Best of Springfield®

WINNERS AND FINALISTS: RETAIL

Antique or vintage store

Springfield Vintage

215 S. Fifth St.

217-652-8413

Finalists: Tammi's Treasures, Abe's Tradin' Post, Dear Yesteryear, Barrel Antique Mall

Auto dealer new

Isringhausen Imports

229 E. Jefferson St.

217-744-8559

Finalists: Green Hyundai, Bob Ridings Taylorville, Friendly Chevrolet, S&K Buick GMC

Auto dealer used

Isringhausen Imports

229 E. Jefferson St.

217-744-8559

Finalists: Robert's Automotive, Bob Ridings Taylorville, Green Hyundai, Landmark Ford

Auto salesperson & location

Brian Mitchell - Isringhausen Imports

229 E. Jefferson St.

217-744-8559

Finalists: Jason Malek – Green Mazda, Brandon Horner – Isringhausen Imports, Brandon Fletcher – Green Certified West, Wes Kissel – Green Family Stores

Bicycle shop

Ace Bicycle Shop

2500 S. MacArthur Blvd.

217-523-0188

Finalists: BikeTek, Wheel Fast Bicycle Company, The Bicycle Doctor, Velo Mine

Bookstore - used

Book Rack

2943 W. White Oaks Dr., Suite 3

217-241-2102

Finalists: Prairie Archives, Wildflower & Rose Bookstore, The Sly Fox, Books on the Square, Springfield

Bridal - formal wear

GOWNS Bridal and Formal Boutique

2757 S. Sixth St.

217-670-0132

Finalists: Girls in White Satin, LA Formals & Bridal, Unveil Your Beauty, Simply Elegant by Cheri

Cashier

Bernedette Wallace – McDonald's

3250 S. Sixth St. 

217-529-3320

Finalists: Emily – Little Lincoln's Toy Shop, Caleb Smith – Food Fantasies, Julie – Schnucks Sangamon, Matt Nolte – Ruler Foods

Clothing store – men

The Crafted Stag Supply

3455 Freedom Dr.

217-698-6300

Finalists: Jim Herron, Farm and Home Supply, JC Penny, Wilson Haberdashery

Clothing store – used

Clothes Mentor

2329 W. Monroe St.

217-698-8485

Finalists: Wild Thrift & Sniff, Springfield Vintage, Goodwill, Second Time Around

Clothing store – women

District 23 Boutique

830 South Grand Ave. W.

217-679-1352

Finalists: Gypsy Soul, Bella Boutique, Springfield Vintage, SGK Boutique, Willow & Birch

Consignment & resale store

WILD Thrift & Sniff

1633 N. Dirksen Pkwy.

217-679-1875

Finalists: Clothes Mentor, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Once Upon A Child, Second Time Around

Convenience store

Casey's

721 W. Stanford Ave., 217-528-8594

1133 W. Jefferson St., 217-559-2803

3001 Ridge Ave., 217-522-5829

3961 N. Peoria Road, 217-525-8670

Finalists: Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh, Qik-N-Ez, Thornton Oil (Sixth Street), Hilltop Convenience

Gift store

Cardologist

229 S. Sixth St.

217-525-4121

Finalists: Once in a Blue Moon, Penny Lane, Daisy Jane's, Unique Enchantments & Gift Shoppe

Grocery market local

Country Market

1610 Wabash Ave.

217-793-6800

Finalists: Humphrey's Market, Food Fantasies, Robert's Seafood Market, Asian Market

Grocery store

Hy-Vee Grocery Store

2115 S. MacArthur Blvd.

217-726-1001

Finalists: Humphrey's Market, Aldi, Schnucks, Meijer, Harvest Market

Jewelry store

Giganti and Giganti Fine Jewelry

3325 Robbins Road

217-793-3300

Finalists: Denney Jewelers, Jones Jewelry, Luttrell Jewelers, Wild Rose Artisans

Liquor store

Binny's Beverage Depot

2490 Wabash Ave.

217-787-3401

Finalists: Riverton Party Store, Friar Tuck Beverage, The Corkscrew, Famous Liquors

Grocery Store- meat selection

Humphrey's Market

1821 S. 15th St.

217-544-7445

Finalists: Country Market, Hy-Vee, Harvest Market, Midstate Meat Co.

Music store or shop

Dumb Records

418 E. Monroe St.

217-691-8991

Finalists: Capitol City Music, The Music Shoppe, Penny Lane, Stevenson Drive Pawn & Jewelry

Natural food or supplement store

Food Fantasies

1512 Wabash Ave.

217-793-8009

Finalists: Hy-Vee, Harvest Market, Moonbeams & Magpies, Whimsy Tea Company

New business downtown (opened after 8/1/24)

Golden Hour Bake House

11 W. Old State Capitol Plaza

217-717-1137

Finalists: 5th Street Gem, Fluid Lounge

New business not downtown (opened after 8/1/24)

Ramona Tacos + Mezcal

4403 Yucan Dr.

217-970-5065

Finalists: Izumi Rotary and Bar, Shayna Gibbons Keeley Boutique, Harvest Kitchen, Evergreen Floral & Café, Crunchy Cleaning

Optical shop

Vision Care Associates

121 North Grand Ave. W.

2741 Prairie Crossing Dr., 217-528-3233

Finalists: Prairie Eye Center, Henderson Eye Center, All About Eyes, Bergh White

Pawn shop

Stevenson Drive Pawn & Jewelry

2223 Adlai Stevenson Dr.

217-414-0909

Finalists: Monster Pawn, Pawn King, Capital City Pawn & Jewelry

Place to buy a mattress

Just Beds

3120 Montvale Dr.

217-698-6179

Finalists: Verlo, Hendricks Home Furnishings, Sleep Number, Ashley Home Furnishings

Place to feed the slots

Route 66 Motorheads Bar, Grill & Museum and Entertainment Complex

600 Toronto Road

217-679-7323

Finalists: Burger Bar and Backdoor Lounge, Curve Inn, Clique, Weebles Bar & Grill

Produce selection

Meijer

4200 Conestoga Dr.

217-547-2400

Finalists: Old Capitol Farmers Market, Aldi, Harvest Market, Hy-Vee

Retail shop

HomeGoods

2951 W. Iles Ave.

217-546-1797

Finalists: Bewitching Botanicals, Penny Lane, Unique Enchantments & Gift Shoppe, Moonbeams & Magpies

Seafood selection

Robert's Seafood Market

1615 W. Jefferson St.

217-546-3089

Finalists: Carter's Fish Market, Hy-Vee, Humphrey's Market, Harvest Market

Thrift store

WILD Thrift & Sniff

1633 N. Dirksen Pkwy.

217-679-1875

Finalists: Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Goodwill, Hope Thrift, Once Upon a Child

Vape shop

Tribble Vapors

2404 Denver Dr., 217-679-6026

3429 Freedom Dr., 217-679-8382

Finalists: CBD Botanicals, Prairie State Hemp, Upper Limits, Inc., Simply CBD

Wine store

It's All About Wine

1305 Wabash Ave.

217-546-9463

Finalists: Binny's Beverage Depot, The Corkscrew, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Friar Tuck Beverage