Crème de la crème, numero uno, best of the best, top notch, people’s choice, as good as it gets, finest in the land, top picks — there are many ways to say it, but only the best made it to our CITY’s Best list.

Voted for by the Jefferson City community, we are proud to present the 2021 CITY’s Best winners.

Congratulations to all!


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Arts & Entertainment

Community Event

1) Thursday Night Live
2) Salute to America

Local Band

1) Dave Baker Band
2) The Cherry Pistols

Place For Date Night

Best Place For Date Night

1) Madison’s Cafe

216 Madison St.
(573) 634-2988
madisonscafe.com

2) The Grand Cafe

Place For Singles to Meet

Best Place For Singles to Meet

1) Spectators

232 E. High St.
(573) 632-9700
spectatorsjeffcity.com

2) J. Pfenny’s Sports Grill & Pub

Place Only Locals Know About

1) ECCO Lounge
2) Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub

Place to Catch Live Music

1) The Mission

Best Place For Singles to Meet

2) Spectators

232 E. High St.
(573) 632-9700
spectatorsjeffcity.com


Best Food & Drink

Appetizers

1) Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar

Best Appetizers

2) Madison’s Cafe

216 Madison St.
(573) 634-2988
madisonscafe.com

Bar

1) BarVino
2) Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub

Barbecue

1) Sweet Smoke BBQ
2) Lutz’s BBQ

Beer Selection

1) Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub
2) J. Pfenny’s Sports Grill & Pub

Breakfast

1) Oscar’s Classic Diner
2) Mel’s Country Cafe

Burger

1) ECCO Lounge
2) Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub

Catering Company

1) Argyle Catering Co.
2) Revel Catering & Events

Best Chicken Wings

1) Buffalo Wild Wings

Best Chicken Wings

2) Spectators

232 E. High St.
(573) 632-9700
spectatorsjeffcity.com

Cocktail Selection

1) BarVino
2) The Grand Cafe

Coffee

1) Three Story Coffee
2) Yanis Coffee Zone

Dessert

1) Arris’ Bistro
2) The Grand Cafe

Food Truck

1) Rebel Tacos
2) JQ’s on High

Fried Chicken

1) Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken
2) Steve’s Family Style Restaurant

Happy Hour

1) Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar

Best Happy Hour

2) Spectators

232 E. High St.
(573) 632-9700
spectatorsjeffcity.com

Ice Cream

1) Central Dairy
2) Ice Cream Factory

Milkshake

1) Central Dairy
2) Zesto Drive-In

Pizza

1) Arris’ Pizza
2) West Main Pizza

Place for Outdoor Dining

Best Place for Outdoor Dining

1) Madison’s Cafe

216 Madison St.
(573) 634-2988
madisonscafe.com

2) Canterbury Hill Winery & Restaurant

Place for a Business Lunch

Best Place for Business Lunch

1) Madison’s Cafe

216 Madison St.
(573) 634-2988
madisonscafe.com

2) The Grand Cafe

Restaurant

Best Restaurant

1) Madison’s Cafe

216 Madison St.
(573) 634-2988
madisonscafe.com

2) The Grand Cafe

Salad

Best Salad

1) Madison’s Cafe

216 Madison St.
(573) 634-2988
madisonscafe.com

2) The Old Brick House Deli

Sandwich

1) Jefferson’s Deli
2) Jefferson City Sub Shop

Seafood

1) Red Lobster
2) Cajun Catfish House

Steak

1) Texas Roadhouse
2) LongHorn Steakhouse

Wine Selection

1) BarVino
2) Canterbury Hill Winery & Restaurant


Best People

Accountant

1) Carol Burkhead, Burkhead & Associates LLC

Best Accountant

1) Carol Angerer, Abbott & Angerer CPAs

1121 Southwest Blvd.
(573) 636-4212
abbottangerer.net

Bartender

Best Bartender

1) Faith Prenger
2) Patrick Maddox

232 E. High St.
(573) 632-9700
spectatorsjeffcity.com

Boss

1) Curt Fischer, Fisher Body Shop
2) Joseph Scheppers, Scheppers Distributing

Chef

1) Steve Whitner, Hy-Vee
2) Johnny Graham, Revel Catering & Events

Chiropractor

1) Dr. Kevin Wheat, Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center
2) Dr. Nick Knaup, Mid-MO house Calls

Dentist

1) Dr. Tyler Slaughter, Riverbend Dentistry

Best Dentist

2) Dr. Jason Dunville

3237 W. Truman Blvd., #201
(573) 635-2571
dunvillesmiles.com

Doctor

Best Doctor

1) Dr. Alfred Johnson, M.D.
2) Dr. Rachel Rucker, D.O.

1241 W. Stadium Blvd.
(573) 635-5264
jcmg.org

Entrepreneur

1) Angela Bax, East and West Co.
2) Quinten Rice, Q Entertainment

Esthetician

1) Heather Mortimer, Onyx Aesthetics
2) Lindsey Crouse, New Skinsations

General Contractor

1) Berskoetter Construction
2) Signature Homes

Hair Stylist

1) Kim Pope-Reason, The Vibe Salon
2) Liz Johnson, Bombshell Hair Studio

Insurance Agent

Best Insurance Agent

1) Joey O’Connor, Mid-Rivers Insurance

1515 E. High St., #101
(573) 634-0044
midriversinsurance.com/locations/jefferson-city

2) Brad Hutchison, State Farm Insurance

Interior Designer

1) Samantha Rush, Howell’s Carpet
2) Casey Marsch, Signature Homes

Lawyer

1) Tim Sigmund, Sigmund Browning, LLC
2) Emily Fretwell, Call & Gentry Law Group

Local Artist

1) Jim Dyke, Cottonstone Art Gallery and Frame Shop
2) Eric Waldrop, The Ink Sling Studio

Local Musician

1) Dave Baker, The Dave Baker Band
2) Kayne Kirchner, Old Soul Savage

Massage Therapist

1) Chris Lueckenotte, Body Balance
2) Rachel Steinmeier, Graceful Healing Massage

Mechanic

1) Mike Sipi, Sipi’s 66 Service & Auto Repair
2) Winston Kliethermes, B&W Battery & Auto Repair

Mental Health Professional

1) Dr. Laurel Kramer, Ph.D., SSM Health

Best Mental Health Professional

2) Dr. Ann Pollock, Psy. D

1241 W. Stadium Blvd.
(573) 635-5264
jcmg.org

Best Nurse

1) Erica Scott, Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital
2) Tina Nelson, Hesinger Bluffs

Best Optometrist

1) Bret Bodenhamer, OD, Bodenhamer Eye Consultants
2) Fred Bodenhamer, OD, Bodehamer Eye Consultants

Best Orthodontist

1) Dr. Dustin Wilson, Wilson Orthodontics
2) Dr. Kenneth Rowan, Kenneth B. Rowan Orthodontics

Personal Trainer

1) Sarah Harbour, Sam B. Cook Healthplex

Best Personal Trainer

2) Erin Bidlack, Studio 573

3600 Country Club Dr., #530A
(573) 415-8685
studio573fitness.com

Pharmacist

1) Kim Roberts, Roberts Drug Store
2) Trevor Isringhausen, Whaley’s Pharmacy

Photographer

Best Photographer

1) Nicole Manner, Nicole Manner Photographer

321 Timber Creek Dr.
(573) 645-7556
nicolemanner.com

2) Tina Newton, Tina Newton Photography

Physical Therapist

1) Josh Frates, PEAK Sport & Spine Physical Therapy
2) Michelle Sherry, Outbound Physical Therapy & Rehab

Radio Personality

1) Erin Hart, 94.3 KAT Country
2) John Marsh, KWOS

Realtor

Best Realtor

1) Beth McGeorge, Re/Max Jefferson City

2316 St. Marys Blvd., #200
(573) 761-3489
bethmcgeorge.com

2) Logan Gratz, Gratz Esate & Auctioneering

Server

1) Sarah Wilson
2) Carrie Rackers*
2) Kelsey Heckemeyer*

Social Media Presence (Individual)

1) Nathan Hays, Jefferson City Autoplex
2) Cassie Huckabay, My Fair Ellie

Tattoo Artist

1) Eric Waldrop, The Ink Sling Studio
2) Evan Napier, The Nook

Teacher

1) Gary Maddox, MO Police Chiefs Association, Lincoln University Police Command College
2) Rhonda Allen, Thorpe Gordon

TV Personality

1) Rod Smith, KRCG
2) Zach Paul, KRCG

Veterinarian

1) Dr. Stacie Kautsch, Quail Valley Veterinary Clinic
2) Dr. Dean Bates, Summit Veterinary Clinic


Best Shops & Services

 Adult Care

1) Heisinger Bluffs
2) Jefferson City Manor

Best Auto Maintenance

1) Warehouse Tire & Muffler

Best Auto Maintenance

2) Riley Auto Group

2105 Christy Dr
(573) 634-2324
goriley.com

Auto Paint & Body Shop

1) Xtreme Paint and Body
2) Fisher Body Shop

Bank

Best Bank

1) Central Bank

238 Madison St.
(573) 634-1234
centralbank.net

2) Jefferson Bank of Missouri

Barber Shop

1) Southside Barber Shop
2) Clean Cut Barbershop

Child Daycare

1) Learning Connection Child Development Center
2) Court Yard Early Learning Center

Consignment Shop

1) The Snob Shop Exchange
2) K’s Consignment Shop

Event Center

1) Capital Bluffs Event Center
2) The Millbottom

Best Florist

1) River City Florist
2) Busch’s Florist and Greenhouse

Grocery Store

1) Hy-Vee
2) Gerbes

Hair Salon

1) The Vibe Salon
2) Haute Salon

Heating/AC Company

1) Stieferman Heating Co.

Best HVAC Company

2) Woodman Engineering Company

217 Commerce Dr.
(573) 893-3131
woodmanengineering.com

Home Furnishing Store

1) JC Mattress Factory
2) JCD Floor Covering

Landscaping Company

Best Landscaping Company

1) Haslag Landscaping & Design

805 Murphy Ford Rd., Centertown
(573) 301-9464
haslaglandscape.com


2) Boulder Creek Lawn & Landscape

Martial Arts School

1) Gracie Barra Jefferson City Brazillian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
2) Howard’s Ata Black Belt Academy

New Business

1) Capitol City CORK & Board
2) The Vibe Salon

Nursery Garden

1) Longfellow’s Garden Center
2) Shirk’s Country Market

Best Pest Control Company

Best Pest Control Company

1) Cameo Construction & Restoration Services, LLC

190 Greenway Dr.,
Holts Summit, MO
(573) 896-4868
stevespestcontrol.com

2) Art’s Pest Control

Pet Grooming Salon

1) Shed, Bath & Beyond Grooming
2) PetSmart

Best Pharmacy

Best Pharmacy

1) Whaley’s Pharmacy

1431 Southwest Blvd.
(573) 634-3606
whaleysrx.com

Best Pharmacy

2) JCMG Pharmacy

1241 W. Stadium Blvd.
(573) 635-5264
jcmg.org

Place for Cosmetic Procedures

Best Place for Cosmetic Procedures

1) Genesis Medspa

2511 W. Edgewood Dr., Ste. A 
(573) 761-2601
genesisjcmo.com

2) New Skinsations

Place for Fine Jewelry

1) The Blue Diamond
2) Kas A Designs

Place for Men’s Fashion

1) Samuel’s Tuxedos and Gifts
2) Buckle

Best Place for Unique Gifts

1) Southbank-A Gift Company
2) Amie B & Me

Place for Women’s Fashions

1) Hello Belle
2) Buckle

Best Place to Buy a New Car

Best Place to Buy a New Car

1) Riley Auto Group

2105 Christy Dr
(573) 634-2324
goriley.com

2) Jefferson City Autoplex

Place to Buy a Used Car

1) Jefferson City Autoplex

Best Place to Buy a Used Car

2) Riley Auto Group

2105 Christy Dr
(573) 634-2324
goriley.com

Place to Splurge on Your Pet

1) Premium Pets
2) PetSmart

Place to Splurge on Yourself

1) New Skinsations

Best Place to Splurge on Yourself

2) Genesis Medspa

2511 W. Edgewood Dr., Ste. A 
(573) 761-2601
genesisjcmo.com

Best Place to Work Out

Best Place to Work Out

1) Studio 573

3600 Country Club Dr., #530A
(573) 415-8685
studio573fitness.com

2) 9Round Fitness

Plumbing Company

1) Don Bernskoetter Plumbing Inc
2) Ken Sandbothe Plumbing

Rental Store

1) U.S. Rents-It
2) Sunbelt Rentals

Roofing Company

1) Homeland Roofing
2) Premier Property, LLC

Siding and Guttering Company

Best Siding and Guttering Company

1) Cameo Construction & Restoration Services, LLC

805 Murphy Ford Rd., Centertown
(573) 301-9464
fb.com/CAMEOROOFING/

2) Roark Aluminum

Spa

1) Riversong Spa & Salon

Best Spa

2) Genesis Medspa

2511 W. Edgewood Dr., Ste. A 
(573) 761-2601
genesisjcmo.com

Towing Company

1) Tow Pro LLC
2) Affordable Towing, LLC

Social Media Presence – Local Business

1) My Fair Ellie

Best Social Media Presence – Local Business

2) Studio 573

3600 Country Club Dr., #530A
(573) 415-8685
studio573fitness.com

Best Travel Agency

1st Place: Central Travel
103 W. High St. 
(573) 634-1317
gocentraltravel.com

Best Travel Agency

1) Central Travel

3600 Country Club Dr., #530A
(573) 415-8685
studio573fitness.com

2) Classic Travel and Tours

Best Veterinary Clinic

1) Quail Valley Veterinary Clinic
2) Southwest Animal Hospital

Vintage/Antique Store

1) Encore Vintage
2) Dogwood Vintiques

Water Treatment

1) Eco Water Systems
2) Culligan