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 2024 Best of the East competition and during the in-person event Jan. 18 at the Holiday Inn & Suites Eastgate Cincinnati. Cincy Magazine readers voted for their favorites in 145 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 Jolly Plumbing Drains Heating & Air.
Auto
Auto Body & Paint Shops
Emerald Detailing Cincy
1120 Old State Route 74A, Batavia.
Auto New
Beechmont Subaru
8021 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati.
Auto Parts
AutoZone
Multiple locations including Eastgate (4436 Glen Este-Withamsville Road).
Auto Repair
Ulmer’s Auto Care
Multiple locations including Anderson Twp. & Milford.
Motorcycle Shop
Eastgate Harley-Davidson
699 Cincinnati-Batavia Pike, Cincinnati.
Oil Change
Meineke Car Care Center
Multiple locations including Milford (861 Lila Ave.).
Tire Center
Donovan’s Auto & Tire Center
Multiple locations including Pleasant Ridge (5601 Ridge Ave., Cincinnati).
Towing Company
Day Heights Towing Service
1232 OH-131, Milford.
Beauty
Barber Shop
The Barber Shop Eastgate
4440 Glen Este-Withamsville Road, Cincinnati.
Estheticians
The Beauty Bar
212 Main St., Milford.
Hair Salon
Cincy Beauty Parlour 
550 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati.
Step into our salon for an experience devoted to making you look and feel your best. Our vision is exceptional hair care with personalized service. Whether a trim or bold transformation, we’re committed to making your hair dreams a reality. (Jessica Bradbury & Ashley Marler, Owners)
Manicure/Pedicure
Ambiance Nail Salon & Spa
Multiple locations including Hyde Park, Rookwood, Oakley, Eastgate & Anderson Twp.
Master Stylist
Christy Stultz, Charlie Mac Salon
4440 Glen Este-Withamsville Rd, Cincinnati.
Place for a Spa Day
Mitchell’s Salon & Day Spa 
Multiple locations including Hyde Park (2692 Madison Road, Cincinnati).
Tanning Salon
Queen City Tan
303 E. Main St., Batavia.
Tattoo Artist
Dusty Chamblin, 4:13 Tattoos & Piercings
104 N. High St., Mount Orab.
Tattoo Parlor
Studio 4:13 Tattoos & Piercings
104 N. High St., Mount Orab.
Drink
Bar
Mt. Carmel Brewing Company
4362 Mount Carmel-Tobasco Road, Cincinnati.
Bourbon Selection
Valley View Lounge
102 W. Main St., Williamsburg.
Brewery
Paradise Brewing & Taproom
Multiple locations including Anderson (7766 Beechmont Ave.).
Happy Hour
Buck’s Riverside Grill
100 Front St., New Richmond.
Independent Coffeehouse
Wholy Beans Coffee Co.
206 Front St., New Richmond.
Sports Bar
Green Kayak Grille & Pub
204 Front St., #200, New Richmond.
Entertainment
Art Gallery/Studio
The Craft Lab
1334 Ohio State Route 131, Milford.
Book Store
Cincy Book Rack
8315 Beechmont Ave., Ste 23, Cincinnati.
Bowling Alley
The Pin Deck – Scene75 Entertainment
876 Ohio State Route 28, Milford.
Festival
Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance at Ault Park
5090 Conservatory Ave., Cincinnati.
Golf Course
Elks Run Golf Course
2000 Elklick Road, Batavia.
Live Music
Skipper’s River Cafe and Steamboat Marina
395 Susanna Way, New Richmond.
Museum
Promont House
906 Main St., Milford.
As the former home of John M. Pattison, Ohio’s 43rd Governor, Promont House has a vibrant history behind it. Now a museum and a hub for GMAHS, Promont is filled to the brim with period furnishings and exhibits. The structure of the home has never been altered, remaining as true to its original build as possible. (David H. Eshman, Executive Director, Greater Milford Area Historical Society)
Family
Birthday Party Location
Wonderland Playground
8255 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati.
Wonderland Playground was built for fun! The space was designed for ages 1-8 with several different play areas. We provide a fun, safe and clean play environment. Wonderland also features a nursing room, a cafe and free Wi-Fi. Reservations are recommended.
Dance/Theatre Instruction
Midwest Elite Dance Center
1329 Ohio Pike, Amelia
Daycare Center
Little Stars Preschool
1160 State Route 131, Milford.
Equestrian Center
Bridle Path Stables
2633 Williamsburg-Bantam Road, Bethel.
Family Fun Entertainment
Scene75 Entertainment Center – Cincinnati
876 Ohio State Route 28, Milford.
Gymnastics Center
Acrocheer Gymnastics & Cheerleading
1155 Old State Route 74, Batavia.
Music Instruction
Musicologie Anderson
7120 Dunn Road, Cincinnati.
Photographer
Nikki Scott Photography
Williamsburg. 937-515-2263.
Place for a Family Day
Cincinnati Nature Center
4949 Tealtown Road, Milford.
Private School
St. Veronica Catholic School
4475 Mount Carmel-Tobasco Road, Cincinnati.
School Spirit
Miami Valley Christian Academy
6830 School St., Cincinnati.
Summer Camp
Cincinnati Youth Choir
UC-CCM, 190 Ccm Blvd., Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Youth Choir’s (CYC) mission is to offer all youth the opportunity to experience musical excellence in a creative environment, to develop a lifelong appreciation of music and to form lasting relationships. CYC builds stronger communities by creating a comprehensive foundation that supports music educators and develops tomorrow’s leaders. (Kathleen Riemenschneider, Executive Director)
Swim Lessons
Bear Paddle Swim School – Oakley Station
3099 Disney St., Cincinnati.
Tutoring Centers
JET Education Center
150 W. Main St., Batavia.
Food
Bakery
Holston’s Baking Co.
922 OH-28-BR, Unit F, Milford.
BBQ
Sweets & Meats BBQ Catering and Food Truck 
2249 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati.
Sweets & Meats specializes in smoked meats, homemade sides and desserts using family recipes. We are a full-service caterer and food truck. We are also a certified women-owned business with the state of Ohio and city of Cincinnati, which we are proud to share. (Kristen Bailey, co-founder and CEO)
Breakfast/Brunch
Poochie’s Place
1375 W. Ohio Pike, Amelia.
Burger
The Governor
231 Main St., Milford.
We think the success of the burger is in the quality of the ingredients and simplicity of the finished product. It allows the individual ingredients to shine. Also, the maple 1000 island is great on everything. (Paul Barraco, Chef and Owner)
Butcher
Lehr’s Prime Market
740 Main St., Milford.
Catering
Garnish Catering
9648 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash
Chef
Andrew Morgan, Front Street Café
120 Front St., New Richmond.
Chinese Cuisine
Oriental Wok
2444 Madison Road, Cincinnati.
Cupcakes
Abby Girl Sweets
Multiple locations including Eastgate (4450 Eastgate Drive, Ste 253, Cincinnati).
Abby Girl Sweets is known for “made from scratch cupcakes.” We are a family-owned business that just celebrated 14 years in business. We get our business by word of mouth, and we have 17 different gourmet cupcake flavors. We do weddings and cater for large events. (Andrea Thompson, Abby Girl Sweets)
Dessert
Funnel of Luv
Cincinnati. 513-393-8272.
We are a family owned and operated mobile dessert food truck, operating all over the Greater Cincinnati area. Our products are delicious and unique, but what makes us stand out is our employees. We look forward to putting smiles on faces for years to come at festivals, fairs, birthday parties and corporate events. (Sherry Fucito)
Donuts
Peace Love and Little Donuts of Hyde Park
3440 Edwards Road, Cincinnati.
Family Dining
Pig Candy BBQ
5901 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati.
Fast Casual
Butterbee’s American Grille
Multiple locations including Beechmont (4022 Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road).
Fine Dining
The Quarter Bistro
6904 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati.
Food Truck
Street Kitchen
Batavia.
Fresh Catch
Front Street Café
120 Front St., New Richmond.
Fried Chicken
The Schoolhouse Restaurant
8031 Glendale-Milford Road, Camp Dennison.
The Schoolhouse is a comfortable step back in time for our customers. It’s the comfort food your mother or grandmother served in a family friendly setting. Add our great staff, who care about your experience, and that is how we have been here for 61 years. (Beth Miller)
Frozen Yogurt
sweetFrog
4450 Eastgate Blvd. South, Cincinnati.
Gluten-Free
Creations by Georgina
Batavia. 513-288-1867
Creations by Georgina is a dedicated gluten-free bakery. With a passion for baking and a commitment to using only gluten-free ingredients, Georgina has created a safe bakery for individuals seeking delicious options. From cakes to cinnamon rolls, every item is carefully crafted to ensure both taste and quality. (Georgina Shipp, owner)
Ice Cream
Whetsel Whip
4825 Whetsel Ave., Cincinnati.
Whetsel Whip is a woman-owned small business located in the heart of Madisonville. Owner Liz Field, a fifth generation Madisonville resident, always wanted to open her own ice cream shop. You can expect bubbly customer service with a wide variety of yummy soft serve sundaes, nachos, bubble waffles and more! (Kayla Rishell, Marketing & Communications Manager)
Italian Cuisine
Forno Osteria+Bar
Multiple locations including Hyde Park (3514 Erie Ave.).
Late Night Food
Madison Diner
4671 Madison Road, Cincinnati.
Mexican Cuisine
Cazadores Mexican Restaurant & Bar
750 State Route 28, Milford.
Patio Dining
Ramsey’s Trailside
200 W. Loveland Ave., Loveland.
Pizza
Joe’s Pizza Napoli
507 Chamber Drive, Cincinnati.
Restaurant
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Multiple locations including Kenwood (8080 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati).
Sandwich Shop
The Plane Street Coffee House & Cafe
125 W. Plane St., Bethel.
Seafood Restaurant
Grove Park Grille
6735 Kellogg Road, Cincinnati.
Soup/Salad
May Cafe
5 Main St., Milford.
Steak
The Capital Grille
3821 Edwards Road, Cincinnati.
Sushi
Mint Bistro
501 Chamber Drive, Milford.
Vegetarian
LEYLA Mediterranean Kurdish Restaurant
7418 Beechmont Ave., Ste 106, Cincinnati.
View from a Restaurant
Overlook Kitchen + Bar
5345 Medpace Way, Cincinnati.
Wings
Midwest Best BBQ and Creamery
669 Justice Court, Loveland.
Health
Charitable Race
Hyde Park Blast
Hyde Park. 513-772-4888.
We are excited to host the 23rd Hyde Park Blast, June 29, 2024, in Hyde Park Square. While this is a run/walk, bike races and block party, the most important part is all the funds we raise to support our charity partner, The Cure Starts Now Foundation. (Molly Fogle, Event Coordinator for The Cure Starts Now)
Chiro
Embrace Family Chiropractic 
5216 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati.
Embrace Family Chiropractic is a neurologically focused chiropractic office. Shaina Hickman, DC, specializes in pediatrics, pregnancies and family care. She is Webster Certified, ICPA’s Certification by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics, and trains under The Pediatric Experience to help kids with autism, ADHD, seizures and other neurological disorders. (Lisa Courts)
Dentist
Milford Family Dentistry
780 Main St., Milford.
Dermatologist
Drore Eisen, MD, DDS, Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio
Multiple locations including Montgomery (10506B Montgomery Road, Ste 402).
Fitness Center
Fly Bungee Fitness
394 Wards Corner Road, Ste 160, Loveland.
Fly Bungee is a low impact, high intensity dance-based group class. We combine bungee cords and dance fitness to give you a total body blast. Aside from being a fitness studio, we are a community of people who laugh together, cry together and work extremely hard, together. (Jaclyn Kolianos, owner)
Massage Therapist
Liz Williams, Liz Williams Massage Therapy
4440 Glen Este-Withamsville Road, Ste 100, Cincinnati.
Medical Facility
Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Multiple locations including Anderson (463 Ohio Pike).
Medical Spa
Clinique en Beaute
7136 Miami Ave., Cincinnati.
Orthodontist
Gruelle Dempsey Orthodontics
Multiple locations including Anderson (1163 Fehl Lane).
Pediatric Dentist
Sea Of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
1319 Nagel Road, Cincinnati
The Sea of Smiles difference is rooted in our doctors and staff’s reputation for offering comprehensive pediatric dental care in a friendly, inviting and fun environment. When you become our patient, you become part of our dental family. (Becky Lubitz)
Personal Trainer
Ashley Fritz, Burn Boot Camp Anderson Township
442 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati.
Ashley joined Burn Boot Camp in December 2020 and is the lead trainer. Her passion for fitness drove her to complete her CPT. Ashley believes that Burn changed her life through challenging workouts and loves empowering members. Burn is a HIIT-style workout designed to accommodate all fitness levels.
Pharmacy
Batavia Community Pharmacy
2234 Bauer Road, Batavia.
Physical Therapy
Queen City Pelvic Health and Wellness, LLC
7745 Five Mile Road, Cincinnati.
Therapy Practice
Thrive Therapy, Inc.
1110 Main St., Milford.
Thrive is a practice dedicated to treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Our clinicians are highly specialized, and we understand how PTSD can affect every facet of life. Thrive offers evidence-based treatments for PTSD that allows patients to break the painful cycle and allow natural healing to occur. (Jenn Simpson, Founder and Clinical Social Worker)
Yoga Studio
MAC Miami Athletic Club
930 Lila Ave., Milford.
Pets
Animal Rescue
Crazy Cats Animal Rescue
PO Box 8845, Cincinnati.
Groomer
Shar-Jo’s Pet Styling & In-Home Pet Sitting
931 State Route 28, Ste 112, Milford.
Long-Term Boarding
Suite Paws Pet Resort & Spa
768 US-50, Milford.
Pet Store
River City Pet and Farm Supply
415 Sycamore St., New Richmond.
Pet Training
Bulletproof Dog Training
4526 Weiner Lane, Cincinnati.
Short-Term Boarding
TailWaggers Doggy Daycare 
4528 Summerside Road, Cincinnati.
TailWaggers Doggy Daycare in Cincinnati is fully committed to providing a fun, safe and friendly environment for your canine companion(s). Our TailWaggers Family is also introducing enrichment games and activities during the day to engage the dogs, teach commands and bond more with our dogs. Our Cincinnati dog daycare provides boarding, grooming and daycare. (Lynn Burroughs-Ayers)
Veterinarian Practice
Clermont Animal Hospital Inc.
1404 Old State Route 74, Batavia.
Places
Event Space
Abby’s Farm
1278 State Route 22, Bethel.
Hotel/Motel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati – Eastgate
4501 Eastgate Blvd., Cincinnati.
Park
Five Points Landing Park
527 Lila Ave., Milford.
Place for a Picnic
Veterans Memorial Park
906 Clough Pike, Cincinnati.
Place to have a Wedding
The Marmalade Lily
9850 Schlottman Road, Loveland.
Services
Accounting/CPA
Donohoo Accounting Services
1095 Nimitzview Drive, Ste 103, Cincinnati.
Active Adult
SEM Communities
Cincinnati. 513-831-3262.
Bank/Credit Union
Sharefax Credit Union
Multiple locations including Eastgate & Batavia.
Bike Repair
Smitty’s Cyclery
6000 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati.
Car Wash
Miracle Detail LLC
2619 W. Legendary Run, Cincinnati.
Carpet Cleaner
Steam Clean Cincy LLC
333 S. Charity St., Bethel
Our goal is to build lifetime relationships with all our customers, not one and done. Through this process we will get your carpets as clean and fresh as possible! We clean carpet, upholstery, tile and grout, wood floors, LVT and concrete. (Nick Newman, owner)
Coworking Spaces
COhatch Milford
220 Mill St., Milford.
COhatch is a new kind of work and social space built in the communities in which we work and live. At COhatch Milford, we have 22 private offices, coworking, meeting and event space, an outdoor deck and our members have access to all COhatch locations. (Sarah Hammelrath, Community Manager)
Dry Cleaner
Widmer’s Cleaners Kenwood
8153 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati.
Electrician
Turner On Electric
1308 US-50, Ste 200, Milford
Financial Planner
Kayla A Grimslid, CFP, Edward Jones
614 Wooster Pike, Ste 6, Terrace Park
Florist
Flowers for the People
Milford. 513-404-4168.
I love brides. Each and every one has a very pecial vision that I bring to life uniquely for them—in flowers, colors and other materials. Flowers for the People creates highly personalized floral arrangements for weddings, family affairs and corporate events. My work truly comes from my heart, for yours. (Vickie Navales-Magliano, Owner)
Funeral Home
E.C. Nurre Funeral Homes, Inc.
Multiple locations in Amelia, Bethel & New Richmond.
Home Remodeler
Rubenstein Construction Solutions, LLC
Located in Bethel.
House Cleaning
SERVPRO of Northwest & Northeast Cincinnati
2115 Schappelle Lane, Cincinnati.
HVAC
Bates HVAC
513-643-6600.
Insurance Agent
Melissa Jordan, BIG Agency
1278 Woodville Pike, Milford.
Melissa has been in the insurance world for over 10 years. As a licensed insurance agent and BIG Agency’s office manager, she is licensed to sell both property and casualty and life and health insurance policies. She specializes in auto, home, classic car, life, and Medicare supplement and advantage plans.
Junk Removal
Junk King Cincinnati
Multiple locations including Milford (5300 Dupont Circle D1).
Landscaper
Louiso Lawn Care and Landscapes, Inc.
1223 Old State Route 74, Batavia.
Plumber
Riehle Good Plumbing
Swings Corner Point Isabel Road, Bethel. 513-250-7381
Preschool
Miami Valley Christian Academy
6830 School St., Cincinnati.
Real Estate Agency
ERA Real Solutions Realty
Multiple locations including Milford (200 Locust St.).
Real Estate Agent
Kerri L. Wolfangel, Comey & Shepherd
7333 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati.
Retirement Community
The Village at Eastgate
776 Cincinnati-Batavia Pike, Cincinnati.
Roofing
SWORD SouthWest Ohio Roof Defense
4325 Mt Carmel Tobasco Road, Unit 1, Cincinnati.
SWORD is a family owned, roof contracting business that specializes in roof replacements and repairs. (Cory Bryant)
Storage Facilities
Bearcat Storage – Mt. Repose
1294 State Route 28, Loveland.
Windows
Windows Plus
7040 Main St., Newtown.
Shopping
Antiques
Mercantile Mall
100 Main St., Milford.
Bike Shop
Pedego Electric Bikes Cincinnati East
7669 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati.
Clothing Store
Juneberry Boutique
1971 8 Mile Road, Cincinnati.
Juneberry Boutique is a women’s clothing, accessories and vintage finds boutique, which specializes in empowering women to feel confident with their own, unique style. At Juneberry, you enter as a customer and leave as a friend.
Consignment Shop
The Collective
3710 Eastern Ave., Cincinnati.
Custom T-Shirts
Acadia Design Company 
220 Broadway St., Batavia.
Acadia is a mental health apparel company that is trying to help normalize mental health. I struggle with anxiety and depression, and I want people to know they are not alone. (Koren Acadia, owner)
Farmer’s Market
Williamsburg Farmers Market
105 E. Main St., Williamsburg.
Furniture Store
Miller’s Bakery, Furniture and Bulk Foods
960 Wheat Ridge Road, West Union.
Garden Center
Bethel Feed & Supply Pet & Garden Center
528 W Plane St., Bethel.
Grocery Store
Jungle Jim’s International Market Eastgate
4450 Eastgate S. Drive, Cincinnati.
Handmade Market Vendor
Earthganics
Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Cincinnati.
Jeweler
Kirk & Company Jewelers
117 Main St., Milford
Men’s Fashion
Marshalls
Multiple locations including Cincinnati (4530 Eastgate Blvd.).
Place for Home Accessories
Eastside Boutique
220 Front St., New Richmond
Eastside Boutique is a one-stop shop in the little river village of New Richmond. We pride ourselves in our all-handmade shop supporting local small businesses owners by giving them a place to sell their products. Come and help us celebrate our third year being a Best of the East Winner. (Susan Lucas, owner)
Special Gift Shop
Scintilla on Main
127 Main St., Milford.
Scintilla is a hometown store. Three generations of women have been proud to be in the gift business in Milford. We work to find items that range from practical to just fun! Candles, note cards, purses, soaps and many more locally made products add to the charm that is Scintilla On Main. (Cathy Daniels)
