Since 2013, the Best of the East has celebrated all that Cincinnati’s eastern communities have to offer. From doughnuts to bike shops, we love celebrating the businesses of this community. Thousands of people voted in the 2022 Best of the East competition and during the in-person event Jan. 19 at the Holiday Inn & Suites Eastgate Cincinnati. Cincy Magazine readers voted for their favorites in 111 categories, and we are excited to bring you this year’s winners. We asked all of our winners why they thought they won their category, and we included a selection of their responses in the following pages. The community partner was the Clermont Chamber of Commerce, and the sponsor was Cincinnati Bell. The nonprofit partner was KLiCWOW.
Food
Bakery
Inspiring Kind Bakery
8006 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati.
BBQ
City Barbeque and Catering
Multiple locations including Eastgate.
Breakfast/Brunch
Omelette House
1096 Old State Rte 74, Batavia.
Burger
Arthur’s Café Anderson
8221 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati.
Butcher
Summit Fine Meats
1965 8 Mile Rd, Cincinnati.
Catering
Golden Rule Catering
38 E Main, Amelia.
Chef
Michael Shields, BrewRiver Creole Kitchen
4632 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati.
Chinese Cuisine
Peking House
1761 E Ohio Pike, Amelia.
Cupcakes
Abby Girl Sweets
Multiple locations including Eastgate.
Dessert
Oliver’s Desserts
834 Ohio Pike, Ste 122, Cincinnati.
Donuts
Marcella’s Doughnuts & Bakery
Locations in Mt Carmel, Amelia and Eastgate.
Family Dining
Urban Grill on Main
6623 Main St, Newtown.
“We are a casual restaurant but serve fresh, made-to-order, chef-created meals including nightly Chef’s Features. We have indoor dining areas, but the star is our climate-controlled outdoor dining pavilion.” – Betsy Eicher, Co-owner & Operator
Fast Casual
Fifty West Brewing Company Burger Bar
7605 Route 50, Cincinnati.
Fine Dining
20 Brix
101 Main St, Milford.
Food Truck
Sweets & Meats BBQ
2249 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati.
“Our guests often tell me that our food reminds them of something their grandmother used to make, which is the biggest compliment we could receive and the authentic experience we strive for each day.” – Anton Gaffney, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Fresh Catch
Pelican’s Reef
7261 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati.
Fried Chicken
The Schoolhouse Restaurant
8031 Glendale Milford Rd, Camp Dennison.
Ice Cream
Graeter’s
Multiple locations including Cherry Grove, Hyde Park and Loveland.
Italian Cuisine
Padrino
Locations in Milford and Oakley.
Mexican Cuisine
El Rancho Grande – Eastgate
4476 Gleneste-Withamsville, Eastgate.
Patio Dining
Front Street Café
120 Front St, New Richmond.
“We embody hometown charm, warm hospitality and comfortable elegance to ensure our patrons enjoy their visit. While offering only the finest ingredients, innovative menu and our chef’s expertise, we guarantee an impeccable dining experience.”
Pizza
Joe’s Pizza Napoli
507 Chamber Dr, Milford.
“Our ingredients are not frozen (we have no freezer) and we do not own a microwave! Our sauces and dough and all prep is done in-house. Our team works hard to create the best pizza, consistently!” – Joe Nunner, Owner
Restaurant
Joe’s Pizza Napoli
507 Chamber Dr, Milford.
“We have an incredible team! It shows when you come through the door. We work hard and have fun doing it.” – – Joe Nunner, Owner
Sandwich Shop
Lehr’s Prime Market
740 Main St, Milford.
Soup/Salad
Everything Bagels
792 Eastgate South Dr, Ste 200, Cincinnati.
Steak
Front Street Cafe
120 Front St, New Richmond.
Sushi
Mint Bistro
501 Chamber Dr, Milford.
View from a Restaurant
Little Miami Brewing Company
208 Mill St, Milford.
Wings
Wings and Rings
Multiple locations including Beechmont, Oakley and Milford.
Drink
Bar
Anderson Pub & Grill
8060 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati.
Bourbon Selection
Bishop’s Quarter Bar
212 W Loveland Ave, Loveland.
“Bishop’s Quarter prides itself on having one of the top bourbon lists in the state! We love our bourbon, but our greatest asset is our staff. Our bartenders are true mixologists, and our servers understand that forming a relationship with each guest that walks in the building is vitally important.” – Kevin Malone, General Manager
Brewery
Mt. Carmel Brewing Company
4362 Mt Carmel-Tobasco Rd, Cincinnati.
“We are a brewpub dedicated to providing the highest quality guest experience. Our campus offers one-of-a-kind bar, dining and event space.” – Mike Dewey
Happy Hour
BrewRiver Creole Kitchen
4632 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati.
Independent Coffeehouse
Wholy Beans Coffee Co.
206 Front St, New Richmond.
“Wholy Beans Coffee is a quaint and welcoming cafe situated in beautiful and historic New Richmond overlooking the Ohio River. We are serving up smiles, handcrafted coffee and espresso drinks, and a variety of breakfast, lunch and dessert favorites.” – Amanda Wheeler
Sports Bar
Shooters Sports Grill
Multiple locations including Loveland.
Auto
Auto New
Kings Toyota
4700 Fields Ertel Rd, Cincinnati.
Auto Parts
Stricker Auto Parts and Service
4955 Benton Rd, Batavia.
Auto Repair
Ulmer’s Auto Care Center
Multiple locations including Anderson and Milford.
“We work hard to build relationships with our guests and their families to build the trust necessary to make the experience as pleasant as it can be. Each team member strives to provide every guest with an extraordinary service experience.” – Bryan Kauffeld, Owner
Auto Used
Jeff Wyler Eastgate Auto Mall
1117 Ohio 32, Batavia.
Beauty
Hair Salon
Valenti Salon & Spa
Locations in Anderson Twp and Mariemont.
Manicure/Pedicure
Ambiance Nail Spa & Spa
Multiple locations including Hyde Park, Anderson Twp and Easgate.
Master Stylist
Cassie Serraino-Beers, CoCo Creative Wellness
4021 Eastern Ave #7, Cincinnati.
Place for a Spa Day
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Multiple locations including Oakley and Eastgate.
Entertainment
Bowling Alley
Batavia Bowl
1991 James E Sauls Sr Dr, Batavia.
Festival
IHM Festival
Golf Course
The Golf Club at Stonelick Hills
3155 Sherilyn Ln, Batavia.
“We are a public course that aims to deliver a private club experience to all of our customers. Stonelick Hills was designed to offer a pure golf-only environment. Our commitment is to make the golfers experience better each year we are open.” – Jake Osterfeld, Owner
Live Music
Latitudes Bar & Bistro
7454 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati.
“This is a one-of-a-kind music venue that seats 140 for Vegas-style dinner and shows. A true bistro, all sauces are made in-house and we feature weekly specials and the best 1/2 pound burgers in the Midwest. For bar lovers we have an amazing bourbon selection, rotating taps and the longest happy hour in Cincinnati.” – Charles Ferrara
Museum
Promont Museum
906 Main St, Milford.
Family
Birthday Party Location
Scene75 Entertainment Center – Cincinnati
876 Ohio 28, Milford.
“With 13 exciting attractions including indoor go-karts, laser tag, The Pin Deck boutique bowling, 130-plus state-of-the-art arcade games with three full-service bars and a restaurant, you’re sure to experience a day of fun you can’t find anywhere else!” – Maggie McCartney, Corporate Director of Marketing & Branding
Dance/Theatre Instruction
Midwest Elite Dance Center
1329 Ohio Pike, Amelia.
Daycare Center
A Million Dreams Learning Center
541 Main St, Milford.
Equestrian Center
Bridle Run Stables
2460 Bauer Rd, Batavia.
Family Fun Entertainment
Wonderland Playground and Retail
8255 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati.
“Wonderland Playground was built for fun! The space was designed for ages 1-10 with several different play areas to keep children entertained for hours. It’s a fun, safe and clean environment for active play.”
Gymnastics Center
Midwest Elite Dance Center
1329 Ohio Pike, Amelia.
Music Instruction
Angel’s House of Music
726 Lila Ave, Milford.
“Angel’s House of Music has been proudly serving our community since 1996. We offer a collection of highly qualified instructors in their field. Our goal is to make music lessons available to every child by offering quality lessons at an affordable price.”
Photographer
Sara Jasper Photography
“Photography gives me the unique opportunity to capture the lives and milestones of people I have come to know and love. I continue to be grateful that I have found ways to give back to my community and hope to provide every client with a photography experience they will never forget.” – Sara Jasper
Place for a Family Day
Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Rd, Milford.
School Spirit (K-12)
Milford High School
1 Eagles Way, Milford.
Summer Camp
Miami Township Civic Center
6101 Meijer Dr, Milford.
Swim Lessons
Lori’s H2O Skills
5610 Wolfpen Pleasant Hill Rd, Milford.
Health
Charitable Race
Amazing Charity Race
“It has all the fun of the TV show the Amazing Race without the jet lag. This two-person team event has raised $800,000 for local worth charities who have difficulty getting funded by other means.” – Doug Portmann, Race Director
Chiro
Fisher Chiropractic and Massage Therapy
331 South Fifth St, Williamsburg.
Dentist
Dentists of Eastgate
880 Eastgate N Dr, Ste 101, Cincinnati.
Fitness Center
Beechmont Racquet & Fitness
435 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati.
“Family owned Beechmont Racquet & Fitness has been serving generations of east siders since 1976. Continuously evolving and improving, it has a friendly, non-corporate feel. A person is welcome to work out on their own with headphones on, or catch up with friends in a group class, or playing basketball or racquet sports.”
Medical Facility
Eastside Urgent Care
872 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati.
Medical Spa
Clinique en Beauté
7136 Miami Ave, Cincinnati.
Pediatric Dentist
Sea of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
1319 Nagel Rd, Cincinnati.
Personal Trainer
Kellie Kallas, Beechmont Racquet & Fitness
435 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati.
“My philosophy is to have fun while working out. My challenge to you is to find a physical activity you enjoy and stick with it! I thoroughly enjoy working with people, whether it is one-on-one or in a group, and I want to design a workout to meet your personal needs and goals!” – Kellie Kallas
Pharmacy
Fitzgerald’s Pharmacy
Locations in Seaman and Williamsburg.
“We provide many services that can fit the needs of many, including medication synchronization, vaccinations, compounding, compliance packaging, and prescription and OTC delivery. Our focus on customer service is top-notch and we strive to adapt to the changing needs of our community and pharmacy offerings.”
Yoga Studio
Embra Cincinnati
3527 Columbia Pkwy, Cincinnati.
Pets
Groomer
What-A-Dog!
511 W Main St, Mt Orab.
Pet Store
Louiso Feed & Seed Garden Center
1223 Old State Route 74, Batavia.
Vet
Clermont Animal Hospital, Inc.
1404 Old State Route 74, Batavia.
Places
Event Space
The Landing Event Center
119 Karl Brown Way, Loveland.
Fitness Trail
Loveland Bike Trail
Hotel/Motel
Holiday Inn & Suites Cincinnati Eastgate
4501 Eastgate Blvd, Cincinnati.
“The Holiday Inn & Suites Cincinnati Eastgate is a landmark in the Cincinnati Area. Our entire team is customer-service driven and focuses on providing an outstanding guest experience. No matter what the reason you are visiting our hotel, our motto is ‘Arrive as a guest, leave as family.’” – Cathy Humphries, Director of Sales
Park
Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Rd, Milford.
Place for a Picnic
East Fork State Park
3294 Elklick Rd, Bethel.
Place to have a Wedding
The Summit Hotel
5345 Medpace Way, Cincinnati.
Services
Accounting/CPA
Donohoo Accounting Services
1095 Nimitzview, Ste 103, Cincinnati.
Bank/Credit Union
Sharefax Credit Union
Multiple locations including Batavia, Eastgate and Milford.
Barber Shop
Chris’ Barbershop
1014 Hospital Dr, Batavia.
Car Wash
Mike’s Carwash
Multiple locations including Beechmont, Eastgate and Loveland.
Carpet Cleaner
Steam Clean Cincy LLC
333 S Charity St, Bethel.
Dry Cleaner
Tide Cleaners
Multiple locations including Oakley and Anderson Twp.
Financial Planner
Mike Tolle, LPL Financial
Florist
Amelia Florist Wine & Gift Shop
1406 Ohio Pike, Amelia.
Funeral Home
E.C. Nurre Funeral Homes
Locations in Amelia, Bethel and New Richmond.
Home Remodeler
Jim Carver & Sons Home Improvements
8400 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati.
“Jim Carver and Sons is a second generation, family-owned home remodeling business specializing in kitchen, bathroom, basement and laundry room remodeling. Our on-staff professional designers will help you create a beautiful, functional space from start to finish.”
House Cleaning
Moppin’ Mommies, LLC
Insurance Agent
Robert Nicely, Allstate Insurance
1369 W Ohio Pike, Unit 4 Amelia.
Landscaper
Top Scapes Design
959 Old US 52, New Richmond.
Plumber
Wake Plumbing
674 Eversole Rd, Cincinnati.
“Wake Plumbing just celebrated three years in business but collectively our experience spans many years. We service commercial and residential projects of all sizes and ensure that each customer get the same honest and customized experience.”
Preschool
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
7800 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati.
Real Estate Agency
InFocus Real Estate Group
4440 Glen Este Withamsville Road, Ste 800, Cincinnati.
Real Estate Agent
Tina Mulvany, HUFF Realty
7454-C Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati.
Retirement Community
SEM Retirement Communities
Roofing
SWORD (Southwest Ohio Roof Defense)
4325 Mt Carmel Tobasco Rd, Unit 1, Cincinnati.
“Our Owens Corning ‘Top of The House’ Certified representatives are excited to provide the SouthWest Ohio area with the highest quality materials and detail on each project, while also providing that family-owned and operated relationship.” – Joe Bryant
Tire Center
Tire Discounters
Multiple locations including Red Bank and Wooster Pike.
Shopping
Antiques
That Shop In Milford
217 Main St, Milford.
Bike Shop
Bishop’s Bicycles
313 Main St, Milford.
Bookstore
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
2692 Madison Rd, Cincinnati.
“Being part of the community and encouraging reading and literacy is at the heart of everything we do at Joseph-Beth. We are profoundly grateful for the community support of Joseph-Beth, your local, independent bookstore, and Bronte Bistro.” – Adam Miller, President and CEO
Clothing Store
One Stop Ladies Shop
126 Main St, Milford.
“We are a family owned and operated women and children’s boutique whose primary objective is to promote a healthy, body positive image of beauty. Our customers are like family to us. We try to get to know everyone who walks through our door.”
Consignment Shop
Eastside Boutique
220 Front St, New Richmond.
“Our products are always changing according to holidays, time of year or special events. We are proud to say that we have customers that shop with us for all their gift giving needs and their own needs on a weekly basis.” – Susan Lucas, Owner
Farmer’s Market
The New Richmond Farmers Market
411 Walnut St, New Richmond.
Garden Center
Burger Farm & Garden Center
7849 Main St, Newtown.
Grocery Store
Country Fresh Farm Market & Wine Depot
8315 Beechmont Ave, Ste 15, Cincinnati.
Jeweler
Kirk & Company Jewelers
117 Main St, Milford.
“We have an amazing staff of hardworking and creative jewelers, gemologists, diamond setters, engravers and designers. We love working with our clients to create exciting new jewelry, bring sentimental pieces back to life, and provide both trendy and timeless designs that delight and endure.” – Joe Kirk, President, Owner & Jeweler
Place for Home Accessories
The Collective
411 Walnut St, New Richmond.
Special Gift Shop
Scintilla on Main
127 Main St, Milford.
