For the past 15 years, the Best of NKY has celebrated all that Northern Kentucky’s communities have to offer. From brunch to barber shops, we love celebrating the businesses of this community. Thousands of people voted in the 2026 Best of NKY competition and during the in-person event in May at The Prickel Barn in Verona. NKY Magazine readers voted for their favorites in 189 categories, and we are excited to bring you this year’s winners. The event was sponsored by Jolly Plumbing Heating & Air, The Animal Eye Institute, One Holland and Renewal by Anderson. Bar service was provided by Barleycorn’s Select Catering.
Auto
Auto New
Performance Lexus Northern Kentucky
709 Wright’s Summit Pkwy, Ft. Wright. 859-547-5300
Auto Parts
Ulmer’s Auto Care Center
Multiple locations including Florence
(7209 Burlington Pike)
Auto Repair
Don Baxter Auto Repair
9574 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria.
859-635-4000
Auto Used
Tom Gill Chevrolet
7830 Commerce Drive, Florence.
859-568-3214
Car Wash
Johnny’s Car Wash
3152 Dixie Hwy, Erlanger. 859-267-5272
Custom Auto
Tin Soldier Racecars
2134 Petersburg Road, Hebron.
859-359-5068
Motorcycle Shop
NKY Motorsports
10425 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria.
859-635-1700
Oil Change
Ernie’s Garage, Body Shop & Towing
514 Ash St., Elsmere. 859-727-4999
Towing Service
Jude’s Custom Exhaust, Auto Repair & Towing
5323 Madison Pike, Independence. 859-356-9200
Beauty
Botox/Filler
Tox Bar
2883 Town Center Blvd., Crestview Hills.
859-512-1868
Esthetician/Aesthetician
Jaycee Booth, Face by Jace
2883 Town Center Blvd., Crestview Hills.
Facial
Emily’s Esthetics
600 Rodeo Drive, 2nd Floor, Erlanger.
859-995-2510
Hair Salon
Faith & Allen
2883 Town Center Blvd., Crestview Hills.
859-287-3556
Lash/Brow Services
The Lash Boutique
562 Buttermilk Pike, Ste D, Crescent Springs. 859-341-5274
Makeup Artist
Bridal by Chey
Florence.
Manicure/Pedicure
That’s So Brooke
71 Cavalier Blvd., Ste 316, Florence.
MasterStylist
Katie Steffen, Blush Salon
8537 US-42, Florence. 859-371-2587
Place for a Spa Day
Sweet Serenity Massage & Salt Therapy
9910 C Berberich Drive, Florence. 859-371-7258
Skincare Clinic
Emily’s Esthetics
600 Rodeo Drive, 2nd Floor, Erlanger.
859-995-2510
Spray Tan
Bronzey Brunette
2883 Town Center Blvd., Crestview Hills. 859-287-3556
Tattoo Parlor
Noteworthy Tattoo Co.
521 Madison Ave., Second Floor, Covington. 513-604-2050,
Drinks
Bar
The 859 Taproom and Grill
8720 Bankers St., Florence. 859-534-2802
Bourbon Selection (Restaurant/Bar)
Revival Vintage Bottle Shop & Bourbon Bar
614 Madison Ave., Covington. 859-479-2676
Brewery
402 Licking Pike, Wilder. 859-291-2739
Distillery
24 Distillery Way, Newport. 859-261-7433
Happy Hour
7926 Alexandria Pike, Ste 1, Alexandria.
859-694-6999
Hotel Bar
620 Madison Ave., Covington.
Independent Coffeehouse
1 Highland Ave., Ste A, Ft. Thomas.
859-999-8080
Local Beer
331 Kenton Lands Road, Ste 300, Erlanger. 859-727-2337
Mocktails
5 E. Eighth St., Covington. 859-739-1117
Sports Bar
479 Orphanage Road, Ft. Wright.
859-331-8076
Wine Store/Tasting
4 W. Pike St., Covington. 859-261-0004
Entertainment
Bowling Alley
510 Commonwealth Ave., Erlanger.
859-727-2000
Crafting Classes & Workshops
Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center
620 Greenup St., Covington. 859-431-0020
Festival
Boone Co. Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Road, Burlington. 859-692-3827
Golf Course
317 Country Club Drive, Butler.
859-472-2150
Live Music
111 E. Sixth St., Newport.
Movie Theater
7860 Mall Road, Florence. 859-692-4921
Museum
1600 Montague Road, Covington.
859-491-4003
Family
After School Program
5874 Veterans Way, Burlington. 859-534-5700
Birthday Party Location
Multiple locations including Cold Spring (7916 Connector Drive). 859-533-3618
Dance/Theatre Instruction
3420 Valley Plaza Pkwy, Ft. Wright. 859-261-3337
Daycare Center
Little Treehouse Learning Center
1020 Hands Pike, Covington. 859-578-8733
Education (College)
Highland Heights. 859-572-5100
Education (Elementary)
48 Dudley Road, Edgewood.
859-341-4900 x3
Education (High School)
4 Grove St., Alexandria. 859-635-2108
Family Fun Entertainment
We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym
331 Kenton Lands Road, Ste 400, Erlanger.
859-727-9787
Gymnastics Center
5796 Constitution Drive, Florence.
859-282-6116
Martial Arts
8109 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria.
859-307-9717
Music Instruction
1941 Taylor Ave., Highland Heights. 859-512-3673
Photographer
649 York St., Newport. 859-512-9136
Preschool
Hopeful Lutheran Church & Preschool
6430 Hopeful Church Road, Florence.
859-647-1105, Option 2
Real Estate Agency
Platinum Partners Home and Property Team, EXP Realty
3005 Dixie Hwy, Ste 60, Edgewood.
859-780-2762
Real Estate Agent
1717 Dixie Hwy, Floor 8, Ft. Wright.
513-401-6462
School Spirit (K-12)
6515 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington.
859-534-4000
Summer Camp
7615 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington. 859-586-6181
Swim Lessons
7333 Burlington Pike, Florence.
859-308-7080
Toy Store
2812 Towncenter Blvd., Crestview Hills,
859-331-2094
Food
Bakery
Multiple locations including Covington
(3612 Decoursey Ave.)
BBQ
7962 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria.
513-802-6923
Breakfast/Brunch
The Hive – East Coast Kitchen & Coffee Bar
480 Erlanger Road, Erlanger. 859-495-5655
Burger
3620 Decoursey Ave., Covington.
859-866-6017
Business Lunch
1960 Northbend Road, Hebron.
859-586-0473
Catering
Barleycorn’s Select Event Catering
1073 Industrial Road, Cold Spring.
859-512-5400
Chef
Chinese Cuisine
88 Carothers Road, Newport. 859-431-2900
Cupcakes
4960 Houston Road, Ste C, Florence.
Dessert
2479 Dixie Hwy, Ft. Mitchell. 859-341-2253
Donuts
Multiple locations including Covington
(3612 Decoursey Ave.)
Family Dining
Multiple locations including Cold Spring (1073 Industrial Road).
Fast Casual
654 Highland Ave., Ft. Thomas.
859-441-2233
Fine Dining
3300 Madison Pike, Ft. Wright.
859-360-2222
Food Truck
513-310-3607
Fried Chicken
2500 Dixie Hwy, Ft. Mitchell. 859-331-3767
Gluten-Free Options
The Hive – East Coast Kitchen & Coffee Bar
480 Erlanger Road, Erlanger. 859-495-5655
Hotel Restaurant
10 W. River Center Blvd., Covington.
859-261-2900
Ice Cream
Cold Stone Creamery Crestview Hills
2817 Dixie Hwy, Crestview Hills. 859-341-4430
Ice Cream (Soft Serve)
Multiple locations including Burlington (3020 Washington St.). 859-534-0318
Italian Cuisine
2475 Dixie Hwy, Ft. Mitchell
Mexican Cuisine
4975 Houston Road, Florence. 859-817-0163
Patio Dining
5981 N. Jefferson St., Historic Burlington. 859-817-0322
Pizza
Multiple locations including Union
(10336 US-42).
Restaurant
318 Greenup St., Covington.
Soup/Salad
12910 Frogtown Connector Road, Walton. 859-493-4089
Steak
318 Greenup St., Covington.
Sub/Sandwich Shop
654 Highland Ave., Ft. Thomas.
859-441-2233
Sushi
Multiple locations including Erlanger
(3072 Dixie Hwy).
Thai Cuisine
2520 Hazelwood Road, Crescent Springs. 859-331-1999
Vegetarian/Vegan
The Hive – East Coast Kitchen & Coffee Bar
480 Erlanger Road, Erlanger. 859-495-5655
View from a Restaurant
6302 Licking Pike, Cold Spring.
859-781-2200
Wings
302 Court St., Covington. 859-814-8858
Health
Chiro
1467 S. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas.
859-781-8700
Dentist
Peter Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
2025 Declaration Drive, Independence.
859-429-1327
Fitness Center
Jazzercise Union Fitness Center
1597 Cavalry Drive, Ste E, Union. 859-414-686
Fitness Class Instructor
Ashley Klein, Pure Barre Union, KY
9280 US-42, Ste D, Union. 859-788-3031
Holistic Health & Wellness
2216 Dixie Hwy, Ste L3, Ft. Mitchell.
859-412-7484
Massage Therapist
Fran Hasekoester, Sweet Serenity Massage and Salt Therapy
9910 C. Berberich Drive, Florence.
859-371-7258, sweetserenitysalt.com
Home Health Care
Homewatch CareGivers of Northern Kentucky
859-419-1056
Medical Facility
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Multiple locations including Ft. Wright (1955 Dixie Hwy, Ste D). 859-341-5757
Medical Spa
Multiple locations including Crescent Springs (723 Buttermilk Pike). 859-360-5842
Mental Health Agency/Practice
51 Cavalier Blvd., Ste 240, Florence.
859-461-1574
Nutrition Coach
Walton.
Optometrist
1821 Florence Pike, Burlington.
859-586-3937.
Orthodontist
25 Town Center Blvd., Ste 102, Crestview Hills. 859-446-7411
Pediatric Dentist
2012 Callie Way, Ste 202, Union.
859-384-6050
Pediatrician
Northern Kentucky Pediatric Group
1016 Town Drive, Wilder. 859-441-7600
Personal Trainer
Crystal Furnier, R.C. Durr YMCA
5874 Veterans Way, Burlington.
859-534-5700
Pharmacy
2515 Dixie Hwy, Ft. Mitchell. 859-341-2000
Physical Therapy
176C Barnwood Drive, Edgewood.
859-760-4653
Smoothie/Juice Bar
Multiple locations including Florence (8181 Mall Road).
Yoga Studio
18 Martha Layne Collins Blvd., Cold Spring. 859-446-6855
Home Services
Cabinetry
250 Aristocrat Drive, Florence. 859-283-5352
Carpet Cleaner
6800 Power Line Drive, Florence.
800-783-3637
Electric/Electrician
6159 Cabin Creek E. Drive, Cold Spring.
859-635-2376
Fence Installation
Hopper Home Improvements LLC
859-462-5033
Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Arlinghaus Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical
859-203-5260
Home & Business Organizing Service
RevampT Spaces Organizing Services
859-429-1989
Home Builder
112 W. Pike St., Covington. 513-256-6208
Home Remodeler
513-225-1811
Interior Designer
Danielle Harris, T.O.B. Design Firm
100 Beacon Drive, Ste 2, Wilder.
859-283-0077
Landscaper
10959 Appaloosa Drive, Walton.
859-743-1546
Lawn Care
7765 Foundation Drive, Florence.
859-384-0266
Mortgage Lender
2912 E. Gallatin St., Burlington.
859-282-0220
Pest Control
4634 Mary Ingles Hwy, Highland Heights. 859-635-7793
Plumber
Jolly Plumbing | Drains | Heating | Air
859-719-2707
Pool Service
1033 Burlington Pike, Florence.
859-371-3291
Roofing
71 Cavalier Blvd., Ste 300, Florence.
859-414-2705
Tree Care
859-360-8810
Window Cleaning
419-953-0755
Pets
Animal Rescue
Boone County Animal Care & Control
5620 Idlewild Road, Burlington.
859-586-5285
Groomer
PetWow Grooming and Veterinary Care
Multiple locations including Highland Heights (2717 Alexandria Way). 859-781-2577
Pet Boarding
10248 Dixie Hwy, Florence. 859-586-0634
Pet Daycare
3215 Cougar Path, Hebron. 859-795-0770
Pet Store
2510 Burlington Pike, Burlington.
859-918-1468
Vet
6907 Burlington Pike, Florence.
513-374-3963
Places
Apartment Community
240 Greenup St., Covington. 877-376-1709
Event Space
14112 Walton-Verona Road, Verona.
859-512-3149
Farmer’s Market
1961 Burlington Pike, Burlington.
Fitness Trail
9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union.
859-384-4999
Hotel/Motel
Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter
10 W. RiverCenter Blvd., Covington.
859-261-2900
Park
1201 Park Drive, Covington. 859-292-2160
Place for a Picnic
1201 Park Drive, Covington. 859-292-2160
Place for an Instagram Photo
118 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas.
859-442-0118
Place to have a Wedding
14112 Walton-Verona Road, Verona.
859-512-3149
Services
Accounting/CPA
Baker Business & Tax Solutions
7405 Burlington Pike, Ste 201, Florence.
859-217-2602
Alterations
654 Highland Ave., Ft. Thomas. 859-442-7397
Balloon Decor
2510 Hazelwood Drive, Crescent Springs. 859-360-0065
Bank/Credit
Multiple locations including Edgewood
(591 Freedom Park Drive)
Barber Shop
11067 Clay Drive, Walton. 859-493-4025
Commercial Janitorial Service
401 Dudley Trace, Florence. 859-980-3499
Computer Repair
4314 Boron Drive, Covington. 859-282-4982
Concrete
859-809-8112
Construction
4501 Dixie Hwy, Elsmere. 859-781-7198
Dry Cleaner
328 Monmouth St., Newport. 859-261-9745
Financial Planner
529 Centre View Blvd., Crestview Hills.
859-331-1915
Florist
15 Pete Neiser Drive, Alexandria.
859-635-3030
Frame Shop
2519 Ritchie Ave., Crescent Springs.
859-781-2233
Funeral Home
Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Homes
Multiple locations including Walton (45 N. Main St.). 859-344-5000
Individual Repair Service Niceley’s
11 Price Ave., Erlanger. 859-342-9900
Insurance Agent
Sami Went, Wethington Insurance
859-485-6873
IT Services
104 North St., Wilder. 859-372-0940
Law
Law Offices of Shannon C. Smith, PLLC
406 W. Sixth St., Ste 2, Covington.
859-667-1204
Local Dumpster Rental
859-654-7827
Locksmith
7357 Burlington Pike, Florence.
859-525-7862
Logistics Company
7900 Tanners Gate Lane, Florence.
859-282-0402
Lumber
3219 Crescent Ave., Erlanger. 859-727-3700
Moving Services
401 Dudley Trace, Florence. 859-608-2583
Power Washing Company
401 Dudley Trace, Florence. 859-938-3199
Retirement Community
2344 Amsterdam Road, Villa Hills.
859-426-6400
Tire Center
3475 Valley Plaza Pkwy, Ft Wright.
859-341-3920
Travel Advisor
Lexy With Untangled Escapes Travel
859-801-9313
Wedding Decor Rental & Services
1075 Dixie Hwy, Ste 301, Walton.
859-493-1942
Shopping
Antiques
5975 N. Jefferson St., Burlington.
513-431-0115
Bike Shop
3708 Dixie Hwy, Erlanger. 859-342-7300
Bookstore
118 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas.
859-442-0118
Clothing Store
341 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue.
Consignment Shop
3207 Dixie Hwy, Erlanger.
Custom Apparel
859-630-6684
Farm Equipment
2 S. Jefferson St., Alexandria. 859-635-2104
Furniture Store
654 Highland Ave., Ft. Thomas.
859-609-0920
Garden Center
Baeten’s Nursery & Greenhouses
364 Frogtown Road, Union. 859-384-4769
Grocery Store
2780 Dixie Hwy, Crestview Hills.
859-331-0034
Handmade Market Vendor
Florence.
Hardware
2460 Anderson Road, Crescent Springs.
859-341-0800
Jeweler Diamond
3955 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring.
Place for Home Accessories
2497 Dixie Hwy, Ste. B, Ft. Mitchell.
859-331-4222
Special Gift Shop
That Special Gift
6086 Limaburg Road, Burlington. 859-817-0731
Thrift Shop
2809 Howard Litzler Road, Ste 300, Ft. Wright.
Women’s Fashion
200 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue. 859-835-0687
