Announcing: The Best of Warren County!

Whether you're planning an overseas adventure or a simple weekend road trip, one of the surest ways to plot a perfect getaway is to talk to the people who know your destination best - the folks who call it home. Each year here in Warren County, we gather that valuable insight, asking locals (and regular visitors) to vote for their favorite Warren County restaurants, shops, attractions and events in the annual Best of Warren County Awards.

Thousands of Ohio's Largest Playground insiders shared their two cents on Warren County's awesome array of offerings and were especially excited about the businesses below.

Congratulations to this year's official Best of Warren County Award Winners and runners up!

Best Caffeine Kick
1st Place: Taylor's Coffee & Creamery
2nd Place: Lot No. 1 Coffee
3rd Place: Broadway Bagels

Best Brewery
1st Place: Lebanon Brewing Company
2nd Place: Warped Wing (Springboro)
3rd Place: Sonder Brewing

Best Bar or Pub
1st Place: The Monkey Bar & Grille
2nd Place: Broadway Barrel House
3rd Place: The Black Horse Tavern (at the Golden Lamb)

Best Pizza Place
1st Place: Roscoe's Pizza
2nd Place: Two Cities Pizza Co.
3rd Place: Pisanello's Pizza

Best Burger
1st Place: Broadway Barrel House
2nd Place: The Black Horse Tavern (at The Golden Lamb)
3rd Place: Stone House Tavern

Best International Eats
1st Place: Phoenician Taverna
2nd Place: Mae Ploy's Thai
3rd Place: Toki Japanese Steakhouse

Best Breakfast
1st Place: The Breakfast Club
2nd Place: B&B Carryout
3rd Place: Village Family Restaurant

Best Lunch
1st Place: Broadway Barrel House
2nd Place: The Village Parlor
3rd Place: Kelly's Meats & Deli

Best Sweet Treat
1st Place: The Village Parlor
2nd Place: Whit's Frozen Custard
3rd Place: Taylor's Coffee & Creamery

Best Fine Dining
1st Place: The Golden Lamb
2nd Place: Wildflower Cafe
3rd Place: Mae Ploy's Thai

Best Carryout
1st Place: Kelly's Meats & Deli
2nd Place: B&B Carryout
3rd Place: Broadway Barrel House

Best Signature Dish
1st Place: Fried Chicken at the Golden Lamb
2nd Place: Smoke Wings at Broadway Barrel House
3rd Place: Pickle Pie at Roscoe's Pizza

Best Date Night
1st Place: Valley Vineyards
2nd Place: The Golden Lamb
3rd Place: Miami Valley Gaming

Best Area to Shop
1st Place: Downtown Lebanon
2nd Place: Downtown Waynesville
3rd Place: Cincinnati Premium Outlets

Best Local Boutique
1st Place: Buckeye Charm
2nd Place: Rose & Remington
3rd Place: Suburban Hippie

Best Specialty Shop
1st Place: Anna's Gourmet Popcorn
2nd Place: The Jam & Jelly Lady
3rd Place: Mulberry St. Books

Best Antique Shop
1st Place: Lebanon Peddlers Mall
2nd Place: Waynesville Antique Mall
3rd Place: Broadway Antique Mall

Best Historic Attraction
1st Place: Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve
2nd Place: The Golden Lamb
3rd Place: Caesar's Creek Pioneer Village

Best Museum
1st Place: Harmon Museum
2nd Place: Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve
3rd Place: Springboro Area Historical Society Museum

Best Outdoor Adventure
1st Place: Caesar Creek State Park
2nd Place: Little Miami Canoe
3rd Place: The Little Miami Scenic Trail

Best Park
1st Place: Armco Park
2nd Place: Caesar Creek State Park
3rd Place: Makino Park

Best Fun on the Farm
1st Place: Hidden Valley Orchards
2nd Place: Waynesville Fall Fest
3rd Place: Blooms & Berries

Best Sporting Event
1st Place: The Cincinnati Open
2nd Place: The LPGA's Kroger Queen City Championship Presented by Procter & Gamble
3rd Place: Kings Island Invitational

Best Holiday Happening
1st Place: The Lebanon Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade & Festival
2nd Place: WinterFest at Kings Island
3rd Place: Waynesville's Christmas in the Village

Best Music or Theater Event
1st Place: La Comedia Dinner Theatre
2nd Place: The Ohio Renaissance Festival
3rd Place:3rd Fridays in Lebanon

Best Festival
1st Place: The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
2nd Place: The Ohio Renaissance Festival
3rd Place: Country Apple Fest

Best Family Fun
1st Place: Kings Island
2nd Place: The Waynesville Fall Fest
3rd Place: The Ohio Renaissance Festival

Best New Addition
1st Place: Taylor's Coffee & Creamery
2nd Place: The Lebanon Pride Festival
3rd Place: Krimmer's Italianette Pizzeria