Looking for something new to do with the family? Perhaps something new to eat? How about some self-care options? 

This list of 2021 Best of the Best Spartanburg winners is here to help. 

These local businesses were chosen by readers who voted in the annual contest in categories including best bakery, best gym, best dentist and more. The full list is below.  

Best of the Best Spartanburg celebrates and recognizes the best our community has to offer, and readers get to nominate and then vote on the finalists in each category. The contest will be held in 2022, too, so stay tuned.  

Thank you to all the readers who participated in this year’s contest.  

Best Acupuncturist: Dawn Garrison, DAOM Carolina Family Acupuncture  

Best Allergist:  Spartanburg/Greer ENT & Allergy  

Best Audiologist: Spartanburg/Greer ENT & Allergy  

Best Barbershop: Big Red’s Barber Shop  

Best CBD Store: Garner’s Natural Foods  

Best Chiropractor: The Joint Chiropractic  

Best Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon: Michael J. Orseck, MD Medical Group of the Carolinas- Magnolia Plastic Surgery Spartanburg  

Best Dentist: Mark Beard, DMD North Grove Dental  

Best Dermatologist: Blair Clementson, MD Spartanburg Dermatology & Skin Surgery Clinic  

Best Emergency Room: Pelham Medical Center  

Best Hair Salon: Hive Hair Society  

Best Hearing Aid Center: Spartanburg/Greer ENT & Allergy  

Best Home Healthcare: Home Instead Senior Care  

Best Hospice: Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Hospice Home  

Best Hospital: Spartanburg Medical Center  

Best Internist: Tanya Tang, DO Foothills Nephrology  

Best Joint Replacement: Anthony A. Sanchez, MD Orthopedic Specialties  

Best Nail Salon: Sky Nails & Spa  

Best OB/GYN: Brandi Hardin, MD Medical Group of the Carolinas- Women's Clinic  

Best Ophthalmology Practice: Palmetto Eye & Laser Center  

Best Optometrist: Carolina Vision Associates  

Best Orthodontist: Nease and Higginbotham Orthodontics  

Best Orthopedic Group: Carolina Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Associates   

Best Pediatric Dentist: Amy Green, DMD Carolina Pediatric Dentistry  

Best Pediatrician: Jack Cleland, MD Medical Group of the Carolinas- Pediatrics- North Grove  

Best Pharmacy Drug Store: Ingles Markets  

Best Physical Therapist: Ivan Curry Pathway Physical Therapy  

Best Primary Care Physician: Mark Knipfer, MD Spartanburg Family Physicians  

Best Spa/Medical Spa: Spartanburg Salt Cave Holistic Spa & Wellness Center  

Best Therapeutic Massage: Cassandra Jeter Massage Envy  

Best Urgent Care: Spartanburg Regional Healthcare Center Immediate Care Centers 

Best Weight Loss Center: Carolina Wellness  

Best All-Around Restaurant: Wade’s Restaurant  

Best BBQ: Bubbas BBQ Bash  

Best Breakfast: Mon Amie Morning Café  

Best Brunch: Mon Amie Morning Café 

Best Buffet: Pizza Inn Buffet  

Best Burger: Ike’s Korner Grille 

Best Business Lunch: Cribbs Kitchen  

Best Chicken Wings: Wings Etc. Grill & Pub 

Best Chinese Food: Monsoon Noodle House  

Best Coffee: Little River Coffee Bar Little River Roasting Co.  

Best Country Cooking: Wade’s Restaurant 

Best Dessert: Bruster’s Real Ice Cream  

Best Diner: Ike’s Korner Grille 

Best Dinner Under $10: Wade’s Restaurant  

Best Family Restaurant: Wade’s Restaurant  

Best Fine Dining: The Peddler Steak House  

Best Fried Chicken: Wade’s Restaurant 

Best Hot Dog: Holmes Hotdogs  

Best Ice Cream: Bruster's Real Ice Cream  

Best Italian: Capri’s Italian Restaurant  

Best Japanese Food: Miyako Sushi Group  

Best Meat and Three Vegetables: Wade’s Restaurant  

Best Mexican Food: Willy Taco  

Best New Restaurant: Burgers & Bakery  

Best Outdoor Dining: FR8yard  

Best Pizza: Pizza Inn Buffet  

Best Ribs: Shane’s Rib Shack  

Best Sandwich Shop: Sub Station II 

Best Seafood: Bowen’s Landing  

Best Steakhouse: The Peddler Steak House  

Best Sushi: Miyako Sushi Group  

Best Sweet Tea: The Beacon Drive-In  

Best Thai Food: Thai Taste  

Best Vegetarian Food: Wade’s Restaurant  

Best Art Gallery: Art Lounge  

Best Bingo: Delaney’s Irish Pub  

Best Dance Studio: Backstage Dance Connection  

Best Event: Twisted Trivia Piedmont Care  

Best Family Amusement: Big Air Trampoline Park  

Best Karaoke Bar: Main Street Pub  

Best Martial Arts Studio: Spartanburg Martial Arts Kickin Kids After School  

Best Movie Theatre: NCG Cinema – Spartanburg  

Best Place to Go Dancing: FR8yard  

Best Accountant: Jessica Coker, CPA & Pamela Smith, AP Smith & Coker 

Best Apartment Community: Drayton Mills Lofts  

Best Assisted Living Facility: White Oak Estates 

Best Bank: First Citizens Bank  

Best Cleaning Services Company: SERVPRO of Spartanburg County  

Best Credit Union: Founders Federal Credit Union  

Best Electrical Company: Davis Services, Inc. 

Best Gas Log/Grill Dealer: Freeman Gas  

Best Home Builder: Les Pence Construction & Roofing  

Best Home Inspection Company: Candid Home Inspections  

Best Home Remodeling Company: Les Pence Construction & Roofing  

Best Home Security: CPI Security  

Best Insurance Agent: Jeff Clark Jeff Clark Insurance Agency  

Best Interior Design Services: Mini Hoffman- Design Du Jour, Inc.  

Best Investment Firm: Jason Seay Edward Jones  

Best Landscaping Company: The Anderson Group  

Best Law Firm: Henderson, Brandt & Vieth, PA  

Best Lawn Care Company: Cole Fence  

Best Mortage Lender: Kristi Kerns Farmer Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation  

Best Moving Services Company: Hilldrup Movers  

Best Painter: Hayes Roofing Tyler Hayes  

Best Pawn Shop: Big Boom Gun and Pawn  

Best Plumber: Davis Services, Inc.  

Best Real Estate Agent: Pam Harrison Keller Williams Realty 

Best Real Estate Company: Keller Williams  

Best Retirement Community: White Oak Estates  

Best Roofing Company: Grier Roofing  

Best Siding Company: Grier Roofing  

Best Swimming Pools Company: Pool Time & Supplies  

Best Tree Service Company: AB Tree Care Service  

Best Day Care: Backstage Dance Connection After School/ Summer Camp  

Best Private School: Spartanburg Christian Academy  

Best Public School: Dorman High School  

Best Columnist/Reporter: Amy Wood 7News WSPA.com  

Best TV Personality: Cody Alcorn FOX Carolina  

Best Weather Report: Chris Justus WYFF News 4  

Best Event Venue: Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve  

Best Green Business/Organization: Hub City Farmers Market  

Best Hotel: AC Hotel Spartanburg  

Best Local Tourist Attraction: Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve  

Best Museum: The Children’s Museum of the Upstate Spartanburg  

Best New Business: Spaced Out Pizzeria  

Best Person of the Year: Steven Fusaro Chapman High School  

Best Place to Have a Birthday Party: Big Air Trampoline Park  

Best Place to Work: Guy Roofing  

Best Place to Worship: Sacred Traditions and Rituals STAR   

Best Animal Hospital: Reidville Road Animal Hospital  

Best Car Wash: Whatta Wash Car Wash  

Best Carpet Cleaning Company: Chris’ AAA Carpet Cleaning  

Best Computer Services & Repair Company: ComputerSource  

Best Customer Service: William Coxey Flooring or Boiling Springs  

Best Doggie Daycare: Inn The Dog House  

Best Dry Cleaner: Fowler Brothers Cleaners  

Best Funeral Home: Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel  

Best Heating & A/C Service Company: Davis Services, Inc. 

Best Locksmith Company: Pop A. Lock  

Best Non-Profit Company: P.S. I Love You Ministries  

Best Pest Control Company: Bishop’s Pest Control  

Best Pet Groomer: Inn The Dog House  

Best Pet Supply Store: PetSmart  

Best Photographer: Emily Moncus Photography  

Best Self- Storage Company: CubeSmart Self Storage  

Best Tattoo Parlor: Palmetto Ink Custom Tattoos  

Best Travel Agent/Agency: Luciana Lord Magical Moments Vacations  

Best Veterinarian: Hearon McCravy, DVM Reidville Road Animal Hospital  

Best Antique Store: Remember This, Vintage and Antiques  

Best Appliance Store: Lowe’s 

Best Bridal Store: The Castle Prom and Bridal  

Best Children’s Clothing Store: Showoffs Kids Boutique  

Best Consignment Store: The Quirky Lotus  

Best Flooring Store: William Coxey Flooring of Boiling Springs  

Best Florist Company: Coggins Flowers & Gifts  

Best Furniture Company: Unclaimed Furniture  

Best Garden Center: Piedmont Farm & Garden  

Best Gift Store: A Boutique  

Best Healthy/Organic Food: Belue Farms Natural Market  

Best Home Electronics Store: Best Buy  

Best Home Improvement Store: Lowe’s  

Best Jewelry Store: Smithworks Fine Jewelry 

Best Lawn Equipment Company: Boiling Springs Small Engine  

Best Local Hardware Store: Irwin Ace Hardware  

Best Local Produce Stand: McDowell Farms  

Best Mattress Store: Mattress Max Furniture  

Best Meat Market: Tate Meatworks  

Best Men’s Clothing Store: Jack & Co.  

Best Pawn Shop: Inman Gun & Pawn  

Best Shoe Store: Thompson’s Famous Name Brand Shoes  

Best Women’s Clothing Store: A Boutique  

Best Craft Beer Brewery: RJ Rockers Brewing Company & Restaurant  

Best Craft Beer Store: Hot Spot  

Best Happy Hour: Delaney’s Irish Pub  

Best Moonshine: Sugar Tit Moonshine Distillery  

Best Place to Buy Liquor: Oasis  

Best Place to Buy Wine: Old Rock Quarry Winery  

Best Sports Bar: Delaney’s Irish Pub  

Best Bicycle Store: Academy Sports + Outdoors  

Best Fitness Center/Gym: Burn Boot Camp 

Best Golf Course: Woodfin Ridge Golf Club  

Best Gun/Gunsmithing: C & C Indoor Range  

Best Horseback Riding: Croft State Park  

Best Place to Throw Darts: Delaney’s Irish Pub  

Best Sporting Goods Store: Academy Sports + Outdoors  

Best Sports Training: Backstage Dance Connection Tumbling  

Best Boss: Michael Davis, Davis Services, Inc.  

Best Employer-Over 500 Employees: Hilldrup Movers  

Best Employer – Under 500 Employees: Michael Davis, Davis Services, Inc.  

Best Most innovative Workplace: Davis Services, Inc.  

Best Auto Repair Company: Vic Bailey Automotive  

Best Motorcycle Dealer: Spartanburg Harley-Davidson  

Best New Car Dealer: Vic Bailey Automotive  

Best Oil Change: Vic Bailey Automotive 

Best Tire Center: Bolton-James Tire & Alignment, Inc.  

Best Used Car Dealer: Vic Bailey Automotive