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