Best of Peoria 2021

Winners Revealed

Each year, Peoria Magazine presents the people, places and things that make our region the best place to live, work and play… according to our readers.

Best of Peoria celebrates the people, places and things that make our region the best place to live, work and play.

Each year, Peoria Magazine presents the Best of Peoria - a list of the people, places and things that make our region the best place to live, work and play… according to you.

Nominations have been received and votes are in. The 2021 Best of Peoria winners are listed below and encompass arts and culture, food and drink, business, recreation and community life. We love where we live, and listed below you will find out why!

Arts & Culture

Best Arts Venue: Five Points Washington
Best New/Emerging Artist: Erik Scot
Best Entertainer: Revel in Red
Best Performing Arts Organization: Peoria Players Theatre
Best Arts Production: Nitsch Theatre Arts: Legally Blonde
Best Public Art Display: Sculpture Walk Peoria
Best Cultural Attraction: Peoria RiverFront Market

Food & Drink

Best Place to Get a Drink: The Twelve Bar
Best Dinner Date: Connected
Best International Cuisine: Thanh Linh
Best Cup of Joe: Zion Coffee Co
Best Sweet Treat: Trefzger's Bakery
Best Outdoor Patio: Cyd's in the Park
Best Work Lunch: One World Cafe

Business

Best Startup: Up Beet Jams
Best Customer Service: CEFCU
Best Company for Innovation: OSF HealthCare
Best Web Presence: Zion Coffee Co
Best Small Business: Lit. on Fire Books
Best Product/Service: 309 Cultures

Community Life

Best Community Event: Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair
Best Hidden Gem: Wildlife Prairie Park
Best Place to Work Out: RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center
Best Place for Family Fun: Wildlife Prairie Park
Best Sports Venue: Dozer Park
Best Community Supporter (organization): CEFCU
Best Community Supporter (individual): Angie Ostaszewski

Peoria Magazine: July 2021