Since 2017, the Best of the West has celebrated all that Cincinnati’s West Side has to offer. From fried chicken to auto shops, we love celebrating the businesses of this community. Thousands of people voted in the 2024 Best of the West online competition and at the in-person event April 11 at the Reliquary at Urban Artifact. Cincy Magazine readers voted for their favorites in 89 categories, and we are excited to bring you this year’s winners. The competition was sponsored by Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services. The nonprofit beneficiary was BLOC Ministries.
Auto
Auto Repair
Dave Backer Auto, Inc.
6500 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati. 513-661-7500
Beauty
Hair Salon
Cincinnati Salon West
7524 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati.
Manicure/Pedicure
US Nails by Aaron and Crew
6125 Harrison Ave., Ste B, Cincinnati.
MasterStylist
Kelly Fenske, Cincinnati Salon West
7524 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati.
Place for a Spa Day
By the Sea Salt Therapy
3036 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati. 513-379-9205
Tattoo Studio
Cincinnati Tattoo Studio
4951 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati. 513-921-3308
Drink
Bar
W Bar + Bistro
3447 Epworth Ave., Cincinnati. 513-389-1234
Bourbon Selection
Ivory House 
2998 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati. 513-389-0175
Brewery
Urban Artifact
1660 Blue Rock St., Cincinnati.
Happy Hour
The Spot Bar & Grill
1935 Anderson Ferry Road, Cincinnati. 513-873-8205
Independent Coffeehouse
I AM Coffee
4509 Vine St., Saint Bernard. 513-429-4975
Sports Bar
Bucketheads Restaurant & Bar
6507 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati. 513-574-5600
Entertainment
Bowling Alley
Western Bowl Strike & Spare
6383 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati. 513-574-2222
Golf Course
Aston Oaks Golf Club
1 Aston Oaks Drive, North Bend. 513-467-0070
Live Music
Saffire Express Band
513-574-2383
Family
Birthday Party Location
Scallywag Tag
5055 Glencrossing Way, Cincinnati. 513-922-4999
Dance/Theatre Instruction
Intensity Dance Team
513-913-0505
Daycare Center
Creative Connections Learning Center
6560 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati. 513-574-5437
Family Fun Entertainment
Wondercade Cincy
3143 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati. 513-389-0000
Gymnastics Center
TGC – The Gymnastics Center
3660 Werk Road, Cincinnati. 513-922-3433
Music Instruction
ETBMusic at Madcap Education Center
3064 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati. 513-921-5966
Photographer
Sara Simonson Photography
513-543-1324
Place for a Family Day
The Children’s Museum at the Cincinnati Museum Center
1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati. 513-287-7000
School Spirit (K-12)
Our Lady of the Visitation School
3180 South Road, Cincinnati. 513-347-2222
Summer Camp
Classroom Antics STEAM Summer Camps
7600 Princeton Glendale Road, Liberty Township. 800-595-3776
Swim Lessons
Philipps Swim Club
5245 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati. 513-471-2280
Food
Bakery
Cakes & Pastries By George
3674 Muddy Creek Road, Cincinnati. 513-451-0700
BBQ
Velvet Smoke BBQ
5626 Cheviot Road, Cincinnati. 513-385-7246
Breakfast/Brunch
Ari & Mia’s Small Town Cafe
6856 OH-128, Miamitown. 513-975-1003
Burger
Vitor’s Bistro & Sushi Bar
1932 Jamison Road, West Harrison, Ind. 812-637-3663
Butcher
Bridgetown Finer Meats
6135 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati. 513-574-3100
Catering
A Taste of Class Catering
3415 Glenmore Ave., Cincinnati. 513-481-3663
Chef
Rob Scannell, Ivory House
2998 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati. 513-389-0175
Cupcakes
Cakes & Pastries By George
3674 Muddy Creek Road, Cincinnati. 513-451-0700
Dessert
Jenny’s Homemade Cookies
6143 Bridgetown Road, Cincinati. 513-941-1186
Donuts
Regina Bakery
Multiple locations including Miami Heights (3805 Shady Lane)
Family Dining
Zorbas Greek Restaurant
6520 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati. 513-574-2111
Fast Casual
Velvet Smoke BBQ
5626 Cheviot Road, Cincinnati. 513-385-7246
Fine Dining
Primavista
810 Matson Place, Cincinnati. 513-251-6467
Food Truck
Chicken Mac Truck
513-813-8316
Fresh Catch (Seafood)
Ivory House
2998 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati. 513-389-0175
Fried Chicken
F&N Goode Chick’n Tenders
5102 Crookshank Road, Cincinnati. 513-451-3000
Ice Cream
Cone Zone
4101 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati. 513-481-9663
Mexican Cuisine
Mi Cozumel 
Multiple locations including Finneytown (8565 Winton Road)
Patio Dining
Incline Public House
2601 W. Eighth St., Cincinnati. 513-251-3000
Pizza
Queen City Pizza
2580 Queen City Ave., Cincinnati. 513-661-1700
Restaurant
West Shine Family Restaurant
3245 Westbourne Drive, Cincinnati. 513-922-9378
Sandwich Shop
J & J Restaurant
6159 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati. 513-661-2260
Steak
Cloverleaf Pub
3269 North Bend Road, Cincinnati. 513-834-7090
Sushi
Pho Viet Cincy
6173B Glenway Ave., Cincinnati. 513-481-1555
View from a Restuarant
Kreimer’s Bier Haus
6052 OH-128, Cleves. 513-353-2168
Wings
Wild Mike’s
Multiple locations including Delhi (5043 Delhi Pike)
Health
Chiro
Andrew J. Limle, DC, Cincinnati Chiropractic
4021 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati. 513-661-6666
Dentist
Schiller Dental
5330 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati. 513-922-7111
Medical Facility
Artis Senior Living of Bridgetown 
5799 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati. 513-854-8553
Medical Facility
Mercy Health
Multiple locations including Cincinnati (3300 Mercy Health Blvd.)
Medical Spa
New Body Aesthetics
4004 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati. 513-635-7622
Personal Trainer
Jennifer Sferrazza, Living Fitness
4308 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati. 513-918-2042
Pharmacy
Hart Pharmacy
4861 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati. 513-471-1605
Retirement Community
The Elberon
3414 W. Eighth St., Cincinnati. 513-222-2825
Yoga/Pilates Studio
Forte Fitness Studio
3034 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati.
Pets
Groomer
Groovy Grooming Galz
4536 W. Eighth St., Cincinnati. 513-471-3647
Vet
Pet Vet 365 Colerain
9725 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati. 513-399-6350
Places
Event Space
Willow Event Center
7881 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati. 513-931-2261
Fitness Trail
Rapid Run Park
4450 Rapid Run Road, Cincinnati.
Park
Veterans Park
6239 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati.
Place for a Picnic
Kuliga Park
6717 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati.
Services
Accounting/CPA
Thomas J. Gilday, CPA, LLC
4947 Delhi Road, Cincinnati. 513-922-3282
Bank/Credit Union
Emery Federal Credit Union
Multiple locations including Cincinnati (6060 Bridgetown Road)
Carpet Cleaner
Widmer’s Carpet Cleaning
1780 Tennessee Ave., Cincinnati. 513-321-7600
Dry Cleaner
Kroner Dry Cleaners
3820 North Bend Road, Cincinnati. 513-661-1400
Florist
Lutz Flowers
5110 Crookshank Road, Cincinnati. 513-921-0561
Funeral Home
Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home
2880 Boudinot Ave., Cincinnati. 513-922-1010
Home Remodeler
Grand Remodeling
5739 Westgrove Drive, Cincinnati. 513-739-3384
House Cleaning
ScrubFast Cleaning
513-708-7764
HVAC
EW Heating & Cooling
513-316-6422
Insurance Agent
Lauber & Will Insurance
7012 Harrison Ave., Ste. 5, Cincinnati. 513-661-8300
Landscaper
Cutting Time Lawn & Landscape
513-601-4642
Preschool
Pilgrim Preschool
4418 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati. 513-574-9047
Real Estate Agency
Coldwell Banker Realty
Real Estate Agent
Edward Lindenschmidt, Coldwell Banker Realty
513-207-1040
Roofing
R.S.G. Roofing
3215 Werkridge Drive, Cincinnati. 513-235-8823
Tire Center
Glenway Auto Center
6135 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati. 513-251-5555
Shopping
Antiques
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store and Donation Center
Multiple locations including Colerain (8269 Colerain Ave.)
Bookstore
Cincinnati Public Library Covedale Branch
4980 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati. 513-369-4460
Clothing Store
Rustic Happiness
133 S. Miami Ave., Cleves. 513-467-0248
Farmer’s Market
WestSide Market
3017 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati.
Jeweler
Dave Faigle & Son Jewelers
6355 Harrison Ave., Unit 1, Cincinnati. 513-598-4653
Special Gift Shop
Metallic Giraffe
2034 Anderson Ferry Road, Cincinnati. 513-922-7467
