sept. 20 as part of the 2019 Eichelberger Concert Season. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

BEST OF DAYTON WINNERS 2019-20: Arts, Entertainment and Music

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