With schools out and masks off, there is no better time to celebrate the many people, services and businesses that make the Tristate such a great place to raise a family. Thousands of people voted in this online competition for their favorites in 157 categories. From chicken nuggets and pizza to orthodontists and tax professionals, we cover it all in this feature.
Tasty Eats
BBQ
City Barbeque
Multiple locations including Blue Ash (10375 Kenwood Rd, 513-257-0362)
Breakfast/Brunch
Lou Lou’s Café at Spare-Time
7807 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, Ky.
Burger
Honey Hole Bar & Grill
7501 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, Ky. 859-694-4018
Butcher Shop
Lehr’s Prime Market
740 Main St, Milford. 513-831-3411
Chicken Strips/Nuggets
Roosters
Multiple locations including Milford (101 Old Bank Rd, 513-576-9464)
Date Night Restaurant
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Multiple locations including Liberty Township (7490 Bales St, 513-463-9643)
Donuts
Holtman’s Donut Shop
Multiple locations including Loveland (1399 OH-28, 513-575-1077)
Fine Dining
Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse
505 Vine St, Cincinnati. 513-784-1200
Food Truck
Marty’s Waffles 
513-310-3607
Fresh Catch
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
11975 Northwest Blvd, Springdale. 513-671-4473
Fried Chicken
Ron’s Roost Restaurant and Bar
3853 Race Rd, Cincinnati. 513-574-0222
Grilled Cheese
Tom & Chee 
Multiple locations including West Chester (9328 Union Centre Blvd, 513-860-0638)
Hot Dog
The Root Beer Stand
11566 Reading Rd, Sharonville. 513-769-4349
Italian
Maggiano’s
7875 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati. 513-745-9100
Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Bender’s Pub Grub
7926 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, Ky.
Local Bakery
Holston’s Baking Co.
922 OH-28-BR, Unit F, Milford. 513-900-9797
Local Pizzeria
Joe’s Pizza Napoli
507 Chamber Dr, Cincinnati. 513-248-0082
Macaroni & Cheese
Midwest Best BBQ and Creamery
669 Justice Ct, Loveland. 513-965-9000
Meal-To-Go
Greenhouse Cafe
105 E Mulberry St, Lebanon. 513-934-7248
Mexican Cuisine
Mi Cozumel
Multiple locations including Oakley (3100 Vandercar Way, 513-407-8111)
Patio Dining
Barleycorn’s
Multiple locations including Cold Spring, Ky. (1073 Industrial Rd, 859-442-3400)
Sandwich/Sub
The Pretzel Place
411 Fairfield Ave, Bellevue, Ky
Steaks
Walt’s Hitching Post
3300 Madison Pike, Ft Wright, Ky. 859-360-2222
Sushi
Wabi Sabi
508 Madison Ave, Covington, Ky. 859-399-6503
View From a Restaurant
Incline Public House
2601 W Eighth St, Cincinnati. 513-251-3000
Wings
Wings and Rings
Multiple locations including Finneytown (8377 Winton Rd, 513-521-9464)
Sweets
Cakes
Holston’s Baking Co.
922 Business OH-28, Milford. 513-900-9797
Candy Store
Schneider’s Sweet Shop
420 Fairfield Ave, Bellevue, Ky. 859-431-3545
Cookies
Little Flour Baked Goods
2479 Dixie Hwy, Fort Mitchell, Ky. 859-341-2253
Cupcakes
Sugarmill Sweets
15 Pete Neiser Dr, Alexandria, Ky. 859-786-3359
Desserts
Servatii Pastry Shop
Multiple locations including Fairfield (710 Nilles Rd, 513-939-2253)
Ice Cream
Putz’s Creamy Whip
2673 Putz’s Place, Cincinnati. 513-681-8668
Drink
Brewery
West Side Brewing
3044 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati. 513-661-2337
Independent Coffeehouse
I AM Coffee
4509 Vine St, Saint Bernard. 513-429-4975
Milkshake
Mt. Healthy Dairy Bar
7840 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati
Auto
Auto Dealer New
Kings Auto Mall
9500 Kings Automall Dr, Cincinnati
Auto Parts Store
Community Car Care
1047 Perkins Dr, Alexandria, Ky. 859-635-1788
Auto Repair Garage
Don Baxter Auto Repair
9574 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, Ky. 859-635-4000
Tire Center
Tire Discounters
Multiple locations including Oakley (4902 Marburg Ave, 513-351-0300)
Education
Child Care Center
The Goddard School of Mason
754 Reading Rd, Mason. 513-398-2777
Local Community College
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Multiple locations including Clifton (3520 Central Pkwy, 513-569-1500)
Local University
University of Cincinnati
2600 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati. 513-556-0000
Preschool
Royalmont Academy Preschool
200 Northcrest Dr, Mason. 513-754-0555
Private School (High School)
Saint Ursula Academy
1339 E McMillan St, Cincinnati
Private School (K-8)
Springer School and Center
2121 Madison Rd, Cincinnati. 513-871-6080
Public School (Elementary)
Springdale Elementary School
350 W Kemper Rd, Springdale. 513-864-2700
Public School (High School)
Indian Hill High School
6865 Drake Rd, Cincinnati. 513-272-4550
Public School (Middle School)
Princeton Community Middle School
200 Viking Way, Cincinnati. 513-864-2000
SAT/ACT Prep
ACE Test Prep
513-613-7737
School Spirit (College)
Xavier University
3800 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati. 513-745-3000
School Spirit (High School)
Notre Dame Academy
1699 Hilton Dr, Park Hills, Ky. 859-261-4300
Tutoring/Learning Service
Huntington Learning Center
Multiple locations including Northgate (9896 Colerain Ave, 513-385-1000)
Enrichment
Arts and Crafts Classes
ArtsConnect
9158 Winton Rd, Building A, Cincinnati. 513-522-2108
Cooking Class
The Learning Kitchen
7659 Cox Ln, West Chester. 513-847-4474
Dance Instructor
Midwest Elite Dance Center
1329 Ohio Pike, Amelia. 513-843-6966
Dance Lessons
Midwest Elite Dance Center
1329 Ohio Pike, Amelia. 513-843-6966
Day Summer Camp
Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Rd, Milford. 513-831-1711
Musical Instrument Lessons
Cincinnati School of Music
Multiple locations including Montgomery (9865 Montgomery Rd, Ste 1A). 513-560-9175
Overnight Summer Camp
Camp Kern
5291 OH-350, Oregonia. 513-932-3756
Theater Program
Playhouse in the Park
962 Mt Adams Cir, Cincinnati. 513-421-3888
Visual Arts Instruction
Art Academy of Cincinnati
1212 Jackson St, Cincinnati. 513-562-6262
Voice Lessons
Cincinnati School of Music
Multiple locations including Montgomery (9865 Montgomery Rd, Ste 1A). 513-560-9175
Entertainment
Holiday Lights Display
Holiday in Lights
Armco Park, 1223 OH-741, Lebanon
Live Theater Venue
Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut St, Cincinnati. 513-621-2787
Local Fair/Festival
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
2nd & 3rd streets, Downtown Cincinnati
Movie Theater
Regal Deerfield Town Center
5500 Deerfield Blvd, Mason. 844-462-7342
Social Media Account
Cincy Faves TikTok
Family Fitness
Family Fitness Center
Five Seasons Family Sports Club
11790 Snider Rd, Cincinnati. 513-469-1400
Fitness Center/Gym
Beechmont Racquet & Fitness
435 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati. 513-528-5700
Group Fitness Program
Tribe Fitness Kenwood
8118 Montgomery Rd, Ste 214, Cincinnati. 513-399-7177
Yoga Studio
DEFINE Oakley
3012 Madison Rd, Cincinnati. 513-351-7746
Family Fun
Carousel
Carol Ann’s Carousel
8 E Merhing Way, Cincinnati
Corn Maze
Blooms & Berries Farm Market
9669 S OH-48, Loveland. 513-697-9173
Fruit Farm
Irons Fruit Farm
1640 Stubbs Mill Rd, Lebanon. 513-932-2853
Pool
Coney Island
6201 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati. 513-232-8230
Pumpkin Patch
Burger Farm & Garden Center
7849 Main St, Newtown. 513-561-8634
Trampoline Park
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
3321 Alamo Ave, Cincinnati. 513-322-3130
Waterpark
Coney Island
6201 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati. 513-232-8230
Family Health
Dentist
Vita Dental
5841 Snider Rd, Mason. 513-777-9117
Doula Midwife
Charissa D. Newton, CNM
Center for Women’s Health and Wellness,
7450 S Mason Montgomery Rd, Unit 201, Mason. 513-770-2797
Emergency Room
University of Cincinnati Medical Center Emergency Room
3188 Bellevue Ave, Cincinnati. 513-584-1000
Eye Care
Cincinnati Eye Institute
Multiple locations including Blue Ash (1945 CEI Dr). 513-984-5133
Family Chiropractor
Live Well Chiropractic Center
6860 Tylersville Rd, Ste 1, Mason. 513-285-7482
Health Shop
New Body Aesthetics
4004 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati. 513-540-4131
Hospital
Mercy Health – Anderson Hospital
7500 State Rd, Cincinnati. 513-624-4500
In-Home Health Care
Visiting Angels – Cincinnati West
513-437-1751
Medical Facility
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Multiple locations including Cincinnati (2139 Auburn Ave, 513-585-2000)
OB/GYN
Hilltop Obstetrics & Gynecology
Multiple locations including Middletown (200 Medical Center Dr, Ste 160, 513-424-1440)
Orthodontist
Gruelle Dempsey Orthodontics
Multiple locations including Colerain (9825 Colerain Ave #300, 513-697-9999)
Pediatric Dentist
Sea Of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
1319 Nagel Rd, Cincinnati. 513-474-6777
Pediatrician
Pediatric Associates PSC
Multiple locations including Crestview Hills, Ky. (2865 Chancellor Dr, 859-341-5400)
Place to Have a Baby
Atrium Medical Center
1 Medical Center Dr, Middletown. 513-974-2111
Rehabilitation Center
TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion
6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati. 513-985-0900
Family Services
Car WashMike’s Carwash
Multiple locations including Amelia (1104 Ohio Pike)
Dry Cleaner
Widmer’s Dry Cleaner
Multiple locations including Madeira (7700 Shawnee Run Rd, 513-272-0271)
Family Photographer
Jennifer Lynn Pictures
264 W Pike St, Covington, Ky. 859-912-3880
Florist
The Country Heart Florist
15 Pete Neiser Dr, Alexandria, Ky. 859-635-3030
Manicure/Pedicure
Ambiance Nail Spa
Multiple locations including Hyde Park (2709 Madison Rd, 513-924-9900)
Newborn Photographer
Sara Jasper Photography 
Family Shopping
Bike Shop
Montgomery Cyclery
Multiple locations including Beechmont (8483 Beechmont Ave, 513-474-5888)
Consignment Shop
Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift
8454 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati
Farmers Market
Findlay Market
1801 Race St, Over-the-Rhine. 513-665-4839
Garden Center/Nursery
Natorp’s Nursery Outlet and Landscaping
8601 Snider Rd, Cincinnati. 513-398-4769
Grocery Store
Jungle Jim’s International Market
Fairfield: 5440 Dixie Hwy.
Eastgate: 4450 Eastgate South Dr.
Hardware Store
Cliff Hardware & Paint Supply Inc.
11115 Reading Rd, Sharonville. 513-563-6415
Jewelry Store
Kirk & Company Jewelers
117 Main St, Milford. 513-575-5475
Local Store for Baby Gifts
Bunches of Bows
2497 Dixie Hwy, Ste B, Ft Mitchell, Ky. 859-331-4222
Monogramming
MK’s Totebags & Monogramming
523 Main St, Covington, Ky. 859-491-0597
Place for Home Accessories
Serendipity for the Home
8345 E Main St, Alexandria, Ky. 859-694-3200
Shopping Center
Kenwood Towne Centre
7875 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati. 513-745-9100
Specialty Gift Shop
Scintilla on Main
127 Main St, Milford. 513-781-4912
For The Home
Carpet Cleaner
Steam Clean Cincy LLC
333 S Charity St, Bethel. 513-279-2176
Carpet Store
Buddy’s Flooring America
Multiple locations including Northgate
(9870 Colerain Ave, 513-370-5604)
Frame Shop
Frame USA Retail Store
225 Northland Blvd, Cincinnati. 800-577-5920
Heating/Cooling Service
Arlinghaus Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
IN: 812-247-8420. OH: 513-756-8696. KY: 859-448-4950
Home Builder (New Homes)
Drees Homes
211 Grandview Dr, Ft Mitchell, Ky. 859-578-4200
Home Remodeler
Staley Transformations
1620 Oregonia Rd, Ste B, Lebanon. 513-400-4968
Landscaper
A&A Lawn Care & Landscaping
7765 Foundation Dr, Florence, Ky. 859-384-0266
Lumber Yard
Menards
Multiple locations including Evendale (2789 Cunningham Dr)
Plumber
Jolly Plumbing, Drains, Heating & Air
KY: 101 Beacon Dr, Wilder, 859-203-4115.
OH: 7801 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, 513-644-5212
Parent Resources
Financial Institution
Sharefax Credit Union
Multiple locations including Eastgate (604 Ivy Gateway). 513-753-2440
Financial Planner
Total Wealth Planning
4665 Cornell Rd, Ste 160, Cincinnati. 513-984-6696
Funeral Home
Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home Independence
11382 Madison Pike, Independence. 859-344-5000
Insurance Agent
Stephen Appenfelder, Adkisson Insurance Agency
1511 Cavalry Dr, Ste 101, Florence, Ky. 859-341-2663
Real Estate Agency
The Cindy Shetterly Team
Retirement Facility
Artis Senior Living of Bridgetown
5799 Bridgetown Rd, Cincinnati. 513-283-0678
Tax Service
Niehaus Tax Services, LLC
5600 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati. 513-251-8900
Party Time
Birthday Entertainment
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Cincinnati
876 OH-28, Milford. 513-965-4050
Birthday Party Location
Archery Arena
4950 Provident Dr, West Chester. 513-860-0874
Caterer
Golden Rule Catering
38 E Main, Amelia. 513-753-3671
Party Rentals
Prime Time Party & Event Rental
1025 Laidlaw Ave, Cincinnati. 513-521-6500
Pets
Pet Boarding
Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa
Multiple locations including Mason (7036 Columbia Rd, 513-229-3647)
Pet Store
LuLu’s Pet Pantry
2510-B Burlington Pike, Burlington, Ky. 859-918-1468
Veterinarian
Mason Animal Hospital
771 Reading Rd, Mason. 513-398-3070
Places to Go
Bowling Alley
Southern Lanes
7634 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, Ky. 859-635-2121
Family Attraction
Kings Island
6300 Kings Island Dr, Kings Island. 513-754-5700
Family Day Trip
Cincinnati Museum Center
1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati. 513-287-7000
Family Staycation
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Mason
2501 Great Wolf Dr, Mason
Field Trip
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine St, Cincinnati. 513-281-4700
Golf Course
Pendleton Hills
317 Country Club Dr, Butler, Ky. 859-472-2150
Hiking Spot
Red River Gorge Geological Area
3451 Sky Bridge Rd, Stanton, Ky. 606-663-8100
Hotel/Motel
21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
609 Walnut St, Cincinnati. 513-578-6600
Local Park
Summit Park
4335 Glendale Milford Rd, Blue Ash
Museum
The Children’s Museum at the Cincinnati Museum Center
1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati. 513-287-7000
Place for a Family Day
Newport Aquarium
1 Aquarium Way, Newport, Ky. 800-406-3474
Place For A Picnic
Smale Riverfront Park
100 W Merhing Way, Cincinnati
Place to Camp/Campground
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
3380 Beaver Rd, Union, Ky. 859-384-3522
Place To Go For A Walk Or Run
Summit Park
4335 Glendale Milford Rd, Blue Ash
Playground
Gower Park
10997 Thronview Dr, Sharonville
Rainy Day Outing
Wondercade
3143 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati. 513-389-0000
Tourist Attraction
Kings Island
6300 Kings Island Dr, Kings Island. 513-754-5700
Sports
Gymnastics Center
Gym-Nation
836 Reading Rd, Mason. 513-229-7315
Indoor Sports Facility
Sports Plus
10765 Reading Rd, Cincinnati. 513-769-1010
Local College Sports Team
Miami University RedHawks
501 E High St, Oxford
Local High School Sports Team
Princeton High School Vikings
100 Viking Way, Cincinnati
Swim Lessons
Goldfish Swim School
Multiple locations including Kenwood (8261 Pine Rd, 513-715-5043)
Youth Sports Program
Cincinnati Recreation Commission
513-352-4000
