Congratulations to the winners of the Best of Shop Local Augusta 2024!

Thanks to everyone who participated in our second annual  ‘Best of’ contest to connect, promote, and celebrate the locally owned small business community here in Augusta!

For everyone who nominated a business, shared a post, sent us a message, cast a ballot, cheered on a friend, and showed up to recognize the hard work and dedication that goes into running a small business…  we couldn’t have done this without you… so THANK YOU! 

FOOD & DRINK

1. Best coffeehouse

Rooted Coffeehouse

2. Best juice/smoothie bar

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

3. Best breakfast place

Sunrise Grill

4. Best brunch

Frog & the Hen

5. Best bakery – overall

Sheila’s

6. Best bakery – custom cookies

Two Mom’s Kitchen

7. Best bakery – pies

Boll Weevil

8. Best deli

Village Deli

9. Best bagels

Goat Kick Coffee

10. Best cafe

Village Deli

11. Best burgers

Farm Haus

12. Best BBQ

Smokeshow BBQ

13. Best Mexican Food

Taqueria El Rey

14. Best wings

Ironwood Tavern

15. Best Chinese food

New Ming Wah

16. Best Thai food

Thai Kitchen

17. Best Japanese food

Koi

18. Best Middle Eastern food

Laziza Mediterranean Grill

19. Best phở

Pho Augusta

20. Best Italian food

Oliviana’s

21. Best Pizza

Guiseppe’s

22. Best Food truck

SmokeShow Southern Style BBQ

23. Best Pub

Ironwood Tavern

24. Best Steakhouse

Brinkley’s Chophouse

25. Best Seafood

Rhinehart’s Oyster Bar

26. Best Prepared food/grab n-go

MoshPit Eats

27. Best Sushi

Takosushi

28. Best Vegetarian/Veg-friendly restaurant

SolFood Kitchen

29. Best Farm Stand/Produce Market

Good Earth

30. Best Cupcake Shop

Nothing Bundt Cakes

31. Best Candy Shop

La Bonbonniere

32. Best Ice Cream/Frozen Dessert shop

Pink Dipper

33. Best Tea/Boba shop

Lily Coffee, Tea & Bread

34. Best doughnuts

Belair Donuts

35. Best fine dining restaurant

Cork & Flame

36. Best Indian restaurant

Taj of India

37. Best local brewery

Savannah River Brewing Co

38. Best Open Air Dining Space

Solé 

39. Best Bar

Whiskey Bar

40. Best local wine shop

Cork and Flame

Entertainment

41. Best Trivia Host

Mike Sleeper

41.a. Best Entertainer

TrashBarbie420

42. Best karaoke bar

Joe’s Underground

43. Best local theater

Columbia County Performing Arts Center

44. Best local tour guide

Augusta Canal Petersburg Boat Tours

45. Best Local Resource Guide

TIE: Little Guide of Augusta / Augusta & Co.

46. Best antique shop

Mema Had One

47. Best art store

Art on Broad 

48. Best bicycle shop

Chain Reaction

49. Best CBD shop

Augusta Hemp Company

50. Best cigar/tobacco shop

Top Shelf Cigars

51. Best comic book store

Top Dawg Comics

52. Best boutique/clothing store

The Swank Company

53. Best jewelry store

Windsor Fine Jewelers

54. Best gift store

Cudos2u

55. Best bath and body product store

Field Botanicals

56. Best local grocery store

Fresh Market

57. Best spiritual supply shop

Whole Life Ministries

58. Best herbal medicine shop

Peaceful Warrior Apothecary

59. Best flooring store

Hardwood Floors & More

60. Best home decor shop

Southern Willow Market

61. Best furniture store

Weinbergers

62. Best lighting store

Southern Lighting

63. Best book store

The Book Tavern

Wedding & Events

64. Best Event Planner

The I Do Girl – Kelly Carter

65. Best wedding officiant

Augusta Wedding Officiant – Nick Chubb

66. Best wedding florist

Flowers on Broad Street

67. Best wedding band

Shinebox

68. Best wedding photographer

High Cotton Photography

69. Best bartender service

Sugar & Spice

70. Best wedding videographer

Aurora Adeleigh

71. Best wedding DJ

Kris Fisher – Life of the Party

72. Best wedding photo booth

Best Day Ever Co – Premium Photo Booth

73. Best caterer

Roux’s Catering

74. Best bridal gown shop

Elegant Bridals

75. Best stationer

Paperie Maze

Beauty and Wellness

76. Best beauty bar

Cucumber & Mint

77. Best hair salon

Dahlia Salon

78. Best makeup artist

TrashBarbie420

79. Best lash / brow bar

Cucumber & Mint

80. Best barbershop

Old Tyme barbershop

81. Best Spa

Sol Himalayan Salt Cave & Spa

82. Best microblading

The Lash and Brow Bar

83. Best nail salon

Paris Nails Evans

84. Best tanning salon

Blush & Glow

85. Best waxing salon

Sugar and Comb

86. Best massage therapist

Katie Brooks Walker @Willow Day Spa

Health & Fitness

87. Best pilates studio

Oxygen

88. Best barre studio

Pure Barre

89. Best fitness studio

Evans Fitness Center

90. Best personal trainer

Rich at Oxygen

91. Best yoga studio

Oxygen

92. Best dance studio

The Ballroom Dance Center

93. Best indoor cycling studio

Oxygen Fitness

Body Art

94. Best tattoo studio

Allegiance Ink T attoo

95. Best piercing studio

Allegiance Ink T attoo

Media

96. Best local podcast

Drop the Dis

97. Best Local Small Business Promoter

Dating CSRA

Pets

98. Best pet daycare

Paws in Paradise

99. Best pet boarding

Paws in Paradise

100. Best pet grooming

Paws in Paradise

101. Best pet training

Paws in Paradise

102. Best pet supply store

Woof Gang Bakery

Kids

103. Best children’s entertainment

Fairytale Dreams Augusta

104. Best bounce house service

Jump City

105. Best childcare service

The Sanctuary

Professional Services

106. Best automotive repair

C&C Automotive

107. Best car wash

Ray Ray’s

108. Best tire shop

Yount’s Tire Pros

109. Best automotive body work

Rick’s Paint and Body

110. Best computer repair

The Computer Guy

111. Best dry cleaner

Tudor’s

112. Best electrician

Watts the Problem – Chris Wilson

113. Best accountant

The Cleveland Group

114. Best bookkeeper

The Cleveland Group

115. Best tax preparer

The Cleveland Group

116. Best insurance agent

Jonathan English – State Farm

117. Best realtor

Sam Corujo with Summerhouse

118. Best attorney

David Hugeninen

119. Best veterinarian

Martinez Animal Hospital

120. Best optician/vision center

Broome Eye Care

121. Best photographer (boudoir)

Boudoir by Ashley

122. Best photographer (portrait and family)

High Cotton Photography

Home Services

123. Best moving company

Two Men and a Truck

124. Best home appliance repair

Mr Appliance

125. Best general contractor

Prescott & Sons Construction

126. Best woodworking/custom cabinetry

Augusta Woodworks

127. Best furniture restoration service

The Furniture Doctor

128. Best locksmith

Dixie Lock & Safe

129. Best powerwashing

Veterans Pressure Washing

130. Best window treatment service

Curtain Call

131. Best pest control

Mosquito Squad

132. Best heating and air service

Bailey’s Comfort Services

133. Best home security

Georgia Carolina Security

134. Best Fence Company

Southpaw Fencing LLC

135. Best Landscaper

Southern Landscaping

136. Best home remodelers

Prescott & Sons Construction

137. Best pool service

Pete Alewine

138. Best roofers

Southpaw Roofing

139. Best tree care/removal service

Eben Gray

140. Best local interior designer

King Interior Design

141. Best painting company

A Cut Above

142. Best carpet cleaning service

All American Carpet Cleaning

143. Best lawn care service

Turf Masters of Augusta

144. Best Junk Removal

Junk in the Box

145. Best property management company

Auben Realty

146. Best Countertop Installation

Augusta Granite