Here are the 2015 Buzzies – The Herald’s Readers’ Choice Awards
For 17 years, The Herald and heraldonline.com have given you a chance to tell us about your favorites around town with The Buzzies – our annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
In more than 100 categories, you made your choices clear about your favorite York County people and places, goods and services, and the most irresistible places to chow down or get your toes done.
Click here to read an expanded pdf version of the The 2015 Buzzies Special Section.
Food & Drink
Best Bakery
Best Dessert
Amelie’s French Bakery
157 E. Main St., Rock Hill
Best Barbecue
The Dixie Pig
2007 Celanese Road, Rock Hill
Best Biscuits
Bojangles’
More than a dozen locations across York, Chester and Lancaster counties.
Best Breakfast/Brunch
The Yolk
1912 Mt. Gallant Road, Rock Hill
Best Buffet
Golden Corral
1031 N. Anderson Road, Rock Hill
Best Cakes & Cupcakes
Cupcrazed Cakery
936 Market St., Suite 103, Fort Mill
Best Chinese
Best Japanese
Red Bowl Asian Bistro
2760 Celanese Road, Rock Hill
845 Stockbridge Drive, Fort Mill
Best Coffee
Starbucks
1303 Riverchase Blvd., Rock Hill
Winthrop’s DiGiorgio Campus Center, Rock Hill
926 Market St., Fort Mill
867 Stockbridge Drive, Fort Mill
Best Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme
1525 Celanese Road, Suite 101, Rock Hill
Best Family Restaurant
Best Onion Rings
Best Place to Take a Date
Best Restaurant Service
White Horse
1022 Camden Ave., Rock Hill
Best Fried Chicken
Shrimp Boat
771 S. Heckle Blvd., Rock Hill
1411 N. Cherry Road, Rock Hill
Best Fries
Best Hamburger
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
1460 Meeting Blvd., Rock Hill
Best Hot Dog
Ebenezer Grill
1525 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill
Best Ice Cream
PW’s Gourmet Ice Cream
491 S. Herlong Ave., Rock Hill
Best Italian
Olive Garden
519 John Ross Parkway, Rock Hill
Most Kid Friendly
Chick-fil-A
2245 Dave Lyle Blvd., Rock Hill
2415 Cherry Road, Rock Hill
1600 S.C. 160 West, Fort Mill
Best Meal under $10
Best Milkshake
Cook Out
620 Automall Parkway, Rock Hill
Best Mexican
Charanda Mexican Grill and Cantina
2260 Cross Pointe Drive, Rock Hill
4811 Old York Road, Newport
1504 Carolina Place Drive, Fort Mill
Best Patio/Outdoor Dining
T-Bones on the Lake
3990 Charlotte Highway, Lake Wylie
Best Pizza
Empire Pizza
1415 Riverchase Blvd., Rock Hill
4811 Old York Road, Newport
1504 Carolina Place Drive, Fort Mill
Best Salad
Southern Salads and Sandwich Co.
1724 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill
2000 S.C. 160 West, Suite 104, Fort Mill
Best Sandwich/Sub
Sub Station II
403 N. Cherry Road, Rock Hill
Best Seafood
Captain Steve’s
1975 U.S. 21 Bypass, Fort Mill
Best Sports Bar
Luke’s Sports Bar and Grill
465 S. Herlong Ave., Rock Hill
Best Steakhouse
Texas Roadhouse
2367 Dave Lyle Blvd., Rock Hill
Best Sunday Meal
Cracker Barrel
2140 Mana Court, Rock Hill
295 Carowinds Blvd., Fort Mill
Best Vietnamese
Thi’s Place on Main
210 E. Main St., Rock Hill
Best Wings
Wingbonz
1027 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill
20 N. Congress St., York
Local people & entertainment
Best Accountant/Tax Preparer
W. Frank Simpson
238 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill
Best Band
The Oneppo Brothers
Best Bartender
McKenna Jones
Time Out Sports Bar and Grill
131 S. Herlong Ave., Rock Hill
Best Caterer
The Dixie Pig
2007 Celanese Road, Rock Hill
Best Festival
Come-See-Me
725 Crest St., Rock Hill
Best Golf Course
Rock Hill Country Club
600 Country Club Drive, Rock Hill
Best Insurance Agent
David Angel
404 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill
Best Lawyer
Joel Hamilton
Schiller & Hamilton Law Firm
241 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill
Best Park
Riverwalk Trail
Herrons Ferry Road, Rock Hill
Best Radio Personality
Chuck Boozer
WRHI & Interstate 107
Best Real Estate Agent
Stephen Cooley
The Stephen Cooley Real Estate Group
1560 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill
Best Sportscaster
Chris Miller
WRHI-AM/FM, Interstate 107 and 104.1 The Bridge
Best TV Station
WBTV
Best Veterinarian
Palmetto Veterinary Medicine & Surgery
6000 McConnells Highway, McConnells
Best Weathercaster
Larry Sprinkle
WCNC-TV
Health, wellness & beauty
Best Chiropractor
Dr. Drew Kasic
Advanced Care Clinic
1430 Ebenezer Road, Suite 101, Rock Hill
Best Day Spa
Best Hair Salon
Salon Naman
1445 Riverchase Blvd., Suite 104, Rock Hill
Best Dentist
Millwood Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
744 Arden Lane, Suite 150, Rock Hill
Best Family Physician
Shiland Family Medicine – Rock Hill
1656 Riverchase Blvd., Suite 2400, Rock Hill
Best Health/Fitness Club
CrossFit Rock Hill
563 Linkwood Road, Rock Hill
Best Nail Salon
Blush Nail Bar & Spa
1460 Meeting Blvd., Suite 103, Rock Hill
Best Orthodontist
Thomas & Leitner Orthodontics
1033 Bay Shore Drive, Rock Hill
105 Ben Casey Drive, Suite 109, Fort Mill
Best Pediatric Dentist
Michele Boyne Pediatric Dentistry
1562 Constitution Blvd., Suite 102, Rock Hill
Best Pediatrician
Dr. Douglas Hansen
Rock Hill Pediatric Associates
1656 Riverchase Blvd., Suite 3400, Rock Hill
Best Pharmacy
CVS
Eleven locations across York, Chester and Lancaster counties
Goods & services
Best Antique Store
The Shoppes at River’s Edge
951 Celriver Road, Rock Hill
Best Appliance Store
Best Home Improvement Store
Lowe’s Home Improvement
1350 Springdale Road, Rock Hill
1640 S.C. 160 West, Fort Mill
1010 E. Liberty St., York
5288 S.C. 557, Clover
Best Auto Body Shop
Langley’s Family Collision
902 Albright Road, Rock Hill
Best Auto Dealership
Burns Chevrolet Cadillac
2515 Cherry Road, Rock Hill
Best Auto Parts Supply Store
Advance Auto Parts
Ten stores across York, Chester and Lancaster counties.
Best Auto Service
Best Tire Dealer
Drum’s Tire & Battery Service
817 W. Main St., Rock Hill
Best Bank/Credit Union
Family Trust Federal Credit Union
Six locations across York County.
Best Bicycle Shop
College Cycles
361 W. Oakland Ave., Rock Hill
Best Book Store
Books-A-Million
540 John Ross Parkway, Rock Hill
Best Car Wash
Quick C
1250 Riverchase Blvd., Rock Hill
Best Carpet/Flooring Store
The Home Depot
2815 Home Depot Blvd., Rock Hill
1116 S.C. 9 Bypass West, Lancaster
Best Cell Phone Provider
Verizon Wireless
2143 Mana Court, Rock Hill
Best Child Care Center
School Days Learning Center
409 Park Ave., Rock Hill
Best Consignment Store
Best Men’s Clothing
Best Shoe Store
Best Women’s Clothing
Plato’s Closet
1530 Meeting Blvd., Rock Hill
Best Department Store
Belk
2251 Dave Lyle Blvd., Rock Hill
Best Discount Store
Best Kids’ Clothing
Target
1900 Springsteen Road, Rock Hill
Best Dog Trainer
Dog Gone Good K-9 Training
Fort Mill
Best Dry Cleaners
Freeman’s Dry Cleaning
1045 Camden Ave., Rock Hill
Best Employment Agency
Staffmark
291 Willowbrook Ave., Suite 101, Rock Hill
Best Eyeglasses & Contacts Store
Oliver Eye Associates
406 N. Wilson St., Rock Hill
46 N. Congress St., York
Best Flower Shop
Plant Peddler
261 N. Anderson Road, Rock Hill
Best Funeral Home
Greene Funeral Home
355 E. White St., Rock Hill
2133 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill
Best Furniture Store
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
825 N. Anderson Road, Rock Hill
Best Gift Shop
Two Social Butterflies
727 Dilworth Lane, Suite 103, Rock Hill
Best Grocery Store
Publix
1735 Heckle Blvd., Rock Hill
2186 Cherry Road, Suite 101, Rock Hill
Best Heating & A/C Repairs
Best Water Treatment
Comfort Systems
5010 Old York Road, Rock Hill
Best Homebuilder
Habitat for Humanity of York County
825 N. Anderson Road, Rock Hill
Best Hunting/Fishing Store
Nichols Store
1980 Mount Holly Road, Rock Hill
Best Interior Design
Hobby Lobby
1526 Meeting Blvd., Rock Hill
Best Jewelry Store
Allison Love’s Fine Jewelry
2030 Cherry Road, Rock Hill
Best Landscaping
Rolling Hills Nursery & Landscaping
873 Museum Road, Rock Hill
Best Maid Service
Ready Maids
935 E. Main St., Rock Hill
Best Martial Arts Instruction
Pak’s Taekwondo
1027 Cranford St., Rock Hill
Best Nursery/Garden Store
Wilson’s Nursery & Garden Center
921 W. Main St., Rock Hill
Best Office Supply Store
Office Depot
2349-81 Cherry Road, Rock Hill
Best Overall Customer Service
Best Pet Grooming
Best Pet Store
Animal Supply House
401 Kings Mountain St., Clover
Best Pawn Shop
David’s Pawn Shop
1425 Cherry Road, Rock Hill
Best Place to Buy Gas
QuikTrip
Ten locations across York and Lancaster Counties.
Best Plumbing Service
AAA City Plumbing
1713 Celanese Road, Rock Hill
Best Print Shop
Southpaw Screen Printing and Embroidery
1030 Edwards St., Rock Hill
Best Real Estate Company
The Stephen Cooley Real Estate Group
1560 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill
Best Rental Store
Gala Affairs
1368 Constitution Blvd., Rock Hill
Best Seniors/Retirement Home
Westminster Towers
1330 India Hook Road, Rock Hill
Best Spirits Store
O’Darby’s Fine Wine & Spirits
1421 Riverchase Blvd., Rock Hill
739 Galleria Blvd., Rock Hill
1740 Heckle Blvd., Rock Hill
Best Sporting Equipment Store
Academy Sports + Outdoors
2468 Crosspointe Drive, Rock Hill
Best Tanning Salon
UltraTan
1910 Cinema Drive, Rock Hill
725 Cherry Road, Suite 174, Rock Hill
1750 West S.C. 160, Suite 109, Fort Mill
Best Travel Agency
Mann Travels
2210 India Hook Road, Suite 105, Rock Hill
Best Wrecker Service
Hi Way Junk Yard
1033 Sharon Road, York
This story was originally published October 19, 2015 at 1:00 PM with the headline "Here are the 2015 Buzzies – The Herald’s Readers’ Choice Awards."