KCR_Best of the Fox_Aurora IL - December 2021

Arts & Entertainment Dining

Personal Services

Pet Care Recreation

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It’s the season of giving, and in that spirit, Best of the Fox is honored to give something, too: recognition to the amazing businesses that make Aurora so special.

But in order to recognize these businesses in the annual Readers’ Choice Awards, Best of the Fox needed the community’s help.

And Aurora responded in a big way: Nearly 4,000 votes were cast in the third year of Aurora Best of the Fox voting. Thank you to everyone who participated! Making your voice heard through these votes allows Best of the Fox to recognize the best of the best — in retail, pet care, dining and more.

Looking for outstanding outdoor dining? The most superior tacos in the area? Or a new dance studio?

The winners of these and nearly 50 more categories are included in this special section.

From beautiful handmade items to excellent customer service, local businesses go the extra mile.

You can, in turn, go the extra mile by supporting their goods and services. Shopping local supports your neighbors and brightens the whole community. The winning businesses listed in these pages are the perfect spots to start.

Congratulations to the winners of the Aurora Best of the Fox Readers’ Choice Awards!

HAIRY BEAST DOG PAWLOUR

Thank You for Voting for Us in this years Aurora Best of the Fox!

Thank you for Voting Us the Best Dog Groomer 2019, 2020 and 2021! @hairybeastdogpawlour.com 215 W. Galena Blvd, Unit #4 Aurora, IL 60506 630.340.3288

Endiro Coffee Roastery 213 S. River Street Aurora, IL 60506

29 W. New York Street Aurora, IL 60506

630 907-7775

331 256-6683

www.endirocoffee.com

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Art Gallery

Karaoke

Live Theatre

Paramount Arts Center

Mike & Denise’s Pizzeria & Pub

Paramount Theatre

Best

Best

Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Gary Brown Art Riverfront Playhouse The Venue

O’Malley’s Pub & Eatery Aurora Tap House

Comedy Shrine Riverfront Playhouse

Live Music

Museum/Cultural

RiverEdge Park

Grand Army-Republic Memorial

One of the Best

One of the Best

The Venue Two Brothers Roundhouse

SciTech Hands On Museum Aurora Historical Society

Festival Best

Best

Best

RiverEdge Park One of the Best

Blues on the Fox First Fridays

Travel Agency Best

Multiviajes Gutierrez Inc

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DINING

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Banquet Facility

Burger

Dining on the Waterfront

Jefa Tacos Gaslite Manor Banquets

Gillerson’s Grubbery

Harner’s Bakery Restaurant

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Two Brothers Roundhouse

Bulldog Ale House Spartan House

Jake’s Bagels & Deli La Quinta de los Reyes

Bar

Caterer (off-site)

Donut Shop

Gillerson’s Grubbery

Reuland Food Services & Delicatessen

Harner’s Bakery Restaurant

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Pub 56 The Turf Room

Harner’s Bakery Jefa Tacos

Dick’s Mini Donuts La Chicanita Bakery

BBQ Ribs

Coffee Shop

Fine Dining

The Patio - Aurora

Jake’s Bagels & Deli

The Turf Room

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Pub 56 Strawberries BBQ

MOKA Coffee Endiro Coffee Tredwell Coffee

El Jefe Hardware Sustainable Gastropub and Brewery

Craft Brewery

Fish Fry

Two Brothers Roundhouse

Mike & Denise’s Pizzeria & Pub

One of the Best

One of the Best

Gillerson’s Grubbery Brother Chimp Brewing

Phoenix Club Harner’s Bakery Restaurant

Best

Best

Best

Bloody Marys Best

Gillerson’s Grubbery

Best

Best

Best

Best

Best

Best

Best

Best

One of the Best

Spartan House Taqueria El Tio & Restaurant

Breakfast Best

Harner’s Bakery Restaurant

Deli/Sandwich Shop Best

Jake’s Bagels & Deli One of the Best

Jefa Tacos Double Yolk Pancake House and Restaurant

One of the Best

Don Walker’s Sandwich Center Reuland Food Services

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Hot Dog

Outdoor/Patio Dining

Steakhouse

A&W Restaurant

Hardware Sustainable Gastropub and Brewery

The Turf Room

Best

Best

Best

One of the Best

Don Walker’s Sandwich Center Nick’s Red Hots Aurora

One of the Best One of the Best

Two Brothers Roundhouse Gillerson’s Grubbery

Ice Cream

Domo 77 Basil’s Greek Dining

Tacos

Pizza

Best

Banana Split

Best

Best

Jefa Tacos

Ach-N-Lou’s Pizza Pub One of the Best

Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store Charlie’s Silver Spoon Creamery

Kids Menu Best

Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center Rosati’s Pizza

Jalisco Tacos Autentico Juquilita Tacos La Cabana Restaurant Tecalitlan Restaurant

Sports Bar Best

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Jefa Tacos

One of the Best One of the Best

Mike & Denise’s Pizzeria & Pub One of the Best

Colonial Cafe Aurora Pancake House

One of the Best

Pub 56 Bulldog Ale House

Thank you everyone for voting for Share and Care for the

2021 Aurora Best of the Fox Readers' Choice Award.

We're Blessed To Be Voted BEST PRESCHOOL In The Aurora Area.

Thank You For Voting For Us.

Schedule A Tour Today & See What A Catholic Education At Annunciation Can Do For Your Child!

12 John Street • North Aurora, IL 60542

630-892-2818

shareandcarelearning.com

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Annunciation BVM Catholic School 1840 Church Road, Aurora • 630.851.4300 GET TO KNOW US AT

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PERSONAL SERVICES

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Barbershop

Hair Salon

Preschool

Do Or Dye Designs

Do or Dye Designs

Annunciation School

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Dapper Looks Barbershop Salon Tu

Whitney’s Love Nail & Beauty Bar Studio 213

East Aurora Pre School Center Share & Care Learning Center Inc

Day Spa

Photographer

Tattoo Shop

Whitney’s Love Nail & Beauty Bar

Latrice Murphy Design and Photography

Mari’s Goddess Effects

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Best

Best

Best

Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Mari’s Goddess Effects Pure Skin Solutions

Gracie G Photography Photography by Feltes

Chi-Town Effects Tattoo Ink Bar Tattoo

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Pet Groomer

Pet Kennel

Pet Store

Hairy Beast Dog Pawlour

Hairy Beast Dog Pawlour

Hairy Beast Dog Pawlour

One of the Best

One of the Best

Healthy Pet Aurora Mr Scott’s Dog Spa Poochie Love Dog Spa

Poochie Love Dog Spa Bark-A-Lounge Pet Salon Just Like Home 4 Paws

One of the Best

Best

Best

Best

Pet Supplies Plus Healthy Pet Aurora

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Bike shop

Bowling

Golf Course

Swim Lessons

Pedal & Spoke, Ltd.

Parkside Lanes

Phillips Park Golf Course

Vaughan Athletic Center

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

All Spoked Up

One of the Best St. Paul’s Lanes

Prisco Community Center Swim With Bill

Birthday Party Venue

Dance Studio

Orchard Valley Golf Course & Banquet Hall Aurora Country Club

Best

Best

Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center

Best

Best

Best

Best

Martial Arts

Soleunique Dance Complex One of the Best

Dream Cheer Aurora Dream Academy Of Dance Arts Simply Destinee Youth Center

Carlson Gracie MMA Jesse Torres Boxing Club One of the Best

Defense Training Institute

Celebrating 61 years in business

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Escape Strategy Granite City Food & Brewery

• December 2021

Best

One of the Best

Thank you to our Customers for Voting Us the the Best Deli/ Sandwich Shop, The Best Coffee Shop and One of the Best Waterfront Dining in the 2021 Aurora Readers’ Choice Contest!

Thank You for Voting for us this year! We appreciate your Votes!

Best Breakfast, Best Donut Shop, Best Waterfront Dining, One of the Best Caterer’s Off Site, One of the Best Fish Fry

At Jake’s all of our bagels, muffins, cream cheese, and cookies are made from scratch.

Please follow us on instagram @jakesbagels for recent updates, flavors of the month, and more.

Jake’s Bagels & Deli 220 North Broadway Aurora, IL 60505 Phone/Fax: 630.906.0332

10 W. State St. North • Aurora, IL 630-892-4400 • harnersbakery.com SM-CL1936599

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Appliance Repair

Flooring

Home Decor

Thrift/Resale

Leonardi Appliance

The Home Depot

Warehouse 55

Warehouse 55

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

All Vac Co Mr Fix-It

Douglas Carpet One Flooring Guys of Illinois

Wyckwood House The Rustic Fox Furniture & Decor

THE VINTAGE MARKET Wyckwood House Aurora

Carpet Cleaner

Garden Center

Movers

All Vac Co

The Growing Place Garden Center

Two Men and a Truck

One of the Best

Two Brothers Moving, Inc.

Best

Best

Best

Best

One of the Best

Best

Best

One of the Best

The Right Guy Carpet Cleaning, Inc Royal Treatment Carpet Cleaning

Branch Gardens

Thank you for Voting Us Best Tacos for the 2nd Year in a Row 2021 VOTED ONE OF THE

BEST CATERER

Best

2021 VOTED ONE OF THE

2021 VOTED

BEST KID'S MENU

BEST BREAKFAST

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We love our BBQ crew!

Dine-In, Pick-up, Delivery and Catering 1555 Butterfield Ave • #107 Aurora, IL 60502 (630) 229-6497 Monday - Thursday 11 am - 8 pm Friday - Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday: Currently Closed Check out our full menu at www.jefatacos.com

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EVENTS, CATERING, POP-UPS

(630) 514-1459

@StrawberriesBBQ

@StrawberriesBBQ