Congratulations to the winners of the Best of Shop Local Augusta 2023!
Thanks to everyone who participated in our very first ‘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
2. Best juice/smoothie bar
3. Best breakfast place
4. Best brunch
5. Best bakery – overall
6. Best bakery – custom cookies
7. Best bakery – pies
8. Best deli
9. Best bagel shop
10. Best cafe
11. Best burgers
12. Best BBQ
13. Best Mexican Food
14. Best wings
15. Best Chinese food
16. Best Thai food
17. Best Japanese food
18. Best Middle Eastern food
19. Best phở
20. Best Italian food
21. Best Pizza
22. Best Food truck
23. Best Pub
24. Best Steakhouse
25. Best Seafood
26. Best Prepared food/grab n-go
27. Best Sushi
28. Best Vegetarian/Veg-friendly restaurant
29. Best Farm Stand/Produce Market
30. Best Cupcake Shop
31. Best Candy Shop
32. Best Ice Cream/Frozen Dessert shop
33. Best Tea/Boba shop
34. Best doughnuts
35. Best fine dining restaurant
36. Best Indian restaurant
37. Best local brewery
38. Best Open Air Dining Space
39. Best bar
40. Best local wine shop
Entertainment
41. Best Trivia Host
42. Best karaoke bar
43. Best local theater
44. Best local tour guide
45. Best Local Resource Guide
Retail
46. Best antique shop
47. Best art store
48. Best bicycle shop
Andy Jordan’s Bicycle Warehouse
49. Best CBD shop
50. Best cigar/tobacco shop
51. Best comic book store
52. Best boutique/clothing store
53. Best jewelry store
54. Best gift store
55. Best bath and body product store
56. Best local grocery store
57. Best spiritual supply shop
58. Best herbal medicine shop
59. Best flooring store
60. Best home decor shop
61. Best furniture store
62. Best lighting store
63. Best book store
Wedding & Events
64. Best Event Planner
65. Best wedding officiant
Augusta Wedding Officiant – Nick Chubb
66. Best wedding florist
67. Best wedding band
68. Best wedding photographer
69. Best bartender service
70. Best wedding videographer
71. Best wedding DJ
Drop The Mic Productions
72. Best wedding photo booth
Best Day Ever Co – Premium Photo Booths
73. Best caterer
74. Best bridal gown shop
75. Best stationer
Beauty and Wellness
76. Best beauty bar
Trendz
77. Best hair salon
Undertone Salon & Co.
78. Best makeup artist
Twice The Glamm Co.
79. Best lash / brow bar
Kendra Neal Studio
80. Best barbershop
Old Tyme barbershop
Best Spa
Sol Himalayan Salt Cave & Spa
81. Best Permanent Makeup
Kendra Neal Studio
82. Best microblading
Kendra Neal Studio
83. Best nail salon
84. Best tanning salon
Blush & Glow
85. Best waxing salon
Sugar and Comb
86. Best massage therapist
Sol Himalayan Salt Cave & Spa
Health & Fitness
87. Best pilates studio
Oxygen
88. Best barre studio
Oxygen fitness
89. Best fitness studio
Evans Fitness Center
90. Best personal trainer
Kate Chubb – Augusta Personal Trainer
91. Best yoga studio
Oxygen
92. Best dance studio
Augusta West Dance Studio
93. Best indoor cycling studio
Oxygen fitness
Body Art
94. Best tattoo studio
Allegiance Ink Tattoo
95. Best piercing studio
Allegiance Ink Tattoo
Media
96. Best local podcast
Two Witchy Mamas
97. Best local personality
Meredith Anderson
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
Dog On It Training and Grooming
102. Best pet supply store
CSRA KIDS
104. Best bounce house service
Jump Central Augusta
105. Best childcare service
Sunshine House
Professional Services
106. Best automotive repair
C&C Automotive
107. Best car wash
Sparkle
108. Best tire shop
Tires plus
109. Best automotive body work
Kendrick
110. Best computer repair
Computer Exchange
111. Best dry cleaner
Tudor’s
112. Best electrician
Mr Electric
113. Best accountant
Rhodes Murphy
114. Best bookkeeper
North Augusta Bookkeeping
115. Best tax preparer
Oglesby Tax and Payroll Services
116. Best insurance agent
Savannah Park – State Farm
117. Best realtor
Shannon Rollings Real Estate
118. Best attorney
David Hugeninen
119. Best veterinarian
Hill Top Animal Hospital
120. Best optician/vision center
The Eye Guys
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
128. Best locksmith
Dixie Lock & Safe
129. Best powerwashing
Veterans Pressure Washing
130. Best window treatment service
Curtain Call
131. Best pest control
Mountaineer
132. Best heating and air service
Yohe Heating and Air
133. Best home security
ADS
134. Best Fence Company
135. Best Landscaper
Riverfront Lawn Care
136. Best home remodelers
Augusta Remodeling & Construction
137. Best pool service
Pete Alewine
138. Best roofers
Southpaw Roofing
139. Best tree care/removal service
Big Dawg
140. Best local interior designer
Truly blessed creations
141. Best painting company
Your Paint Chick
142. Best carpet cleaning service
Stanley Steemers
143. Best lawn care service
H & H Lawncare
144. Best Junk Removal
Augusta Junk Masters
145. Best property management company
Augusta Rental Homes
146. Best Countertop Installation
Space Create Renovations LLC