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Think about the places you shop and the places you eat. The their input as this is an important distinction for area friendly faces and unique businesses that make Aurora what businesses that they should take pride in winning. it is.

Through our online survey, readers have picked out their goWhen things are going well, they are there with a smile. to businesses in many different categories, from restaurants When the community is in need, they are there to pet groomers to everything else you can a d e e R r s x ’C to lend a helping hand. imagine.

Fo Our local businesses make us who we are.

This is a task our readers take on with They are what our community is built upon. serious dedication. Our readers always come That’s what makes our Best of the Fox lists so through again, as more than 14,000 votes special. were tallied for these special companies.

It’s a time we can honor the businesses in our Today, we are pleased to announce winners communities for what they do for us. in the 2020 Aurora Best of the Fox contest. In • i o A u r o ra , I l li n Each year, we ask our readers to point out the the following pages, you’ll find the businesses best of them. And we publish that list in our that our readers care about the most.

Best of the Fox readers’ choice contests. We are very excited As always, the favorite food categories were some of the to have been able to bring this contest to Aurora this year. most popular. The best festival, bar, pizza, tacos and breakfast Last month, we asked readers to tell us how they felt. In this categories had the most votes. section, we have compiled the winners.

Congratulations to all of the winners who placed in the We appreciate our readers for taking the time to provide 2020 Aurora Best of the Fox contest.

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LIVE MUSIC

TRAVEL AGENCY Best

Best

Paramount Arts Center

The Venue

Buchner travel

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Endiro Coffee The Art Bar- Two Brothers Roundhouse

RiverEdge Park Ballydoyle

FESTIVAL

LIVE THEATRE Best

Paramount Theatre

One of the Best

One of the Best

KARAOKE Best

Aurora Tap House Mike & Denise’s Pizzeria & Pub One of the Best

O’Malley’s Pub & Eatery Parkside Lanes

Riverfront Playhouse Comedy Shrine

MUSEUM/CULTURAL Best

Grand Army-Republic Memorial One of the Best

SciTech Hands On Museum William Tanner House

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BANQUET FACILITY

BLOODY MARYS

Endiro Coffee

Gillerson’s Grubbery

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Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Two Brothers Roundhouse Gaslite Manor Banquets

Spartan House

BAR

BREAKFAST Best

Gillerson’s Grubbery

Double Yolk Pancake House and Restaurant

One of the Best

One of the Best

Two Brothers Roundhouse Phoenix Club

Endiro Coffee Harner’s Bakery Restaurant

BBQ RIBS

BURGER

The Patio - Aurora

Gillerson’s Grubbery

One of the Best

One of the Best

La Victoria Roy’s Ribs Papa G’s

Bulldog Ale House Spartan House

Best

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Thanks for voting us One of the Best Hair Salons.

Highly Trained & Educated Hairdressers.

Passionate About What We Do. • • • • •

Craft Haircuts Color Highlights & Balayage Hair Extensions Smoothing & Texture

29 S. Randall Rd. | North Aurora, Il (331) 212-5803 | @sojournwithus with Instagram, Facebook and Google SM-CL1840270

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COFFEE SHOP

CRAFT BREWERY

Reuland Food Services & Delicatessen

Endiro Coffee

Two Brothers Roundhouse

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One of the Best

One of the Best

Jake’s Bagels & Deli Tredwell Coffee

Hardware Sustainable Gastropub and Brewery Gillerson’s Grubbery

Discover and Golf at the Best Kept Secret in Aurora!

Hit it! Find it! and Hit it again at Phillips Park GC! “2019 & 2020 Winner o off B Best est G Golf Course in Aurora”

• 18-hole Championship golf course • Grass tee driving range & practice putting green

• 3-hole short course • Proud supporter of “Youth on Course”” • PGA Instruction

Phillips Park GC / 1001 Hill Avenue * Aurora, IL / Golf Shop: 630.256.3760 / www.phillipsparkaurora.com

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Prisco’s Family Market Harner’s Bakery

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DELI/SANDWICH SHOP

FINE DINING

ICE CREAM

Jake’s Bagels & Deli

The Turf Room

Banana Split

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Endiro Coffee Don Walker’s Sandwich Center

Basil’s Greek Dining Two Brothers Roundhouse

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

DINING ON THE WATERFRONT

FISH FRY

KIDS MENU

Endiro Coffee

Phoenix Club

Colonial Cafe

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant Harner’s Bakery Restaurant

AC’S Pub Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant Spartan House

Endiro Coffee Gillerson’s Grubbery

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Best

DONUT SHOP Best

Harner’s Bakery Restaurant

Best

Best

HOT DOG Best

Best

OUTDOOR/PATIO DINING Best

Two Brothers Roundhouse

Don Walker’s Sandwich Center One of the Best

One of the Best

Dick’s Mini Donuts La Chicanita Bakery

Best

One of the Best

A&W Restaurant Papa G’s

Endiro Coffee Basil’s Greek Dining

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STEAKHOUSE

Ach-N-Lou’s Pizza Pub

Mike & Denise’s Pizzeria & Pub

Two Brothers Roundhouse

Jefa Tacos One of the Best

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TACOS

Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Maciano’s Pizza & Pastaria Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center

Spartan House Bulldog Ale House

Fairbanks Steakhouse Basil’s Greek Dining

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Tecalitlan Restaurant Jalisco Tacos Autentico

Celebrating 60 years in business

Thank You to our Customers for Voting Us The Best Deli/Sandwich Shop and One of the Best Coffee Shops in the 2020 Aurora Readers’ Choice Contest!

Voted Best Donuts.

Thank you!

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.

Fresh Cake Donuts, Fried Raised & Sweet Rolls Everyday!

Harners bakery is fully opened!

Harners Restaurant has carryout only.

Jake’s Bagels & Deli 220 North Broadway Aurora, IL 60505 Phone/Fax: 630.906.0332 SM-CL1836532

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BARBERSHOP

HAIR SALON

PRESCHOOL

Gentleman’s Parlour

Do or Dye Designs

Annunciation School

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Balderas Beauty and Barber Salon The Big Boss Barber Shop

Whitney’s Love Nail & Beauty Bar Sojourn Salon

East Aurora Pre School Center Wesley Preschool

DAY SPA

PHOTOGRAPHER

TATTOO SHOP

Whitney’s Love Nail & Beauty Bar

Latrice Murphy Design and Photography

Chi-Town Effects Tattoo

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One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

Pure Skin Solutions Calla Lily Salon

Gracie G Photography Photography By Feltes Thomas J King

Skin of a different color Ink Bar Tattoo

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PET GROOMER Best

Hairy Beast Dog Pawlour One of the Best

Healthy Pet Aurora Poochie Love Dog Spa

PET KENNEL Best

Hairy Beast Dog Pawlour One of the Best

Poochie Love Dog Spa Bark-A-Lounge Pet Salon

PET STORE Best

One of the Best

Healthy Pet Aurora PetPeople

Thank you for Voting Us the Best Taco!

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 11 am - 8 pm Check out our full menu at www.jefatacos.com

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BIKE SHOP

DANCE STUDIO

SWIM LESSONS

Pedal & Spoke, Ltd.

Dream Academy Of Dance Arts

Vaughan Athletic Center

Best

Best

Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

All Spoked Up

Paramount School of the Arts Simply Destinee Youth Center

Swim With Bill Prisco Community Center

Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center

GOLF COURSE Best

Phillips Park Golf Course

BOWLING Best

Parkside Lanes

One of the Best

Orchard Valley Golf Course & Banquet Hall Aurora Country Club

MARTIAL ARTS Best

Jesse Torres Boxing Club One of the Best

St. Paul’s Lanes

One of the Best

Carlson Gracie MMA Defense Training Institute

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BIRTHDAY PARTY VENUE

APPLIANCE REPAIR

GARDEN CENTER

THRIFT/RESALE

Leonardi Appliance

Branch Gardens

Warehouse 55

One of the Best

One of the Best

One of the Best

All Vac Co Appliance Repair Aurora Isras Appliance

The Growing Place Garden Center

Thrift & Dollar Inc The Hope Chest

Best

Best

Best

HOME DECOR Best

CARPET CLEANER

Warehouse 55

Strode Enterprises Inc

One of the Best

Best

Wyckwood House At Home

One of the Best

All Vac Co The Right Guy Carpet Cleaning, Inc

MOVERS Best

Two men and a truck

FLOORING Douglas Carpet One

One of the Best

Two Brothers Moving, Inc.

One of the Best

Floor & Decor The Home Depot

THANK YOU

For Voting Us One of the Best

Pet Store & Pet Groomers in the Aurora Area

Food & Supplies Dog Training Cat & Dog Grooming SM-CL1838628

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