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: Buffet City
Favorite: Shang Hai, B&C BBQ, Golden Corral
Best Craft Beer Selection
♥ People’s Champion:
Wichita Brewing Co.
♦ People’s Choice:
The Anchor
Norton’s Brewing Co.
Central Standard Brewing
vs The Eagle
Winner: Central Standard Brewing
Favorite: Wichita Brewing Co, The Anchor, Norton’s Brewing Co.
Best Cocktail
♥ People’s Champion:
The Belmont
♦ People’s Choice:
Cana Wine & Cocktails
Mort’s Martini & Cigar Bar
The Monarch
vs The Eagle
Winner: The Belmont
Favorite: Mort’s Martini and Cigar Bar, Lava & Tonic, TWELVE
Best Breakfast
♥ People’s Champion:
HomeGrown Wichita
♦ People’s Choice:
Doo-Dah Diner
Kelly’s Family Diner
The Beacon
vs The Eagle
Winner: HomeGrown Wichita
Favorite: Doo-Dah Diner, The Beacon, Jimmy’s Egg
Best Brunch
♥ People’s Champion:
HomeGrown Wichita
♦ People’s Choice:
YaYa’s EuroBistro
Doo-Dah Diner
TWELVE
vs The Eagle
Winner: HomeGrown Wichita
Favorite: TWELVE, YaYa’s Euro Bistro, Doo-Dah Diner
Best Chinese
♥ People’s Champion:
Lee’s Chinese Restaurant
♦ People’s Choice:
Oh Yeah! China Bistro
Magic Wok
Ming’s Cantonese Restaurant
vs The Eagle
Winner: Buffet City
Favorite: Oh Yeah! China Bistro, Lee’s, Shang Hai
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: Leslie Coffe Co., Il Primo, Espresso To Go Go
Best Fast Food
♥ People’s Champion:
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
♦ People’s Choice:
Chick-Fil-A
Taco Shop
Spangles
vs The Eagle
Winner: Freddy’s
Favorite: Chick-Fil-A, Spangle’s, Taco Shop
Best Healthy Dining Option
♥ People’s Champion:
Doc Green’s Salads & Grill
♦ People’s Choice:
Lotus Leaf Cafe
Beautiful Day Cafe
Meddys
vs The Eagle
Winner: Doc Greens
Favorite: Bella Luna Cafe, HomeGrown, Beautiful Day Cafe
Best Fine Dining
♥ People’s Champion:
George’s French Bistro
♦ People’s Choice:
Newport Grill
Vora Restaurant European
Chester’s Chophouse & Wine Bar
vs. The Eagle
Winner: George’s French Bistro
Favorite: Newport Grill, TWELVE, Chester’s
Best Fast-Casual Dining
♥ People’s Champion:
When Pig’s Fly
♦ People’s Choice:
Meddys
Cheddar’s
Wheat Street Dogs
vs. The Eagle
Winner: Bella Luna Cafe
Favorite: Buffet City, Wichita Brewing Co., Meddys
Best Food Truck
♥ People’s Champion:
Wheat Street Dogs
♦ People’s Choice:
Funky Monkey Munchies
The Flying Stove
Big B’s Beef
vs The Eagle
Winner: Wheat Street Dogs
Favorite: Funky Monkey Munchies, Flying Stove, Uno Mas Fresh Mex
Best Italian
♥ People’s Champion:
DeFazio’s
♦ People’s Choice:
Angelo’s Italian Restaurant
Napoli Italian Eatery
Albero Cafe
vs The Eagle
Winner: Angelo’s Italian Restaurant
Favorite: Napoli, Albero Cafe, DeFazio’s
Best Japanese
♥ People’s Champion:
Kobe Steak House of Japan
♦ People’s Choice:
Yokohama Ramen Joint
Mr. Miyagi Japanese Grill
Japan Express
vs The Eagle
Winner: Kobe Steak House of Japan
Favorite: Japan Express, Emperor’s, Hana
Best Locally Owned
♥ People’s Champion:
When Pig’s Fly
♦ People’s Choice:
Doo-Dah Diner
Kelly’s Family Diner
Wheat Street Dogs
vs The Eagle
Winner: Buffet City
Favorite: TWELVE, Bella Luna Cafe, Wheat Street Dogs
Best For Lunch
♥ People’s Champion:
Tanya’s Soup Kitchen
♦ People’s Choice:
The Artichoke Sandwich Bar
Wheat Street Dogs
The Rusty Nail
vs The Eagle
Winner: Buffet City
Favorite: Bella Luna Cafe, Tanya’s Soup Kitchen, Wheat Street Dogs
Best Mediterranean/Greek Food
♥ People’s Champion:
N&J Cafe & Bakery
♦ People’s Choice:
Meddys
Bella Luna Cafe
Le Monde Cafe & Deli
vs The Eagle
Winner: Bella Luna Cafe
Favorite: N&J Cafe & Bakery, Meddys, Cafe Maurice
Best Mexican Food
♥ People’s Champion:
Felipe’s Mexican Restaurant
♦ People’s Choice:
Molino’s Cuisine
Tacos tj 664
El Agave Mexican Restaurant
vs The Eagle
Winner: El Mexico Cafe
Favorite: El Agave Mexican Restaurant, Felipe’s, Abuelos
Best Patio
♥ People’s Champion:
The Monarch
♦ People’s Choice:
Newport Grill
Pumphouse
Norton’s Brewing Co.
Exclusive to Wichita By E.B. Award
Best Pho
♥ People’s Champion:
Little Saigon
♦ People’s Choice:
Saigon | Oriental Restaurant
Vietnom Nom
Pho Cuong
vs The Eagle
Winner: Buffet City
Favorite: Little Saigon, Saigon, Pho Cuong
Best Sports Bar & Grill
♥ People’s Champion:
Emerson Biggin’s
♦ People’s Choice:
Pumphouse
Deano’s Grill & Tapworks
Twin Peaks
vs The Eagle
Winner: Emerson Biggins West
Favorite: Chicken N Pickle, Deano’s Grill & Tapworks, Walt’s East
Best Thai
♥ People’s Champion:
Chiang Mai Thai Restaurant
♦ People’s Choice:
Thai Tradition
Tuptim Thai
Thai House
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
Jenny Dawn Cellars
Vora Restaurant European
vs The Eagle
Winner: Mike’s Wine Dive
Favorite: Scotch & Sirloin, TWELVE, Wine Dive
Best Bar
♥ People’s Champion:
The Stop
♦ People’s Choice:
Pumphouse
The Rusty Nail
The Anchor
vs The Eagle
Winner: The Rusty Nail
Favorite: The Stop, The Monarch, Mort’s Martini and Cigar Bar
Best Locally Owned Brewery
♥ People’s Champion:
Central Standard Brewing
♦ People’s Choice:
Hopping Gnome Brewing Co.
Norton’s Brewing Company
Wichita Brewing Co. & Pizzeria
vs The Eagle
Winner: Central Standard Brewing
Favorite: Norton’s Brewing Co, Wichita Brewing Co., Hopping Gnome Brewing Co.
Best Family Restaurant
♥ People’s Champion:
Kelly’s Family Diner
♦ People’s Choice:
Cheddar’s
Stroud’s
When Pigs Flys
vs The Eagle
Winner: Buffet City
Favorite: Stroud’s, Cheddar’s, Texas Roadhouse
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant
♥ People’s Champion:
Red Robin
♦ People’s Choice:
Ziggy’s Pizza
Chicken N Pickle
Pizza Ranch
Exclusive to Wichita By E.B. Award
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