Restaurants
Best All-You-Can-Eat Buffet
♥ People’s Champion:
Shang Hai
♦ People’s Choice:
B&C Barbecue
Kababs
Caesar’s Table
vs. The Eagle
Winner: B&C Barbecue
Favorite: Buffet City, Shang Hai, Golden Corral
Best Craft Beer Selection
♥ People’s Champion:
The Anchor
♦ People’s Choice:
Wichita Brewing Co. & Pizzeria
Norton’s Brewing Co.
Central Standard Brewing
vs. The Eagle
Winner: Wichita Brewing Co & Pizzeria
Favorite: Norton’s Brewing Co, The Anchor, Central Standard Brewing
Best Cocktail
♥ People’s Champion:
Mort’s Martini and Cigar Bar
♦ People’s Choice:
Cana Wine & Cocktails
Dockum
Lava & Tonic
vs. The Eagle
Winner: Cana Wine & Cocktails
Favorite: Mort’s Martini and Cigar Bar, The Belmont, TWELVE
Best Breakfast
♥ People’s Champion:
HomeGrown Wichita Eatery
♦ People’s Choice:
Doo-Dah Diner
The Fusion Restaurant
The Beacon
vs. The Eagle
Winner: HomeGrown Wichita Eatery
Favorite: Doo-Dah Diner, Riverside Cafe, Jimmy’s Egg
Best Brunch
♥ People’s Champion:
HomeGrown Wichita Eatery
♦ People’s Choice:
YaYa’s EuroBistro
Doo-Dah Diner
TWELVE
vs. The Eagle
Winner: HomeGrown Wichita Eatery
Favorite: TWELVE, Two Olives, Doo-Dah Diner
Best Chinese
♥ People’s Champion:
Ming’s Cantonese
♦ People’s Choice:
Oh Yeah! China Bistro
Magic Wok
Dragon City
vs. The Eagle
Winner: China GO
Favorite: Great Wall Restaurant, Buffet City, Magic Wok
Best Local Coffee Shop
♥ People’s Champion:
Reverie Coffee Roasters
♦ People’s Choice:
Il Primo Espresso Caffè
Leslie’s Coffee Co.
Espresso To Go Go
vs. The Eagle
Winner: Reverie Coffee Roasters
Favorite: Il Primo, Scooters, Espresso To Go Go
Best Fast Food
♥ People’s Champion:
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
♦ People’s Choice:
Chick-Fil-A
Chipotle
Spangles
vs. The Eagle
Winner: Meddys
Favorite: Chick-Fil-A, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Taco Shop
Best Healthy Dining Option
♥ People’s Champion:
Doc Green’s Salads & Grill
♦ People’s Choice:
Lotus Leaf Cafe
Beautiful Day Cafe
Wheat Street Dogs
vs. The Eagle
Winner: Meddys
Favorite: Lotus Leaf Cafe, Doc Green’s Salads & Grill, Downtown Nutrition
Best Fine Dining
♥ People’s Champion:
George’s French Bistro
♦ People’s Choice:
Newport Grill
Scotch & Sirloin
Chester’s Chophouse & Wine Bar
vs. The Eagle
Winner: George’s French Bistro
Favorite: Newport Grill, TWELVE, Vora Restaurant European
Best Fast-Casual Dining
♥ People’s Champion:
Chipotle
♦ People’s Choice:
Meddys
The Fusion Restaurant
Dempsey’s Burger Pub
vs. The Eagle
Winner: Bella Luna Cafe
Favorite: Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Buffet City, Meddys
Best Family Restaurant
♥ People’s Champion:
Kelly’s Family Diner
♦ People’s Choice:
Fat Ernie’s
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Texas Roadhouse
vs. The Eagle
Winner: Buffet City
Favorite: Texas Roadhouse, Stroud’s Restaurant & Bar, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Best Food Truck
♥ People’s Champion:
The Flying Stove
♦ People’s Choice:
Funky Monkey Munchies
Wheat Street Dogs
Uno Mas Fresh Mex
vs. The Eagle
Winner: The Flying Stove
Favorite: Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Uno Mas Fresh Mex, Kind Kravings
Best Italian
♥ People’s Champion:
Angelo’s Italian Restaurant
♦ People’s Choice:
DeFazio’s
Bella Vita Bistro
Marchello’s Restaurant
vs. The Eagle
Winner: Angelo’s Italian Restaurant
Favorite: Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, DeFazio’s, Bella Vita
Best Japanese
♥ People’s Champion:
Kobe Steak House of Japan
♦ People’s Choice:
Yokohama Ramen Joint
Japan Express
Sakura Japanese Cuisine
vs. The Eagle
Winner: Kobe Steak House of Japan
Favorite: Wasabi, Sumo By Nambara, Yokohama Ramen Joint
Best Locally Owned
♥ People’s Champion:
Angelo’s Italian Restaurant
♦ People’s Choice:
Doo-Dah Diner
La Galette French Bakery
The Anchor
vs. The Eagle
Winner: Buffet City
Favorite: TWELVE, Bella Luna Cafe, El Mexico Cafe
Best For Lunch
♥ People’s Champion:
La Galette French Bakery
♦ People’s Choice:
The Artichoke Sandwich Bar
The Anchor
Cinnamon’s Deli
vs. The Eagle
Winner: Bella Luna Cafe
Favorite: Tanya’s Soup Kitchen, Buffet City, The Artichoke
Best Mediterranean/Greek Food
♥ People’s Champion:
Bella Luna Cafe
♦ People’s Choice:
Meddys
N&J Cafe & Bakery
Le Monde Cafe & Deli
vs. The Eagle
Winner: Bella Luna Cafe
Favorite: N&J Cafe & Bakery, Meddys, Mediterranean Grill
Best Mexican Food
♥ People’s Champion:
Felipe’s Mexican Restaurant
♦ People’s Choice:
Molino’s Cuisine
Pollo Express
El Agave Mexican Restaurant
vs. The Eagle
Winner: Felipe’s Mexican Restaurant
Favorite: El Agave Mexican Restaurant, El Mexico Cafe, Abuelos
Best Patio
♥ People’s Champion:
The Monarch
♦ People’s Choice:
Newport Grill
Pumphouse
Norton’s Brewing Co.
vs. The Eagle
Winner: Public at the Brickyard
Favorite: Newport Grill, Norton’s Brewing Co., Chicken N Pickle
Best Pho
♥ People’s Champion:
Little Saigon
♦ People’s Choice:
Saigon | Oriental Restaurant
Pho Hien
Pho Cuong
vs. The Eagle
Winner: Little Saigon
Favorite: My Tho, Buffet City, Pho MC
Best Sports Bar & Grill
♥ People’s Champion:
Pumphouse
♦ People’s Choice:
Emerson Biggin’s
Deano’s Grill & Tapworks
Old Chicago
vs. The Eagle
Winner: The Hill
Favorite: Emerson Biggin’s, Deano’s Grill & Tapworks, Old Chicago
Best Thai
♥ People’s Champion:
Thai House
♦ People’s Choice:
Thai Tradition
Tuptim Thai
Chiang Mai Thai Restaurant
vs. The Eagle
Winner: Thai Tradition
Favorite: Chiang Mai Thai Restaurant, Thai House, Tuptim Thai
Best Wine List
♥ People’s Champion:
Wine Dive
♦ People’s Choice:
Chester’s Chophouse
Scotch & Sirloin
Siena Tuscan Steakhouse
vs. The Eagle
Winner: Wine Dive
Favorite: Scotch & Sirloin, TWELVE, Oak & Pie
Best Bar
♥ People’s Champion:
Mort’s Martini and Cigar Bar
♦ People’s Choice:
Pumphouse
The Anchor
Oasis Lounge
vs. The Eagle
Winner: The Stop
Favorite: Pumphouse, The Rusty Nail, Mort’s Martini and Cigar Bar
Best Locally Owned Brewery
♥ People’s Champion:
Norton’s Brewing Co.
♦ People’s Choice:
Hopping Gnome Brewing Co.
Central Standard Brewing
Wichita Brewing Co. & Pizzeria
vs. The Eagle
Winner: Wichita Brewing Co. & Pizzeria
Favorite: Norton’s Brewing Co, Central Standard Brewing, Hopping Gnome Brewing Co.
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant
♥ People’s Champion:
Red Robin
♦ People’s Choice:
Chick-Fil-A
Dave & Buster’s
Pizza Ranch
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