Missouri Life readers had plenty to say about the best our state has to offer in dozens of categories. Explore the complete list of winners and runners up, all chosen through reader nominations and votes, for the Best of Missouri Life 2023.
Best of Missouri Life 2023
STATEWIDE
Amusement Park or Water Park
Silver Dollar City, Branson
Runners Up:
Worlds of Fun, Kansas City
Big Surf Waterpark, Linn Creek
Art Gallery
Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art, Fayette
Runners Up:
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City
Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis
Athlete
Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
Runners Up:
Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs
Cooper Francis, Salisbury High School
Boat & Watercraft Rental Business
Lake Viking Marine, Gallatin
Runner Up:
Oasis Resort & Marina Boat Rentals, Sunrise Beach
Boat Dealer
Lake Viking Marine, Gallatin
Runners Up:
Iguana Watersports, Osage Beach
Premier Advantage Marine, Sunrise Beach
Dance Troupe
Mareck Center for Dance, Columbia
Runners Up:
Columbia Performing Arts Center, Columbia
Shapes Dance & Acro, Carrollton, Richmond, Marshall, and Concordia
Family Trip Destination
Branson
Runners Up:
Arrow Rock State Historic Site, Arrow Rock
Powell Gardens, Kingsville
Fishing/Recreation Lake
Table Rock Lake
Runners Up:
Lake of the Ozarks
Truman Lake
Golf Course
Top of the Rock, Ridgedale
Runners Up:
Heritage Hills Golf Course, Moberly
The Club at Old Hawthorne, Columbia
Hotel
Big Cedar Lodge, Ridgedale
Runners Up:
The Elms Hotel & Spa, Excelsior Springs
Hotel Bothwell, Sedalia
Live Theater
Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
Runners Up:
Starlight Theatre, Kansas City
Ozark Amphitheater, Camdenton
Motorcycle Shop
Yeager’s Cycle Sales, Sedalia
Runner Up:
Lake of the Ozarks Harley-Davidson, Osage Beach
Museum
City Museum, St. Louis
Runners Up:
Walt Disney Hometown Museum, Marceline
Chariton County Historical Museum, Salisbury
RV Dealer
Happy Trails RV Center & American Dream Vacations Missouri, Phillipsburg
Runners Up:
Liberty RV, Liberty
Wilder RV, Clinton
Shopping Destination
Glasgow
Runners Up:
Branson
Country Club Plaza, Kansas City
Sports Franchise
Kansas City Chiefs Football
Runners Up:
St. Louis Cardinals Baseball
Kansas City Royals Baseball
State Park/Historic Site
Arrow Rock State Historic Site, Arrow Rock
Runners Up:
Ha Ha Tonka State Park, Camdenton
Elephant Rocks State Park, Belleview
Traditional B&B
School House Bed & Breakfast, Rocheport
Runners Up:
Old Vine Bed and Breakfast, Hermann
Orchard House Inn, Glasgow
CENTRAL
Antique Shop
Winner: Midway Antique Mall, Columbia
Runners Up:
Artichoke Annie’s Antique Mall, Columbia
McAdams’ Ltd., Columbia
Apparel Shop,
Winner: Momma Tried Boutique, Blackwater
Runners Up:
The Windy Nest, Boonville
Country Charm, Warsaw
Barbecue Joint
Winner: Como Smoke and Fire, Columbia
Runners Up:
Kehde’s Barbeque, Sedalia
Lutz’s BBQ, Jefferson City
Burger Joint
Winner: Booche’s, Columbia
Runners Up:
Goody’s Steak Burgers, Sedalia
The Heidelberg, Columbia
Car Dealership
Winner: W-K Chevrolet Buick GMC, Sedalia
Runners Up:
Rusty Drewing Auto, Columbia
University Subaru, Columbia
Coffee Shop
Winner: River & Rail Coffee, Blackwater
Runners Up:
Maple & Main, Buffalo
Ozark Coffee Company and Roastery, Sedalia
Craft Beer Brewery
Winner: Bee’s Knees Brewing Company, Versailles
Runners Up:
Logboat Brewing Company, Columbia
Flat Branch Pub & Brewing, Columbia
Distillery
Winner: Ozark Distillery and Brewery, Osage Beach
Runner Up: DogMaster Distillery, Columbia
Ethnic Food Restaurant
Winner: Las Margaritas Mexican Bar and Grill, Columbia
Runners Up:
The German Table, Cole Camp
Jina Yoo’s Asian Bistro, Columbia
Farmers’ Market
Winner: Columbia Farmers Market, Columbia
Runners Up:
The Sedalia Area Farmers’ Market, Sedalia
Warsaw Farmers Market, Warsaw
Fine Dining Restaurant
Winner: CC’s City Broiler, Columbia
Runners Up:
Madison’s, Jefferson City
Baxter’s Lakeside Grille, Lake Ozark
Flooring Company
Winner: Stovers Flooring, Columbia
Runners Up:
Howell’s Carpet, Jefferson City
Exception Home Solutions, Camdenton
Florist
Winner: Kent’s Floral Gallery, Columbia
Runners Up:
River City Florist, Jefferson City
Warsaw Flower Shop, Warsaw
Food Truck
Winner: Ozark Mountain Biscuit & Bar, Columbia
Runners Up:
Jamaican Jerk Hut, Columbia
Pizza Kwik Food Truck, Jefferson City
Furniture Store
Winner: Chapman Furniture, Buffalo
Runners Up:
JC Mattress and Furniture Showrooms, Jefferson City
Windsor Furniture Co., Windsor
Gift Shop
Winner: Poppy Made by Hand, Columbia
Runners Up:
Schaefer House, Jefferson City
McAdams’ Ltd., Columbia
Grocery Store
Winner: Hy-Vee Grocery Store, Columbia
Runners Up:
Woods Supermarket, Buffalo
The Vault, Blackwater
Healthy Restaurant
Winner: Madison’s, Jefferson City
Runners Up:
Nourish Cafe & Market, Columbia
Root Cellar, Columbia
Home Improvement Company
Winner: Lake Ozark Remodeling, Camdenton
Runners Up:
Kenard Construction Company, Warsaw
Handyman Solutions, Jefferson City
Ice Cream Parlor
Winner: Central Dairy Ice Cream Parlor, Jefferson City
Runners Up:
Ice Cream Factory, Eldon
Cow Bird Creamery & Sweets, Sedalia
Independent Bookstore
Winner: Yellow Dog Bookshop, Columbia
Runners Up:
Reader’s World, Sedalia
Skylark Bookshop, Columbia
Jewelry Store
Winner: Buchroeders Jewelers, Columbia
Runners Up:
Betz Jewelers, Columbia
Glasscock Jewelry Corner, Clinton
Kitchen Remodeling Company,
Winners: Cabinetry Pros, Sedalia
Runners Up:
DKB Designer Kitchens & Baths, Columbia
Elliott’s Custom Cabinets, Fulton
Lawn Care Company
Winner: Rost Landscaping, Columbia
Runners Up:
Truescape Garden Center, Fulton
Forever Green Landscaping, Lebanon
Movie Theater
Winner: B&B Theatres Sedalia Galaxy 10, Sedalia
Runners Up:
Ragtag Cinema, Columbia
GQT Capital 8, Jefferson City
Pest Control Company
Winner: Steve’s Pest Control, Holt’s Summit
Runners Up:
Ozark Pest Solutions, Camdenton
Wingate Pest and Lawn, Columbia
Pet Supply Store
Winner: Lizzi and Rocco’s Natural Pet Market, Columbia
Runners Up:
Orscheln Farm & Home,
Pleasant Hill Pet & Livestock, Pleasant Hill
Pet-Friendly Destination
Winner: Ha Ha Tonka State Park, Camdenton
Runners Up:
Twin Lakes Dog Park, Columbia
Drake Harbor, Warsaw
Pizza Restaurant
Winner: Shakespeare’s Pizza, Columbia
Runners Up:
PaPPo’s Pizzeria & Pub, Osage Beach
Calgaro’s Pizza, Cole Camp
Place to Find Made-In-Missouri Products
Winner: Bluestem Missouri Crafts, Columbia
Runners Up:
The Sedalia Area Farmers’ Market, Sedalia
Country Charm, Warsaw
Place to Get a Margarita
Winner: Las Margaritas Mexican Bar and Grill, Columbia
Runners Up:
Margaritaville Lake Ozark, Osage Beach
El Centenario, Warsaw
Place to Get a Milkshake
Winner: Central Dairy Ice Cream Parlor, Jefferson City
Estes Drive In, Lincoln
Plant Nursery
Winner: Strawberry Hill Farms, Columbia
Runners Up: Missouri Wildflowers Nursery, Jefferson City
Helmi’s Gardens, Columbia
Power Washing Company
Winner: Black Label Exterior Cleaning, Columbia
Runners Up:
Grable Exterior Maintenance Service, Sedalia
Columbia House Washing, Columbia
Quilt Shop
Winner: Missouri Country Quilts, Boonville
Runners Up:
Appletree Quilting Center, Columbia
Rooster Creek Company, New Bloomfield
Roofing Company
Winner: Stiles Roofing Inc, Lebanon
Runners Up: Resolve Roofing, Columbia
Rolling Perfection, Warsaw
Steak House
Winner: CC’s City Broiler, Columbia
Runners Up: Little Big Horn Cattle Company, Sedalia
Madison’s, Jefferson City
Wedding Venue
Winner: Wildcliff Wedding & Event Center, Blackwater
Runners Up:
The Bistro at the Blufftop, Rocheport
Cooper’s Ridge Event Venue, Boonville
Window Replacement Company
Winner: Mark’s Mobile Glass, Columbia
Runners Up:
Renewal by Andersen, Columbia
Camdenton Glass, Camdenton
Window Washing Company
Winner: Black Label Exterior Cleaning, Columbia
Runners Up: Wash Authority, Jefferson City
Bright Exteriors, Sedalia
Winery
Winner: The Tasting Room on The Blufftop at Rocheport, Rocheport
Runners Up:
Seven Springs Winery, Linn Creek
Serenity Valley Winery, Fulton
NORTHEAST
Antique Shop
Charlotte’s Web Antiques, Moberly
Runners-Up
Fox & Hound Antiques And Gifts, St. Charles
Chesterfield Antique Mall, Chesterfield
Apparel Shop
Painted Tree Boutiques – Ballwin, Ballwin
Runners-Up:
Apparel Shop, Momma’s Got Swag, Kirksville
Apparel Shop, A Stroke of Magic, Moberly
Barbecue Joint
Sugarfire Smoke House, St. Louis
Runers-Up:
Raspberry’s BBQ, Macon
Pappy’s Smokehouse, St. Louis
Burger Joint
Bubba’s Burger Bar And Egg Emporium, Moberly
Runners-Up:
Lula’s Tavern, Moberly
Blueberry Hill, St. Louis
Car Dealership
Moberly Motor Company, Moberly
Runners-Up:
Thomas Motors Inc., Moberly
Lou Fusz Ford, Chesterfield
Coffee Shop
Espresso Laine, Hermann
Runners-Up:
Bean, Moberly
Stomp’n Grounds Espresso Bar, Hermann
Craft Beer Brewery
Tin Mill Brewing Co, Hermann
Runners-Up:
Schlafly, St. Louis
Good News Brewing Company , O’Fallon
Distillery
Pinckney Bend Distillery, New Haven
Runner-Up:
Fernweh Distilling Co., Hermann
Ethnic Food Restaurant
Kababesh Grill, Kirksville
Runner-Up:
Jalea Peruvian Bistro, St. Charles
Farmers’ Market
Randolph County Farmers Market, Moberly
Runners-Up:
Washington Farmer’s Market, Washington
Soulard Farmers Market, St. Louis
Fine Dining Restaurant
The Pear Tree, Macon
Runners-Up:
Old Dutch Hotel & Tavern, Washington
Ole Wolfhound Pub, Hannibal
Flooring Company
Art’s Appliance & Furniture, Moberly
Runners-Up:
David Allen Construction, Moberly
Michael’s Flooring Outlet, St. Peters
Florist
Knot as it Seems, Moberly
Walter Knoll Florist, Ladue
Food Truck
Zydeco’s Cajun Kitchen Food Truck, Moberly
Macon Snacks, Macon
Furniture Store
Art’s Appliance & Furniture, Moberly
Runners-Up:
Bob’s Discount Furniture and Mattress Store, St. Peters
Wright Furniture Flooring and Mattress, Hannibal
Gift Shop
Old Vine Kitchen Emporium, Hermann
Runners-Up:
Randolph Mercantile, Moberly
Coach Light, Moberly
Grocery Store
Bratchers Market, Moberly
Runners-Up:
Schnucks, throughout region
Hy-Vee, throughout region
Healthy Restaurant
Bean, Moberly
Runner-Up:
Bike Stop Cafe, St. Charles
Home Improvement Company
David Allen Construction, Moberly
Runners-Up:
L&J Development, Moberly
Ehrlich’s Kitchens & Baths, Hazelwood
Ice Cream Parlor
Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Creamery, St. Louis area
Runner-Up:
Fadd’s Frozen Custard, Moberly
Independent Book Store
Central Christian College of the Bible, Moberly
Runners-Up:
Left Bank Books, St. Louis
Main Street Books, St. Charles
Jewelry Store
Becraft Jewelers, Moberly
Runners-Up:
Brune Jewelers, Washington
Gardner-Collier Jewelry Co, Kirksville
Kitchen Remodeling Company
David Allen Construction, Moberly
Lawn Care Company
Dysart Landscaping, Macon
Runners-Up:
Andy’s Lawn & Landscape, Kirksville
Mr. CB’S Lawn Service & More-LLC, New London
Movie Theater
B&B Moberly Five & Drive, Moberly
B&B Theatres Wentzville Tower 12, Wentzville
Hi-Pointe Drive-In, St. Louis
Pest Control Company
Steve’s Pest Control, Moberly
Runners-Up:
Reliable Pest Solutions, Moberly
Pointe Pest Control, O’Fallon
Pet Supply Store
General Veterinary Clinic, Hannibal
Pet-Friendly Destination
Hermann City Park, Hermann
Runner-Up:
Rothwell Park Dog Park, Moberly
Pizza Restaurant
Ugo’s Pizzaland, Bevier
Runners-Up:
Katie’s Pizza, St. Louis
Pizza Works, Moberly
Place to find Missouri-Made Products
A Stroke of Magic, Moberly
Runners-Up:
Soulard Farmers Market, St. Louis
I.B. Nuts & Fruit Too, Washington
Place to get a Margarita
Los Amigos, Moberly
Runners-Up:
Rosalita’s Cantina, Des Peres
Westside Inn, Moberly
Place to get a Milk Shake
Fadd’s Frozen Custard, Moberly
Runners-Up:
Dot’s Bakery, Moberly
Mark Twain Dinette, Hannibal
Plant Nursery
Ritters Garden Center, Moberly
Runners-Up:
Hoffmann Hillermann Nursery & Florist, Washington
Tom Mansfield Nursery, St. Peters
Quilt Shop
Quilting Bee Fabrics, Hermann
Runner-Up:
Hickory Stick Quilt Shop, Hannibal
Roofing Company
Beaverson Roofing Services, Moberly
Runners-Up:
Prolific Exteriors, Mexico
David Allen Construction, Moberly
Steak House
Lula’s Tavern, Moberly
Runners-Up:
The Pear Tree, Macon
Wooden Nickel, Kirksville
Wedding Venue
Hermann Hill, Hermann
Runners-Up:
Emerson Fields, Excello
West Winery at Jackson Stables, Kirksville
Window Replacement Company
Mid Missouri Window Cleaning, Moberly
Runners-Up:
Magic City Glass Inc, Moberly
David Allen Construction, Moberly
Winery
Adam Puchta Winery, Hermann
Runners-Up:
Hermannhof Winery, Hermann
Winery, West Winery, Kirksville
NORTHWEST
Antique Shop
River City Antiques, Glasgow
Runners-Up:
Minnie Lane, Maryville
Magnolia Antiques & Tourist Center, Marceline
Apparel Shop
Gold Apple Boutique, Fayette
Runners-Up:
Sauced Boutique, Glasgow
UpRiver Urban Exchange, Brunswick
Barbecue Joint
Jack Stack Barbecue, Lee’s Summit
Runners-Up:
Ol Boy’s Barbeque, Carrollton
Barbecue Joint, B&B Barbeque, Albany
Burger Joint:
The Beak, Glasgow
Burger Bar & Dari Maid, Carrollton
Eggo’s Cafe, Hamilton
Car Dealership
Cupp Chevrolet, Marceline
Runners-Up:
Tri State Ford Lincoln, Maryville
Pettijohn Auto Center Albany, Albany
Coffee Shop
Fireside Bakes and Brews, Fayette
Runners-Up:
Arrow Rock Coffee Company, Arrow Rock
The Perk, Maryville
Craft Beer Brewery
River Bottoms Brewing Company, Carrollton
Runners-Up:
Bee’s Knees Taproom at the Nest, Fayette
Black Pony Brewing Company, Maryville
Distillery
R-Farm Distilling Co., Mound City
Runners-Up:
1832 Distilling, Concordia
Holladay McCormick Distilling, Weston
Ethnic Food Restaurant
Los Chimas Mexican Restaurant, Marceline
Runners-Up:
Simply Siam Thai Restaurant, Maryville
A&G Restaurant, Maryville
Farmers’ Market
Chariton County Farmer’s Market, Salisbury
Runners-Up:
Carroll County Courthouse, Carrollton
Albany Square Farmers Market, Albany
Fine-Dining Restaurant
Emmet’s Kitchen & Tap, Fayette
Runners-Up:
Beckett’s , Glasgow
1820–The Family Restaurant, Keytesville
Flooring Company
The Kitchen & Bath Source, Maryville
Runner-Up:
NMA Construction & Remodeling, Keytesvile
Florist
Market Street Floral, Glasgow
Runners-Up:
Maryville Florists, Maryville
Busy Bee Inspirations, Home of Flowers by Julia Marie, Marceline
Food Truck
Fresh On The Go, Slater
Runners-Up:
Kona Ice of Clinton/Andrew/Dekalb Counties, Maysville
Grill Sergeant Barbeque, Maryville
Furniture Store
Sam Johnson’s Appliances & Furniture, Brunswick
Runners-Up:
Twin Oaks Enterprises, Brunswick
Hartley Furniture Galleries, Marshall
Gift Shop
Abbey’s, Glasgow
Runners-Up:
UpRiver Home & Gifts & Wine Studio, Brunswick
Arrow Rock Antiques & Mercantile, Arrow Rock
Grocery Store
Charlie’s Quik-Chek, Glasgow
Hy-Vee, throughout region
Prenger’s Foods, throughout region
Healthy Restaurant
Catalpa, Arrow Rock
Boji Stone Café, Coffee House & Bookstore, Chillicothe
Klean Kookin, Marshall
Home Improvement Company
Double A’s Metalworks, Glasgow
Runners-Up:
Hogue Lumber Co, Albany
Cronk Exteriors, Maryville
Ice Cream Parlor
Burger Bar & Dari Maid, Carrollton
Runners-Up:
Kris and Kate’s, St. Joseph
Mary-Brooke’s, Albany
Independent Bookstore
River Reader Bookstore, Lexington
Runners-Up:
Bookworm Bargains, Albany
Beca’s Book Nook, Salisbury
Jewelry Store
Arrow Rock Antiques & Mercantile, Arrow Rock
Runners-Up:
UpRiver Home & Gifts & Wine Studio, Brunswick
Jewelry Store, Meierotto Jewelers, Kansas City
Kitchen Remodeling Company
The Source Kitchen & Bath Design, Maryville
Runners-Up:
NMA Construction Keytesville MO, Keytesville
Double A’s Metalworks, Glasgow
Lawn Care Company:
Daniel Poppa Lawn Care, Albany
Runners-Up:
Rob’s Lawn Mowing Inc., Independence
Cortes Lawn Care, Marshall
Movie Theater
B&B Moberly Five & Drive, Moberly
Runners-Up:
Hangar Entertainment Center, Maryville
Reeltime Cinema, Brookfield
Pest Control Company
Alert #1 Termite & Pest Control, Savanah, Liberty, St. Joseph & Maryville
Runners-Up:
Mefford Pest Control, Cameron
Steve’s Pest Control, throughout region
Pet Supply Store
Fantastic Fido’s, St. Joseph and Maryville
Runners-Up:
Upco Pet Supplies, St. Joseph
Pet-Friendly Destination
Arrow Rock State Historic Site, Arrow Rock
Runners-Up:
Fantastic Fido’s, St. Joseph & Maryville
Bar K Dog Park, Kansas City
Pizza Restaurant
Muddy MO Pizzaria, Glasgow
Runners-Up:
River Bottoms Brewing Company, Carrollton
Marceline Pizza Company, Marceline
Place to find Missouri-Made Products
Abbey’s, Glasgow
Runners-Up:
Grand River Marketplace, Brunswick
UpRiver Home & Gifts & Wine Studio, Brunswick
Place to get a Margarita
Los Chimas Mexican Restaurant, Marceline
Runners-Up:
Nopal Mexican Restaurant, Multiple locations
La Novena, Salisbury
Place to get a Milk Shake
Burger Bar & Dari Maid, Carrollton
Runners-Up:
Catalpa, Arrow Rock
Kris and Kate’s, St. Joseph and Maryville
Place to Tour
Arrow Rock State Historic Site, Arrow Rock
Runners-Up:
Central Missouri Loop, multiple locations
Missouri Quilt Museum, Hamilton
Plant Nursery
Vintage Hill Farm, Franklin
Runners-Up:
Springwater Greenhouse & Landscaping, Marshall
The Plant House, Maryville
Power Washing Company
Big Muddy Window Cleaning, Armstrong
Runner-Up:
Black Label Window Washing, Fayette
Quilt Shop
Sew Sweet Quilt Shop, Brunswick
Runners-Up:
Missouri Star Quilt Company, Hamilton
Ferluknat Farm, Maryville
Roofing Company
Jason Brown Roofing, Maryville
Runners-Up:
JLG Contracting, Salisbury
Ward Roofing & Construction, Pattonsburg
Steak House
The Railyard Steakhouse, Brunswick
Runners-Up:
1820–The Family Restaurant, Keytesville
A&G Restaurant, Maryville
Wedding Venue
Blue Bell Farm, Fayette
Runners-Up:
Eagle Bluff Ranch, Waverly
Rose Hill Acres Event Center, Maryville
Window Replacement Company
Avco Inc, Hamilton
Runners-Up:
Kauffman Construction, Excello
NMA Construction & Remodeling, Keytesville
Window Washing Company
Big Muddy Window Cleaning, Armstrong
Runners-Up:
Black Label Exterior Cleaning, Fayette
Superior Professional Window Cleaning, St. Joseph
Winery
Beckett’s Winery, Glasgow
Runners-Up:
Backyard Vine & Wine, Maryville
Baltimore Bend Vineyard, Waverly
SOUTHEAST
Antique Shop
Old Village Mercantile, Caledonia
Runners-Up:
Twelve Mile Creek Emporium, Caledonia
Pastimes Antiques, Cape Girardeau
Apparel Shop
Sybill’s Saint James, Saint James
Barbecue Joint
Baylee Jo’s Barbecue, Ironton
Runner-Up:
Dexter Bar-B-Q, Farmington
Burger Joint
Lady Queene Restaurant, Bismark
Runners-Up:
Russell’s Triangle Cafe, Caledonia
Kenny’s Flippin Burgers, Cape Girardeau
Coffee Shop
Jitter Beans Coffee House, Saint James
Runner-Up:
Arcadia Valley Coffee Company, Ironton
Craft Beer Brewery
Minglewood Brewery, Cape Girardeau
Ethnic Food Restaurant
Checo’s Mexican Restaurant, Ironton
Farmers’ Market
Arcadia Valley Farmer’s Market, Arcadia
Runners-Up:
Cape Riverfront Farmers’ Market, Cape Girardeau
Washington County Farmer’s Market, Potosi
Fine-Dining Restaurant
Sybill’s Saint James, Saint James
Runners-Up:
Punkins Twisted B&B, Ironton
Delmonicos, Jackson
Florist
Country Corner Florist & Antiques, Potosi
Runners-Up:
Sunset Floral & Garden Market, Marble Hill
Butterfields Florist & Gifts, Farmington
Food Truck
Iron Dogz, Ironton
Runner-Up:
The Farmhouse Food Truck, Farmington
Furniture Store
Fisher Furniture, Ironton
Runner-Up:
Old Lutesville Emporium, Marble Hill
Gift Shop
Sybill’s Saint James, Saint James
Runners-Up:
Caledonia Vintage and Gifts, Caledonia
Arcadia Valley Soap Co., Ironton
Healthy Restaurant
Fresh Healthy Café, Cape Girardeau
Runner-Up:
Sybill’s Saint James, Saint James
Ice Cream Parlor
Old Village Mercantile, Caledonia
Runners-Up:
Lix Frozen Custard, Farmington & Deslodge
Lady Queene, Bismark
Independent Book Store
Boulder Books & Mercantile, Ironton
Jewelry Store
Sybill’s Saint James, Saint James
Runner-Up
Old Lutesville Emporium, Marble Hill
Movie Theater
Marcus Cape West Cinema, Cape Girardeau
Pest Control Company
Kammermann’s Pest Control, Farmington
Pizza Restaurant
Pagliai’s Pizza & Pasta, Cape Girardeau
Place to find Missouri-Made Products
Arcadia Valley Soap Company, Ironton
Runner-Up:
Old Lutesville Emporium, Marble Hill
Place to get a Margarita
Checo’s Mexican Restaurant, Ironton
Place to get a Milk Shake
Old Village Mercantile, Caledonia
Runners-Up:
Lix Frozen Custard, Farmington & Desloge
Lady Queene, Bismark
Plant Nursery
Green Thumb Plants, Arcadia
Runner-Up:
Plants Plus, Cape Girardeau
Quilt Shop
Patchwork Fabric Shop, Dexter
Roofing Company
Daniels Roofing Company, Marble Hill
Harbison Construction, Pilot Knob
Steak House
Sybill’s Saint James, Saint James
Runners-Up:
Punkins Twisted B&B, Ironton
Colton’s Steak House & Grill, multiple locations
Wedding Venue
The Farmhouse Food Truck, Farmington
Runner-Up:
Village Barn, Caledonia
Winery
Edg-Clif Vineyard, Winery & Brewery, Potosi
Runners-Up:
St. James Winery, Saint James
Durso Hills Winery and Bistro, Marquand
SOUTHWEST
Antique Shop
Relics Antique Mall, Springfield
Runners-Up:
Lake Life Antiques, Kimberling City
Goad’s Antique Mall, Carthage
Apparel Shop
Blush Boutique, Joplin & Ozark
Runners-Up:
Blue Moon Boutique, Joplin
Freebird & Co., Branson
Barbecue Joint
Crosstown Barbecue, Springfield
Runners-Up:
Gettin’ Basted, Branson
Hog Tide Bar-B-Que, Aurora & Willard
Burger Joint
Black Sheep Burgers and Shakes, Springfield
Runners-Up:
Dugout Bar & Grill & Sports & Music, Springfield
The Ozark Mill Restaurant at Finley Farms, Ozark
Coffee Shop
The Workshop at Finley Farms, Ozark
Runners-Up:
Table Rock Trading and Coffee Co., Shell Knob
Simply Baked by Chandler, Kimberling City
Craft Beer Brewery
4 By 4 Brewing Company, Springfield
Runners-Up:
Piney River Brewing, Bucyrus
TAPS on Downing Street, Hollister
Distillery
Copper Run Distillery, Branson West
Runner-Up:
Smith Creek Moonshine Branson Landing, Branson
Ethnic Food Restaurant
Cafe Cusco, Springfield
Nonna’s, Springfield
Thai Thai Cuisine, Branson
Farmers’ Market
Farmers Market of the Ozarks, Springfield
Runners-Up:
Finley Farms, Ozark
Branson Farmers Market, Branson
Fine Dining Restaurant
The Garrison at Finley Farms, Ozark
Runners-Up:
Guy Fieri’s Branson Kitchen + Bar, Branson
Farm House, a Branson Landmark, Branson
Florist
Blooming Blessings, Ava
Food Truck
London Calling Pasty Company, Springfield
Runners-Up:
Chicago Dogfather, Branson West
Dre’s Kitchen Hibachi and Japanese Food, Branson
Furniture Store
Chapman Furniture, Buffalo
Gift Shop
Finley Farms, Ozark
Runner-Up:
Lake Life Antiques, Kimberling City
Grocery Store
Harter House Supermarket, multiple locations
Runner-Up:
Nature’s Wonders, Branson
Healthy Restaurant
The Ozark Mill Restaurant at Finley Farms, Ozark
Runner-Up:
Revive Juice & Coffee Bar, Branson
Home Improvement Company
Foundation Recovery Systems, Springfield
Ice Cream Parlor
Papaw’s Kookies and Kream Ice Cream Parlor, Strafford
Runners-Up:
Cakes & Cream Fifties Diner and Ice Cream, Branson
The Funky Twig, Kimberling City
Independent Book Store
Always Buying Books, Joplin
Movie Theater
Moxie Cinema, Springfield
Runner-Up:
Branson Meadows Cinemas 11, Branson
Pet-Friendly Destination
Springfield
Runners-Up:
Shell Knob on Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce, Shell Knob
Branson
Pizza Restaurant
Pizza House, Springfield
Runners-Up:
Rocco’s Pizza, Springfield & Bolivar
The Ozark Mill Restaurant at Finley Farms, Ozark
Place to find Missouri-Made products
Finley Farms, Ozark
Runners-Up:
Missouricana, Osceola
Carthage Olive Oil Company, Carthage
Place to get a Margarita
Cafe Cusco, Springfield
Runners-Up:
Casa Maya Mexican Grill, Shell Knob
Table Rock Tavern, Shell Knob
Place to get a Milk Shake
Papaw’s Kookies and Kream Ice Cream Parlor, Strafford
Runners-Up:
Mr B’s Ice Cream Parlor, Branson
Cakes & Cream Fifties Diner & Drive In, Branson
Plant Nursery
Finley Farms, Ozark
Runners-Up:
Roots Greenhouse, Shell Knob
Fausett Greenhouses, Neosho
Quilt Shop
The Quilted Cow, Branson West
Runner-Up:
Quilt & Quilts Branson, Branson
Steak House
Flat Creek Restaurant, Cape Fair
Runners-Up:
Jimm’s Steakhouse & Pub, Springfield
Steak Inn, Shell Knob
Wedding Venue
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, Lampe
Runners-Up:
Finley Farms, Ozark
Stonegate Glass Chapel, Walnut Shade
Winery
Hopewell Bridge Winery, Stockton
Runners-Up:
Lindwedel Winery, Branson
Keltoi Winery, Oronogo
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