At The Herald-News, our mission is to serve our communities and make them better places to live. We are not alone, local businesses and our loyal readers play an important role in our communities. In September, we allowed our readers to vote on our website for their favorite businesses in the 2017 Best of Will County Reader’s Choice Awards.
Theses are the best of the best according to you, our readers. We’re pleased to present this year’s Best of Will County Reader’s Choice winners….and we look forward to doing it all again next year.
Food and Drink
BAKERY
BEST
Home Cut Donuts
ONE OF THE BEST
Donut Den
Nothing Bundt Cakes
BANQUET FACILITY
BEST
Jacob Henry Mansion
ONE OF THE BEST
Patrick Haley Mansion
Joliet Country Club
BBQ
BEST
Baby Back Blues
ONE OF THE BEST
Firewater
Mickey’s Gryos
BREAKFAST
BEST
Crispy Waffle
ONE OF THE BEST
The Southern Cafe
Blueberry Hill
BURGER
BEST
Hamburgerseria
ONE OF THE BEST
Portillo’s
Chefy’s Kitchen and Catering
CATERING
BEST
Chicken-N-Spice
ONE OF THE BEST
Bella Cucina
Chefy’s Kitchen and Catering
FINE DINING
BEST
Capri Sogno
ONE OF THE BEST
Truth Restaurant
La Dolce Vita
FISH FRY
BEST
Knights of Columbus Joliet Council 382
ONE OF THE BEST
Knights of Columbus Holy Trinity Council 4400
Chefy’s Kitchen and Catering
FRIED CHICKEN
BEST
Chicken-N-Spice
ONE OF THE BEST
White Fence Farm
Chefy’s Kitchen and Catering
GYRO
BEST
Mickey’s Gyros
ONE OF THE BEST
Smiley’s
Mr. Submarine
HOT DOG
BEST
Babe’s Hot Dogs
ONE OF THE BEST
Joe’s Hot Dogs
Jody’s Hot Dogs
ICE CREAM / CUSTARD
BEST
Walt’s Ice Cream
ONE OF THE BEST
Dairy Queen
Oberweis
ITALIAN BEEF
BEST
Portillo’s
ONE OF THE BEST
Maciano’s Pizza and Pastaria
Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage
LIQUOR STORE
BEST
Binny’s Beverage Depot
ONE OF THE BEST
Cardinal Liquor
Twin-Dor Package Liquor
LUNCH
BEST
La Mex
ONE OF THE BEST
Habanero Mexican Fine Cuisine
Metro Grill
MEAT MARKET/ BUTCHER SHOP
BEST
Mitchell’s Food Mart
ONE OF THE BEST
Tischler’s
Faletti’s Meat Market
MEXICAN FOOD
BEST
La Mex
ONE OF THE BEST
Habanero Mexican Restaurant
Habanero Mexican Fine Cuisine
PIZZA
BEST
Cemeno’s
ONE OF THE BEST
Aurelio’s
Maurie’s Table
POOR BOY
BEST
Merichka’s Restaurant
ONE OF THE BEST
ACE Drive-In
Babe’s Hot Dogs
SPORTS BAR
BEST
Heroes West Sports Grill
ONE OF THE BEST
Double “J” Sports Bar
Fritz’s Pour House
STEAK
BEST
Al’s Steak House
ONE OF THE BEST
Opera House
Truth Restaurant