Best of Naperville 2021
By Naperville Magazine
September 2021 View more Best Of Naperville
Illustrations by Laura Carrillo
Six gubernatorial disaster proclamations.
Nine executive orders.
29,230 vaccine doses.
From January to June 2021—the voting period for our Best of Naperville reader poll—northeast Illinois was an arduous and dynamic region to run a business in. Retailers and restaurants had to shift procedures constantly, while professional services carried on, working in new and virtual ways. Although the construction and real estate industries were booming, material shortages and low inventory drove prices up. We applaud both winners and finalists for earning—or holding onto—a solid reputation under these circumstances.
* Categories with ties for winner or finalists
Women’s Boutique
WINNER
Bri’Zan Couture
Finalists
+ Evereve
+ Karisma Boutique
Men’s Store*
WINNER
Dean’s Clothing
Finalists
+ Eddie Bauer
+ Jos. A. Bank
+ Men’s Wearhouse
+ Trails & Tides
Jeweler*
WINNER
Costello Jewelry
Finalists
+ The Diamond Studio
+ Fey & Co. Jewelers
+ Naperville Jewelers
Pet Store
WINNER
Two Bostons
Finalists
+ Dog Patch
+ Pet Supplies Plus
Gift Shop
WINNER
Occasions
Finalists
+ Nona Jo’s
+ SaraBoo Creek
Florist
WINNER
Phillip’s Flowers
Finalists
+ Celidan Creations
+ Trudy’s Flowers
Home Decor
WINNER
Nona Jo’s
Finalists
+ Home Goods
+ Little Luxuries
Pet Groomer
WINNER
The Upscale Tail
Finalists
+ Gails Groomerie
+ Sudzy Puppy
Mortgage Lender
WINNER
Key Mortgage Services
Finalists
+ Compass Mortgage
+ Inlanta Mortgage
Investment Adviser
WINNER
Calamos Investments
Finalists
+ Edward Jones
+ Fidelity Investments
Law Firm
WINNER
Heather Ryan Law
Finalists
+ Marker & Crannell
+ Winick & Gallaher
Dental Practice
WINNER
Innovative Dental Partners
Finalists
+ Caps and Crowns Dental
+ Living Well Dental Group
Medical Practice
WINNER
DuPage Medical Group
Finalists
+ Affordable Hearing Solutions
+ Edward Medical Group
Med Spa
WINNER
Blue Seas Med Spa
Finalists
+ Center for Cosmetic & Laser Surgery
+ Me Spa
Chiropractic Practice
WINNER
Tilson Chiropractic FamilyCare
Finalists
+ Integrated Physical Medicine
+ Whitney Chiropractic
Photographer
WINNER
Firefly Nights Photography
Finalists
+ Alicia’s Photography
+ Lindsay Chan Photography
Hair Salon
WINNER
Company Bliss Salon
Finalists
+ Amber Waves
+ Solaia Luxury Salon & Spa
Massage
WINNER
Solaia Luxury Salon & Spa
Finalists
+ Arista Spa & Salon
+ Me Spa
Full-Service Spa
WINNER
Solaia Luxury Salon & Spa
Finalists
+ Arista Spa & Salon
+ Me Spa
Fitness Club
WINNER
Orangetheory Fitness
Finalists
+ Beyond Measure Fitness
+ N’Force Fitness
American
WINNER
Allegory
Finalists
+ Empire Burgers + Brew
+ Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House
Outdoor Dining
WINNER
Mesón Sabika
Finalists
+ CityGate Grille
+ Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House
Romantic
WINNER
Mesón Sabika
Finalists
+ CityGate Grille
+ Santo Cielo
Specialty Desserts
WINNER
Le Chocolat du Bouchard
Finalists
+ Molly’s Cupcakes
+ Smallcakes
Seafood
WINNER
Catch 35
Finalists
+ Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House
+ Vai’s Italian Inspired Kitchen + Bar
Japanese/Sushi
WINNER
Kiku Japanese Steak House and Sushi Lounge
Finalists
+ Blue Sushi Sake Grill
+ Shinto Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge
Chinese
WINNER
House of Emperor
Finalists
+ Chinese Kitchen
+ MingHin Cuisine
Southeast Asian
WINNER
Pho Thien Vietnamese Kitchen
Finalists
+ Bangkok Village
+ Green Basil
Mediterranean/Middle Eastern*
WINNER
Mesón Sabika
Vasili’s
Finalist
+ Naf Naf Grill
Indian
WINNER
Indian Harvest
Finalists
+ Cuisine of India
+ Deccan Spice
Mexican/Latin*
WINNER
Fat Rosie’s
Finalists
+ El Hogar
+ Quiubo
+ Uncle Julio’s
Barbecue
WINNER
Sharko’s BBQ
Finalists
+ Gemato’s Wood Pit BBQ
+ Q-BBQ
Breakfast
WINNER
Egg Harbor Cafe
Finalists
+ Buttermilk
+ Pancake Cafe
Italian
WINNER
Vai’s Italian Inspired Kitchen + Bar
Finalists
+ Che Figata
+ La Sorella di Francesca
Pizza
WINNER
Aurelio’s Pizza
Finalists
+ Fiamme
+ Lou Malnati’s
Pizzeria
Steak*
WINNER
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Finalists
+ CityGate Grille
+ Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House
+ Morton’s The Steakhouse
Burger
WINNER
Jackson Avenue Pub
Finalists
+ Empire Burgers + Brew
+ Five Guys
Coffee Shop
WINNER
Sparrow Coffee
Finalists
+ Lavazza
+ Starbucks
Beer Bar
WINNER
Aurelio’s Aur Bar
Finalists
+ The Lantern
+ Solemn Oath
Brewery
Cocktail Bar
WINNER
Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House
Finalists
+ Santo Cielo
+ Zorba Cocktail Bar
Sports Bar
WINNER
Crosstown Pub & Grill
Finalists
+ Bottoms Up Sports Bar & Grill
+ Jimmy’s Grill
Caterer
WINNER
My Chef Catering
Finalists
+ Belgio’s Catering
+ Chef By Request
Special Event Venue
WINNER
Cress Creek Country Club
Finalists
+ Hotel Arista
+ Mesón Sabika
Entertainment Venue
WINNER
BrightSide Theatre
Finalists
+ Cress Creek Country Club
+ Wentz Concert Hall
Live Music Venue*
WINNER
Potter’s Place
Quigley’s Irish Pub
Finalist
+ Frankie’s Blue Room
Hotel*
WINNER
Hotel Arista
Finalists
+ Chicago Marriott Naperville
+ DoubleTree
+ Hotel Indigo
Builder
WINNER
DJK Custom Homes
Finalists
+ King’s Court Builders
+ Lakewest Custom Homes
Landscaper
WINNER
CB Conlin Landscapes
Finalists
+ J&B Landscape Solutions
+ Timber Wolf Landscaping
Remodeler*
WINNER
FBC Remodel
Reliable Home Improvement
Finalist
+ Lakewest Renovations
Realty Company
WINNER
John Greene Realtor
Finalists
+ Baird & Warner
+ RE/MAX
