Best of Renton 2024 winners

See the list of winners, as chosen by the community.

Best of Renton 2024 winners were announced May 15 during a reception hosted by the Renton Chamber of Commerce at the Renton Pavilion. Here are the finalists and winners for each category.

COMMUNITY AND LIFESTYLE

Antiques & Treasures

Cugini Florists & Fine Gifts – Winner

Antiques 4 U

Four Corners Merchants

St Charles Place

Vision House Thrift Store

Appliance/Hardware/Home Improvement

King and Bunnys Appliances – Winner

Ace Hardware

Hammers That Care

Lowe’s

McLendon Hardware

Best Customer Service

The Rose Gift House & Coffee – Winner

CD Danza – Aveda Salon and Spa

Hammers That Care

Refuel Cafe

Sparkle Gifts & Whatnots

Cannabis

Buddy’s – Winner

Emerald Haze

The Evergreen Market

Elected Official

Mayor Armondo Pavone – Winner

Carmen Rivera

Ed Prince

James Alberson- Jr.

Ruth Perez

Family Activity

8 Bit Arcade – Winner

Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park

Henry Moses Aquatic Center

Sure Lock Escapes

Topgolf

Flower / Plant Shop

Cugini Florists & Fine Gifts – Winner

Fred Meyer Florist Dept

Renton Flower Shop

Safeway

Urban Sprouts

Gift Store / Boutique

Sparkle Gifts & Whatnots – Winner

Esme and Elodie

Four Corners Merchants

The Rose Gift House & Coffee

Vision House Thrift Store

Grocery/Convenience Store

Top of the Hill Quality Produce and Meats – Winner

Grocery Outlet

Rain City Market

Uwajimaya

Viet Wah

Hobby/Craft Store

Joann Fabric and Crafts – Winner

Crea Makerspace

The New Knittery

Tomato Tomato Creative Space

Wyldwood Creative

Martial Arts

Fairwood Martial Arts – Winner

HEVA BJJ

Kim’s Tae Kwon Do – Success Martial Arts

Premier Martial Arts

Ruffhouse

Non-profit

Family First Community Center – Winner

Birthday Dreams

InvestED

Sustainable Renton

Vision House

Pet Store

Mud Bay – Winner

Junkyard Bones

Pet Pros – Benson

Poodies Palace

Sierra Fish & Pets

Teacher / School

Renton Technical College – Winner

Euro Institute of Skincare

Impact | Black River Elementary

Pima Medical Institute

Renton Christian School

Volunteer

Cindy Smith, Vision House – Winner

Ashley Davis

Jennifer Thompson

Manami Imaoka

Nicole Mellinger

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Chiropractor

Baze Chiropractic – Winner

Hughes Chiropractic

Janelle Clayton, D.C., Health Works Chiropractic

Petett Chiropractic

Renton Chiropractic

Church

New Life Church – Winner

Celebration Foursquare Church

St Matthew’s Lutheran Church

St. Anthony Catholic Church

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Dance/Drama Facility

Blue Dog Dance – Winner

Body Language Studio

Evergreen City Ballet

Renton Civic Theatre

Spotlight Dance

Dentist/Denturist

A Kid’s Place Dentistry – Winner

4th & Morris Dentistry

Kirk E. King- DDS

Michael J. Scoles DMD

Renton Dental Arts

Eye Care

Kosnoski Eye Care – Winner

Briarwood Vision Center

Cascade Vision Center

Oceanclear Eyecare

Paul & Allison Jensen, Renton Vision Source

Fitness Center

SpoonFed Training – Winner

Cedar River Yoga

Fortified Fitness

LA Fitness

Wellness Gaines Fitness

Health Care Facility

UW Valley Medical Center – Winner

Healthpoint

Oodle Family Medicine

Pacific Medical Center

Swedish Primary Care

Massage / Spa

Euro Institute of Skincare – Winner

Blue Door Skin Studio

CD Danza, Aveda Salon and Spa

MC Studio Massage and Beauty

Spa at the Lake, Hyatt Regency

Senior Living Community

Merrill Gardens – Winner

Chateau Valley Center

GenCare Lifestyle

Village Concepts of Fairwood

Weatherly Inn

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Attorney/Law Firm

Caffee Accident & Injury – Winner

Beth McDaniel

David P. Tracy

Kim Khahn-Van

Law Office of Igor A. Shapiro

Automotive Care

Iden’s Dealer Services – Winner

Advance Auto Tune

Mathewson’s Automotive

Mike’s Fairwood Auto

Renton Jeep Ram Dodge Chrysler

Bank/Credit Union

BECU – Winner

Banner Bank

First Financial NW

Umpqua Bank

US Bank

Barber Shop

Details Barbershop – Winner

1630 Hair Artisans

CD Danza – Aveda Salon & Spa

Linda’s Barber Shop

Mr. Naturalz

Beauty/Aesthetic Services

Bad and Boujee Beauty Bar – Winner

Abyssinia

Blue Door Skin Studio

CD Danza, Aveda Salon and Spa

Elle Beauty Co.

Catering

Rain City Catering – Winner

Cedar River BBQ

Renton Technical College

Sweet Jules Kitchen

The Red Tea Room

Financial Advisor

Aaron Easter, Edward Jones – Winner

Aaron Smith

Elevated Financial Management

Harry L Johnson

Nina Boss, Edward Jones

Hair Salon

Create Hair Salon – Winner

1630 Hair Artisans

CD Danza, Aveda Salon and Spa

Moda Organic Salon

Wendy’s Beauty Lounge

Insurance Agent

Jim Sullivan, State Farm – Winner

Dom Kunigk, DOK Insurance

Evan Silvers, State Farm

Mark Blauman, Farmers

Maureen Halloway, State Farm

Learning Center/Daycare

Cedar River Montessori – Winner

Children’s Village

Harmony Bilingual

Highlands Preschool

Sonshine Learning Center

Nail Salon

US Nails – Winner

8th Day Nails

CK Nails

Queen Nails

Stop 4 Nails

Pet Groomer

Poodie’s Palace – Winner

12th Paw Mobile Spa LLC Fuzzy Friends

Fuzzy Friends

Happy Paws Salon Canino

PetSmart

Real Estate Agent

The Rosie Rourke Team – Winner

Brenda Martin & Tina McKay, John L. Scott Inc.

Heather Maddox, Windermere

Ryan Runge, American Classic Homes

Tanya Barrans, Windermere Real Estate

Tattoo Parlor / Artist

Handsome Devil Ink – Winner

Black River Tattoo

Devil on 3rd

Idolize Tattoo

Sacred Soul

Veterinary Clinic

Renton Veterinary Hospital – Winner

Animal Health Care Center

Banfield Pet Hospital

Happy Tails Animal Hospital

Spring Glen Veterinary Hospital

RESTAURANTS

Bakery

Chuck’s Donuts – Winner

Cakes by Creme de la Creme

Common Ground Coffee & Cupcake

Macadons

Westernco Donuts

BBQ

Cedar River BBQ – Winner

C. Davis Texas BBQ

Clyde’s Southern Wood Fired Barbeque

Exit 5 Korean BBQ

Jimmy Mac’s

Breakfast

Jay Berry’s Cafe – Winner

Rain City Market

Refuel Cafe

Tommy’s Cafe

Whistle Stop Ale House

Brewery

Bickerson’s Brewhouse – Winner

Dubtown Brewing

Four Generals Brewing

The Brewmaster’s Taproom

The Local 907

Chinese Cuisine

Golden Peacock – Winner

Dough Zone Dumpling House

Little Peking

Mai Place

Wild Garlic Chinese Restaurant

Coffee Shop

Boon Boona – Winner

Cedar River Espresso

Refuel Cafe

Sorrento’s Coffee

The Rose Gift House & Coffee

Family Restaurant

Whistle Stop Ale House – Winner

Golden Peacock

Jay Berry’s Cafe

Pho Asia Noodle House

Plum Delicious

Fine Dining

Melrose Grill – Winner

Anchovies & Salt

Marianna Ristorante

Sansonina Ristorante

Water’s Table-Hyatt Regency

Hamburgers

The Brick Kitchen and Lounge – Winner

Burger Addict

Doofer’s Bar & Grill

Red Wagon Burger

The Local 907

Indian Cuisine

Naan -N- Curry – Winner

Pabla Indian Cuisine

Rice N Curry

Spice King

The Himalayan Cafe

Italian Cuisine

Vince’s Italian – Winner

Angelo’s Pizza & Pasta House

Marianna Ristorante

Romio’s Pizza and Pasta

Sansonina Ristorante

Japanese Cuisine

Wild Ginger Teriyaki – Winner

Momoya Sushi & Bento

Mori Sushi

New Zen Japanese Restaurant

Sushi Cafe

Lunch

Whistle Stop Ale House – Winner

Cedar River BBQ

Pho Asia Noodle House

Rain City Market

The Local 907

Mexican Cuisine

Toreros – Winner

5 Hermanos

El Kiosko

La Fuente

Santa Fe Mexican Grill

Pizza

Smoking Monkey – Winner

Angelo’s Pizza & Pasta House

Pizza Dudes

The Rock

Vince’s Italian

Tavern/Bar

The Local 907 – Winner

Apogee Pub & Eatery

Berliner Pub

Doofer’s Bar & Grill

The Brick Kitchen + Lounge

Tea / Boba Shop

ShareTea – Winner

BOGA

Over the Rainbow Tea Bar

Pho Asia Noodle House

TRÀ Viet Coffee & Tea

Thai Cuisine

Ocha Thai – Winner

Five Sisters Thai Cuisine

Royal Orchid

See Fah Thai

Sing Tong Thai

Vietnamese Cuisine

Papaya – Winner

Anchovies & Salt

Blossom Vegetarian

Pho Asia Noodle House

Renton Bistro

Winery

Vino at the Landing – Winner

All Things Wine

Cedar River Cellars

Drum Roll Wine

Puget Sound Cider Co